81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
88/100
16 professional tests
User signal (40%)
82/100
117 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Michelin CrossClimate+ vs Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 — 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
Nexen
Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
60/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better treadwear, snow and wet. Pick the Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 if handling and noise 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
Score (0–100)
CrossClimate+ leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | CrossClimate+ | Roadian HTX RH5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 88 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 73 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CrossClimate+ leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | CrossClimate+ | Roadian HTX RH5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 58 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
CrossClimate+ leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | CrossClimate+ | Roadian HTX RH5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 70 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Roadian HTX RH5 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | CrossClimate+ | Roadian HTX RH5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 53 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Roadian HTX RH5 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | CrossClimate+ | Roadian HTX RH5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CrossClimate+ leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | CrossClimate+ | Roadian HTX RH5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Roadian HTX RH5 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | CrossClimate+ | Roadian HTX RH5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate+ | Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 77 |
| Dry | 88 | 83 |
| Wet | 85 | 78 |
| Snow | 75 | 61 |
| Comfort | 81 | 82 |
| Noise | 76 | 84 |
| Treadwear | 86 | 70 |
| Handling | 73 | 82 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin CrossClimate+ | B · Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | — | 33 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 640 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 65,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Michelin
77
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better treadwear, snow and wet. Pick the Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 if handling and noise matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 86 vs 70 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 75 vs 61 on snow.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 scores 82 vs 73 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 scores 84 vs 76 on noise.
Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate+
Tire B · Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
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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.