BFGoodrich Advantage Control vs Michelin Crossclimate 2: All season tires have always been the go to tires for the American market and this segment has been well established across the years. We have written quite extensively about Michelin’s CrossClimate 2 as the gold standard for all season tires with an incredible all round balance portfolio.
This time around we picked up another all season challenger in the form of BFGoodrich’s Advantage Control. This tireline was recently launched in 2021 and covers a large range of passenger cars and crossovers. The major difference between the tires is that CrossClimate 2 comes with a 3 peak mountain logo while Advantage Control only has the M+S logo on it. CrossClimate 2 was launched in 2020 and covers a wide variety of sizes. Let’s put them head to head and see who comes out on top !
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BFGoodrich Advantage Control vs Michelin Crossclimate 2
BFGoodrich Advantage Control and Michelin Crossclimate 2 are both high-quality tire brands that offer a range of tire models suitable for different types of vehicles and driving conditions.
BFGoodrich Advantage Control is a line of all-season tires designed for passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks. These tires are designed to provide good traction in wet and dry conditions, as well as a smooth, comfortable ride. Some key features of the BFGoodrich Advantage Control tires include:
- Tread patterns designed to channel water away from the tire to improve wet traction
- Multi-Zone Tension technology that helps to maintain even tire wear
- A tread compound that helps to improve grip in both wet and dry conditions
Michelin Crossclimate 2 is also an all-season tire designed for passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks. These tires are designed to provide good traction in wet and dry conditions, as well as a long tread life. Some key features of the Michelin Crossclimate 2 tires include:
- A tread pattern designed to improve wet and dry traction
- Silica-based tread compound that helps to improve grip in both wet and dry conditions
- A tread pattern that helps to reduce road noise for a quieter ride
Winter : 3 peak mountain
- CrossClimate 2: Yes
- Advantage Control: No
Both tires are classified in the grand touring all season segment. However only CrossClimate 2 has the elusive 3 peak mountain logo which qualifies legally as a winter tire. All tires which have this certification are required to pass a snow traction threshold as defined by the regulation. In this respect, it is quite safe to say that CrossClimate 2’s winter performances will out pace Advantage Control.
UTQG rating
We have previously shown that UTQG tread wear rating can be a good indication of your expected mileage. Below are the UTQG values of both of the tirelines.
| Brand | Tireline | Size | Tread Wear | Traction | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin | CrossClimate 2 | All | 640 | B | A |
| BFGoodrich | Advantage Control | All | 700 | B | A |
The mileage warranty for CrossClimate 2 is 60,000 miles while Advantage Control is 65,000 miles. The higher miles warranty offered by Advantage Control are in line with the UTQG tread wear rating of Advantage Control at 700 compared to 640 of CrossClimate 2. Overall we can expect a slightly more mileage for Advantage Control in comparison to CrossClimate 2.
For more in depth information about UTQG, please check out this article here. We even have a free download on the latest UTQG values from the leading tire manufacturers.
Price
Being the undisputed technology leader, we would expect Michelin to command the highest priced tire in the market. This was in alignment as CrossClimate 2 was 37 dollars more expensive than Advantage Control.
Tire size: 205/55 R16
CrossClimate 2 : $172
Advantage Control : $135
Difference: +22% more expensive for CrossClimate 2.
Summary
Both BFGoodrich Advantage Control and Michelin Crossclimate 2 are high-quality tire brands that offer a range of tire models suitable for different types of vehicles and driving conditions. It’s important to consider your specific needs and driving habits when selecting the right tires for your vehicle. If you live in an area which has a winter season, CrossClimate 2 would be the obvious choice 🙂