Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 32 road tests and 444 + 21,600 owner reviews. How we score
CrossClimate 2 is ahead, 88–72
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Tests – · none yet Owners 73 · 444 reviews
“Update on these Driveguard plus tires. Almost 2 years old now, just did its second tire rotation. Total distance about 24000, km( 14,900 miles). All tires measured about 7/32 tread left. Much better than the original OEM Michelan tires. No tire issues encountered.”
Tests 87 · 32 tests Owners 87 · 21,600 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 35 in 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout (dry braking)
“Michelin CrossClimate 2 after 31.000 kilometers I have those Michelin CrossClimate 2 (EU version, made in Spain) for 26 months now and 31.000 kilometers on a heavy Mercedes EQE, the rears are still good but the front tyres are starting to give up on the shoulders. Usual tyre pressure is 2.8 bars, there is still some good tread left on the middle of the tyre. Steering feeling on the snow is also not as good as it used to be. Overall very happy with those tyres, I’ll have to decide between the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or the CrossClimate 3 Sport (sadly the 3 isn’t available in 255/45 R19) to replace them this year. We have the Pirelli Scorpion SF3 on our second car. Given the car and my usage, I give priority to snow braking, rolling resistance, silence and longevity. I lost a bit of range, comfort and steering engagement when I swapped the factory Bridgestone Turanza T005 for the CrossClimate 2, but in general nothing to call-out.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | DriveGuard Plus | CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 30 tests | ≈ 70 (est.) | 99 |
| Reviews found online | 73 | 89 |
DriveGuard Plus: 60% × 70.2 (est.) + 40% × 73.1 = 71
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 99.1 + 40% × 88.5 = 95
No road tests of dry for DriveGuard Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
| Source | DriveGuard Plus | CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 30 tests | ≈ 77 (est.) | 83 |
| Reviews found online | 83 | 92 |
DriveGuard Plus: 60% × 77.4 (est.) + 40% × 82.7 = 80
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 83.4 + 40% × 91.8 = 87
No road tests of wet for DriveGuard Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
| Source | DriveGuard Plus | CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 26 tests | ≈ 71 (est.) | 99 |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 78 |
DriveGuard Plus: 60% × 71.4 (est.) + 40% × 72.3 = 72
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 98.9 + 40% × 78.4 = 91
No road tests of snow for DriveGuard Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
| Source | DriveGuard Plus | CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests | ≈ 69 (est.) | 65 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 87 |
DriveGuard Plus: 40% × 69.4 (est.) + 60% × 70.7 = 70
CrossClimate 2: 40% × 65.1 + 60% × 86.5 = 78
No road tests of comfort for DriveGuard Plus. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | DriveGuard Plus | CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 19 tests | ≈ 67 (est.) | 79 |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 83 |
DriveGuard Plus: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 71.7 = 69
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 78.6 + 40% × 82.7 = 80
No road tests of noise for DriveGuard Plus. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | DriveGuard Plus | CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 7 tests | ≈ 65 (est.) | 81 |
| Reviews found online | 63 | 87 |
DriveGuard Plus: 60% × 65.1 (est.) + 40% × 63.3 = 64
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 81.1 + 40% × 87 = 83
No road tests of treadwear for DriveGuard Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
| Source | DriveGuard Plus | CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 74 | 82 |
| Source | DriveGuard Plus | CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 22 tests | – | 90 |
| Category | Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 88 |
| Dry | 71 | 95 |
| Wet | 80 | 87 |
| Snow | 72 | 91 |
| Comfort | 70 | 78 |
| Noise | 69 | 80 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 83 |
| Handling (owners) | 74 | 82 |
| Efficiency | – | 90 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
DriveGuard Plus
CrossClimate 2
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community opinion on the Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus is mixed with positive aspects regarding comfort, noise levels, and tread life compared to standard run-flats and OEM tires. However, potential buyers and users express concerns about wet traction, EV efficiency and rolling resistance, and the advisability of mixing them with the older discontinued DriveGuard generation.
