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Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Evo vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
In this article, we will compare two leading all-season tyres: the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO and the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Both tyres have been designed to provide reliable performance across various weather conditions.
We will highlight their features, strengths, and what sizes they are most popular in. Helping you in making an informed decision on the right tyre for your needs.
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Overview
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO is a premium all-season tyre.
Designed to provide a good performance in various weather conditions.
It features a V-shaped tread pattern with Z-shaped sipes. Which helps to enhance traction, braking, and acceleration on snow-covered surfaces.
The tyre makes use of the Bridgestone NanoPro-Tech™ compound. Which is capable of maintaining flexibility in low temperatures. As well as improving fuel efficiency and winter performance.
It is certified with the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) marking, indicating its compliance with stringent snow performance criteria.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Overview
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is a premium all-season tyre. Designed to deliver exceptional performance across a wide variety of weather conditions. Its features an innovative design and advanced technology, which help the tyre to be a versatile choice for drivers.
Key features of the CrossClimate 2 include its V-shaped directional tread pattern that enhances grip and stability.
Michelin used a thermal adaptive tread compound with the CrossClimate 2. To allow the tyre to remain pliable in cold temperatures.
Additionally, the CrossClimate 2 meets the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) standards.
Tyre Label Ratings
Since 2012, the EU tyre label regulation has existed to ensure that tyres sold at point of contact have ratings in key performance areas.
This is to ensure that motorists have an accessible way to determine the performance of a tyre.
The 3 main ratings that a tyre is scored on are:
- Wet grip rating
- Fuel efficiency
- Noise rating
The wet grip and fuel efficiency scores are marked on a scale from A – G. With A being the best and G the worst.
Noise ratings are scored slightly differently, with the scores sorted into class A, B or C. On top of this, the rolling noise of the tyre is measured in decibels and the number shown on the label.
As tyre models come in a variety of different sizes, you may find that the score changes from size to size – there is no model-wide scoring.
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Label Ratings
For the sizes that we currently have in our catalogue, the Weather Control A005 EVO ratings on the labels are as follows:
- Fuel Efficiency: A - C
- Wet Grip: A - B
- Tyre Noise: 70B – 72B
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Label Ratings
For the sizes that we currently have in our catalogue, the CrossClimate 2 ratings on the labels are as follows:
- Fuel Efficiency: A - D
- Wet Grip: B
- Tyre Noise: 69A – 73B
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Customer Reviews
There are over 1,000 reviews of the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO on the Blackcircles.com website. With customers breaking down their reviews as follows:
- Overall rating – 4.5/5
- I would buy the same tyres again – 4.6/5
- The car feels better to drive – 4.3/5
- The tyres were value for money – 4.2/5
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Customer Reviews
There are over 9,100 reviews of the Michelin CrossClimate 2 on the Blackcircles.com website. With customers breaking down their reviews are follows:
- Overall rating – 4.6/5
- I would buy the same tyres again – 4.7/5
- The car feels better to drive – 4.2/5
- The tyres were value for money – 4.1/5
Popular Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Tyre Sizes
Although the Weather Control A005 Evo comes in a variety of different tyre sizes, here are the sizes that prove to be the most popular:
Popular Michelin CrossClimate 2 Tyre Sizes
Michelin produces the CrossClimate 2 in a wide range of different tyre sizes to meet many specifications. Here are the most popular sizes over 2024:
- 205/55 R16
- 225/45 R17
- 225/40 R18
- 225/60 R18
- 235/50 R18
Popular Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Manufacturer Fitments
Customers who order the Weather Control A005 EVO tend to own vehicles made by these manufacturers:
Popular Michelin CrossClimate 2 Manufacturer Fitments
Customers who order the CrossClimate 2 tyres tend to own vehicles made by these manufacturers:
- Volkswagen
- Ford
- Audi
- Skoda
- Volvo
Price Range
Fully fitted price - Includes VAT, delivery, fitting, balancing and disposal charges
- Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Evo - £86.34 to £251.86*
- Michelin CrossClimate 2 - £104.52 to 324.64*
*Please note that prices for tyre models may fluctuate in time, with fully fitted prices being from today’s date (08/01/2025)