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Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs BFGoodrich Advantage T/A — 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 33 + 0 road tests and 21,761 + 4 owner reviews. How we score

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Michelin CrossClimate 2
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CrossClimate 2

All Season

± 4

Tests 87 · 33 tests Owners 87 · 21,761 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 35 in 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout (dry braking)

“On a 2015 Highlander Hybrid, the CC2 is excellent anti-hydroplaning, wonderful snow and ice handling, both moving and stopping. I am a rideshare driver averaging 200 or so miles per day. The tires are only just now a bit noisier at 78,000 miles. Wear is down to 3/32 and went through a wild, heavy rain storm today with no lack of confidence whatsoever. Only downside is that >80 degrees F and gas mileage goes down by 2 mpg. Love the tires so much that I feel the slight loss during summer is still worth it.”

BFGoodrich Advantage T/A

Advantage T/A

High Performance All Season tire

Tests – · none yet Owners – · 4 reviews (needs 5)

Category by category

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

  1. 95

    Dry

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    SourceCrossClimate 2Advantage T/A
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 31 / – tests99–
    Reviews found online88–

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 99.2 + 40% × 88.3 = 95

  2. 87

    Wet

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    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Advantage T/A
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 31 / – tests83–
    Reviews found online92–

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 83.1 + 40% × 91.8 = 87

  3. 91

    Snow

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    SourceCrossClimate 2Advantage T/A
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / – tests99–
    Reviews found online79–

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 98.6 + 40% × 78.6 = 91

  4. 79

    Comfort

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    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Advantage T/A
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests67–
    Reviews found online86–

    CrossClimate 2: 40% × 67.1 + 60% × 86.1 = 79

  5. 79

    Noise

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    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Advantage T/A
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / – tests77–
    Reviews found online83–

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 76.9 + 40% × 82.5 = 79

  6. 84

    Treadwear

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    SourceCrossClimate 2Advantage T/A
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / – tests81–
    Reviews found online88–

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 81.2 + 40% × 88 = 84

  7. 82

    Handling (owners)

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    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Advantage T/A
    Reviews found online82–
  8. 90

    Efficiency

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    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Advantage T/A
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / – tests90–
Scores at a glance
Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs BFGoodrich Advantage T/A: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin CrossClimate 2BFGoodrich Advantage T/A
Relative Score 88 –
Dry 95 –
Wet 87 –
Snow 91 –
Comfort 79 –
Noise 79 –
Treadwear 84 –
Handling (owners) 82 –
Efficiency 90 –

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CrossClimate 2

Advantage T/A

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A CrossClimate 2

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and traction in snow, slush, and winter weather conditions
  • Strong braking and handling performance on dry and wet pavement
  • Long-lasting tread wear and durability

Cons

  • Higher initial purchase price
  • Slight negative impact on fuel economy / EV range for some drivers
  • Potential for increased road noise or harshness as the tires wear down
All owner themes in the CrossClimate 2 review

Tire B Advantage T/A

Pros

  • Improved grip levels compared to baseline tires like the XM2
  • Adequate stiffness in cold weather conditions

Cons

  • Highly unpredictable compound performance
  • Poor heat resistance leading to a 'mushy' feel in hot weather
  • Lack of confidence-inspiring grip in cold and wet conditions
All owner themes in the Advantage T/A review

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Michelin CrossClimate 2

Positive

The community overwhelmingly praises the Michelin CrossClimate 2 for its exceptional snow, ice, and wet-weather traction, often describing it as an ideal all-weather tire. While many drivers report a quiet, comfortable ride and solid durability, some users note potential downsides including reduced fuel or battery efficiency, road noise on certain surfaces, and premium pricing. A few commenters also point out that the tire may be overkill for regions without significant winter weather.

r/Subaru_Outback ·14 upvotes ·2024-01-17

“My Official review of the Cross Climate 2 tires. I put some new shoes on the Outback after reading some threads on here and decided with my weather here in Missouri the Cross Climate 2s were the best fit. In rain, they are great so no more sliding or hydroplaning what so ever. In snow, they are even more amazing. They grip extremely well. The one downside to them that concerns me, and I didn't think about this when I purchased them, is that fact you can't do a full tire rotation to them like conventional tires as they are directional so you can only do front to back and vise versa. For this reason I am concerned if I will get 60K out of them and avoid the inner/outer wear. Sure you can dismount the tire from the wheel and remount them but I had heard that's bad for them. Overall, they are excellent. If you are concerned about the tire rotation thing, I would say the Michelin Defenders or the Falkan Wildpeaks are probably a better bet. I plan on getting the Falkans next but hopefully that wont be for at least 50K more miles. Read more”

r/TyreReviews ·35 upvotes ·2026-01-18

“Michelin CrossClimate 2 after 31.000 kilometers I have those Michelin CrossClimate 2 (EU version, made in Spain) for 26 months now and 31.000 kilometers on a heavy Mercedes EQE, the rears are still good but the front tyres are starting to give up on the shoulders. Usual tyre pressure is 2.8 bars, there is still some good tread left on the middle of the tyre. Steering feeling on the snow is also not as good as it used to be. Overall very happy with those tyres, I’ll have to decide between the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or the CrossClimate 3 Sport (sadly the 3 isn’t available in 255/45 R19) to replace them this year. We have the Pirelli Scorpion SF3 on our second car. Given the car and my usage, I give priority to snow braking, rolling resistance, silence and longevity. I lost a bit of range, comfort and steering engagement when I swapped the factory Bridgestone Turanza T005 for the CrossClimate 2, but in general nothing to call-out.”

r/MachE ·37 upvotes ·2026-07-23

“PSA: Michelin CrossClimate 2 - They make noise. Recently purchased Michelin Cross Climate 2s for my MachE from Costco. I received a fairly decent price (1,000 for 4) vs local competitors (1,400 for 4). I've seen a lot of people say how great they are, and I thought I'd give them a shot. They look nice. They definitely give it a more 'off-road' look. They also come with a 65,000 mile warranty which they said applied to EVs as well, which is nice as well. They feel great driving. I appreciate their excellent traction and feel secure on turns. I haven't been able to test them on snow yet, but they perform well on wet roads. That being said. They definitely make noise. They make a little at lower, city speeds (~35 mph). They also make a really weird noise at highway speeds (~70 mph+). Neither is so loud or annoying that a little radio can't cover up the sound. Overall, I am very pleased with the tire and the price I received. However, be warned, they do make noise. EDIT: I originally posted this is the Ford Mustang MachE forum and forgot to say that I put them on my MachE. The MachE, being an EV, may be why the noise is more noticeable for me versus others. Read more”

Top themes
#Snow and ice traction#Wet handling and hydroplaning#Road noise and comfort#Fuel economy and range#Tread wear and longevity#Premium price point#Directional tread design

Based on 762 community posts

Tire B

BFGoodrich Advantage T/A

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

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin CrossClimate 2 B · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A
CategoryAll SeasonHigh Performance All Season tire
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available92—
Rim diameters15″ – 21″—
Tread depth9 - 10/32″10 - 12/32″
UTQG640 B A560 - 680 A A - B
Treadwear warranty60,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side WallBlack Side Wall
Max pressure50 - 51 psi44 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin CrossClimate 2

BFGoodrich Advantage T/A

Only Michelin CrossClimate 2 has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.

Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate 2
Tire B · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A

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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.

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