Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
- TR Score
- 8.6/10
- Owners say
- 73% · 46
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 173
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 8 times and the Weather Control A005 EVO once. The Weather Control A005 EVO stopped 3.1% shorter in the wet; the CrossClimate 2 stopped 6.4% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 if you want a genuinely capable all-season tyre for mixed conditions-especially if you see snow/ice or prioritize consistent dry braking and overall test-leading balance. Consider Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO mainly for mild, rain-dominant regions where snow is truly occasional and you're prioritizing wet braking feel and lower purchase price, but be cautious: multiple recent assessments flag its winter performance as a deal-breaking limitation for a 3PMSF all-season.
Where the Weather Control A005 EVO is stronger
- Consistently strong wet braking across tests (won 8/9 wet braking results; e.g., ADAC 2026: 32.6 m vs 35.2 m)
- Often agile and confidence-inspiring in wet handling and wet circle metrics (wins 6/6 wet handling where measured)
- Typically cheaper up-front and frequently wins on price/value in comparative tests
Where the CrossClimate 2 is stronger
- Best-in-comparison dry braking consistency (won 9/9 dry braking results; gaps often 4-12%)
- Clear and repeatable superiority on snow: braking, traction, and handling are consistently ahead (snow traction wins 7/7; snow braking wins 7/7)
- Strong overall test performance and high likelihood of top-tier finishing (8/9 overall wins; ADAC 2026: 2/16)
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.
Weather Control A005 EVO vs CrossClimate 2 at a glance
| Category | Weather Control A005 EVO | Gap | CrossClimate 2 |
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| Shared tests won9 shared tests | 1 | 8 | |
| Dry15 measurements | 2 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 6.4% shorter in the dry (9 tests) | 13 |
| Wet33 measurements | 24 | The Weather Control A005 EVO stopped 3.1% shorter in the wet (9 tests) | 9 |
| Snow23 measurements | 0 | The CrossClimate 2 was 24.9% quicker in the snow traction test (2 tests) | 23 |
| Ice1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Comfort9 measurements | 2 | 6 | |
| Value13 measurements | 3 | The CrossClimate 2 had 4.5% lower rolling resistance (6 tests) | 10 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.6/10 | The CrossClimate 2 by 0.9 | 9.5/10 |
| Owner rating46 and 173 reviews | 73% | The CrossClimate 2 by 7 points | 80% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 62% | The CrossClimate 2 by 11 points | 73% |
| Pricein the 6 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The CrossClimate 2 was dearer in 6 of 6 | +14.9% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 82 | 64 sizes made in both | 116 |
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 9 tests, 2021 to 2026
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 | Weather Control A005 EVO | Field | CrossClimate 2 |
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| 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | P13 of 16 | P2 of 16 | |
| 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test | P10 of 12 | P1 of 12 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P15 of 15 | P9 of 15 | |
| 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P1 of 35 | P3 of 35 | |
| 2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | P5 of 10 | P1 of 10 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P9 of 16 | P7 of 16 | |
| 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P8 of 32 | P1 of 32 | |
| 2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | P6 of 9 | P1 of 9 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | P5 of 10 | P2 of 10 |
Performance profile
19 measurements from the 9 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Weather Control A005 EVO
CrossClimate 2
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 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 8 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Weather Control A005 EVO
CrossClimate 2
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
Weather Control A005 EVO
CrossClimate 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Weather Control A005 EVO 73% from 46 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173. 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.
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| 41.57 | 6.4% | 38.89 | 0-9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 62.56 | 0.2% | 62.55 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 96.05 | 0.2% | 96.23 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 43.22 | 3.1% | 44.8 | 8-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 29.44 | 4.9% | 30.95 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 38.7 | 5.6% | 41 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 74.29 | 0.9% | 74.83 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.03 | 2.4% | 70.38 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.04 | 1.9% | 14.29 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 83.46 | 3.4% | 86.21 | 2-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 17 | 1.7% | 17.83 | 3-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 25.88 | 7% | 23.85 | 0-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.7 | 24.9% | 5.48 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,958 | 10.2% | 3,215 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 108.2 | 7.1% | 99.65 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 48.78 | 4.8% | 51.28 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 30.25 | 4.2% | 28.98 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.95 | 21.5% | 4.79 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 22.5 | 3.1% | 21.8 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.41 | 0.4 dB | 70.99 | 1-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7,563 | 4.8% | 7,942 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 42,633 | 0.6% | 42,616 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.66 | 4.5% | 7.31 | 1-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.55 | 0.7% | 5.59 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Weather Control A005 EVO scores 8.6 and the CrossClimate 2 9.5 out of 10.