“Update on these Driveguard plus tires. Almost 2 years old now, just did its second tire rotation. Total distance about 24000, km( 14,900 miles). All tires measured about 7/32 tread left. Much better than the original OEM Michelan tires. No tire issues encountered.”
“I did see a thread on here with the owner complaining about how much Bridgestone Driveguard tires lowered the efficiency of his car. His car is a select but with the 18" tire option like the CR1 he says 20% range loss. I won't dispute what he is saying it could be because the Driveguard is heavy and not low rolling resistance. All the run flats I have driven have had poor driving dynamics.”
“Bridgestone Driveguard Plus - can't find them anywhere Our Mercedes A220 came with Pirelli run flat tires and they already need to be replaced after 25000 miles. I was told that the Bridgestone Driveguard Plus tires have a much better tread life but I can't find them in stock anywhere. Does anyone know why they are out of stock and are there any other run flat options with better tread life?”
Based on 19 community posts
The community overwhelmingly praises the Michelin CrossClimate 2 for its exceptional snow, ice, and wet-weather traction, often describing it as an ideal all-weather tire. While many drivers report a quiet, comfortable ride and solid durability, some users note potential downsides including reduced fuel or battery efficiency, road noise on certain surfaces, and premium pricing. A few commenters also point out that the tire may be overkill for regions without significant winter weather.
“CrossClimate2 in. Alenza Run Flats out. Swapped the Alenza run flats for CrossClimate2 all-weather tires. Sharper handling. Better ride comfort. Very quiet after an initial break-in period. Just make sure the tire pressure is as recommended on the door sill sticker, shop techs don’t always check. I’m an early adopter of CC2 tires, been using them on my old Jeep since 2022, super durable and perfect for inclement weather, still had some tread remaining at the 60k-mile warranty mark.”
“I replaced the factory Continentals at 9,258 miles at the end of August 2023 with the stock size 225/65R17 Michelin CrossClimate 2's. I waited until the local tire shop had a sale and had these mounted/balanced for under $800. 348 days, 10,004 miles and 4 seasons have passed since then. I spend much of my time around "town" with speed limits under 55 while also having a handful of longer highway drives. These are the closest thing to a "no-compromise" all season tire that I can imagine. They are smooth, quiet and have incredible grip in all weather conditions. Snow, rain, etc. Admittedly, I have not taken my FWD Maverick through any meaningful amount of mud. Maybe there is a tire better suited to this. There are also certainly performance oriented tires that will outperform this tire when it is hot and dry. Last, and certainly not least - there does not seem to be any fuel economy change. I have tracked every tank before and after these tires. Both my best (48.5MPG) and worst (27MPG) full tanks have happened since these were installed. 38.8 overall.”
“I got my new to me 2022 Ultimate RWD in May this year, the tyres were all crap so I went to CrossClimate 2s on all 4 wheels. I can’t tell you what it was doing beforehand but I get 3.7mi/kWh around town and 3.2mi/kWh on the motorway now. I have a fairly heavy right foot, but at 100% charge it shows 270ish miles but mine is an early 72kWh battery so bear that in mind.”
Based on 762 community posts
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus | B · Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All-Season tire | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 47 | 92 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 21″ | 15″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | 9/32″ | 9 - 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 500 - 640 A A | 640 B A |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 27 | 27 |
Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 — better dry, snow and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 95 vs 71 on dry.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 91 vs 72 on snow.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 83 vs 64 on treadwear.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 80 vs 69 on noise.
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Michelin CrossClimate 2, 87 vs 80 on our wet score.
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 95 vs 71 on our dry score.
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 91 vs 72 on our snow score.
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 80 vs 69 on our noise score.
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 78 vs 70 on our comfort score.
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 83 vs 64 on our treadwear score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology
