Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 173
- TR Score
- 8.1/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 6
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 10 times and the Celsius AS2 not once. The CrossClimate 2 stopped 6.2% shorter in the wet; the Celsius AS2 lasted 14.1% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 for maximum year-round safety, especially in wet and snowy conditions, mixed climates, and performance-sensitive driving. Choose Toyo Celsius AS2 if you prioritize lower price, long mileage, and strong aquaplaning performance in predominantly mild climates with limited snow exposure.
Where the CrossClimate 2 is stronger
- Class-leading braking in dry, wet, and snow across all tests
- Superior snow traction/handling with consistently higher speeds and forces
- Low rolling resistance with generally better comfort and noise refinement
Where the Celsius AS2 is stronger
- Excellent value with lower purchase price
- High projected mileage in multiple tests
- Strong aquaplaning resistance, especially curved
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 vs Celsius AS2 at a glance
| Category | CrossClimate 2 | Gap | Celsius AS2 |
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| Shared tests won10 shared tests | 10 | 0 | |
| Dry17 measurements | 17 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 6.7% shorter in the dry (10 tests) | 0 |
| Wet36 measurements | 28 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 6.2% shorter in the wet (10 tests) | 8 |
| Snow25 measurements | 25 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 6.6% shorter on snow (7 tests) | 0 |
| Ice1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Comfort10 measurements | 9 | The CrossClimate 2 was 0.6 dB quieter (6 tests) | 1 |
| Value17 measurements | 11 | The CrossClimate 2 had 6.5% lower rolling resistance (6 tests) | 6 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The CrossClimate 2 by 1.4 | 8.1/10 |
| Owner rating173 and 6 reviews | 80% | The Celsius AS2 by 2 points | 82% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 73% | The Celsius AS2 by 10 points | 83% |
| Pricein the 5 tests that listed prices | +27.2% | The CrossClimate 2 was dearer in 5 of 5 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 116 | 54 sizes made in both | 72 |
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 10 tests, 2022 to 2024
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 | Field | Celsius AS2 |
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| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P3 of 15 | P14 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview | P4 of 37 | P12 of 37 | |
| 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test | P4 of 16 | P11 of 16 | |
| 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test | P2 of 11 | P10 of 11 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P1 of 16 | P14 of 16 | |
| 2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout | P2 of 35 | P16 of 35 | |
| 2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test | P1 of 10 | P9 of 10 | |
| 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test | P1 of 7 | P6 of 7 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P9 of 15 | P11 of 15 | |
| 2022 All Season Tire Market Overview | P3 of 35 | P13 of 35 |
Performance profile
16 measurements from the 10 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
CrossClimate 2
Celsius AS2
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. 14 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
CrossClimate 2
Celsius AS2
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
Celsius AS2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173 reviews and the Celsius AS2 82% from 6. 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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| 126 | 6.7% | 136 | 10-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 76.1 | 1.4% | 77.2 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 60.9 | 0.9% | 60.4 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 148 | 6.2% | 158 | 10-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 135 | 4.6% | 141 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 60.38 | 1.1% | 61.08 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 44.7 | 2.7% | 43.5 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 17.2 | 1.7% | 17 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.72 | 1.9% | 12.96 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 49.6 | 1.8% | 48.7 | 4-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9.2 | 10.5% | 10.1 | 1-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72 | 6.6% | 77 | 7-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.57 | 13.9% | 6.47 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 84.23 | 4.9% | 88.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 34.2 | 6.3% | 32.2 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.8 | 11.1% | 12.4 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 65 | 6.6% | 70 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 8.9% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.97 | 0.6 dB | 72.57 | 5-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5,868 | 4.3% | 6,187 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 32,244 | 14.1% | 36,108 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.31 | 0.6% | 5.34 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.3 | 22.3% | 18.4 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 527 | 2.6% | 541 | 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 scores 9.5 and the Celsius AS2 8.1 out of 10.
| CrossClimate 2 | Category | Celsius AS2 | ||
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| 95 | Dry | 67 | ||
| 75 | Wet | 61 | ||
| 82 | Comfort | 23 | ||
| 84 | Value | 85 | ||
| 94 | Snow | 29 | ||
| 47 | Ice | 13 | ||
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 | Category | Celsius AS2 | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 8 | ||
| 7.9 | Wet Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 7.6 | Road Feedback | 7.8 | ||
| 7.5 | Handling | 7.2 | ||
| 8.4 | Wear | 8.5 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 9.8 | ||
| 8.4 | Snow Grip | 8 | ||
| 7.5 | Ice Grip | 6.7 | ||
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173 reviews and the Celsius AS2 82% from 6. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Michelin CrossClimate 2
- 80%from 173 reviews
- 73%would buy again
- 2,411,545 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Michelin CrossClimate 2 highly, most often praising its dependable all-weather grip with standout snow traction and strong dry and wet grip for an all-season tire. Comfort is commonly reported as very good and a sizeable minority also find it quiet, though road noise is a recurring talking point with roughly one in eight owners complaining it can hum or rumble. The main consistent drawback is efficiency: around one in seven owners report noticeably worse fuel economy/EV range (rolling resistance). A smaller but meaningful group also criticise wet handling confidence, particularly when pushed, even though straight-line wet grip and aquaplaning resistance tend to be viewed positively.
