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Comparison: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs. Michelin CrossClimate+ (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin allround tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Bridgestone (73%). But when it comes to comparing Bridgestone Weather Control A005 and Michelin CrossClimate+, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autoklub ČR 2020 205/55 R16 test, where both the Weather Control A005 and the CrossClimate+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 76% of Bridgestone Weather Control A005 has A wet grip rating, whereas 89% of Michelin CrossClimate+ has B rating.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Weather Control A005
Michelin
CrossClimate+
Number of tests
9
13
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
5.6
4.1
Latest test
2020
2021
Available sizes
91
86

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
100%
Michelin CrossClimate+
100%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
97%
Michelin CrossClimate+
100%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
100%
Michelin CrossClimate+
100%
Dry handling - objective
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
100%
Michelin CrossClimate+
100%
Wet
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
100%
Michelin CrossClimate+
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
100%
Michelin CrossClimate+
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
100%
Michelin CrossClimate+
96%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
100%
Michelin CrossClimate+
86%
Wet circle cornering
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
100%
Michelin CrossClimate+
94%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
100%
Michelin CrossClimate+
98%
Wet handling - objective
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
100%
Michelin CrossClimate+
90%
Snow
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
85%
Michelin CrossClimate+
100%
Snow acceleration
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
84%
Michelin CrossClimate+
100%
Snow braking
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
86%
Michelin CrossClimate+
100%
Snow cornering
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
73%
Michelin CrossClimate+
100%
Snow handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
89%
Michelin CrossClimate+
100%
Snow handling - objective
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
100%
Michelin CrossClimate+
93%
Snow traction
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
75%
Michelin CrossClimate+
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
93%
Michelin CrossClimate+
100%
Comfort
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
85%
Michelin CrossClimate+
100%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
100%
Michelin CrossClimate+
100%
Costs
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
75%
Michelin CrossClimate+
100%
Mileage
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
59%
Michelin CrossClimate+
100%
Price/value
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
75%
Michelin CrossClimate+
100%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
100%
Michelin CrossClimate+
92%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 9 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
All season
2020205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2020205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2020205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
All season
2020235/55 R17View
ACEACE
All season
2019205/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2018195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2018195/65 R15View

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