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Comparison: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs. Toyo Celsius AS2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, Michelin allround tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Toyo (61%). In this particular case, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has a better rating of 92% compared to 61% of the Toyo Celsius AS2. The first tyre test of Michelin CrossClimate 2 was done in 2021, compared to 2022 when was the Toyo Celsius AS2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 225/50 R17 test, where both the CrossClimate 2 and the Celsius AS2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the CrossClimate 2 is made in Italy/Spain and Celsius AS2 is made in Japan.

Test Profile

Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Toyo
Celsius AS2
Number of tests
24
14
Best position
#1
#7
Average position
2.7
11.6
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
155
140

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 37 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate 2
99%
Toyo Celsius AS2
93%
Dry braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Toyo Celsius AS2
96%
Dry handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
97%
Toyo Celsius AS2
89%
Dry Handling Objective
Michelin CrossClimate 2
99%
Toyo Celsius AS2
96%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Toyo Celsius AS2
91%
Dry lane changing
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Toyo Celsius AS2
100%
Dry steering response
Michelin CrossClimate 2
95%
Toyo Celsius AS2
86%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate 2
91%
Toyo Celsius AS2
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin CrossClimate 2
94%
Toyo Celsius AS2
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin CrossClimate 2
97%
Toyo Celsius AS2
95%
Wet braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
96%
Toyo Celsius AS2
84%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin CrossClimate 2
94%
Toyo Celsius AS2
83%
Wet handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
95%
Toyo Celsius AS2
81%
Wet Handling Objective
Michelin CrossClimate 2
96%
Toyo Celsius AS2
94%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin CrossClimate 2
83%
Toyo Celsius AS2
66%
Wet side guide
Michelin CrossClimate 2
76%
Toyo Celsius AS2
57%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate 2
99%
Toyo Celsius AS2
89%
Snow braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
98%
Toyo Celsius AS2
90%
Snow cornering
Michelin CrossClimate 2
99%
Toyo Celsius AS2
90%
Snow handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Toyo Celsius AS2
87%
Snow traction
Michelin CrossClimate 2
99%
Toyo Celsius AS2
77%
Snow Handling Objective
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Toyo Celsius AS2
95%
Snow handling - objective
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Toyo Celsius AS2
96%
Lateral guidance on snow
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Toyo Celsius AS2
91%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate 2
91%
Toyo Celsius AS2
84%
Exterior noise
Michelin CrossClimate 2
98%
Toyo Celsius AS2
95%
Comfort
Michelin CrossClimate 2
96%
Toyo Celsius AS2
98%
Interior noise
Michelin CrossClimate 2
79%
Toyo Celsius AS2
58%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate 2
85%
Toyo Celsius AS2
92%
Mileage
Michelin CrossClimate 2
94%
Toyo Celsius AS2
98%
Price/value
Michelin CrossClimate 2
81%
Toyo Celsius AS2
99%
Rolling resistance
Michelin CrossClimate 2
99%
Toyo Celsius AS2
90%
Price
Michelin CrossClimate 2
67%
Toyo Celsius AS2
81%

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Michelin CrossClimate 2
Toyo Celsius AS2
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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
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
All season
2024225/50 R17View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
All season
2024225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2024225/40 R18View
ADACADAC
All season
2024205/55 R16View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
All season
2023195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2023225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2023225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2022195/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2022195/55 R16View

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