- Excellent snow traction and winter security
- Strong dry grip and traction
- Confident wet grip in everyday driving
- Good ride comfort over longer distances
- Noticeable hit to fuel economy/EV range (higher rolling resistance)
- Wet handling can feel nervous or lack confidence when cornering/braking
- Can be louder than expected on certain surfaces or at speed
Summarised by AI from 153 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 173 CrossClimate 2 reviewsAfter 2 hot summers the tires are dangerous on wet and cold,
That was actually very much appreciated since i drive them on a GR Yaris mostly on the weekends in the night on snowfall but normal use would be very very dangerous.
Toyo Celsius AS2
- 82%from 6 reviews
- 83%would buy again
- 25,800 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Toyo Celsius AS2 tire delivers a notably comfortable, quiet ride with strong wet-road security and good resistance to aquaplaning. Most users also find dry grip solid and winter/snow capability surprisingly competent for an all-season, with only minor impacts on fuel economy. A recurring trade-off is a softer, more comfort-oriented feel that can come across as slightly spongy or less sharp in handling compared with sportier summer tires.
- High comfort/ride quality
- Low road noise
- Strong wet grip and stability
- Good resistance to aquaplaning
- Softer, less sporty steering/handling feel (slightly spongy)
Summarised by AI from 6 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 6 Celsius AS2 reviewsThis is just my initial review of them after around 1K miles, I've fitted these on my girlfriend's car since both her summer and winter sets were getting long in the tooth. The car doesn't get driven that much, and when it does it's mostly through town so I swallowed my tire snobbery and decided all-seasons would be a good fit. I didn't get to test them in the snow however so far they've been really good in both wet and dry but what surprised me the most was the ride quality and the (lack of) noise. Fuel consumption doesn't seem to be affected that much either. I got a really good deal on them, less than €60/tire, when most of the midrange competition is priced at 70 and above so I'm really happy with the purchase. Made in Japan too.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 116 sizes of the CrossClimate 2 and 72 of the Celsius AS2, 54 of them made in both.
| Category | CrossClimate 2 | Celsius AS2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 116 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 72 sizes, 14 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 54 sizes 175/65 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/55 R15195/65 R15185/55 R16195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16and 42 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B81%C19% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C55%B33%D11%A1% | C78%D22% |
| EU label noise | 69-73 dB B78%A22% | 71-72 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 176 of 176 | 401 of 401 |
| On the market since | 2020 | - |
| Replaced | Michelin CrossClimate+ (2017) | - |
| Replaced by | Michelin CrossClimate 3 | - |
| Awards | Winner: Best All-Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: All-Season SUV Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2024) Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2023) Winner: All-Season SUV Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2022) Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2022) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tire in 5 of the 5 tests that listed prices, by 27.2% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
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 matchup pits two all-season, premium-touring staples against each other: Michelin's CrossClimate 2, a benchmark for year-round versatility, and Toyo's Celsius AS2, a value-forward alternative promising long life and strong aquaplaning reserves. Across 10 shared professional tests from 2022-2024, both target the same passenger-car audience but deliver distinctly different strengths.
The data shows the CrossClimate 2 consistently ahead in safety-critical grip: it wins every shared dry and wet braking contest, dominates snow traction and handling, and typically places near the top overall. The Celsius AS2 counters with lower purchase cost, often superior aquaplaning resistance (especially curved), and strong projected mileage, making it appealing for budget-conscious, milder-climate drivers.
Conclusion
If your priority is all-weather safety and balanced dynamics, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the clear leader. It finishes ahead in every test head-to-head and sweeps all braking categories (dry, wet, snow), while also excelling in snow traction and handling-advantages that translate directly into shorter stopping distances and greater control when conditions turn. Its rolling resistance is usually lower too, and subjective comfort scores trend higher.
The Toyo Celsius AS2 offers compelling value: lower price, frequently higher projected mileage, and reliable aquaplaning resistance that can outscore Michelin in both straight-line and especially curved aquaplaning. However, it trails meaningfully on wet grip and winter performance, where stopping distances are longer and handling limits lower. In short: choose Michelin for safety-first, four-season confidence; choose Toyo if budget and longevity matter most and you drive mainly in moderate climates with heavy rain but little snow.
CrossClimate 2 vs Celsius AS2: your questions
Is the Michelin CrossClimate 2 or the Toyo Celsius AS2 the better tire?
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 10 times and the Celsius AS2 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the CrossClimate 2 scores 9.5 and the Celsius AS2 8.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the CrossClimate 2 or the Celsius AS2?
The CrossClimate 2 led 28 of the 36 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.2% shorter in the wet across 10 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 2 led 17 of the 17 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.7% shorter in the dry across 10 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 2 led 25 of the 25 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.6% shorter on snow across 7 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The CrossClimate 2 had 6.5% lower rolling resistance (6 tests); the Celsius AS2 lasted 14.1% longer in the wear tests (4 tests). Owners rate wear 8.4/10 for the CrossClimate 2 and 8.5/10 for the Celsius AS2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The CrossClimate 2 was 0.6 dB quieter (6 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the CrossClimate 2 and 9.8/10 for the Celsius AS2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173 reviews and the Celsius AS2 82% from 6. 73% of CrossClimate 2 owners would buy it again, against 83% for the Celsius AS2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 5 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tire in 5 of them, by 27.2% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The CrossClimate 2 is made in 116 sizes (15 to 22 inch) and the Celsius AS2 in 72 (14 to 20 inch). 54 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the CrossClimate 2 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Celsius AS2 B and C.
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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
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