Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Toyo Celsius AS2

If your priority is all-weather safety and balanced dynamics, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the clear leader. It finishes ahead in every test head-to-head and sweeps all braking categories (dry, wet, snow), while also excelling in snow traction and handling-advantages that translate directly into shorter stopping distances and greater control when conditions turn. Its rolling resistance is usually lower too, and subjective comfort scores trend higher.

The Toyo Celsius AS2 offers compelling value: lower price, frequently higher projected mileage, and reliable aquaplaning resistance that can outscore Michelin in both straight-line and especially curved aquaplaning. However, it trails meaningfully on wet grip and winter performance, where stopping distances are longer and handling limits lower. In short: choose Michelin for safety-first, four-season confidence; choose Toyo if budget and longevity matter most and you drive mainly in moderate climates with heavy rain but little snow.

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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.