Toyo Celsius vs Michelin CrossClimate+
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate+ finished ahead 6 times and the Celsius not once. The CrossClimate+ was stronger in dry, wet, snow and value.
Performance profile
9 measurements from the 6 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Celsius
CrossClimate+
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. 1 measurement recorded in only one shared test is left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Celsius
CrossClimate+
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
Celsius
CrossClimate+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Celsius 80% from 18 reviews and the CrossClimate+ 83% from 120. 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. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Celsius | Gap | CrossClimate+ | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry CrossClimate+ ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 148 | 11.8% | 130 | 0-4 |
| Dry Handling mph | 68.2 | 1% | 68.8 | 0-2 |
| Wet CrossClimate+ ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 166 | 6.9% | 155 | 0-4 |
| Wet Handling mph | 40.3 | 4.6% | 42.2 | 0-2 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 41.9 | 5.5% | 44.3 | 0-2 |
| Snow CrossClimate+ ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 90 | 4.4% | 94 | 2-0 |
| Snow Traction lbf | 741 | 4.7% | 776 | 0-1 |
| Snow Handling mph | 27.8 | 1.2% | 28.1 | 0-2 |
| Comfort Level | ||||
| Noise dB | 71.4 | 0 dB | 71.4 | 1-1 |
| Value CrossClimate+ ahead | ||||
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 9.2 | 13.1% | 7.98 | 0-2 |
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.
Head to head in 6 tests, 2017 to 2020
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 | Celsius | Field | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test | P10 of 11 | P5 of 11 | |
| 2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking Test | P24 of 32 | P5 of 32 | |
| 2019 All Season Tire Performance Overview | P14 of 31 | P2 of 31 | |
| 2018 27 All Season Tire Shootout | P16 of 27 | P2 of 27 | |
| 2018 AMS All Season Tire Test | P7 of 9 | P3 of 9 | |
| 2017 Auto Express All Season Tire Test | P7 of 8 | P1 of 8 |
Celsius vs CrossClimate+: your questions
Is the Toyo Celsius or the Michelin CrossClimate+ the better tire?
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate+ finished ahead 6 times and the Celsius not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Celsius scores 6.8 and the CrossClimate+ 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Celsius or the CrossClimate+?
The CrossClimate+ led 8 of the 8 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.9% shorter in the wet across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate+ led 6 of the 6 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 11.8% shorter in the dry across 4 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate+ led 3 of the 5 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 1.2% higher speed on the snow handling course across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The CrossClimate+ had 13.1% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8.2/10 for the Celsius and 8.7/10 for the CrossClimate+.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the Celsius and 8.6/10 for the CrossClimate+.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Celsius 80% from 18 reviews and the CrossClimate+ 83% from 120. 76% of Celsius owners would buy it again, against 87% for the CrossClimate+.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate+ was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 28.6% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Celsius is made in 52 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the CrossClimate+ in 63 (13 to 19 inch). 38 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Celsius is graded C for wet grip and E for rolling resistance in most sizes; the CrossClimate+ B and C.
More comparisons with these tires
Run either of these?
Your review is the part of this page no test can supply: how the tire wore, how it aged, what it was like in the rain in year three. It takes about five minutes.
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.