Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
- TR Score
- 7.0/10
- Owners say
- 79% · 4
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 87% · 11
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW finished ahead 2 times and the Assurance WeatherReady not once. The CrossClimate 2 AW stopped 11.1% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
For most drivers, choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW for superior wet and winter stopping and overall safety; consider Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady only if significantly cheaper and you prioritize a more compliant ride and snow-handling feel over braking performance.
Where the Assurance WeatherReady is stronger
- Engaging snow handling balance (faster snow course time in C&D test)
- Solid, predictable dry performance for everyday use
- Above-average wet results relative to budget options
Where the CrossClimate 2 AW is stronger
- Consistently shorter braking in dry and wet (wins both shared tests)
- Best-in-test wet performance across categories (Car and Driver)
- Stronger snow braking and traction for winter security
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Assurance WeatherReady vs CrossClimate 2 AW at a glance
| Category | Assurance WeatherReady | Gap | CrossClimate 2 AW |
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| Shared tests won2 shared tests | 0 | 2 | |
| Dry3 measurements | 0 | The CrossClimate 2 AW stopped 11.1% shorter in the dry (2 tests) | 3 |
| Wet4 measurements | 0 | 3 | |
| Snow5 measurements | 1 | 3 | |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 7.0/10 | The CrossClimate 2 AW by 2.4 | 9.4/10 |
| Owner rating4 and 11 reviews | 79% | The CrossClimate 2 AW by 8 points | 87% |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 2 tests, 2024 to 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Assurance WeatherReady | Field | CrossClimate 2 AW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test | P4 of 5 | P2 of 5 | |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | P3 of 3 | P1 of 3 |
Performance profile
11 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Assurance WeatherReady
CrossClimate 2 AW
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 85%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow.
Where each scores higher
Assurance WeatherReady
Not ahead in any category
CrossClimate 2 AW
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Assurance WeatherReady
Not ahead in any category
CrossClimate 2 AW
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Assurance WeatherReady 79% from 4 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 AW 87% from 11. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | Assurance WeatherReady | Gap | CrossClimate 2 AW | Wins | ||||||||
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| 40.28 | 11.1% | 35.82 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 30.7 | 0.7% | 30.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 47.8 | 5.2% | 45.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 60.53 | 28% | 43.56 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 33.5 | 0.6% | 33.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 0.72 | = | 0.72 | 0-0 | |||||||||
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| 28.7 | 3.5% | 27.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 8 | = | 8 | 0-0 | |||||||||
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| 65 | 43.1% | 93 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 92.5 | 5.5% | 97.9 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 0.29 | 3.4% | 0.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Assurance WeatherReady scores 7 and the CrossClimate 2 AW 9.4 out of 10.
| Assurance WeatherReady | Category | CrossClimate 2 AW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Dry | 100 | ||
| 50 | Wet | 86 | ||
| - | Comfort | 9 | ||
| - | Value | 18 | ||
| 36 | Snow | 86 | ||
| - | Ice | 100 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Assurance WeatherReady | Category | CrossClimate 2 AW | ||
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| 8 | Dry Grip | 9.1 | ||
| 8.3 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 7.3 | Road Feedback | 8.6 | ||
| 7.3 | Handling | 7.7 | ||
| 8.3 | Wear | 8.9 | ||
| 7.8 | Comfort | 8.8 | ||
| 8 | Snow Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 7 | Ice Grip | 8.2 | ||
Owners rate the Assurance WeatherReady 79% from 4 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 AW 87% from 11. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
- 79%from 4 reviews
- 131,000 milesdriven by reviewers
All 4 Assurance WeatherReady reviewsOf all the tire sets I've owned, these were so good, with so little to complain about, that I bought another set on closeout! Absolutely, would put them on all my Subarus. Alas, Goodyear has updated so on to something else.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
- 87%from 11 reviews
- 91%would buy again
- 150,500 milesdriven by reviewers
Across all nine owner reviews, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW is rated very highly (87.1% average) and is most often praised as a dependable year-round tyre, especially for snow use. Around half of owners specifically highlight strong snow traction, while a similar share report encouraging tread life so far. Comfort and noise levels also get positive mentions, and several owners are happy with dry and wet performance for everyday driving. A smaller minority (around one in five) report compromises such as reduced dry grip/handling versus sportier tyres, and opinions on rolling resistance are mixed.
- Strong snow traction for winter trips
- Promising tread life and longevity so far
- Good everyday dry grip
- Comfortable, softer ride
- Dry handling not as sharp when pushed
- Dry grip can be lower than sportier all-season/summer tyres
- Wet grip impressions are mixed
Summarised by AI from 9 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 11 CrossClimate 2 AW reviewsOn a par with Continental DWS06 in wet and dry handling.
Despite 3PMS rating, less grip in snow than expected.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
| Category | Assurance WeatherReady | CrossClimate 2 AW |
|---|---|---|
| Season | All Weather | All Weather |
| Replaced by | Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 | - |
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head pits two flagship all-weather touring tyres against each other: Goodyear's Assurance WeatherReady and Michelin's CrossClimate 2 AW. Both target year-round versatility for passenger cars, but approach it differently-Goodyear with a traditional all-weather tread tuned for balanced everyday use, and Michelin with a distinctive V-pattern focused on wet and winter bite while preserving dry-road confidence.
Across two shared tests, including an independent Car and Driver evaluation and Michelin's internal comparisons, the CrossClimate 2 AW consistently outperformed the WeatherReady in objective braking-especially in the wet-and posted stronger snow braking and traction. The Goodyear countered with a notable win in snow handling on the Car and Driver course, hinting at more playful balance on loose surfaces, but struggled to match Michelin's safety-critical stopping distances.
Conclusion
The data shows a clear pattern: Michelin's CrossClimate 2 AW is the safer bet in the most consequential scenarios. It stopped shorter in dry and wet in both tests (up to ~13% shorter in dry and ~28% shorter in worn-wet) and delivered superior snow braking and traction. That breadth of grip, plus first-place wet results across the board at Car and Driver, underpins its two test wins out of two. Trade-offs include firmer ride and higher noise, and mild dry understeer noted by testers.
Goodyear's Assurance WeatherReady offers competent dry/wet performance and a genuine bright spot in snow handling feel, but it lagged in snow braking and struggled with stability on snow in independent testing-an important consideration for winter safety. With the WeatherReady already superseded by WeatherReady 2, buyers focused on the outgoing tyre's value should weigh any discounts against the Michelin's measurable safety margins.
Bottom line: Choose Michelin if you prioritize all-weather stopping power and wet confidence; choose Goodyear only if pricing is compelling and you value its snow-handling balance despite longer stopping distances.
Assurance WeatherReady vs CrossClimate 2 AW: your questions
Is the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady or the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW the better tyre?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW finished ahead 2 times and the Assurance WeatherReady not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Assurance WeatherReady scores 7 and the CrossClimate 2 AW 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Assurance WeatherReady or the CrossClimate 2 AW?
The CrossClimate 2 AW led 3 of the 4 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 2 AW led 3 of the 3 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 11.1% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 2 AW led 3 of the 5 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.8/10 for the Assurance WeatherReady and 8.8/10 for the CrossClimate 2 AW.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Assurance WeatherReady 79% from 4 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 AW 87% from 11.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.
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