Tests – · none yet Owners 68 · 10 reviews
Best test result: #10 of 10 in 2016 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Firestone MultiSeason vs Michelin Agilis CrossClimate — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Agilis CrossClimate is ahead, 76–68
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Tests 72 · 2 tests Owners 81 · 1,066 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 7 in 2020 Promobil Commercial All-Season Tire Test R16 (overall ranking)
“Anyone tried Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tires on a Bolt? Following the info from I have picked up some used 15" Sonic wheels for winter use here in Maine. I can get Michelin Ice snow tires in an equivalent 15" size (to match the circumference of the stock tire/wheel) but not Cross Climate 2s. However, this Agilis is available in a near equivalent. It appears to be a heavier tire designed primarily for delivery vans Google AI suggests it has a slightly higher rolling resistance to the CC2s, which many report to have about a 10% hit on range - although any new tire will be less efficient than a well-worn one, so we should take that info with a grain of salt The Michelin Energy Saver tires are obviously more efficient, but also rated poor for use in snow. I'm a bit torn between "proper" snow tires and the Agilis, which I could run all year round One other factor is that smaller wheels tend to be more efficient - to a noticeable extent on EVs, so it just might be a wash as far as efficiency goes 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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66
Dry
Agilis CrossClimate +1177Why this score
Source MultiSeason Agilis CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 65 85 -
69
Wet
Agilis CrossClimate +877Why this score
Source MultiSeason Agilis CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 69 84 -
72
Snow
Agilis CrossClimate +476Why this score
Source MultiSeason Agilis CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 74 79 -
68
Comfort
Agilis CrossClimate +674Why this score
Source MultiSeason Agilis CrossClimate Reviews found online 66 79 -
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Noise
No comparison74Why this score
Source MultiSeason Agilis CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online – 76 -
66
Treadwear
Agilis CrossClimate +672Why this score
Source MultiSeason Agilis CrossClimate Reviews found online 67 77 -
66
Handling
Agilis CrossClimate +1480Why this score
Source MultiSeason Agilis CrossClimate Reviews found online 66 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone MultiSeason | Michelin Agilis CrossClimate |
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| Relative Score | 68 | 76 |
| Dry | 66 | 77 |
| Wet | 69 | 77 |
| Snow | 72 | 76 |
| Comfort | 68 | 74 |
| Noise | – | 74 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 72 |
| Handling | 66 | 80 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
MultiSeason
76
/ 100
Agilis CrossClimate
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 | MultiSeason | Agilis CrossClimate | Δ | Both? |
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| Overall Ranking | Overall | 10% #10/10 · 2016 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 67% #3/7 · 2020 Promobil Commercial All-Season Tire Test R16 | −56.7 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A MultiSeason
Pros
- Exceptional traction and grip in snow and icy conditions
- Strong value proposition compared to premium competitors
- Reliable performance for daily commuting in varied climates
Cons
- Inconsistent wet weather grip, particularly during cornering
- Reports of elevated road noise levels for some users
- Potential for premature tread wear depending on driving conditions
Tire B Agilis CrossClimate
Pros
- Outstanding wet and winter weather traction
- Exceptional tread life and long-term durability
- Stiff sidewalls providing enhanced cornering stability and handling
Cons
- Slightly higher road noise or low drone at certain speeds
- Higher initial purchase price compared to standard options
- A few reports of a minor decrease in fuel economy
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Firestone MultiSeason
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
Community sentiment toward the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate is largely positive, with owners of vans, RVs, and heavy-duty trucks praising its wet and snow traction, quiet ride, and capability under heavy loads. However, discussions frequently highlight trade-offs such as faster tread wear compared to the Defender series and concerns regarding an NHTSA recall on certain C-metric sizes for snow traction marking non-compliance. Prospective buyers also note confusion regarding the differing directional C-metric and non-directional LT-metric designs.
r/Cartalk
·1 upvote ·2025-04-09
“Agilis Crossclimate vs Agilis LTX as a summer tire for a pickup? Daily driver Chevy 3/4 ton pickup. I've got a set of winter tires that I run from Nov-Mar but I need to replace my summer tires. Mediterranean climate, so dry summers. 99% of my driving is city/highway, maybe 1-5 days per year on dry dirt roads. I'd like to go with the crossclimate since they're about $200 cheaper for the set. I guess the Defender LTX just got rebranded Agilis LTX. I know the Defender LTX is a very popular light truck tire. Y'all think I can get away with the crossclimate and save a couple hundred bucks? Read more”
f150forum.com
“I spoke with Michelin technical support this morning. The company has not conducted any testing on this tire on 1/2 ton trucks or full-size SUVs. I opted to bypass the tire and purchased Michelin Defender LTX M/S in LT285/70R17. I had high hopes of getting inproved winter weather performance for the few snow days in my area each year, but it wasn't worth the gamble for potentially a low mileage & costly tire.”
r/Finland
·2024-10-16
“Lapland - Tyre Advice - Michelin Agilis Crossclimate Grateful for the knowledge/experience of the good people of r/Finland . I ordinarily use studded tyres for my van, but planning a roadtrip down to Germany/France over the new year (so can't fit these). I've no experience with friction tyres on snow/ice, but have Michelin Agilis Crossclimate [ . These have the 3PMSF marking so I understand are technically legal in Finland for winter, but I'm not sure about safety/performance in Lapland (route being: Tornio, to Sweden and then down via Denmark.) Good to hear people's views, or if you've experience with these types of tyres in this environment? UPDATE: Really appreciate the comments and views put forward on this. By the debate it seems I’m not alone in being not clear about winter performance of a tyre rated 3PMSF but not a “true” Nordic friction tyre. It does not make economic sense to buy new winter friction tyres for a road trip. So thinking about packing the Michelins, driving the studded tyre and getting them swapped/stored in Denmark or South Sweden and then swapping back on return. A pain in ass, a waste of space but the least risky approach. If anyone’s done similar let me know your experience.”
Top themes
#Heavy load capability#Winter and snow traction#Tread wear longevity#Defender LTX comparison#C-metric recall notice#Ride comfort and noise#Van and RV use
Based on 54 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone MultiSeason | B · Michelin Agilis CrossClimate |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Van |
| Sizes available | 22 | 22 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 16″ | 15″ – 17″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Firestone MultiSeason
76
/ 100
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
Winner: Michelin Agilis CrossClimate — better handling, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 80 vs 66 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 77 vs 66 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 77 vs 69 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 74 vs 68 on comfort.
Tire A · Firestone MultiSeason
Tire B · Michelin Agilis 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.