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Michelin Agilis CrossClimate vs Nexen Roadian H/T — 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 3 + 0 road tests and 1,073 + 21 owner reviews. How we score

Agilis CrossClimate is ahead, 78–50

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Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
Tire AMichelin

Agilis CrossClimate

All Season

± 6

Tests 72 · 3 tests Owners 85 · 1,073 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2020 Commercial Van All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)

“We have the Agilis cross climates on our C-class 3.5t MH and have been utterly delighted with them. They’re quiet, really grippy and give a great ride. What’s not to like?”

Nexen Roadian H/T
Tire BNexen

Roadian H/T

All-Season

± 8

Tests – · none yet Owners 42 · 21 reviews

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 79

    Dry

    Agilis CrossClimate +31
    48
    Why this score
    SourceAgilis CrossClimateRoadian H/T
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests74≈ 55 (est.)
    Reviews found online8737

    Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 74.3 + 40% × 87.1 = 79

    Roadian H/T: 60% × 55.2 (est.) + 40% × 37.2 = 48

    No road tests of dry for Roadian H/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 78

    Wet

    Agilis CrossClimate +24
    54
    Why this score
    SourceAgilis CrossClimateRoadian H/T
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests71≈ 58 (est.)
    Reviews found online8848

    Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 71.1 + 40% × 87.8 = 78

    Roadian H/T: 60% × 58.1 (est.) + 40% × 47.8 = 54

    No road tests of wet for Roadian H/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 78

    Snow

    Agilis CrossClimate +27
    51
    Why this score
    SourceAgilis CrossClimateRoadian H/T
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests76≈ 60 (est.)
    Reviews found online8238

    Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 75.6 + 40% × 81.7 = 78

    Roadian H/T: 60% × 60.3 (est.) + 40% × 38.3 = 51

    No road tests of snow for Roadian H/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 70

    Comfort

    Agilis CrossClimate +28
    42
    Why this score
    SourceAgilis CrossClimateRoadian H/T
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests55≈ 61 (est.)
    Reviews found online8130

    Agilis CrossClimate: 40% × 54.7 + 60% × 81 = 70

    Roadian H/T: 40% × 60.9 (est.) + 60% × 30.1 = 42

    No road tests of comfort for Roadian H/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 75

    Noise

    Agilis CrossClimate +15
    60
    Why this score
    SourceAgilis CrossClimateRoadian H/T
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests82≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)51

    Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 81.5 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 75

    Roadian H/T: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 51.2 = 60

    No owner ratings of noise for Agilis CrossClimate. 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.

    No road tests of noise for Roadian H/T. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 78

    Treadwear

    Agilis CrossClimate +26
    52
    Why this score
    SourceAgilis CrossClimateRoadian H/T
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 73 (est.)≈ 58 (est.)
    Reviews found online8542

    Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 73.1 (est.) + 40% × 85 = 78

    Roadian H/T: 60% × 57.9 (est.) + 40% × 42.4 = 52

    No road tests of treadwear for Agilis CrossClimate. 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 Roadian H/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 81

    Handling (owners)

    Agilis CrossClimate +40
    41
    Why this score
    SourceAgilis CrossClimateRoadian H/T
    Reviews found online8141
  8. 71

    Efficiency

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceAgilis CrossClimateRoadian H/T
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests71–
Scores at a glance
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate vs Nexen Roadian H/T: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Agilis CrossClimateNexen Roadian H/T
Relative Score 78 50
Dry 79 48
Wet 78 54
Snow 78 51
Comfort 70 42
Noise 75 60
Treadwear 78 52
Handling (owners) 81 41
Efficiency 71 –

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Agilis CrossClimate

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Roadian H/T

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Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A 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
All owner themes in the Agilis CrossClimate review

Tire B Roadian H/T

Pros

  • Excellent value and affordable pricing compared to premium brands
  • Long-lasting treadwear with high mileage potential
  • Smooth and comfortable ride quality

Cons

  • Excessive road noise, humming, and roaring often mistaken for bearing failure
  • Prone to picking up gravel and stones in the tread blocks
  • Poor winter and snow performance reported by some users
All owner themes in the Roadian H/T review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate

Positive

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/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.”

r/BoltEV ·5 upvotes ·2025-10-19

“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”

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”

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

Tire B

Nexen Roadian H/T

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Agilis CrossClimate B · Nexen Roadian H/T
CategoryAll SeasonAll-Season
Vehicle typeVanSUV and 4x4
Sizes available2218
Rim diameters15″ – 17″15″ – 18″
Tread depth—11/32″
UTQG—520 A B
Treadwear warranty—60,000 mi
Sidewall—Outlined White Lettering
Max pressure—44 psi
Sizes in common22

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate

Nexen Roadian H/T

Winner: Michelin Agilis CrossClimate — better handling, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 81 vs 41 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 79 vs 48 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 70 vs 42 on comfort.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 78 vs 51 on snow.

Tire A · Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
Tire B · Nexen Roadian H/T

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Agilis CrossClimate or Roadian H/T?

Which is better in the wet, Agilis CrossClimate or Roadian H/T?

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate, 78 vs 54 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Agilis CrossClimate or Roadian H/T?

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate, 79 vs 48 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Agilis CrossClimate or Roadian H/T?

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate, 78 vs 51 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Agilis CrossClimate or Roadian H/T?

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate, 75 vs 60 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Agilis CrossClimate or Roadian H/T?

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate, 70 vs 42 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Agilis CrossClimate or Roadian H/T?

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate, 78 vs 52 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