Goodyear WeatherReady vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 | All Weather Tires

In this video we are comparing two iconic All weather tires: Michelin Cross Climate 2 vs Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady.
Michelin CrossClimate 2: Features a rounded contact patch and a distinctive directional tread pattern with V-shaped lugs. These lugs are excellent at displacing water, slush, and snow. The central area, densely packed with interlocking sipes and snow vices, is separated from the shoulders by longitudinal slits, which have thicker linear siping.
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady: Has an asymmetric tread design with more biting edges. It features three unique central ribs forming four longitudinal channels. The innermost rib is almost continuous with sharply edged lugs and a combination of rectilinear and interlocking sipes for better traction and stability. The shoulder blocks are less aggressive, with a mix of longitudinal and lateral rectilinear sipes and connectors in smaller tread voids.
Dry Grip and Handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2: Superior in dry traction with densely packed central lugs, leading to shorter braking distances. The rounded contact patch enhances handling by providing a refined response during understeering and oversteering. The tire's weight distribution allows for streamlined rubber-to-road contact and better on-center feel. Handling lap time difference with Goodyear is marginal.
Wet Traction
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady: Leads in wet handling with a blend of sipes, notches, and chamfered edges for robust grip.
Michelin CrossClimate 2: Falls short in shoulder siping but excels in wet braking and hydroplaning resistance due to effective central siping and a directional tread pattern.
Winter Performance
Michelin CrossClimate 2: Best for snow with its directional pattern and narrower section width for better snow-to-snow contact. Both tires perform similarly on icy surfaces.
Tread Noise
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady: Louder due to a larger void-to-rubber ratio.
Michelin CrossClimate 2: Quieter with special polyurethane foam and varying pitch technology that neutralizes noise.
On-Road Vibrations
Michelin CrossClimate 2: Better at handling uneven surfaces with a softer rubber compound and greater tread depth. The special polyurethane foam further absorbs road vibrations.
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady: More aggressive pattern and stiffer construction result in less smoothness.
Tread Life and Fuel Economy
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady: More durable with a stiffer rubber top layer, reducing road friction and enhancing fuel economy.
Michelin CrossClimate 2: Softer rubber offers enhanced comfort but wears quicker, increasing energy consumption and decreasing fuel efficiency.
Chapters:
00:40 Design
20:00 Dry Performance
03:22 Wet Performance
04:28 Winter Traction
05:13 Tread Noise
07:05 Tread Life
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[@johninnocenzi5483]

I’ve had the Weather ready on my Highlander for 6 years and over 33000 miles. Passed PA inspection again. Quiet comfortable ride in all weather situations ( Erie Pa.) Will buy again and strongly recommend.

[@comparethetire]

Thanks for sharing. What do you think of Weatherready 2 BTW?

[@brooklynbummer]

I have the Cross Climate 2 tires, completely satisfied with their performance.

[@comparethetire]

Yes they offer pretty decent one particularly when it comes to braking.

[@grantbenjamin5808]

Good review. We have CrossClimate 2 tires and love the performance in wet, dry, and snow.

[@comparethetire]

Thanks for sharing man.

[@johnashmore7803]

Same. In the rain they act as paddles and just sling water out. We took them on a 5000 mile road trip through the Rocky’s and dang they were great.

[@lizzieb6311]

Thank you! I’m Glad to hear this! I just ordered them for my Mazda CX5. Primarily because I live in Florida with heavy daily rains during rainy season…also moving to TN mountain area next year where I’ll have to deal with snow.

[@edsmith9855]

Just purchased a set of Cross Climate 2. I only have about 600 miles on the tires. So far very happy with them. As for noise, I think they are great. Very quiet, much better than the OEM tires on the car. The ride is a bit stiffer over some surfaces, but also better damped. Not objectionable at all. Dry road handling is great, not much driving yet in rain or snow.

[@comparethetire]

Hey Ed, thanks for sharing your review. Can you please let me know which sizes were you running? (and if you can also let me know the car, I can help you with your next tire purchase also)

[@edsmith9855]

@@comparethetire Tire size is 205-55-16. The ones I purchased were speed rated H. As I said, I just got these tires. Hopefully will be several years before I purchase another set.

[@comparethetire]

Alright. Well I'll be here. Please consider going through my other videos and give feedback if possible.

[@wmf1595]

Would you be able to revisit this review with the new Goodyear WeatherReady 2 tires?

[@comparethetire]

We are planning to publish the review of it where we compare it with bunch of tires in its league.

[@joeldrummer23]

I wonder how the Michelins tires 🛞 do with my 2015 Toyota Avalon touring sport edition

[@comparethetire]

They are okay. Solid traction, but comfort wise they are just fine ( Ive tired them on Avalon)

[@richardgagne8701]

You should have went up agianst the Goodyear WeatherReady 2 tires

[@comparethetire]

Yes its on our list. Stay tuned for that!

[@Zeck88522]

I had crossclimate on 13 Rav4 and Weatherready on 13 CRV. I really hated the noise on Michelin and I also felt every tire groove when driving, goodyear on CRV is like normal all season smooth and quiet, you say Michelin quieter What!!? Not in my experience. I would compare Michelin crossclimate similar experience to my all terrain tire Bridgestone something on Acura MDX, not really best chose by me, almost feels like a wheel bearing is worn out.

[@comparethetire]

Well you must have gotten the size without the comfort tech (which has a cushioning layer above cap plies). It's missing in a few sizes for the sake of better traction and fuel economy (as it reduces the overall tire weight).

[@don7117]

@@comparethetire Do you know which sizes are affected? I am looking at 255/65 r18 111h tires.

[@comparethetire]

I think its mentioned on the sidewalls.