Tests – · none yet Owners 70 · 45 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 9 in 2018 Autofil Studless Winter Tire Test R16 (overall ranking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 vs Michelin CrossClimate+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate+ is ahead, 77–69
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Tests 79 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 119 reviews
Best test result: #7 of 15 in 2019 Autonavigator Summer Tire Test R16 (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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65
Dry
CrossClimate+ +2186Why this score
Source Blizzak WS80 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 92 Reviews found online 64 76 -
72
Wet
CrossClimate+ +880Why this score
Source Blizzak WS80 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 Reviews found online 72 79 -
76
Snow
Blizzak WS80 +868Why this score
Source Blizzak WS80 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 65 Reviews found online 81 72 -
70
Comfort
CrossClimate+ +373Why this score
Source Blizzak WS80 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 71 76 -
66
Noise
CrossClimate+ +167Why this score
Source Blizzak WS80 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 63 Reviews found online 65 72 -
65
Treadwear
CrossClimate+ +1378Why this score
Source Blizzak WS80 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 Reviews found online 65 75 -
69
Handling
CrossClimate+ +473Why this score
Source Blizzak WS80 CrossClimate+ Reviews found online 69 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 | Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 77 |
| Dry | 65 | 86 |
| Wet | 72 | 80 |
| Snow | 76 | 68 |
| Comfort | 70 | 73 |
| Noise | 66 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 78 |
| Handling | 69 | 73 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Blizzak WS80
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 WS80 | CrossClimate+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 38% #6/9 · 2018 Autofil Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | 57% #7/15 · 2019 Autonavigator Summer Tire Test R16 | −19.6 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak WS80
Pros
- Exceptional traction and grip in deep snow, slush, and ice
- High confidence and safety during severe winter weather and mountain driving
- Surprisingly low road noise on dry and wet pavement
Cons
- Reduced fuel economy / lower gas mileage
- Slightly squishy handling and reduced braking performance on dry roads
- May feel less responsive than standard all-season or newer model compounds in non-winter conditions
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 WS80 | B · Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 21 | 63 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 18″ | 13″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
77
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate+
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better dry, treadwear and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 86 vs 65 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 78 vs 65 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 scores 76 vs 68 on snow.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 80 vs 72 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
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.