Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The data reveals a stark split in character. Bridgestone frequently leads in wet braking and wet handling, often with precise steering feel, low rolling resistance in some tests, and strong pricing. Michelin, however, dominates dry braking and all snow metrics by meaningful margins, couples that with best-in-class aquaplaning reserves, and typically posts lower rolling resistance-delivering a more all-weather-safe package, especially where winter conditions are real.
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 eight tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | one | |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 | seven |
While it might look like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is better than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO 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 across multiple tests (wet braking/handling wins: 7 and 6 respectively)
- Agile, direct steering feel in the dry and wet
- Often lower purchase price and stronger value scores
- Competitive rolling resistance in some tests, good fuel use in value-focused results
- Dominant dry braking (8/8 wins) with confident, precise feel
- Outstanding snow ability rivaling winter tyres (clear wins in snow braking, traction, handling)
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance (especially straight-line), strong all-weather safety margin
- Generally lower rolling resistance and low noise for touring comfort
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 6.48% less distance than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.02% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.19% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO stopped the vehicle in 3.15% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
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Wet Braking - Cool
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO stopped the vehicle in 4.88% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was 0.72% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during four wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was 2.29% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was 1.75% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 floated at a 4.54% higher speed than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 slipped out at a 4.98% higher speed than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 7.67% less distance than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 accelerated 28.83% faster than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had 7.56% better snow traction than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 7.93% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 4.88% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 4.2% faster around a snow circle than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
Best In Snow Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 17.54% faster through a slalom than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO and Michelin CrossClimate 2 performed equally well in subj. comfort tests.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Both tyres performed equally well
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Noise
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 0.81% quieter than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 0.29% quieter than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Tyre Weight
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during one tyre weight tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO weighed 4.77% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Tyre Weight: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
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Wear
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during one wear tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO is predicted to cover 0.88% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wear: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
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Value
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during two value tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO proved to have a 18.12% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Value: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
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Price
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during five price tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO cost 15.02% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Price: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
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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 4.57% lower rolling resistance than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO used 3.17% less fuel than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
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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 35% less particle wear matter than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Real World Driver Reviews
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Driver Reviews
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.
Based on 45 reviews with an average rating of 71%
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%
Conclusion
For milder regions with infrequent snow, the A005 EVO has a compelling niche. It's often best or near-best in wet braking and wet handling, can feel more agile subjectively, and is regularly cheaper-sometimes by 10-20%. Its snow limitations are the main caveat: when winter arrives, Michelin's margin becomes significant. In short, choose Bridgestone for value-led wet-road prowess in mild climates; choose Michelin for four-season security and balanced performance.
Key Differences
- Overall results: Michelin wins 7 of 8 shared tests; Bridgestone wins 1
- Dry braking: Michelin leads every test (e.g., up to ~9-12% shorter in several sizes)
- Wet bias vs. balance: Bridgestone often best in wet braking/handling; Michelin better in deep-water aquaplaning
- Snow performance: Michelin consistently superior (often double-digit % gains in braking/traction/handling)
- Price/value: Bridgestone commonly 10-20% cheaper with better value scores
- Efficiency/comfort: Michelin typically lower rolling resistance and noise; Bridgestone occasionally matches RR but not consistently
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.