Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW vs Nokian Remedy WRG5
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 87% · 11
- TR Score
- 7.0/10
- Owners say
- 85% · 5
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW finished ahead 2 times and the Remedy WRG5 not once. The CrossClimate 2 AW stopped 11% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW if you want the safest all-weather option with the shortest wet/ice stops, strong snow braking, and top efficiency. Choose Nokian Remedy WRG5 if you prioritize comfort, budget, deep-water confidence, and long warranty, and can accept longer wet braking.
Where the CrossClimate 2 AW is stronger
- Class-leading wet performance (7-14% shorter wet braking across tests)
- Best or near-best snow and ice braking with strong longitudinal grip
- Lowest rolling resistance on test (efficiency advantage)
Where the Remedy WRG5 is stronger
- Excellent curved-aquaplaning resistance and solid deep-water stability
- Comfortable, quieter ride and strong subjective snow balance
- Competitive snow/ice traction with reassuring winter poise
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.
CrossClimate 2 AW vs Remedy WRG5 at a glance
| Category | CrossClimate 2 AW | Gap | Remedy WRG5 |
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| Shared tests won2 shared tests | 2 | 0 | |
| Dry5 measurements | 3 | The CrossClimate 2 AW stopped 7.9% shorter in the dry (2 tests) | 1 |
| Wet8 measurements | 7 | The CrossClimate 2 AW stopped 11% shorter in the wet (2 tests) | 1 |
| Snow8 measurements | 6 | The CrossClimate 2 AW stopped 1.5% shorter on snow (2 tests) | 2 |
| Ice2 measurements | 1 | Level between the two. | 1 |
| Comfort3 measurements | 1 | 2 | |
| Value1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The CrossClimate 2 AW by 2.4 | 7.0/10 |
| Owner rating11 and 5 reviews | 87% | The CrossClimate 2 AW by 2 points | 85% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 91% | The Remedy WRG5 by 9 points | 100% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | +9.1% | The CrossClimate 2 AW was dearer in 2 of 2 | Cheaper |
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 2 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 | CrossClimate 2 AW | Field | Remedy WRG5 |
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| 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tire Test | P2 of 5 | P5 of 5 | |
| The 7 BEST All Weather Tires Tested | P1 of 7 | P4 of 7 |
Performance profile
7 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
CrossClimate 2 AW
Remedy WRG5
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 96%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 13 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
CrossClimate 2 AW
Remedy WRG5
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
CrossClimate 2 AW
Remedy WRG5
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 AW 87% from 11 reviews and the Remedy WRG5 85% from 5. 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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| 122 | 7.9% | 133 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 52.18 | 0.2% | 52.17 | 1-1 | |||||||||
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| 131 | 11% | 148 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 53.98 | 2.9% | 55.01 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 1.6 | 12.5% | 1.4 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 52 | 1% | 51.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 28.9 | 8% | 31.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 72 | 1.5% | 74 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 5.61 | 1.1% | 5.67 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 91.08 | 1.5% | 89.59 | 1-1 | |||||||||
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| 1 | 3.4% | 1 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 33 | 9.3% | 37 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 9.79 | 1.8% | 9.61 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 72 | 0.8 dB | 72.8 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 7.05 | 3.6% | 7.31 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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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 CrossClimate 2 AW scores 9.4 and the Remedy WRG5 7 out of 10.
| CrossClimate 2 AW | Category | Remedy WRG5 | ||
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| 100 | Dry | 36 | ||
| 86 | Wet | 7 | ||
| 9 | Comfort | 18 | ||
| 18 | Value | 46 | ||
| 86 | Snow | 57 | ||
| 100 | Ice | 67 | ||
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
| CrossClimate 2 AW | Category | Remedy WRG5 | ||
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| 9.1 | Dry Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 8.6 | Road Feedback | 8.5 | ||
| 7.7 | Handling | 6.6 | ||
| 8.9 | Wear | 10 | ||
| 8.8 | Comfort | 8.8 | ||
| 8.8 | Snow Grip | 9.3 | ||
| 8.2 | Ice Grip | 8.5 | ||
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 AW 87% from 11 reviews and the Remedy WRG5 85% from 5. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
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.
Nokian Remedy WRG5
- 85%from 5 reviews
- 100%would buy again
- 16,567 milesdriven by reviewers
All 5 Remedy WRG5 reviewsMuch quieter than previous Russian Nokian effort. No tread separation issues yet (it is an American made Nokian).
Sizes, EU label and lineage
| Category | CrossClimate 2 AW | Remedy WRG5 |
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| Season | All Weather | All Weather |
| Replaced | - | Nokian WR G4 |
| Price in the shared tests | The CrossClimate 2 AW was the dearer tire in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 9.1% on average. Each test priced the tires 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.
This head-to-head pits two premium all-weather stalwarts with different philosophies: Michelin's CrossClimate 2 AW, the segment benchmark, versus Nokian's new Remedy WRG5, which leans into winter assurance and ownership value. Tested in both 225/45 R18 and 225/65 R17 fitments across 2025 programs, the Michelin took two overall wins, while the Nokian earned recommendations and plaudits for comfort, hydroplaning resistance, and warranty.
Across the shared data, the Michelin consistently stops shorter and grips better in the wet and on ice-where margins can be critical-while the Nokian counters with a calmer ride, lower price, excellent curved aquaplaning, and confident snow balance. The result is a clear leader for all-round control and efficiency versus a value-savvy option tailored to rough winter commutes and deeper water.
Conclusion
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW is the more complete performer. It wins both tests, dominates wet categories (notably 7-14% shorter wet stops), leads in ice braking (~9% shorter), and edges snow braking/traction, while also posting the lowest rolling resistance on test. Its drawbacks are cost and slightly firmer, noisier manners.
The Nokian Remedy WRG5 brings meaningful strengths: excellent curved-aquaplaning stability, composed snow balance (often best subjectively), agreeable comfort and noise, and a lower purchase price paired with a standout 60,000-mile no-age-limit warranty. However, its longer wet braking and occasionally edgy wet behavior in one test are material compromises. If you prioritize ultimate all-conditions grip and efficiency, choose Michelin; if you value comfort, warranty, deep-water confidence, and price, the Nokian is a smart alternative. The practical takeaway: Michelin for maximum safety margins year-round, Nokian for budget-friendly winter poise and relaxed daily use.
CrossClimate 2 AW vs Remedy WRG5: your questions
Is the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW or the Nokian Remedy WRG5 the better tire?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW finished ahead 2 times and the Remedy WRG5 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the CrossClimate 2 AW scores 9.4 and the Remedy WRG5 7 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the CrossClimate 2 AW or the Remedy WRG5?
The CrossClimate 2 AW led 7 of the 8 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 11% shorter in the wet across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 2 AW led 3 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 7.9% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 2 AW led 6 of the 8 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.5% shorter on snow across 2 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.8/10 for the CrossClimate 2 AW and 8.8/10 for the Remedy WRG5.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 AW 87% from 11 reviews and the Remedy WRG5 85% from 5. 91% of CrossClimate 2 AW owners would buy it again, against 100% for the Remedy WRG5.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 2 AW was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 9.1% 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
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.
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