Tests – · none yet Owners 74 · 35 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 8 in 2022 Consumer Reports Winter/Snow Truck/SUV Tires (overall ranking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 vs Michelin CrossClimate+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate+ is ahead, 77–71
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Tests 80 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 119 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 9 in 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test (overall ranking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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69
Dry
CrossClimate+ +1685Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 91 Reviews found online 69 76 -
76
Wet
CrossClimate+ +480Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 81 Reviews found online 78 79 -
79
Snow
Blizzak DM-V2 +1069Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 68 Reviews found online 85 71 -
71
Comfort
CrossClimate+ +273Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 72 76 -
68
Noise
Blizzak DM-V2 +167Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 64 Reviews found online 71 72 -
63
Treadwear
CrossClimate+ +1578Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 Reviews found online 62 75 -
77
Handling
Blizzak DM-V2 +473Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 CrossClimate+ Reviews found online 77 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 | Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 77 |
| Dry | 69 | 85 |
| Wet | 76 | 80 |
| Snow | 79 | 69 |
| Comfort | 71 | 73 |
| Noise | 68 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 78 |
| Handling | 77 | 73 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Blizzak DM-V2
77
/ 100
CrossClimate+
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak DM-V2 | CrossClimate+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 43% #5/8 · 2022 Consumer Reports Winter/Snow Truck/SUV Tires | 25% #4/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | +17.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak DM-V2
Pros
- Exceptional grip and braking performance on snow and ice
- High level of driver confidence in severe winter weather
- Surprisingly quiet and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Faster tread wear compared to all-season tires
- Performance degrades if left on the vehicle during warmer spring/summer months
- Potential for reduced wet-weather grip as the tire wears down
Tire B CrossClimate+
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence in light to moderate snow and ice.
- Strong wet and dry road handling that rivals dedicated summer tires.
- Impressive tread longevity and durability over high mileage.
Cons
- Performance in wet conditions can diminish significantly as the tire wears.
- Increased road noise reported by some users compared to dedicated summer tires.
- Occasional reports of a harsh or 'bouncy' ride on certain vehicle suspensions.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 | B · Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 48 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 13/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
77
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate+
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better dry, treadwear and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 if snow and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 85 vs 69 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 78 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 79 vs 69 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 77 vs 73 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate+
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.