| Weather Control A005 EVO | Category | CrossClimate 2 | ||
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| 83 | Dry | 95 | ||
| 91 | Wet | 75 | ||
| 56 | Comfort | 82 | ||
| 59 | Value | 84 | ||
| 29 | Snow | 94 | ||
| 16 | Ice | 47 | ||
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
| Weather Control A005 EVO | Category | CrossClimate 2 | ||
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| 8.5 | Dry Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 8.8 | Wet Grip | 7.9 | ||
| 7.6 | Road Feedback | 7.6 | ||
| 7.7 | Handling | 7.5 | ||
| 5.5 | Wear | 8.4 | ||
| 7.6 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
| 6.5 | Snow Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 5.6 | Ice Grip | 7.5 | ||
Owners rate the Weather Control A005 EVO 73% from 46 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
- 73%from 46 reviews
- 62%would buy again
- 372,134 milesdriven by reviewers
Overall, drivers report that the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO delivers strong wet grip and aquaplaning resistance with a comfortable, confidence-inspiring ride, often feeling secure in cold-wet conditions and adequate in light snow. However, many note rapid wear and a marked drop-off in performance (especially wet grip) and rising noise as the tread wears. A subset also report tread block damage or delamination and a soft, somewhat vague steering feel. If you prioritize wet safety and comfort and accept shorter tread life, it can be a solid choice.
- excellent wet grip
- strong aquaplaning resistance
- comfortable/quiet ride
- secure handling in cold/wet
- rapid tread wear/short longevity
- performance and wet grip deteriorate noticeably as they wear
- increased road noise with mileage
Summarised by AI from 43 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 46 Weather Control A005 EVO reviewsThese tyres have been fitted to my Toyota Rav4 for the last few years.
I choose Bridgestones over the Cross climates for the comfort, wet performance and lower rolling resistance.
Good-
Assured in the wet and dry, very comfortable, not found the limit of grip yet.
Bad-
Tyres started cracking around the tread blocks within 12months, louder than expected on the road, snow performance best described as lacking (short of what I'd expected).
Verdict-
Wouldn't buy again, would pick quieter tyres next time with better cold weather performance.
Michelin CrossClimate 2
- 80%from 173 reviews
- 73%would buy again
- 2,411,545 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Michelin CrossClimate 2 highly, most often praising its dependable all-weather grip with standout snow traction and strong dry and wet grip for an all-season tyre. Comfort is commonly reported as very good and a sizeable minority also find it quiet, though road noise is a recurring talking point with roughly one in eight owners complaining it can hum or rumble. The main consistent drawback is efficiency: around one in seven owners report noticeably worse fuel economy/EV range (rolling resistance). A smaller but meaningful group also criticise wet handling confidence, particularly when pushed, even though straight-line wet grip and aquaplaning resistance tend to be viewed positively.
- Excellent snow traction and winter security
- Strong dry grip and traction
- Confident wet grip in everyday driving
- Good ride comfort over longer distances
- Noticeable hit to fuel economy/EV range (higher rolling resistance)
- Wet handling can feel nervous or lack confidence when cornering/braking
- Can be louder than expected on certain surfaces or at speed
Summarised by AI from 153 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 173 CrossClimate 2 reviewsAfter 2 hot summers the tires are dangerous on wet and cold,
That was actually very much appreciated since i drive them on a GR Yaris mostly on the weekends in the night on snowfall but normal use would be very very dangerous.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 82 sizes of the Weather Control A005 EVO and 116 of the CrossClimate 2, 64 of them made in both.
