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 leads, 73–71 Narrow edge
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Tests 74 · 2 tests Owners 72 · 152 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2015 AutoBild 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 +675Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 77 Reviews found online 69 73 -
76
Wet
Blizzak DM-V2 +175Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 78 76 -
79
Snow
Blizzak DM-V2 +1168Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 85 64 -
71
Comfort
CrossClimate +172Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 CrossClimate Reviews found online 72 75 -
68
Noise
CrossClimate +169Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 71 – -
63
Treadwear
CrossClimate +972Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 62 71 -
77
Handling
Blizzak DM-V2 +572Why this score
Source Blizzak DM-V2 CrossClimate Reviews found online 77 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 | Michelin CrossClimate |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 73 |
| Dry | 69 | 75 |
| Wet | 76 | 75 |
| Snow | 79 | 68 |
| Comfort | 71 | 72 |
| Noise | 68 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 72 |
| Handling | 77 | 72 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Blizzak DM-V2
73
/ 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 | 50% #2/10 · 2015 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | −7.1 | 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
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- Strong wet-weather grip and hydroplaning resistance
- Reliable traction in light snow and cold conditions
Cons
- Tendency to pick up and retain small stones in the tread pattern
- Noticeable drop in performance as tread depth decreases
- Potential for reduced fuel economy compared to dedicated summer tires
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 | 73 | — |
| 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
73
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate — better treadwear and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 if snow and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 79 vs 68 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate scores 72 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate scores 75 vs 69 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 77 vs 72 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.