Tests 75 · 2 tests Owners 82 · 129 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test (dry handling (tester's mark))
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Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW — 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 2 + 3 road tests and 129 + 9 owner reviews. How we score
CrossClimate 2 AW leads, 81–78 Narrow edge
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Tests 85 · 3 tests Owners 79 · 9 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test (snow braking)
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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78
Dry
CrossClimate 2 AW +684Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady 2 CrossClimate 2 AW Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests 75 87 Reviews found online 84 81 Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 95% 97% Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 97% Assurance WeatherReady 2: 60% × 74.8 + 40% × 83.8 = 78
CrossClimate 2 AW: 60% × 86.7 + 40% × 80.8 = 84
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81
Wet
Assurance WeatherReady 2 +279Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady 2 CrossClimate 2 AW Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 2 tests 75 76 Reviews found online 91 84 Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 98% 91% Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 92% 92% Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 99% 98% Assurance WeatherReady 2: 60% × 74.7 + 40% × 90.9 = 81
CrossClimate 2 AW: 60% × 75.6 + 40% × 83.8 = 79
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77
Snow
CrossClimate 2 AW +1491Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady 2 CrossClimate 2 AW Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests 80 100 Reviews found online 74 77 Ice Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 89% 99% Snow Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 91% 100% Snow Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 96% 100% Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 93% 94% Assurance WeatherReady 2: 60% × 80 + 40% × 73.7 = 77
CrossClimate 2 AW: 60% × 100 + 40% × 76.6 = 91
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79
Comfort
Assurance WeatherReady 2 +475Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady 2 CrossClimate 2 AW Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 72 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 84 77 Assurance WeatherReady 2: 40% × 71.8 (est.) + 60% × 83.6 = 79
CrossClimate 2 AW: 40% × 70.6 (est.) + 60% × 77.4 = 75
No road tests of comfort for Assurance WeatherReady 2 or CrossClimate 2 AW. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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68
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady 2 CrossClimate 2 AW Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 63 – Reviews found online 76 – Assurance WeatherReady 2: 60% × 62.8 + 40% × 76 = 68
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75
Treadwear
Assurance WeatherReady 2 +273Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady 2 CrossClimate 2 AW Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 81 77 Assurance WeatherReady 2: 60% × 71.4 (est.) + 40% × 81.2 = 75
CrossClimate 2 AW: 60% × 69.9 (est.) + 40% × 77 = 73
No road tests of treadwear for Assurance WeatherReady 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
No road tests of treadwear for CrossClimate 2 AW. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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75
Handling (owners)
Assurance WeatherReady 2 +174Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady 2 CrossClimate 2 AW Reviews found online 75 74
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 81 |
| Dry | 78 | 84 |
| Wet | 81 | 79 |
| Snow | 77 | 91 |
| Comfort | 79 | 75 |
| Noise | 68 | – |
| Treadwear | 75 | 73 |
| Handling (owners) | 75 | 74 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Assurance WeatherReady 2
81
/ 100
CrossClimate 2 AW
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 finished ahead 1 times and Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Assurance WeatherReady 2 | CrossClimate 2 AW | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% | 97% | −2.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Dry Circle | Dry | 100% #7/7 · Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) | 97% #5/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 100% | 97% | +2.6 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 92% | 92% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 98% | +1.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 98% | 91% | +7.5 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 89% | 99% | −9.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 91% | 100% | −9.1 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% | 100% | −3.8 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 93% | 94% | −1.7 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% #7/7 · Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) | 91% #4/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 85% #7/7 · Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) | 88% #5/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Road Rating (tester's mark) | Other | 88% #7/7 · Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) | 100% #4/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/11 | #6/11 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Assurance WeatherReady 2
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather grip and performance
- Strong traction and handling in snow and winter conditions
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality over rough pavement
Cons
- Noticeable reduction in fuel economy or EV range
- Potential for mild tread hum or road noise as mileage increases
- Higher initial purchase price compared to standard all-season tires
Tire B CrossClimate 2 AW
Pros
- Significant upgrade in wet and snow braking compared to stock or police-issue tires
- Softer and more comfortable ride quality than performance-oriented alternatives
- Reliable all-season traction in rain and light-to-moderate snow
Cons
- Reduced dry cornering grip and handling limits compared to dedicated ultra-high-performance all-season tires
- Decreased bite in deep snow (over 4 inches) or soft, powdery snow conditions
- Heavier vehicles may experience increased braking distances or faster tread wear
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 | B · Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Weather | All Weather |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | 78 | 30 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 700 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Vertical Serrated Band | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 22 | 22 |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2
81
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
Narrow edge: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW — better snow and dry. Pick the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW scores 91 vs 77 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW scores 84 vs 78 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 scores 79 vs 75 on comfort.
Tire A · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
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Assurance WeatherReady 2 or CrossClimate 2 AW?
Which is better in the wet, Assurance WeatherReady 2 or CrossClimate 2 AW?
Neither, by our numbers: 81 vs 79 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Assurance WeatherReady 2 or CrossClimate 2 AW?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW, 84 vs 78 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Assurance WeatherReady 2 or CrossClimate 2 AW?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW, 91 vs 77 on our snow score.
Which is more comfortable, Assurance WeatherReady 2 or CrossClimate 2 AW?
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2, 79 vs 75 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Assurance WeatherReady 2 or CrossClimate 2 AW?
Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 73 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
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