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

6 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone allround tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Michelin (88%). But when it comes to comparing Michelin CrossClimate+ and Bridgestone Weather Control A005, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autoklub ČR 2020 205/55 R16 test, where both the CrossClimate+ and the Weather Control A005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 89% of Michelin CrossClimate+ has B wet grip rating, whereas 76% of Bridgestone Weather Control A005 has A rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
CrossClimate+
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005
Number of tests
13
9
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.1
5.6
Latest test
2021
2020
Available sizes
86
91

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate+
74%
Michelin
CrossClimate+
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
82%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005
Wet Braking
Michelin CrossClimate+
80%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
94%
Wet Handling
Michelin CrossClimate+
87%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
90%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin CrossClimate+
76%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
84%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin CrossClimate+
71%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin CrossClimate+
57%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
68%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate+
90%
Michelin
CrossClimate+
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
87%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005
Dry Braking
Michelin CrossClimate+
91%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
89%
Dry Handling
Michelin CrossClimate+
88%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
84%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate+
77%
Michelin
CrossClimate+
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
53%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005
Snow Braking
Michelin CrossClimate+
77%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
54%
Snow Traction
Michelin CrossClimate+
79%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
50%
Snow Handling
Michelin CrossClimate+
77%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
58%
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin CrossClimate+
73%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
48%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate+
Michelin
CrossClimate+
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
85%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005
Ice Braking Abs
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
83%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
86%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate+
83%
Michelin
CrossClimate+
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
73%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005
Noise Exterior
Michelin CrossClimate+
80%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
80%
Noise Interior
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
69%
Ride Comfort
Michelin CrossClimate+
85%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
70%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate+
91%
Michelin
CrossClimate+
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
77%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005
Rolling Resistance
Michelin CrossClimate+
84%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
90%
Fuel Efficiency
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
86%
Mileage
Michelin CrossClimate+
97%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
55%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
All season
2018195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2020205/55 R16View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
All season
2020205/55 R16View
ACEACE
All season
2019205/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2019225/45 R17View
ADACADAC
All season
2020235/55 R17View

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