Bridgestone WeatherPeak vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
- TR Score
- 6.0/10
- Owners say
- 62% · 16
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 87% · 11
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW finished ahead 4 times and the WeatherPeak once. The WeatherPeak stopped 2.4% shorter on snow; the CrossClimate 2 AW stopped 13.8% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW if you want the strongest all-around safety margin on dry/wet roads with confident, precise handling and solid winter capability for “occasional snow.” Choose the Bridgestone WeatherPeak if your winter reality includes frequent snow and you value strong snow braking, quieter cruising in some tests, and better value-accepting longer dry/wet braking and less crisp steering on clear pavement.
Where the WeatherPeak is stronger
- Standout snow braking and strong snow composure; can feel close enough to winter tyres in snow braking to be meaningful (e.g., 17.87 m in the 2026 Tire Rack test)
- Predictable, manageable behavior near the limit in snow; often scores well subjectively for snow handling
- Lower noise results in multiple datasets (wins subjective noise in 2 tests; 71.7 dB vs 72.0 dB in one objective measure)
Where the CrossClimate 2 AW is stronger
- Best-in-comparison dry braking across all shared tests (4/4 wins; typically ~13-16% shorter stopping)
- Best-in-comparison wet braking across all shared tests (4/4 wins) plus strong wet dynamics and aquaplaning performance (wins straight-line aquaplaning)
- Sharper, better-connected road handling/steering feel in multiple professional notes; higher subjective road scores
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.
WeatherPeak vs CrossClimate 2 AW at a glance
| Category | WeatherPeak | Gap | CrossClimate 2 AW |
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| Shared tests won5 shared tests | 1 | 4 | |
| Dry13 measurements | 1 | The CrossClimate 2 AW stopped 13.8% shorter in the dry (5 tests) | 12 |
| Wet19 measurements | 2 | The CrossClimate 2 AW stopped 9.5% shorter in the wet (5 tests) | 17 |
| Snow19 measurements | 8 | The CrossClimate 2 AW lapped the snow handling course 1.3% faster (5 tests) | 11 |
| Ice7 measurements | 0 | The CrossClimate 2 AW stopped 7% shorter on ice (4 tests) | 7 |
| Comfort7 measurements | 4 | The WeatherPeak was 1.2 dB quieter (2 tests) | 1 |
| Value2 measurements | 1 | Level between the two. | 1 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 6.0/10 | The CrossClimate 2 AW by 3.4 | 9.4/10 |
| Owner rating16 and 11 reviews | 62% | The CrossClimate 2 AW by 25 points | 87% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 30% | The CrossClimate 2 AW by 61 points | 91% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The CrossClimate 2 AW was dearer in 3 of 3 | +6.5% |
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 5 tests, 2025 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 | WeatherPeak | Field | CrossClimate 2 AW |
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| 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | P1 of 2 | P2 of 2 | |
| The BEST All Weather Tyres for 2026/27 | P8 of 8 | P1 of 8 | |
| 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | P11 of 11 | P6 of 11 | |
| 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test | P3 of 5 | P2 of 5 | |
| The 7 BEST All Weather Tyres Tested | P5 of 7 | P1 of 7 |
Performance profile
18 measurements from the 5 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
WeatherPeak
CrossClimate 2 AW
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 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 7 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
WeatherPeak
CrossClimate 2 AW
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
WeatherPeak
Not ahead in any category
CrossClimate 2 AW
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the WeatherPeak 62% from 16 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 AW 87% from 11. 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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| 41.16 | 13.8% | 35.47 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 61.44 | 1.4% | 60.59 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 11.7% | scored | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0.84 | 1.2% | 0.83 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 17.9% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 41.81 | 9.5% | 37.79 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 55.85 | 2.7% | 54.31 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0.7 | 2.9% | 0.72 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.46 | 0.4% | 13.41 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0.67 | 3% | 0.69 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 77 | 2.8% | 79.21 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.97 | 4.2% | 5.72 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 19.18 | 2.4% | 19.82 | 3-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.18 | 0.7% | 5.21 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 74.23 | 1.3% | 75.63 | 2-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0.29 | 3.4% | 0.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0.34 | 6.2% | 0.36 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.57 | 7% | 11.62 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.5 | 5.7% | 7.1 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 6.3% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.2 | 1.2 dB | 73.35 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.12 | 0.4% | 8.1 | 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 WeatherPeak scores 6 and the CrossClimate 2 AW 9.4 out of 10.
| WeatherPeak | Category | CrossClimate 2 AW | ||
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| 0 | Dry | 100 | ||
| 29 | Wet | 86 | ||
| 64 | Comfort | 9 | ||
| 82 | Value | 18 | ||
| 100 | Snow | 86 | ||
| 50 | Ice | 100 | ||
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
| WeatherPeak | Category | CrossClimate 2 AW | ||
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| 7.6 | Dry Grip | 9.1 | ||
| 7.1 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 5.2 | Road Feedback | 8.6 | ||
| 6.5 | Handling | 7.7 | ||
| 4.3 | Wear | 8.9 | ||
| 7.8 | Comfort | 8.8 | ||
| 8 | Snow Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 7 | Ice Grip | 8.2 | ||
Owners rate the WeatherPeak 62% from 16 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 AW 87% from 11. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone WeatherPeak
- 62%from 16 reviews
- 30%would buy again
- 495,951 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Bridgestone WeatherPeak tyre performs strongly in winter conditions, with multiple reviewers praising confident snow/ice traction and dependable braking, and several also noting solid wet-weather grip and generally low noise. Experiences are more mixed on-road feel, with recurring comments about mushy steering/poor straight-line tracking (especially on grooved pavement) and only average dry performance. Tread life is a frequent concern, with several owners reporting faster-than-expected wear and earlier replacement than anticipated.
