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

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 (92%) than Michelin (88%). But when it comes to comparing Michelin CrossClimate+ and Bridgestone Weather Control A005, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autoklub ČR 2020 205/55 R16 test, where both the CrossClimate+ and the Weather Control A005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 89% of Michelin CrossClimate+ has B wet grip rating, whereas 76% of Bridgestone Weather Control A005 has A rating.

Test Profile

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 24 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate+
100%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
100%
Dry braking
Michelin CrossClimate+
100%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
100%
Dry handling
Michelin CrossClimate+
100%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
100%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin CrossClimate+
100%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
100%
Safety
Michelin CrossClimate+
100%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate+
94%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin CrossClimate+
85%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin CrossClimate+
91%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
93%
Wet braking
Michelin CrossClimate+
97%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
100%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin CrossClimate+
95%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
97%
Wet handling
Michelin CrossClimate+
98%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
99%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin CrossClimate+
99%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
100%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate+
92%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
80%
Snow braking
Michelin CrossClimate+
92%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
77%
Snow cornering
Michelin CrossClimate+
93%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
75%
Snow handling
Michelin CrossClimate+
93%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
84%
Snow traction
Michelin CrossClimate+
93%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
74%
Snow acceleration
Michelin CrossClimate+
98%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
85%
Snow handling - objective
Michelin CrossClimate+
85%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
86%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate+
91%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
93%
Exterior noise
Michelin CrossClimate+
95%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
96%
Comfort
Michelin CrossClimate+
99%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
90%
Interior noise
Michelin CrossClimate+
80%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
93%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin CrossClimate+
97%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
83%
Mileage
Michelin CrossClimate+
99%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
79%
Price/value
Michelin CrossClimate+
95%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
72%
Rolling resistance
Michelin CrossClimate+
97%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
99%

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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