Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The data shows the CrossClimate 2 consistently ahead in safety-critical grip: it wins every shared dry and wet braking contest, dominates snow traction and handling, and typically places near the top overall. The Celsius AS2 counters with lower purchase cost, often superior aquaplaning resistance (especially curved), and strong projected mileage, making it appealing for budget-conscious, milder-climate drivers.
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 ten tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 | ten |
While it might look like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is better than the Toyo Celsius AS2 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 braking in dry, wet, and snow across all tests
- Superior snow traction/handling with consistently higher speeds and forces
- Low rolling resistance with generally better comfort and noise refinement
- Strong overall rankings and competitive wear control/low abrasion
- Excellent value with lower purchase price
- High projected mileage in multiple tests
- Strong aquaplaning resistance, especially curved
- Stable dry behavior at everyday speeds
Dry Braking
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during ten dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 6.73% less distance than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 1.42% faster around a lap than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.84% faster around a lap than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 5.26% more points than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during ten wet braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 6.2% less distance than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Wet Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 4.64% less distance than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 1.15% faster around a wet lap than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 2.61% faster around a wet lap than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 4.35% more points than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had 1.69% higher lateral wet grip than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Wet Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 floated at a 1.79% higher speed than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during five curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 slipped out at a 8.77% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during seven snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 6.79% less distance than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 accelerated 13.91% faster than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had 13.07% better snow traction than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 4.93% faster around a lap than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 5.88% faster around a lap than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 8% more points than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 10.02% faster through a slalom than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle 6.6% shorter than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Ice Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 8.16% more points than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Noise
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 0.83% quieter than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Tyre Weight
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three tyre weight tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 weighed 5.15% less than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Tyre Weight: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Wear
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during three wear tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 is predicted to cover 10.7% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wear: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Value
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during three value tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 proved to have a 36.97% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Value: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Price
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 was better during three price tests. On average the Toyo Celsius AS2 cost 24.67% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Price: Toyo Celsius AS2
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 6.75% lower rolling resistance than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two fuel consumption tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 used 0.56% less fuel than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 emitted 22.28% less particle wear matter than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 lost 2.59% less particle wear matter than the Toyo Celsius AS2.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Real World Driver Reviews
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Driver Reviews
Across 129 reviews, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is most often described as a highly confidence-inspiring all-weather tyre with standout snow/slush capability and strong dry braking/handling for its category, letting many drivers avoid seasonal tyre swaps. Comfort and cabin refinement are frequently praised, with many finding it quieter and smoother than prior summer or OEM tyres, and tread life is commonly reported as good when aligned/rotated. The main recurring drawbacks are mixed wet-road feedback (a meaningful minority report reduced wet grip or aquaplaning confidence, sometimes worsening with wear), plus reports of higher noise on certain surfaces/with age, a small fuel/EV range penalty, and premium pricing.
Based on 140 reviews with an average rating of 81%
Toyo Celsius AS2 Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Toyo Celsius AS2 for excellent comfort, low noise, and confident grip in wet and dry, with several noting stable snow performance for an all-season. A few report a softer, slightly spongy feel and average handling focus, and one low-scoring review found wet/snow performance uninspiring. Overall, sentiment is strongly positive with comfort and quietness as standout strengths.
Based on 5 reviews with an average rating of 79%
Conclusion
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.
Key Differences
- Safety margins: Michelin stops shorter in every dry and wet braking test (e.g., ~5-8% shorter in dry; ~4-10% shorter in wet).
- Winter performance: Michelin leads snow braking/traction/handling by 8-16% on average; Toyo is only satisfactory in snow.
- Aquaplaning: Toyo often wins curved aquaplaning and sometimes straight; Michelin leads straight aqua in several newer tests.
- Value and mileage: Toyo typically cheaper with higher projected mileage; Michelin costs more but wears with lower abrasion.
- Efficiency/comfort: Michelin commonly has lower rolling resistance and better comfort/noise; Toyo can be harsher with higher RR.
- Overall results: Michelin finishes 1st-4th in most tests; Toyo mid-to-lower pack (10th-16th), reflecting broader performance gaps.
Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 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.