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Comparison: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs. Michelin CrossClimate+
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Today, we are comparing two highly competitive year-round tyres - the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 and the Michelin CrossClimate+, manufactured by Bridgestone and Michelin respectively.
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 is commended in tests for its dry handling capability, along with impressive dry braking and wet circle cornering. According to the Autoklub ČR test, it ranked 4th out of 7 tyres and stood out especially for its excellent dry braking and wet circle cornering. In the Autobild test, the tyre took the top spot out of 27 total tyres tested, scoring highly in dry handling, exterior noise, rolling resistance, wet braking, and dry braking. The downsides included mediocre lateral control and traction on snow, as well as a satisfactory but not excellent mileage.
On the other hand, the Michelin CrossClimate+ showcases an all-round performance, excelling in dry and wet conditions. In the Autoklub ČR test, it ranked 2nd, showing strong performance in dry and wet handling, comfort, and specifically in wet and dry braking. In the Autobild test, it also took the second position, demonstrating impressive dry braking, rolling resistance, exterior noise, and especially in mileage and snow handling. The tyre was also praised for its high mileage, precise steering behaviour and low rolling resistance. Its higher price level is something to keep in mind, though it backs up the cost with its robust performance.
Both tyres bring forth their strengths, but based on our rating, the Michelin CrossClimate+ comes out ahead with a score of 71%, compared to the Bridgestone Weather Control A005's score of 45%.
In conclusion, if you are looking for a well-rounded, all-weather tyre with impressive mileage and don't mind paying a bit extra, the Michelin CrossClimate+ would be the choice for you. However, if your driving largely involves dry and wet conditions and noise level and rolling resistance are your main concerns, consider the Bridgestone Weather Control A005.
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Best rating in test
1. Michelin CrossClimate+ Exemplary2. Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Recommended2. Michelin CrossClimate+ Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow handling
Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow cornering
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 99,8 | 99,3 | 106,9 | 98,3 | |||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | 98,3 | 98,4 | 106,9 | 89,7 | |||
| Michelin CrossClimate+ | 99,3 | 95,3 | 106,9 | 95,8 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1 | 1 | |||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Rating: Good | 1- | 2+ | 2- | 2- | |||
| Michelin CrossClimate+ Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 1- | 2+ | 1- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,7 | 45 | |||||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | 40,9 | 45 | |||||
| Michelin CrossClimate+ | 39,7 | 49,7 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 2,6 | 3,0 | 2,4 | 2,7 | 0,6 | 1,5 |
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Rating: Poor | 2,0 | 2,6 | 5,4 | 2,4 | 2,9 | 2,0 | 1,9 |
| Michelin CrossClimate+ Rating: Sufficient | 2,7 | 2,6 | 3,9 | 2,4 | 3,0 | 2,0 | |
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| Name | Points total | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 200 | 66 | 66 | 49 | 18 | 8 | |
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Rating: Recommended | 187 | 43 | 65 | 47 | 18 | 8 | |
| Michelin CrossClimate+ Rating: Recommended | 188 | 49 | 60 | 49 | 17 | 8 | |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | |||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2+ | 3+ | 3 | |||
| Michelin CrossClimate+ Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,5 | 46,3 | |||||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | 39,7 | 46,3 | |||||
| Michelin CrossClimate+ | 39,9 | 48,6 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 1- | |||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Rating: Not recommended | 2+ | 2 | 3- | 2- | |||
| Michelin CrossClimate+ Rating: Good | 2- | 2 | 2- | 1- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,4 | 45,2 | |||||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | 39,4 | 45,2 | |||||
| Michelin CrossClimate+ | 40,8 | 48,1 | |||||
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