Tests 79 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 119 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Michelin CrossClimate+ vs Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate+ is ahead, 77–61
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Tests 58 · 5 tests Owners 64 · 972 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 16 in 2024 ADAC All Season 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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86
Dry
CrossClimate+ +2759Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ BluEarth-4S AW21 Professional tests (TWG score) 92 55 Reviews found online 76 66 Dry Braking (% of best) 100% 90% Dry Handling (% of best) 100% 99% -
80
Wet
CrossClimate+ +872Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ BluEarth-4S AW21 Professional tests (TWG score) 80 71 Reviews found online 79 73 Wet Braking (% of best) 91% 86% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 99% -
68
Snow
CrossClimate+ +167Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ BluEarth-4S AW21 Professional tests (TWG score) 65 67 Reviews found online 72 67 Snow Braking (% of best) 94% 95% Snow Handling (% of best) 98% 94% Snow Traction (% of best) 94% 87% -
73
Comfort
CrossClimate+ +766Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ BluEarth-4S AW21 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 – Reviews found online 76 62 -
67
Noise
CrossClimate+ +1453Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ BluEarth-4S AW21 Professional tests (TWG score) 63 45 Reviews found online 72 – -
78
Treadwear
CrossClimate+ +3048Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ BluEarth-4S AW21 Professional tests (TWG score) 80 46 Reviews found online 75 52 -
73
Handling
CrossClimate+ +1063Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ BluEarth-4S AW21 Reviews found online 73 63
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate+ | Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 61 |
| Dry | 86 | 59 |
| Wet | 80 | 72 |
| Snow | 68 | 67 |
| Comfort | 73 | 66 |
| Noise | 67 | 53 |
| Treadwear | 78 | 48 |
| Handling | 73 | 63 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
CrossClimate+
61
/ 100
BluEarth-4S AW21
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+ | BluEarth-4S AW21 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/11 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 90% #18/31 · 2020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking Test | +9.8 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #1/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test | 99% #3/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | +0.9 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/7 · 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | 78% #7/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | +22.2 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 100% #4/7 · 2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tyre Test | 85% #14/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | +14.6 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #6/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 96% #7/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | +4.0 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 100% #1/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 56% #15/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | +44.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 14% #7/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test | 7% #15/31 · 2019 All Season Tyre Performance Overview | +7.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 94% #9/11 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 95% #3/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | −1.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% #7/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 94% #7/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | +3.9 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 94% #7/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 87% #7/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | +7.7 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 98% #5/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test | 87% #5/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | +11.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #9/31 · 2020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking Test | 86% #19/35 · 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout | +4.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #4/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 99% #2/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | −0.7 | 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 BluEarth-4S AW21
Pros
- Excellent grip and stability on wet and flooded roads
- Strong traction and confidence-inspiring performance in snow and ice
- Good value for money compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Higher road noise levels ('howling' or noticeable hum) compared to some other brands
- Softer cornering feel and reduced precision during hot summer months
- Minor negative impact on fuel economy for some drivers
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin CrossClimate+ | B · Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 63 | 104 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 19″ | 14″ – 22″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate+
61
/ 100
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better treadwear, dry and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 78 vs 48 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 86 vs 59 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 67 vs 53 on noise.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 73 vs 63 on handling.
Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate+
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
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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.