| Category | Weather Control A005 EVO | CrossClimate 2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 82 sizes, 15 to 21 inch | 116 sizes, 15 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 64 sizes 175/65 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/55 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15185/55 R16195/45 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16and 52 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A94%B4%C3% | B81%C19% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C86%B7%A6% | C55%B33%D11%A1% |
| EU label noise | 70-72 dB B99%A1% | 69-73 dB B78%A22% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 109 of 109 | 176 of 176 |
| On the market since | 2020 | 2020 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 (2018) | Michelin CrossClimate+ (2017) |
| Replaced by | Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 |
| Awards | - | Winner: Best All-Season Tyres (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: All-Season SUV Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2024) Winner: All-Season Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2023) Winner: All-Season SUV Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2022) Winner: All-Season Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2022) |
| Price in the shared tests | The CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tyre in 6 of the 6 tests that listed prices, by 14.9% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
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 is a classic “wet-road specialist vs. true all-rounder” showdown in the premium all-season touring class. Bridgestone's Weather Control A005 EVO has built its reputation around strong wet braking and confident wet handling, while Michelin's CrossClimate 2 has repeatedly been positioned by testers as the more complete all-season option-particularly when conditions turn wintry.
Across 9 shared professional tests, the pattern is striking: the Michelin is consistently the stronger tyre in dry braking (winning 9/9) and overwhelmingly better on snow (winning snow braking and traction in every shared result), while the Bridgestone regularly claws back points in wet braking and wet handling (wet braking wins 8/9 and wet handling wins 6/6 where measured). The key question for buyers is whether the Bridgestone's wet-road edge is worth the clear compromises in winter capability and overall rankings, especially in newer tests where design age is called out explicitly.
Conclusion
Taken across the full set of tests, Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the safer, more balanced “one set for everything” choice. It dominates the most safety-critical dry metric (dry braking) in every shared test-often by meaningful margins (e.g., 11.8% shorter dry braking in Auto Bild SUV 2021: 38.2 m vs 43.3 m; 9.2% in Auto Bild 2021: 37.6 m vs 41.4 m). More importantly for an all-season tyre, it is consistently and clearly superior on snow: traction advantages commonly land in the +6% to +24% range (and even larger in some formats), and it repeatedly posts stronger snow handling/slalom performance. That's reflected in overall placings too: CrossClimate 2 wins 8 of the 9 shared tests and was a front-runner in the latest ADAC 2026 test (2/16).
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO's strongest argument is wet-road grip at typical rain temperatures: it regularly stops shorter in wet braking (e.g., ADAC 2026: 32.6 m vs 35.2 m) and often looks agile in wet handling/circle results. The problem is that multiple reports describe it as an ageing design whose weak winter-road performance caps the overall grade-ADAC 2026 places it 13/16 and explicitly advises against buying it, citing very poor snow grip despite the 3PMSF marking. Practical takeaway: if you truly face “all seasons” including regular snow/ice, CrossClimate 2 is the dependable choice; the Bridgestone only makes sense in milder, rain-heavy climates where snow is rare and purchase price is a priority.
Weather Control A005 EVO vs CrossClimate 2: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO or the Michelin CrossClimate 2 the better tyre?
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 8 times and the Weather Control A005 EVO once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Weather Control A005 EVO scores 8.6 and the CrossClimate 2 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Weather Control A005 EVO or the CrossClimate 2?
The Weather Control A005 EVO led 24 of the 33 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.1% shorter in the wet across 9 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 2 led 13 of the 15 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.4% shorter in the dry across 9 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 2 led 23 of the 23 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it was 24.9% quicker in the snow traction test across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The CrossClimate 2 lasted 0.6% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) and had 4.5% lower rolling resistance (6 tests). Owners rate wear 5.5/10 for the Weather Control A005 EVO and 8.4/10 for the CrossClimate 2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.6/10 for the Weather Control A005 EVO and 8.3/10 for the CrossClimate 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Weather Control A005 EVO 73% from 46 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173. 62% of Weather Control A005 EVO owners would buy it again, against 73% for the CrossClimate 2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tyre in 6 of them, by 14.9% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Weather Control A005 EVO is made in 82 sizes (15 to 21 inch) and the CrossClimate 2 in 116 (15 to 22 inch). 64 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Weather Control A005 EVO is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the CrossClimate 2 B and C.
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