Tests – · none yet Owners 57 · 8 reviews
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Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV — Compared
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 + 4 road tests and 8 + 2,588 owner reviews. How we score
CrossClimate 2 SUV is ahead, 83–61
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Tests 87 · 4 tests Owners 83 · 2,588 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2023 SUV All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)
“Michelin Cross Climate 2 vs 2 SUV Hi I am looking at new tyres and am pretty convinced to go for the Michelin Cross Climates, but I am confused by the Cross Climate 2 vs the Cross Climate 2 SUV; they seem the same tyre, albeit the non-SUV version has better fuel economy, according to the EU Label system. I asked Michelin, but their response was meaningless: they just listed the same bullet points for each. Can anyone advise the difference, and do I need the SUV version? One car for these is a 2023 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0L TSI190 4x4 (well, the Volkswagen version of 4x4), tyre size 235/50/19. The other car is a 2019 Kia Sportage, which needs 225/60/17; in this car's case, it is just the non-SUV version available despite both cars being SUVs and of similar weights, albeit this car is a 1.6L 130hp. As a family, we have used winter tyres in the past, but since changing cars this year, we are thinking of switching to all seasons as we think they will suit us perfectly rather than switching tyres every April and November. Live in Lincolnshire. So we get all weathers ranging from -10 through to +35. Thanks for any and all advice. Paul Read more”
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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59
Dry
CrossClimate 2 SUV +2887Why this score
Source Dueler H/T 840 CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 62 (est.) 86 Reviews found online 54 88 Dueler H/T 840: 60% × 62.1 (est.) + 40% × 53.9 = 59
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 85.9 + 40% × 88.2 = 87
No road tests of dry for Dueler H/T 840. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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62
Wet
CrossClimate 2 SUV +2284Why this score
Source Dueler H/T 840 CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 64 (est.) 84 Reviews found online 59 85 Dueler H/T 840: 60% × 64.5 (est.) + 40% × 59.3 = 62
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 84 + 40% × 84.7 = 84
No road tests of wet for Dueler H/T 840. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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65
Snow
CrossClimate 2 SUV +2590Why this score
Source Dueler H/T 840 CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 68 (est.) 97 Reviews found online 62 80 Dueler H/T 840: 60% × 67.8 (est.) + 40% × 61.9 = 65
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 97.3 + 40% × 80.1 = 90
No road tests of snow for Dueler H/T 840. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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56
Comfort
CrossClimate 2 SUV +2985Why this score
Source Dueler H/T 840 CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests ≈ 65 (est.) 81 Reviews found online 50 88 Dueler H/T 840: 40% × 64.9 (est.) + 60% × 50 = 56
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 40% × 81 + 60% × 87.6 = 85
No road tests of comfort for Dueler H/T 840. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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66
Noise
CrossClimate 2 SUV +1076Why this score
Source Dueler H/T 840 CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 82 Reviews found online 64 ≈ 66 (est.) Dueler H/T 840: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 64.3 = 66
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 81.7 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 76
No road tests of noise for Dueler H/T 840. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
No owner ratings of noise for CrossClimate 2 SUV. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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61
Treadwear
CrossClimate 2 SUV +970Why this score
Source Dueler H/T 840 CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 58 73 Dueler H/T 840: 60% × 63.6 (est.) + 40% × 58.2 = 61
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.8 = 70
No road tests of treadwear for Dueler H/T 840. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for CrossClimate 2 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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51
Handling (owners)
CrossClimate 2 SUV +3889Why this score
Source Dueler H/T 840 CrossClimate 2 SUV Reviews found online 51 89 -
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Efficiency
No comparison87Why this score
Source Dueler H/T 840 CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests – 87
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV |
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| Relative Score | 61 | 83 |
| Dry | 59 | 87 |
| Wet | 62 | 84 |
| Snow | 65 | 90 |
| Comfort | 56 | 85 |
| Noise | 66 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 61 | 70 |
| Handling (owners) | 51 | 89 |
| Efficiency | – | 87 |
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Headline score
61
/ 100
Dueler H/T 840
83
/ 100
CrossClimate 2 SUV
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Dueler H/T 840
Pros
- Smooth and comfortable on-road ride quality
- Improved fuel economy compared to heavier all-terrain tires
- Good handling and traction on rough roads, soil, and sand
Cons
- Potential steering wheel shake or balancing difficulties
- Treadwear may not match heavier-duty alternatives
- Traction can occasionally feel weak in demanding conditions
Tire B CrossClimate 2 SUV
Pros
- Exceptional wet, ice, and snow traction that inspires winter-weather driving confidence
- Significantly improved ride comfort and impact absorption over road imperfections
- Impressive tread life and durability yielding long-term value
Cons
- Higher initial purchase price compared to competitors
- Minor fuel economy or range drop reported by some users, especially on hybrids and EVs
- Occasional low-pitched or increased road noise at highway speeds (between 50-70 MPH)
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
Community members generally view the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV as a premium, dependable tire known for strong snow and dry performance, comfortable driving feel, and valuable 3PMS certification. Discussions frequently center around sizing availability, comparison to other models like the Primacy or standard CrossClimate 2, and choosing between specific speed or OEM ratings.