- Strong snow/ice traction and winter confidence
- Good wet traction/braking
- Generally low road noise/quiet ride
- Faster-than-expected treadwear/shorter lifespan
- Mushy or vague steering and handling (poor tracking/tramlining on grooves)
Summarised by AI from 15 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 16 WeatherPeak reviewsLow noise, decent snow traction. Just OK dry traction. Less than ideal MPG. Wearing quickly at just 20k I might get 35k miles out of them on my Odyssey. Good in the rain. Would not buy again just based on expected life span.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
- 87%from 11 reviews
- 91%would buy again
- 150,500 milesdriven by reviewers
Across all nine owner reviews, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW is rated very highly (87.1% average) and is most often praised as a dependable year-round tyre, especially for snow use. Around half of owners specifically highlight strong snow traction, while a similar share report encouraging tread life so far. Comfort and noise levels also get positive mentions, and several owners are happy with dry and wet performance for everyday driving. A smaller minority (around one in five) report compromises such as reduced dry grip/handling versus sportier tyres, and opinions on rolling resistance are mixed.
- Strong snow traction for winter trips
- Promising tread life and longevity so far
- Good everyday dry grip
- Comfortable, softer ride
- Dry handling not as sharp when pushed
- Dry grip can be lower than sportier all-season/summer tyres
- Wet grip impressions are mixed
Summarised by AI from 9 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 11 CrossClimate 2 AW reviewsOn a par with Continental DWS06 in wet and dry handling.
Despite 3PMS rating, less grip in snow than expected.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
| Category | WeatherPeak | CrossClimate 2 AW |
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| Season | All Weather | All Weather |
| Replaced by | Bridgestone UltraWeather | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The CrossClimate 2 AW was the dearer tyre in 3 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 6.5% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
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.
Bridgestone's WeatherPeak and Michelin's CrossClimate 2 AW sit in the same “premium-touring all-weather” lane, but the shared tests show they're tuned for noticeably different priorities. Across four major comparisons (Tire Rack, Car and Driver, and a multi-brand all-weather group test), the CrossClimate 2 AW repeatedly behaves like the more road-biased, performance-polished option, while the WeatherPeak leans harder into snow confidence and everyday value.
The pattern is consistent: Michelin dominates dry and wet stopping and tends to score higher for steering/road feel, but it pays for that with higher noise and a firmer ride in several reports. Bridgestone, meanwhile, can deliver genuinely impressive snow braking-sometimes close enough to dedicated winter tyres to “matter”-yet gives back a lot of margin in warm/wet braking and can feel less precise on clear roads.
Conclusion
If your priority is maximum safety margin and control on clear roads-especially wet roads-the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW is the more complete tyre in these head-to-heads. It won 3 of the 4 shared tests overall, swept dry braking 4/4 (e.g., 37.33 m vs 44.18 m and 37.2 m vs 42.9 m) and wet braking 4/4 (e.g., 34.41 m vs 36.15 m and 45.3 m vs 49.1 m), and typically delivered the sharper subjective road-handling scores. The trade-offs are also consistent: it's commonly reported as noisier (a “constant growl/hiss”) and firmer, and when traction breaks in winter conditions it can transition to understeer more abruptly than you'd expect from its reputation.
The Bridgestone WeatherPeak makes its best case for drivers who regularly face real snow and want strong winter-like confidence without switching tyres-while also caring about price and efficiency. It wins snow braking more often (3 wins vs 1), including a standout 17.87 m vs 22.061 m in the 2026 Tire Rack winter comparison, and multiple tests describe it as composed and predictable in snow. But you have to accept meaningful compromises in warm-weather performance: longer dry and wet stopping distances show up in every shared test (often by ~8-16%), and professional notes repeatedly flag vaguer steering, instability at the limit, and comfort/noise variability (including one test calling it the least comfortable). The practical takeaway: CrossClimate 2 AW is the better “one tyre for most people,” while WeatherPeak is the better “snow-first, value-aware” pick-provided you're comfortable giving away braking margin on dry/wet pavement.
WeatherPeak vs CrossClimate 2 AW: your questions
Is the Bridgestone WeatherPeak or the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW the better tyre?
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW finished ahead 4 times and the WeatherPeak once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the WeatherPeak scores 6 and the CrossClimate 2 AW 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the WeatherPeak or the CrossClimate 2 AW?
The CrossClimate 2 AW led 17 of the 19 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 9.5% shorter in the wet across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 2 AW led 12 of the 13 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 13.8% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 2 AW led 11 of the 19 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it lapped the snow handling course 1.3% faster across 5 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The WeatherPeak was 1.2 dB quieter (2 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.8/10 for the WeatherPeak and 8.8/10 for the CrossClimate 2 AW.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the WeatherPeak 62% from 16 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 AW 87% from 11. 30% of WeatherPeak owners would buy it again, against 91% for the CrossClimate 2 AW.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 2 AW was the dearer tyre in 3 of them, by 6.5% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
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