Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
- TR Score
- 8.5/10
- Owners say
- 85% · 9
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 87% · 11
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW finished ahead 2 times and the Assurance WeatherReady 2 once. The Assurance WeatherReady 2 lapped the wet handling course 1.9% faster; the CrossClimate 2 AW had 20.1% lower rolling resistance.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 for rain-heavy, milder-winter regions, sporty steering feel, comfort, and better upfront value. Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW for frequent snow/ice, superior hydroplaning resistance, and maximum efficiency/EV range with all-weather composure.
Where the Assurance WeatherReady 2 is stronger
- Wet performance: best wet braking/handling in one test; confident, planted feel
- Engaging steering and top subjective handling in dry and wet
- Comfortable ride and strong value/pricing
Where the CrossClimate 2 AW is stronger
- Best-in-class winter: leads snow braking/traction/handling and ice braking/traction
- Excellent hydroplaning resistance (straight and curved)
- Lowest rolling resistance on test; strong efficiency
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.
Assurance WeatherReady 2 vs CrossClimate 2 AW at a glance
| Category | Assurance WeatherReady 2 | Gap | CrossClimate 2 AW |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 1 | 2 | |
| Dry8 measurements | 4 | Level between the two. | 4 |
| Wet14 measurements | 7 | The Assurance WeatherReady 2 lapped the wet handling course 1.9% faster (3 tests) | 6 |
| Snow12 measurements | 0 | The CrossClimate 2 AW stopped 5% shorter on snow (3 tests) | 12 |
| Ice5 measurements | 0 | The CrossClimate 2 AW stopped 5.5% shorter on ice (3 tests) | 5 |
| Comfort5 measurements | 3 | 1 | |
| Value2 measurements | 0 | The CrossClimate 2 AW had 20.1% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 2 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.5/10 | The CrossClimate 2 AW by 0.9 | 9.4/10 |
| Owner rating9 and 11 reviews | 85% | The CrossClimate 2 AW by 2 points | 87% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 78% | The CrossClimate 2 AW by 13 points | 91% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The CrossClimate 2 AW was dearer in 2 of 2 | +7% |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire 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 3 tests in 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Assurance WeatherReady 2 | Field | CrossClimate 2 AW |
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| The BEST All Weather Tires for 2026/27 | P4 of 8 | P1 of 8 | |
| 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tire Test | P1 of 11 | P6 of 11 | |
| The 7 BEST All Weather Tires Tested | P2 of 7 | P1 of 7 |
Performance profile
17 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Assurance WeatherReady 2
CrossClimate 2 AW
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 3 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Assurance WeatherReady 2
CrossClimate 2 AW
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Assurance WeatherReady 2
CrossClimate 2 AW
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Assurance WeatherReady 2 85% from 9 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 tires 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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| 131 | 4.3% | 126 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 75.24 | 0.5% | 75.64 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 122 | 1.2% | 124 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 60.13 | 1.9% | 61.31 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 13.58 | 1.3% | 13.41 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 46.5 | 5.9% | 49.2 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 15.4 | 20.4% | 18.8 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 57 | 5% | 54 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 4.49 | 5.1% | 4.28 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 77.18 | 4% | 74.11 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 0.32 | 10.8% | 0.36 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 36 | 5.5% | 33 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 8.12 | 6.4% | 7.61 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 8.7% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 73.5 | 0.2 dB | 73.35 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 10.1 | 20.1% | 8.1 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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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 tires 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 Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Assurance WeatherReady 2 scores 8.5 and the CrossClimate 2 AW 9.4 out of 10.
