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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 vs Michelin Agilis 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.

Tire A Bridgestone

Bridgestone Blizzak WS80

Winter Premium Touring tires

Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
5 owner reviews
Dry
74
Wet
76
Snow
96
Comfort
83
Noise
–
Treadwear
82
Handling
70

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Michelin

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate

All Season Premium Touring tires

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tread pattern
Objective (60%)
73/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
92/100
11 owner reviews
Dry
97
Wet
93
Snow
94
Comfort
91
Noise
36
Treadwear
94
Handling
83

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Michelin Agilis CrossClimate — better dry, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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) Agilis CrossClimate leads by 23
A — Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
74
B — Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
97
Why this score
SourceBlizzak WS80Agilis CrossClimate
Professional tests (TWG score) – 97
Tire Rack owners – 91
Tyre Reviews owners 74 98

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Agilis CrossClimate leads by 17
A — Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
76
B — Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
93
Why this score
SourceBlizzak WS80Agilis CrossClimate
Professional tests (TWG score) – 91
Tire Rack owners – 78
Tyre Reviews owners 76 97

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Blizzak WS80 leads by 2
A — Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
96
B — Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
94
Why this score
SourceBlizzak WS80Agilis CrossClimate
Professional tests (TWG score) – 95
Tire Rack owners – 93
Tyre Reviews owners 96 93

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Agilis CrossClimate leads by 8
A — Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
83
B — Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
91
Why this score
SourceBlizzak WS80Agilis CrossClimate
Tire Rack owners – 82
Tyre Reviews owners 83 92

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
–
B — Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
36
Why this score
SourceBlizzak WS80Agilis CrossClimate
Professional tests (TWG score) – 36

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Agilis CrossClimate leads by 12
A — Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
82
B — Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
94
Why this score
SourceBlizzak WS80Agilis CrossClimate
Tire Rack owners – 89
Tyre Reviews owners 82 94

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Agilis CrossClimate leads by 13
A — Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
70
B — Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
83
Why this score
SourceBlizzak WS80Agilis CrossClimate
Tyre Reviews owners 70 83
DriverReviews owners – 86

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 vs Michelin Agilis CrossClimate: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak WS80Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
Relative Score 80 92
Dry 74 97
Wet 76 93
Snow 96 94
Comfort 83 91
Noise – 36
Treadwear 82 94
Handling 70 83

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Tire A

Tire B

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From owners

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Bridgestone Blizzak WS80

The Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 is widely regarded as a top-tier winter tire, praised for its exceptional traction in deep snow and on icy inclines. While some users note a 'squishy' feel on wet pavement, the consensus highlights its reliability and longevity in harsh, rural winter conditions.

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and climbing ability on deep snow and ice
  • Impressive tread longevity when properly rotated
  • High confidence and stability in severe winter weather conditions
  • Quiet road noise levels

Cons

  • Noticeable 'squishy' or soft handling characteristics on wet roads
  • Potential for reduced performance in slush compared to newer compounds
  • Handling feedback can feel vague to the average driver

Observations

  • Subaru Forester owners report excellent capability in deep snow, even when conditions exceed subframe depth.
  • Small vehicle owners, such as those driving Scion XDs, noted significant performance advantages on steep, snow-covered hills compared to other vehicles.
Tire B Michelin Agilis CrossClimate

The Michelin Agilis CrossClimate is highly regarded by commercial van and motorhome operators for its exceptional durability, year-round versatility, and reliable traction in diverse weather conditions. Users consistently report that the tire provides a significant performance upgrade over standard commercial tires, offering impressive longevity and confidence-inspiring grip in both wet and cold environments.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and long-term durability
  • Strong traction and handling in wet and cold weather conditions
  • Excellent value proposition due to high mileage performance
  • Confidence-inspiring stability for heavy-duty vehicles and motorhomes

