Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW vs Nokian Remedy WRG5
Across the shared data, the Michelin consistently stops shorter and grips better in the wet and on ice-where margins can be critical-while the Nokian counters with a calmer ride, lower price, excellent curved aquaplaning, and confident snow balance. The result is a clear leader for all-round control and efficiency versus a value-savvy option tailored to rough winter commutes and deeper water.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been two tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW | two |
While it might look like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW is better than the Nokian Remedy WRG5 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Class-leading wet performance (7-14% shorter wet braking across tests)
- Best or near-best snow and ice braking with strong longitudinal grip
- Lowest rolling resistance on test (efficiency advantage)
- Consistent overall wins and predictable handling feel
- Excellent curved-aquaplaning resistance and solid deep-water stability
- Comfortable, quieter ride and strong subjective snow balance
- Competitive snow/ice traction with reassuring winter poise
- Lower price and standout 60,000-mile warranty (no age limit)
Dry Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during two dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW stopped the vehicle in 7.93% less distance than the Nokian Remedy WRG5.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Nokian Remedy WRG5 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Nokian Remedy WRG5 was 0.02% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Nokian Remedy WRG5
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW and Nokian Remedy WRG5 performed equally well in subj. dry handling tests.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Both tyres performed equally well
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during two wet braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW stopped the vehicle in 11.54% less distance than the Nokian Remedy WRG5.
Best In Wet Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was 1.87% faster around a wet lap than the Nokian Remedy WRG5.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW scored 5.26% more points than the Nokian Remedy WRG5.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW had 11.11% higher lateral wet grip than the Nokian Remedy WRG5.
Best In Wet Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW floated at a 0.96% higher speed than the Nokian Remedy WRG5.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Nokian Remedy WRG5 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Nokian Remedy WRG5 slipped out at a 7.37% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Nokian Remedy WRG5
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during two snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW stopped the vehicle in 1.65% less distance than the Nokian Remedy WRG5.
Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW accelerated 1.06% faster than the Nokian Remedy WRG5.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Nokian Remedy WRG5 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Nokian Remedy WRG5 was 1.64% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Nokian Remedy WRG5
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Nokian Remedy WRG5 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Nokian Remedy WRG5 scored 5% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Nokian Remedy WRG5
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW provided 3.33% more lateral grip than the Nokian Remedy WRG5.
Best In Snow Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW stopped the vehicle 9.33% shorter than the Nokian Remedy WRG5.
Best In Ice Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
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Ice Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Nokian Remedy WRG5 was better during one ice traction tests. On average the Nokian Remedy WRG5 accelerated 1.84% faster than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
Best In Ice Traction: Nokian Remedy WRG5
See how the Ice Traction winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Nokian Remedy WRG5 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Nokian Remedy WRG5 scored 5.56% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Nokian Remedy WRG5
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Nokian Remedy WRG5 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Nokian Remedy WRG5 scored 5.26% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
Best In Subj. Noise: Nokian Remedy WRG5
See how the Subj. Noise winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during one noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW measured 1.1% quieter than the Nokian Remedy WRG5.
Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Nokian Remedy WRG5 was better during one value tests. On average the Nokian Remedy WRG5 has a 11.38% better value based on dollars per 1000 warranted miles than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
Best In Value: Nokian Remedy WRG5
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW had a 3.56% lower rolling resistance than the Nokian Remedy WRG5.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW and Nokian Remedy WRG5.
In total the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW has been reviewed 4 times and drivers have given the tyre 83% overall.
The Nokian Remedy WRG5 has been reviewed 2 times and drivers have given the tyre 85% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Nokian Remedy WRG5.
Conclusion
The Nokian Remedy WRG5 brings meaningful strengths: excellent curved-aquaplaning stability, composed snow balance (often best subjectively), agreeable comfort and noise, and a lower purchase price paired with a standout 60,000-mile no-age-limit warranty. However, its longer wet braking and occasionally edgy wet behavior in one test are material compromises. If you prioritize ultimate all-conditions grip and efficiency, choose Michelin; if you value comfort, warranty, deep-water confidence, and price, the Nokian is a smart alternative. The practical takeaway: Michelin for maximum safety margins year-round, Nokian for budget-friendly winter poise and relaxed daily use.
Key Differences
- Wet braking: Michelin stops 7-14% shorter; Nokian can be notably longer in the wet
- Ice braking: Michelin ~9% shorter; Nokian slightly better in ice traction once moving
- Aquaplaning: Nokian leads in curved aquaplaning; Michelin edges straight-line aqua
- Ride/refinement: Nokian is more comfortable and quieter; Michelin can feel firm/jumpy
- Efficiency: Michelin has the lowest rolling resistance; Nokian is slightly higher
- Value/warranty: Nokian is cheaper with a 60k-mile no-age-limit warranty; Michelin is pricier with fewer ownership perks
Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.