| Assurance WeatherReady 2 | Category | CrossClimate 2 AW | ||
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| 86 | Dry | 100 | ||
| 79 | Wet | 86 | ||
| 27 | Comfort | 9 | ||
| 0 | Value | 18 | ||
| 43 | Snow | 86 | ||
| 58 | Ice | 100 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Assurance WeatherReady 2 | Category | CrossClimate 2 AW | ||
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| 8.7 | Dry Grip | 9.1 | ||
| 9.1 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 8 | Road Feedback | 8.6 | ||
| 6.9 | Handling | 7.7 | ||
| 8.6 | Wear | 8.9 | ||
| 8.6 | Comfort | 8.8 | ||
| 8.6 | Snow Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 8 | Ice Grip | 8.2 | ||
Owners rate the Assurance WeatherReady 2 85% from 9 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 AW 87% from 11. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2
- 85%from 9 reviews
- 78%would buy again
- 74,600 milesdriven by reviewers
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 is widely praised for strong all-weather traction, with drivers consistently highlighting confident wet grip, solid dry handling, and generally capable snow performance. Ride comfort and steering response are frequently described as improved versus prior tires, and several reviewers note good braking feel. The main repeated downside is reduced fuel economy/range, which multiple drivers report as a noticeable MPG hit compared with prior all-season or eco-focused tires.
- Excellent wet-road grip and confidence in rain
- Strong dry handling/steering response and responsive feel
- Good all-weather capability including snow (especially light-to-moderate conditions)
- Comfortable ride and good braking performance
- Noticeable reduction in fuel economy/EV range compared with previous tires
Summarised by AI from 9 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 9 Assurance WeatherReady 2 reviewsThey tires are great. They handle well in all aspects, dry, wet, and snow. They are very responsive to steering input and I feel confident all the time I am driving.
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 tire, 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 tires, 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 tires
- Wet grip impressions are mixed
Summarised by AI from 9 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire 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 | Assurance WeatherReady 2 | CrossClimate 2 AW |
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| Season | All Weather | All Weather |
| Replaced | Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The CrossClimate 2 AW was the dearer tire in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 7% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Previous generation: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW (2 shared tests)
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.
Goodyear's new Assurance WeatherReady 2 arrives aimed squarely at Michelin's category-defining CrossClimate 2 AW, and the first head-to-head results are compelling. Across two 2025 all-weather tests, each tire took one overall win, but for different reasons: Goodyear topped TireRack's 11-tire comparison with a planted, confidence-building feel in dry and wet, while Michelin won a 9-tire group test by delivering the most complete four-season package with class-leading winter grip and efficiency.
Conclusion
If your daily driving prioritizes assured control in rain and on dry pavement, the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 stands out with best-in-test wet braking/handling in one test, strong subjective balance, and excellent comfort and value. Its weaknesses are meaningful but targeted: hydroplaning resistance isn't class-leading, winter performance trails Michelin by small but consistent margins, and rolling resistance is high. For mixed climates with infrequent heavy snow, it's the more engaging and cost-savvy choice.
Drivers facing regular snow/ice or seeking the broadest competence with lower fuel/EV range impact should pick the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW. It repeatedly leads in snow and ice metrics, matches or narrowly trails in wet/dry pace, resists hydroplaning better, and posts the lowest rolling resistance-albeit at a higher price and with slightly firmer ride feedback. Bottom line: Goodyear for wet-weather confidence and value; Michelin for four-season coverage and efficiency with standout winter security.
Assurance WeatherReady 2 vs CrossClimate 2 AW: your questions
Is the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 or the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW the better tire?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW finished ahead 2 times and the Assurance WeatherReady 2 once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Assurance WeatherReady 2 scores 8.5 and the CrossClimate 2 AW 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Assurance WeatherReady 2 or the CrossClimate 2 AW?
The Assurance WeatherReady 2 led 7 of the 14 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it lapped the wet handling course 1.9% faster across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
Across the shared tests the dry measurements are split 4-4 between the Assurance WeatherReady 2 and the CrossClimate 2 AW.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 2 AW led 12 of the 12 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5% shorter on snow across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The CrossClimate 2 AW had 20.1% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8.6/10 for the Assurance WeatherReady 2 and 8.9/10 for the CrossClimate 2 AW.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.6/10 for the Assurance WeatherReady 2 and 8.8/10 for the CrossClimate 2 AW.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Assurance WeatherReady 2 85% from 9 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 AW 87% from 11. 78% of Assurance WeatherReady 2 owners would buy it again, against 91% for the CrossClimate 2 AW.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 2 AW was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 7% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
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