Comparison: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs. Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Michelin allround tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Bridgestone (73%). In this particular case, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has a better rating of 92% compared to 17% of the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2026 185/65 R15 test, where both the CrossClimate 2 and the Weather Control A005 EVO were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin CrossClimate 2 has B wet grip rating, whereas 97% of Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the CrossClimate 2 is made in Italy/Spain and Weather Control A005 EVO is made in Hungary/Italy.