Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
Drivers will see this split immediately in the numbers: Bridgestone sweeps wet braking in every shared test and frequently tops wet handling and aquaplaning, whereas Michelin dominates all snow disciplines, posts lower rolling resistance, and is typically quieter. Overall rankings are tight across publications, but the use-case differences are clear.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been fourteen tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | eight | |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 | four | |
| two draws in two tests | ||
While it might look like the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 is better than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Class-leading wet safety: 14/14 wet braking wins and frequent wet handling/aquaplaning leads
- Dry poise close to summer-tire feel; strong dry handling/stopping in many tests
- Good value positioning with competitive wear in several studies
- Consistent all-round stability across sizes and vehicle types
- Best-in-class winter ability: repeated wins for snow braking, traction, handling, and strong ice results
- Low rolling resistance for better efficiency; often the quietest
- Typically strong mileage/wear performance
- Solid dry braking and stable all-round behavior
Dry Braking
Looking at data from fourteen tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 0.03% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was 1.99% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was 0.46% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 scored 4.29% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from fourteen tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during fourteen wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 stopped the vehicle in 6.14% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Wet Braking - Cool
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 stopped the vehicle in 3.91% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 stopped the vehicle in 4.94% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during three wet handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was 3.41% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during six wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was 1.69% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 scored 0.48% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during seven wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was 1.98% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during eight straight aqua tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 floated at a 1.65% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during six curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 slipped out at a 1.86% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during twelve snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 4.05% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 accelerated 2.99% faster than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during eight snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had 5.56% better snow traction than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 6.67% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during seven snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 2.92% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three subj. snow handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 8.67% more points than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow circle tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 provided 3.76% more lateral grip than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Snow Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 5.92% faster through a slalom than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three ice braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle 6.17% shorter than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Ice Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Ice Traction
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one ice traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 accelerated 3.59% faster than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Ice Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 2.63% more points than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Noise
Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during nine noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 1.24% quieter than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Tire Weight
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one tire weight tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 weighed 5.91% less than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Tire Weight: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Wear
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three wear tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is predicted to cover 5.15% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Wear: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Value
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one value tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 proved to have a 2.8% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Value: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Price
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during one price tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 cost 9.84% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Price: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during ten rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 9.44% lower rolling resistance than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 used 0.94% less fuel than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 emitted 20.9% less particle wear matter than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Real World Driver Reviews
Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 Driver Reviews
Drivers generally describe the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 as a confidence-inspiring all-season tire with strong wet performance (including good aquaplaning resistance) and very capable dry grip that can feel close to a summer tire. Comfort and refinement are frequently praised, with many finding it quiet and plush for daily touring, alongside solid tread life expectations. A recurring minority drawback is a numb/soft steering feel that reduces "fun" and feedback, with some also noting slightly higher rolling resistance/fuel use and occasional motorway-speed harshness or noise.
Based on 30 reviews with an average rating of 80%
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Driver Reviews
Across 129 reviews, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is most often described as a highly confidence-inspiring all-weather tire with standout snow/slush capability and strong dry braking/handling for its category, letting many drivers avoid seasonal tire swaps. Comfort and cabin refinement are frequently praised, with many finding it quieter and smoother than prior summer or OEM tires, and tread life is commonly reported as good when aligned/rotated. The main recurring drawbacks are mixed wet-road feedback (a meaningful minority report reduced wet grip or aquaplaning confidence, sometimes worsening with wear), plus reports of higher noise on certain surfaces/with age, a small fuel/EV range penalty, and premium pricing.
Based on 141 reviews with an average rating of 81%
Conclusion
If you regularly face snow and ice or want the most efficient, quiet ride, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the benchmark. It repeatedly wins snow braking, traction, and handling, adds lower rolling resistance and noise, and often delivers excellent tread life. Its weakness is clearly wet stopping and wet dynamics versus the best. In short: Bridgestone for rain-heavy, temperate regions; Michelin for genuine winter exposure and efficiency. The memorable takeaway: pick the tire that's best where you're worst-wet safety favors Bridgestone; winter confidence favors Michelin.
Key Differences
- Wet braking: Bridgestone clean sweep (14/14), often 3-10% shorter stops than Michelin
- Wet handling/aquaplaning: Bridgestone generally faster and more secure; Michelin mid-pack
- Snow performance: Michelin dominates braking/traction/handling by 5-10% margins in many tests
- Efficiency: Michelin consistently lower rolling resistance (often 10-15%+ advantage) and lower noise
- Dry feel: Bridgestone frequently more precise and summer-like; Michelin slightly steadier braking but less dynamic in some tests
- Value: Bridgestone often cheaper per tire and strong value scores; Michelin offsets higher price with mileage and efficiency
Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.