Tests 75 · 2 tests Owners 74 · 152 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 14 in 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test (noise)
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Michelin CrossClimate vs BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 — 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 + 6 road tests and 152 + 56 owner reviews. How we score
CrossClimate is ahead, 74–68
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Tests 71 · 6 tests Owners 64 · 56 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 14 in 2020 Auto Bild 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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76
Dry
CrossClimate +1858Why this score
Source CrossClimate g-Grip All Season 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 6 tests 78 61 Reviews found online 74 55 Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 100% 93% Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 100% 99% CrossClimate: 60% × 77.8 + 40% × 73.9 = 76
g-Grip All Season 2: 60% × 60.9 + 40% × 54.8 = 58
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76
Wet
CrossClimate +967Why this score
Source CrossClimate g-Grip All Season 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 6 tests 75 70 Reviews found online 78 63 Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 96% 93% Wet Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 94% 90% Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 98% 97% CrossClimate: 60% × 75.5 + 40% × 78 = 76
g-Grip All Season 2: 60% × 70 + 40% × 62.6 = 67
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69
Snow
g-Grip All Season 2 +1382Why this score
Source CrossClimate g-Grip All Season 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 3 tests 71 87 Reviews found online 66 73 Snow Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 93% 98% Snow Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 95% 97% CrossClimate: 60% × 70.9 + 40% × 65.6 = 69
g-Grip All Season 2: 60% × 87.3 + 40% × 72.9 = 82
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74
Comfort
CrossClimate +767Why this score
Source CrossClimate g-Grip All Season 2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 76 66 CrossClimate: 40% × 70.5 (est.) + 60% × 76.3 = 74
g-Grip All Season 2: 40% × 68.6 (est.) + 60% × 66 = 67
No road tests of comfort for CrossClimate or g-Grip All Season 2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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69
Noise
g-Grip All Season 2 +170Why this score
Source CrossClimate g-Grip All Season 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests 71 72 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 98% 99% CrossClimate: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 69
g-Grip All Season 2: 60% × 72.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 70
No owner ratings of noise for CrossClimate or g-Grip All Season 2. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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74
Treadwear
CrossClimate +173Why this score
Source CrossClimate g-Grip All Season 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 2 tests 74 74 Reviews found online 75 70 Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 91% 100% CrossClimate: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 74.8 = 74
g-Grip All Season 2: 60% × 74.1 + 40% × 70.2 = 73
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73
Handling (owners)
CrossClimate +1261Why this score
Source CrossClimate g-Grip All Season 2 Reviews found online 73 61 -
76
Efficiency
CrossClimate +373Why this score
Source CrossClimate g-Grip All Season 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 3 tests 76 73 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 90% 91%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate | BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 |
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| Relative Score | 74 | 68 |
| Dry | 76 | 58 |
| Wet | 76 | 67 |
| Snow | 69 | 82 |
| Comfort | 74 | 67 |
| Noise | 69 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 73 |
| Handling (owners) | 73 | 61 |
| Efficiency | 76 | 73 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
CrossClimate
68
/ 100
g-Grip All Season 2
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 2 tests that ran both, Michelin CrossClimate finished ahead 2 times and BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | CrossClimate | g-Grip All Season 2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% | 93% | +7.4 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% | 99% | +0.6 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% | 93% | +2.7 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% | 90% | +3.8 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% | 97% | +1.6 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 93% | 98% | −4.9 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 95% | 97% | −1.8 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Noise | Noise | 98% | 99% | −0.6 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 91% | 100% | −8.6 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 90% | 91% | −0.9 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #4/10 | #2/10 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Value | Cost | 65% | 95% | −30.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/11 | #4/11 | – | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A CrossClimate
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- Strong wet-weather grip and hydroplaning resistance
- Reliable traction in light snow and cold conditions
Cons
- Tendency to pick up and retain small stones in the tread pattern
- Noticeable drop in performance as tread depth decreases
- Potential for reduced fuel economy compared to dedicated summer tires
Tire B g-Grip All Season 2
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and long-term durability
- Great value for the price point
- Strong wet and winter weather traction
Cons
- Soft sidewalls leading to a mushy or less responsive cornering feel
- Odd initial steering response that requires getting used to
- Can struggle with high-horsepower rear-wheel-drive applications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin CrossClimate | B · BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 48 |
| Rim diameters | — | 14″ – 19″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate
68
/ 100
BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate — better dry, handling and wet. Pick the BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate scores 76 vs 58 on dry.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 scores 82 vs 69 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin CrossClimate scores 73 vs 61 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin CrossClimate scores 76 vs 67 on wet.
Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate
Tire B · BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2
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CrossClimate or g-Grip All Season 2?
Which is better in the wet, CrossClimate or g-Grip All Season 2?
Michelin CrossClimate, 76 vs 67 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, CrossClimate or g-Grip All Season 2?
Michelin CrossClimate, 76 vs 58 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, CrossClimate or g-Grip All Season 2?
BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2, 82 vs 69 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, CrossClimate or g-Grip All Season 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 70 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, CrossClimate or g-Grip All Season 2?
Michelin CrossClimate, 74 vs 67 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, CrossClimate or g-Grip All Season 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 74 vs 73 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
Which rolls more easily, CrossClimate or g-Grip All Season 2?
Michelin CrossClimate, 76 vs 73 on our efficiency 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