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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Bridgestone Duravis M700 HD vs Michelin CrossClimate+ — Compared (September 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

VS
Tire B Michelin

Michelin CrossClimate+

All Season Premium Touring tires

Michelin CrossClimate+ tread pattern
Objective (60%)
88/100
16 professional tests
User signal (40%)
82/100
117 owner reviews
Dry
88
Wet
85
Snow
75
Comfort
81
Noise
76
Treadwear
86
Handling
73

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better treadwear, wet and snow. Pick the Bridgestone Duravis M700 HD if noise and handling matter most to you.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) CrossClimate+ leads by 8
A — Bridgestone Duravis M700 HD
80
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
88
Why this score
SourceDuravis M700 HDCrossClimate+
Professional tests (TWG score) 88
Tire Rack owners 75
Tyre Reviews owners 87
SimpleTire owners 93

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) CrossClimate+ leads by 15
A — Bridgestone Duravis M700 HD
70
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
85
Why this score
SourceDuravis M700 HDCrossClimate+
Professional tests (TWG score) 84
Tire Rack owners 72
Tyre Reviews owners 85
SimpleTire owners 93

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) CrossClimate+ leads by 13
A — Bridgestone Duravis M700 HD
62
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
75
Why this score
SourceDuravis M700 HDCrossClimate+
Professional tests (TWG score) 70
Tire Rack owners 84
Tyre Reviews owners 82
SimpleTire owners 60

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone Duravis M700 HD
81
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
81
Why this score
SourceDuravis M700 HDCrossClimate+
Professional tests (TWG score) 78
Tire Rack owners 65
Tyre Reviews owners 86
SimpleTire owners 87

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Duravis M700 HD leads by 7
A — Bridgestone Duravis M700 HD
83
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
76
Why this score
SourceDuravis M700 HDCrossClimate+
Professional tests (TWG score) 76
SimpleTire owners 87

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) CrossClimate+ leads by 20
A — Bridgestone Duravis M700 HD
66
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
86
Why this score
SourceDuravis M700 HDCrossClimate+
Tire Rack owners 83
Tyre Reviews owners 86
SimpleTire owners 87

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Duravis M700 HD leads by 7
A — Bridgestone Duravis M700 HD
80
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
73
Why this score
SourceDuravis M700 HDCrossClimate+
Tyre Reviews owners 73

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Duravis M700 HD vs Michelin CrossClimate+: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Duravis M700 HDMichelin CrossClimate+
Relative Score 73 81
Dry 80 88
Wet 70 85
Snow 62 75
Comfort 81 81
Noise 83 76
Treadwear 66 86
Handling 80 73

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Bridgestone Duravis M700 HD

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Michelin CrossClimate+

The Michelin CrossClimate+ is widely regarded as a benchmark all-season tire, praised for its exceptional versatility and ability to bridge the gap between summer handling and winter safety. While most users report high levels of confidence in wet, dry, and snowy conditions, a minority of users note a decline in performance as the tread wears down or express dissatisfaction with noise levels and ride harshness on specific vehicle setups.

Pros

  • Excellent traction and confidence in light to moderate snow and ice.
  • Strong wet and dry road handling that rivals dedicated summer tires.
  • Impressive tread longevity and durability over high mileage.
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality for the majority of users.
  • Consistent performance across a wide range of temperatures.

Cons

  • Performance in wet conditions can diminish significantly as the tire wears.
  • Increased road noise reported by some users compared to dedicated summer tires.
  • Occasional reports of a harsh or 'bouncy' ride on certain vehicle suspensions.
  • Higher price point compared to competitors.
  • Some users report a 'spongy' or less precise steering feel during aggressive cornering.

Observations

  • Users with heavier diesel vehicles or high-torque setups occasionally report faster tread wear and increased road noise.
  • Drivers of lighter vehicles (e.g., small hatchbacks) often report improved steering responsiveness and comfort compared to OEM tires.
  • Performance on SUVs and 4x4s is frequently cited as a major upgrade over standard summer tires, particularly for winter mountain driving.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Duravis M700 HD B · Michelin CrossClimate+
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available7
Rim diameters16″ – 17″
Tread depth15/32″
SidewallBlackwall
Max pressure80 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Michelin

Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better treadwear, wet and snow. Pick the Bridgestone Duravis M700 HD if noise and handling matter most to you.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 86 vs 66 on treadwear.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 85 vs 70 on wet.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 75 vs 62 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 88 vs 80 on dry.

Tire A · Bridgestone Duravis M700 HD
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate+

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.