Cons

  • Reports of excessive sidewall flex or 'mushy' steering response
  • Occasional low-frequency drone or noise during hard cornering
  • Higher initial purchase price compared to midrange alternatives

Observations

  • Motorhome owners report excellent performance stability even when fully loaded at 3.6-3.7 tons.
  • Commercial van operators note significant improvements in grip and longevity compared to standard factory-fitted tires.
  • The tire maintains consistent performance characteristics across extreme temperature ranges, from sub-zero conditions to 35°C heat.
Community buzz

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Bridgestone Blizzak WS80

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

Tire B

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate

Mixed

Community opinion on the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate is generally positive regarding its winter and wet traction capabilities for heavy vans and trucks, though users note potential trade-offs in rolling resistance and tread wear. Mention of a recall regarding snow traction also introduces mixed perspectives, while commercial vehicle and RV owners frequently consider it as a top alternative.

r/BoltEV ·5 upvotes ·2025-10-19

“Anyone tried Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tires on a Bolt? Following the info from I have picked up some used 15" Sonic wheels for winter use here in Maine. I can get Michelin Ice snow tires in an equivalent 15" size (to match the circumference of the stock tire/wheel) but not Cross Climate 2s. However, this Agilis is available in a near equivalent. It appears to be a heavier tire designed primarily for delivery vans Google AI suggests it has a slightly higher rolling resistance to the CC2s, which many report to have about a 10% hit on range - although any new tire will be less efficient than a well-worn one, so we should take that info with a grain of salt The Michelin Energy Saver tires are obviously more efficient, but also rated poor for use in snow. I'm a bit torn between "proper" snow tires and the Agilis, which I could run all year round One other factor is that smaller wheels tend to be more efficient - to a noticeable extent on EVs, so it just might be a wash as far as efficiency goes Read more”

r/tires ·4 upvotes ·2025-11-10

“Agilis cross climate (LT metric) Not a ton of information in regard to this tire, but so far my experience has been extremely positive. Great traction in the wet and light snow and fuel mileage seems to have improved. I plan to update this post as I put more miles on them. They don’t have the cool factor I concerned myself with as a younger man, but they seem to be an excellent tire. Read more”

r/Cartalk ·1 upvote ·2025-04-09

“Agilis Crossclimate vs Agilis LTX as a summer tire for a pickup? Daily driver Chevy 3/4 ton pickup. I've got a set of winter tires that I run from Nov-Mar but I need to replace my summer tires. Mediterranean climate, so dry summers. 99% of my driving is city/highway, maybe 1-5 days per year on dry dirt roads. I'd like to go with the crossclimate since they're about $200 cheaper for the set. I guess the Defender LTX just got rebranded Agilis LTX. I know the Defender LTX is a very popular light truck tire. Y'all think I can get away with the crossclimate and save a couple hundred bucks? Read more”

r/tires ·1 upvote ·2023-07-01

“Agilis CrossClimate all-weather cargo van tire So I had an electrician over to my house yesterday (in Michigan), and I saw his Ford Transit had the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate all-weather truck/van/cargo tire. I asked him how it was. He told me that the stock tires would get completely stuck even on plowed roads that had the tiniest bit of snow or ice left. But with the Agilis CrossClimate, he hadn't gotten stuck anymore. So I thought that was a cool story I would share. FYI, Toyo makes the Celsius Cargo, which is another all-weather tire for cargo vans and trucks. P.S. Some Agilis CrossClimate tires have a recall. Read more”

Top themes
#Winter and snow traction#Commercial van and RV use#Rolling resistance and efficiency#Tread wear and longevity#Recall notices and compliance#Comparison with LTX models

Based on 9 community posts

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 B · Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
CategoryWinter Premium Touring tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverVan
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Michelin

Winner: Michelin Agilis CrossClimate — better dry, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 97 vs 74 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 93 vs 76 on wet.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 83 vs 70 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 94 vs 82 on treadwear.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
Tire B · Michelin Agilis 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.