Michelin CrossClimate 2 Reviews - Page 2

Given 68% while driving a Ford Fiesta ST X (205/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 2,500 spirited miles
Running CC2s as winter tires on my Fiesta ST X and they are absolutely brilliant.
Had 1 drive through some very snowy alpine roads in a snow storm and it went pretty well. The tires do seem to struggle slightly with slush that's been snowed on, but tbf I've never driven a tire that doesn't.
They're fine in the wet, just a little dead in terms of feedback and fairly understeery...
In the dry I was very impressed with how long I could push on backroads before struggling with temperature. Road feedback is pretty good, but that might be from the lighter rims, not just the tires.
Overall I can highly recommend this tire if you don't have to go through heavy snow regularly.
(Don't know about ice, but I'm sure they'd struggle pretty hard)
Helpful 2 - tire reviewed on February 26, 2024
Given 59% while driving a Audi A4 Avant B9 (225/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
Ok, I got them with the used car that I bought recently. I was surprised how good they handle dry conditions, I have been driven them for 5000 km so far. The tires I got on the car are from the end of 2022, I think they were driven for like 20-25000 km. Still all of them have 6.5mm tread depth. Finally I thought, no more special winter and summer set. BUT, under the rainy and wet conditions, I noticed dangerous oversteering of rear end of the car. I have to say the tires handle well straight aquaplaning, braking etc, the issue happens when you are taking some curve (eg. You go from a highway to the normal road, taking the long curve) and what I can handle easily at dry conditions, at 50 km/h speed and wet, I would loose rear traction at my rear end. It was really dangerous and unpleasant. Like, I started to doubt my driving skills, then I saw here two similar experiences. Anyway, I would be much more careful under wet conditions and personally, I am going again for separated winter & summer sets. I can't comment for a snow, never driven under these conditions.
Helpful 6 - tire reviewed on January 9, 2024
Given 100% while driving a Citroën (205/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 5,500 easy going miles
Miracle tire indeed.
No considerable wear (
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on December 23, 2023
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Given 91% while driving a Toyota Yaris Mk4 Hybrid 1.5 (XP210, M15A FXE) (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 600 average miles
Tire fitted 3 weeks ago just in time for the recent bout of wet, icy and snowy weather. My first reaction was how noticeably more comfortable they are compared to the summer tires on my Toyota yaris hybrid. In the wet they have significantly more grip particularly when pulling away from a standstill and they were outstanding in the ice and snow.
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on December 6, 2023
Given 86% while driving a Volvo V70 2.5 (205/50 R16) on a combination of roads for 4,000 easy going miles
Travelled many miles on the predecessor version 1 without problems. I believe the version 2 was meant to address wear problems and comes with a deeper tread block. Have not travelled far enough to tell for sure but feels like they will last for ages, however the trade off is a noticeable harsher ride that borders on annoying over uneven surfaces. Still the business on snow and ice though, never puts a foot wrong.
Helpful 19 - tire reviewed on December 6, 2023
Given 84% while driving a Audi A3 S Line Sportback 2.0 TDI 184 (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 500 average miles
Recently put a full set of these tires on my A3. They replaced the Michelin Pilot Sport 4's (which lasted for twenty thousand miles/three and a half years).
The Cross Climate 2's are a huge improvement when it comes to comfort and cabin noise. The PS 4's were very crashy on rough roads and they were noisy. The CC's are quieter and so much more forgiving. Time will tell how they perform in the winter months. I would recommend these tires if you would like a more comfortable ride.
Helpful 40 - tire reviewed on November 27, 2023
Given 73% while driving a SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 30,000 average miles
Great choince for relaxed and safe motoring. Only issue is the wet performance, braking and handling, but the grip threshold is very well communicated and linear. The aquaplaning is fantastic, too. Only issue with this tire is snow grip in... reverse! In fact there is almost no grip on that direction on snow/ice, which lead to very unpleasent morning one day. Now I need to plan and choose parking spots carefuly, when in winter conditions. No one mentions this and I think winter/all season tires should be related for both directions.
Helpful 36 - tire reviewed on November 23, 2023
Given 38% while driving a Nissan (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 8 average miles
These are the NOISEIST tires I have ever owned(over 60 years)!!! Definitely would not buy this tire again. Ride is ok. For the price I paid expected a smoother ride. I hope these tires don't last the 60,000 miles they are warranted for.
Helpful 20 - tire reviewed on November 21, 2023
Given 93% while driving a Toyota RAV4 (225/55 R19) on mostly country roads for 200 average miles
Fitted these tires to my RAV4 Hybrid. They were far superior to any previous tires.
Helpful 32 - tire reviewed on October 28, 2023
Given 78% while driving a Audi A7 3.0TDi Auto (255/40 R19) on a combination of roads for 32,000 easy going miles
Fitted these 32,000 miles ago based on reviews on this site and others; I haven't been disappointed. I haven't tested handling or wet and dry braking on the limit, but at reasonable speeds, they have always been reassuring and never given cause for worry on ice or snow, They were pretty quiet at first, but as they have worn, they have become a little noisier on some surfaces. However, they are still very quiet on good motorway tarmac. I didn't think they would last for 32,000 miles, but they still have between 3.5 and 4.5mm tread after being rotated once which is impressive. I am selling the car, so no idea how much longer they will last, but until spring wouldn't be unreasonable. A bit more expensive, but worth it in my opinion.
Helpful 21 - tire reviewed on October 25, 2023
Given 86% while driving a SEAT 1.4 TSI (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles
I purchased a set in 2020 for my Seat Leon. The tires were fitted in April and I was surprised at how good the dry handling and breaking were, compared to the previous all season tires I have used (Nokian Weatherproof and Vredestine Quatrac). Wet handing is fairly predictable, with some oversteer but easy to correct. Where these tires excel is in their snow performance. I live in a village that can only be reached by two roads (that are both hills). I was able to drive the car up the steepest of the 2 hills (with some wheel spin), which was a surprise. The ice performance is slightly weaker but you can’t have it all! The other bonus is that the tires performed just as well in deep snow earlier this year, even though they were down to 3mm. Excellent fuel economy and a strong and dependable tire in all conditions. Have already purchased a set for my new car and they are being fitted today. I would highly recommend this tire.
Helpful 22 - tire reviewed on September 27, 2023
Given 89% while driving a Volkswagen Golf (195/65 R15) on mostly motorways for 35,000 average miles
A great tire both in dry and wet conditions. Excellent breaking performance in dry, with a predictable understeer in the wet. Center feel and feedback were poor first 5000 miles, but improved drastically.
Even though I live in the Alps we rarely get much snow in recent 20 years. Maybe I've had 5 days of snow in last two years. Never experienced any problems with traction or breaking performance. Handling was ok.
The only major downside: Summer temperatures of above 35°C negatively affected the rubber compound which became hard, negatively affecting the wet grip. Performance in dry is stil great.

The tires currently sit at 35.000 miles in exactly 2 years.
tread depth front: 5.0 mm
tread depth rear: 5.0 mm
Helpful 20 - tire reviewed on September 19, 2023