Tests 75 · 2 tests Owners 74 · 152 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 14 in 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test (noise)
Head-to-head
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Michelin CrossClimate vs Bridgestone Turanza T001 — 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 + 1 road tests and 152 + 2,187 owner reviews. How we score
CrossClimate is ahead, 75–65
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Tests 73 · 1 test Owners 57 · 2,187 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 12 in 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
“Bridgestone turanza t001 do I need to replace them with these small cracks ? It’s 4 year old since production and is it dangerous to travel alot with these small cracks?”
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 +1066Why this score
Source CrossClimate Turanza T001 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests 78 69 Reviews found online 74 61 CrossClimate: 60% × 77.8 + 40% × 73.9 = 76
Turanza T001: 60% × 69.3 + 40% × 60.7 = 66
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76
Wet
CrossClimate +571Why this score
Source CrossClimate Turanza T001 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests 75 76 Reviews found online 78 63 CrossClimate: 60% × 75.5 + 40% × 78 = 76
Turanza T001: 60% × 76.1 + 40% × 63.4 = 71
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69
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source CrossClimate Turanza T001 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests 71 – Reviews found online 66 – CrossClimate: 60% × 70.9 + 40% × 65.6 = 69
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74
Comfort
CrossClimate +1262Why this score
Source CrossClimate Turanza T001 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 76 59 CrossClimate: 40% × 70.5 (est.) + 60% × 76.3 = 74
Turanza T001: 40% × 67.2 (est.) + 60% × 58.7 = 62
No road tests of comfort for CrossClimate or Turanza T001. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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69
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source CrossClimate Turanza T001 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 71 – Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) – CrossClimate: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 69
No owner ratings of noise for CrossClimate. 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 +1955Why this score
Source CrossClimate Turanza T001 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 74 ≈ 60 (est.) Reviews found online 75 48 CrossClimate: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 74.8 = 74
Turanza T001: 60% × 59.6 (est.) + 40% × 47.5 = 55
No road tests of treadwear for Turanza T001. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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73
Handling (owners)
CrossClimate +1558Why this score
Source CrossClimate Turanza T001 Reviews found online 73 58 -
76
Efficiency
CrossClimate +1462Why this score
Source CrossClimate Turanza T001 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests 76 62
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate | Bridgestone Turanza T001 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 65 |
| Dry | 76 | 66 |
| Wet | 76 | 71 |
| Snow | 69 | – |
| Comfort | 74 | 62 |
| Noise | 69 | – |
| Treadwear | 74 | 55 |
| Handling (owners) | 73 | 58 |
| Efficiency | 76 | 62 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Headline score
75
/ 100
CrossClimate
65
/ 100
Turanza T001
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 | CrossClimate | Turanza T001 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% #2/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 95% #6/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% #4/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 87% #9/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 81% #10/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #9/9 2018 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | #5/12 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
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 Turanza T001
Pros
- Good dry grip and stable highway handling
- Comfortable ride quality with low road noise on many surfaces
- Solid steering feedback and direct road feel
Cons
- Accelerated and uneven tread wear, particularly on front or drive wheels
- Inconsistent or poor wet grip, with several users reporting aquaplaning risks
- Stiff sidewalls leading to a harsh or firm ride over uneven surfaces
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Michelin CrossClimate
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Neutral
Bridgestone Turanza T001
Community discussions around the Bridgestone Turanza T001 largely center on replacement decisions, tire longevity, and tread aging. Users note that the tire provides a good balance of comfort, durability, and low road noise compared to sportier alternatives, though owners frequently question surface cracking after four years of use.
r/CarTalkUK
·1 upvote ·2022-08-08
“Bridgestone turanza T001 and it’s 4 year old so do I need to change it or just wait for another year the cracks don’t seem to be deep to me so I need an expert on that it drives like it does normally doesn’t leak any air and the grip is fine”
r/tires
·8 upvotes ·2022-08-18
“Bridgestone turanza t001 do I need to replace them with these small cracks ? It’s 4 year old since production and is it dangerous to travel alot with these small cracks?”
bmwfanatics.co.za
·2025-05-06
“If you can, stick to the same tyre all around as mentioned, don’t mix brands or models. So if you're keeping the Turanza T001s up front, rather just get the same ones for the rear. The S001 is more performance-focused, but the T001 offers a better balance of comfort and durability. It’s quieter, rides smoother, and tends to last longer. That said, if you’re thinking about moving to something sportier, skip the S001 and go straight to the Potenza Sport. It’s a newer and more advanced tyre, still within the Bridgestone family, and a solid upgrade in terms of grip and responsiveness.”
Top themes
#tread wear and longevity#surface cracking concerns#ride comfort and noise#tire replacement options#comparisons with performance tires
Based on 8 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin CrossClimate | B · Bridgestone Turanza T001 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 37 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 19″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate
65
/ 100
Bridgestone Turanza T001
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate — better treadwear, handling and efficiency. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate scores 74 vs 55 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin CrossClimate scores 73 vs 58 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Michelin CrossClimate scores 76 vs 62 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin CrossClimate scores 74 vs 62 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate
Tire B · Bridgestone Turanza T001
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CrossClimate or Turanza T001?
Which is better in the wet, CrossClimate or Turanza T001?
Michelin CrossClimate, 76 vs 71 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, CrossClimate or Turanza T001?
Michelin CrossClimate, 76 vs 66 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, CrossClimate or Turanza T001?
Michelin CrossClimate, 74 vs 62 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, CrossClimate or Turanza T001?
Michelin CrossClimate, 74 vs 55 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, CrossClimate or Turanza T001?
Michelin CrossClimate, 76 vs 62 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