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 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 2 + 4 road tests and 129 + 2,579 owner reviews. How we score
CrossClimate 2 SUV is ahead, 84–78
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Tests 87 · 4 tests Owners 83 · 2,579 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2023 SUV All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)
“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.”
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 SUV +987Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady 2 CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 4 tests 75 86 Reviews found online 82 88 Assurance WeatherReady 2: 60% × 74.8 + 40% × 82.4 = 78
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 86 + 40% × 88.1 = 87
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81
Wet
CrossClimate 2 SUV +384Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady 2 CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 4 tests 75 84 Reviews found online 90 85 Assurance WeatherReady 2: 60% × 74.6 + 40% × 90 = 81
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 83.9 + 40% × 84.6 = 84
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79
Snow
CrossClimate 2 SUV +1291Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady 2 CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 4 tests 80 97 Reviews found online 77 80 Assurance WeatherReady 2: 60% × 80 + 40% × 76.9 = 79
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 97.4 + 40% × 80.2 = 91
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78
Comfort
CrossClimate 2 SUV +785Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady 2 CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests ≈ 71 (est.) 81 Reviews found online 82 88 Assurance WeatherReady 2: 40% × 71.4 (est.) + 60% × 82.3 = 78
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 40% × 81.3 + 60% × 87.6 = 85
No road tests of comfort for Assurance WeatherReady 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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68
Noise
CrossClimate 2 SUV +876Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady 2 CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 4 tests 63 82 Reviews found online 75 ≈ 66 (est.) Assurance WeatherReady 2: 60% × 62.7 + 40% × 74.9 = 68
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 82.1 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 76
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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75
Treadwear
Assurance WeatherReady 2 +570Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady 2 CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 72 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 81 73 Assurance WeatherReady 2: 60% × 71.7 (est.) + 40% × 80.7 = 75
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.8 = 70
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 0.36).
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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75
Handling (owners)
CrossClimate 2 SUV +1489Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady 2 CrossClimate 2 SUV Reviews found online 75 89 -
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Efficiency
No comparison87Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady 2 CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests – 87
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV |
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| Relative Score | 78 | 84 |
| Dry | 78 | 87 |
| Wet | 81 | 84 |
| Snow | 79 | 91 |
| Comfort | 78 | 85 |
| Noise | 68 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 70 |
| Handling (owners) | 75 | 89 |
| Efficiency | – | 87 |
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
84
/ 100
CrossClimate 2 SUV
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.
| Discipline | Category | Assurance WeatherReady 2 | CrossClimate 2 SUV | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #7/7 · Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #7/7 · Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) | 99% #3/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 94% #7/7 · Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) | 83% #6/9 · 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 78% #7/7 · Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% #7/7 · Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) | 100% #1/9 · 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 92% #6/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% #7/7 · Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #7/7 Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) | #1/7 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
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 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
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2
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
·1 upvote ·2025-11-12
“I just bought Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV for my Range Rover Sport and the reason is that I needed/wanted 3PMS certification. Also in my driving career I’ve always found Michelin better for everyday use compared to Pirelli which I instead preferred for performance and weekend fun.”
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.”
r/CarTalkUK
·1 upvote ·2023-10-09
“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”
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 · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 | B · Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Weather | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 78 | 35 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 17″ – 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 | 27 | 27 |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2
84
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV — better handling, snow and dry. Pick the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 89 vs 75 on handling.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 91 vs 79 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 87 vs 78 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 76 vs 68 on noise.
Tire A · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
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Assurance WeatherReady 2 or CrossClimate 2 SUV?
Which is better in the wet, Assurance WeatherReady 2 or CrossClimate 2 SUV?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 84 vs 81 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Assurance WeatherReady 2 or CrossClimate 2 SUV?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 87 vs 78 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Assurance WeatherReady 2 or CrossClimate 2 SUV?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 91 vs 79 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Assurance WeatherReady 2 or CrossClimate 2 SUV?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 76 vs 68 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Assurance WeatherReady 2 or CrossClimate 2 SUV?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 85 vs 78 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Assurance WeatherReady 2 or CrossClimate 2 SUV?
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2, 75 vs 70 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