r/tires
·2 upvotes ·2025-07-10
“CrossClimate 2 SUV not offered in 245/60R18, what would be the closest alternative? I'm trying to buy the best tires for a family SUV (Ford Edge) driving in south-east USA. Being able to drive in very wet conditions (hydroplaning resistance) safely and comfort/quiet are high priorities. Ice/general handling are also important to me but less high-prio since we don't get a lot of snow and it's a family SUV that is mostly not driven spirited. Treadwear/Cost is lowest priority, I just want the safest option, but ideally it wouldn't wear out too fast, at least 40-50k miles if that's reasonable. I can't find any CrossClimate 2 SUV sets in this size and those would be my first choice. Is it better to just get regular CrossClimate 2's in that size or should I get the SUV oriented Pirelli Scorpion WeatherActive (this is what Tirerack is recommending me to get)? I've come to realize the CrossClimate 3's wont be here in time before the tires become too unsafe to drive on, which is extremely unfortunate timing.”
chrforums.uk
·2 upvotes ·2024-06-04
“I have the Michelin Cross Climate 2 SUV tyres . The many reviews I read approved of their performance in snowy conditions (if that is an issue where you live) and also their dry condition performance. They supposedly have a decent life span. They felt nicer to drive on than the Primacy tyres . They weren't cheap at about £170 each fitted but will give me some insurance about snowy conditions and will hopefully last until I swap the car in about 3 years.”
mbworld.org
“So here's the latest on Tires recommendations: (still dithering). Looking for smooth, soft ride, good mileage. I do have a mountain home; use ~30ish days during winter ski season, but mostly highway driving in Southern California ( don't disparage me for being a Californian. I cant stand the people or the government too lol. But it's a beautiful state). 2020 300GLC 4MATIC California car, 235/60 18H rating What will it be...?????? MICHELIN DEFENDER LTX M/S - seems like you guys are in favor. But hard to get. And the size is a 235/60 106T designation. Is the T speed max of 116mph not safe enough when OEM was an H rating 130mph? MICHELIN DEFENDER2. $238. Tire rack MICHELIN CrossClimate2 SUV tire rack $248. - hearing both good and bad. I heard they're soft and mileage tanks. Check out reviews on the Michelin USA official site. Pretty interesting. CONTINENTAL CROSSCONTACT LX25 $222. tire rack high rating? Also just got this from TireRack customer service CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 PLUS. $238. Not sure, seems like TR is trying to promote them for Cont.”
Top themes
#snow and dry performance#speed and OEM ratings#tire size availability#comfort and driving feel#comparison with Primacy#SUV versus standard version
Based on 8 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840 | B · Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 5 | 35 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 18″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 12/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 300 B B | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 3 | 3 |
Which one should you actually buy?
61
/ 100
Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840
83
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV — better handling, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score. Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 8 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 89 vs 51 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 85 vs 56 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 87 vs 59 on dry.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 90 vs 65 on snow.
Tire A · Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
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Dueler H/T 840 or CrossClimate 2 SUV?
Which is better in the wet, Dueler H/T 840 or CrossClimate 2 SUV?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 84 vs 62 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Dueler H/T 840 or CrossClimate 2 SUV?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 87 vs 59 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Dueler H/T 840 or CrossClimate 2 SUV?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 90 vs 65 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Dueler H/T 840 or CrossClimate 2 SUV?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 76 vs 66 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Dueler H/T 840 or CrossClimate 2 SUV?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 85 vs 56 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Dueler H/T 840 or CrossClimate 2 SUV?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 70 vs 61 on our treadwear score.
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.
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