Tests 79 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 119 reviews
Best test result: #7 of 15 in 2019 Autonavigator Summer Tire Test R16 (overall ranking)
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Michelin CrossClimate+ vs Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate+ is ahead, 78–61
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Tests – · none yet Owners 57 · 10 reviews
Best test result: #11 of 13 in 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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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86
Dry
CrossClimate+ +2660Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Winterhawk 2 EVO Professional tests (TWG score) 92 – Reviews found online 76 56 -
80
Wet
CrossClimate+ +1763Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Winterhawk 2 EVO Professional tests (TWG score) 80 – Reviews found online 79 60 -
68
Snow
CrossClimate+ +860Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Winterhawk 2 EVO Professional tests (TWG score) 65 – Reviews found online 72 53 -
73
Comfort
CrossClimate+ +1063Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Winterhawk 2 EVO Professional tests (TWG score) 71 – Reviews found online 76 58 -
67
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Winterhawk 2 EVO Professional tests (TWG score) 63 – Reviews found online 72 – -
78
Treadwear
CrossClimate+ +1464Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Winterhawk 2 EVO Professional tests (TWG score) 80 – Reviews found online 75 63 -
73
Handling
CrossClimate+ +2053Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Winterhawk 2 EVO Reviews found online 73 53
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate+ | Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 61 |
| Dry | 86 | 60 |
| Wet | 80 | 63 |
| Snow | 68 | 60 |
| Comfort | 73 | 63 |
| Noise | 67 | – |
| Treadwear | 78 | 64 |
| Handling | 73 | 53 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
CrossClimate+
61
/ 100
Winterhawk 2 EVO
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 | CrossClimate+ | Winterhawk 2 EVO | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 57% #7/15 · 2019 Autonavigator Summer Tire Test R16 | 9% #11/13 · 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +48.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A CrossClimate+
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence in light to moderate snow and ice.
- Strong wet and dry road handling that rivals dedicated summer tires.
- Impressive tread longevity and durability over high mileage.
Cons
- Performance in wet conditions can diminish significantly as the tire wears.
- Increased road noise reported by some users compared to dedicated summer tires.
- Occasional reports of a harsh or 'bouncy' ride on certain vehicle suspensions.
Tire B Winterhawk 2 EVO
Pros
- Excellent tread life and durability
- Strong performance on snow and icy surfaces
- High value for the price point
Cons
- Unpredictable grip on wet and damp roads
- Tendency for wheel spin during acceleration in wet conditions
- Inconsistent reports regarding road noise levels
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin CrossClimate+ | B · Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 63 | 3 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 19″ | 13″ – 15″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate+
61
/ 100
Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better dry, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 86 vs 60 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 73 vs 53 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 80 vs 63 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 78 vs 64 on treadwear.
Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate+
Tire B · Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO
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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.