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Comparison: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone allround tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Michelin (85%). In this particular case, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has a better rating of 91% compared to 87% of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin CrossClimate 2 has B wet grip rating, whereas 83% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the CrossClimate 2 is made in Italy/Spain and Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary.

Test Profile

Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Number of tests
24
23
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.7
3.3
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
151
188

Snow

Snow
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Snow handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Snow braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
90%
Snow traction
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Snow cornering
Michelin CrossClimate 2
93%

Wet

Wet
Michelin CrossClimate 2
72%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin CrossClimate 2
79%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Wet handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
74%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%
Wet braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
75%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin CrossClimate 2
77%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
92%
Wet side guide
Michelin CrossClimate 2
62%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
94%

Dry

Dry
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Dry handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
82%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%
Dry braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Dry lane changing
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Dry steering response
Michelin CrossClimate 2
72%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
97%

Costs

Costs
Michelin CrossClimate 2
78%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
61%
Rolling resistance
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
58%
Price/value
Michelin CrossClimate 2
43%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
63%
Mileage
Michelin CrossClimate 2
74%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin CrossClimate 2
73%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
80%
Exterior noise
Michelin CrossClimate 2
84%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
70%
Comfort
Michelin CrossClimate 2
83%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Interior noise
Michelin CrossClimate 2
62%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%

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