Michelin CrossClimate Plus Reviews - Page 7

Given 94% while driving a Audi a3 s line (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
Feels like a summer tire but is still amazing on snow.
Helpful 46 - tire reviewed on December 18, 2018
Given 93% while driving a Citroën C4 (205/55 R16 H) on mostly town for 200 easy going miles
Now i had chance to try them on snowy conditions, did not have any trouble at all. Just like every other winter tire. I did not expect that. Very good Michelin.
Helpful 45 - tire reviewed on December 14, 2018
Given 90% while driving a BMW M240i (225/40 R18 W) on mostly country roads for 1,000 average miles
I bought the CrossClimate Plus as a winter only tire having spent last winter scrabbling around on the standard fitment Michelin Pilot Supersport summer tires. I'll obviously be switching back to the Supersports for the summer so don't take this as a true "All Season" review but my reasons for going Crossclimates for winter over a full winter tire is a) living down south so we don't see a lot of snow, and b) having had them previously Ive got a real aversion to the way winter tires have a soft vague feeling in all conditions due to the flexibility of the blocks. Weather down here in Southern England over the past month has ranged from mild days in the low teens centigrade both wet and dry right down to -3c on a couple of mornings plus one particular night when it rained then cleared leaving greasy damp roads barely above freezing. No snow to test them in yet but I think I've now driven in the majority of normal southern winter weather and in all conditions they've been excellent so far.

They obviously don't have the carcass or block stiffness of the Supersport so the tire does feel a little softer generally, but a bit of additional comfort (plus less road noise) isnt a bad thing in winter and thankfully there's certainly none of the vagueness or floaty block feeling I was desperate to avoid from previous expreriences on full winter tires. They grip well when cornering and traction is excellent despite chosing a square setup with the same size tires both ends so a narrower 225/40-18 on the rear of a 340bhp car. Things like pulling sharply out of damp or wet junctions is no longer the nervous will it grip or will it spin up event that it used to be on the Supersports, plus the annoying suspension knock/thump from cold rubber tire blocks skipping over tarmac when reversing with some steering lock on has gone completely which is a bonus. I actually think when compared against the Supersport the usual 7c crossover rule of thumb does a slight disservice to the CrossClimate as they seem to grip better in every condition below about 10c and by the time it gets towards zero they're in another league. Standing water performance also seems fine despite what some of the reviews suggest, they might not be as good as some but I've driven some very wet roads recently through standing water at reasonable speeds and they've always felt secure (better than the Supersport anyway!). To sum up, obviously we need some snow before I'll be 100% certain I made the right winter tire choice but so far I'm very impressed.
Helpful 38 - tire reviewed on December 12, 2018
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Given 87% while driving a Citroën C4 (205/55 R16 H) on mostly town for 100 easy going miles
Very quiet and nice tire. Good grip on wet road, did not have chance to test them on snow. In dry similar to summer tires, did not felt any drawbacks.
Helpful 36 - tire reviewed on December 8, 2018
Given 87% while driving a Volkswagen Tiguan SE Nav 2.0 TDI 150PS 2WD 6spd Man (235/50 R18) on a combination of roads for 20,009 average miles
Had these put on the Tiguan in January and I’m glad I did in March we had the beast from the east. I have a 60 mile round trip to work. And they came through that without a problem I felt confident in going anywhere.
To date they have done just 20000 miles and they still have plenty of tread on them and I personally think they will do another 20000 before replacement.
Helpful 40 - tire reviewed on December 1, 2018
Given 100% while driving a Mercedes Benz 320CDi (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
Purchased for E class had Pirelli P7s & Continentals. Cross Climate have made the steering feedback 30% sharper. The comfort factor increased 20%. Dry & wet braking improvement 15% increase. The car feels more stable in all conditions therefore win win. Bought another two sets for my daughters cars.
Helpful 38 - tire reviewed on November 26, 2018
Given 87% while driving a Skoda Octavia (205/55 R16 H) on mostly town for 30 average miles
3rd set of these tires just come off. Can’t say anything negative about them. As a taxi, I’m getting 50,000 KM’s as I look after them and they pay for themselves when its frosty and snowy, as I can work.
Helpful 60 - tire reviewed on November 9, 2018
Given 90% while driving a Hyundai i40 sedan (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
Jon, thanks for the "London to Switzerland" video review. Having driven years on Goodyear's F1 Asymmetric range and Conti's Sport Contact range, I was sceptical of an all seasons tire. I was wrong. For M-way, fast A-road and a mix of minor roads, Michelin CrossClimate+ proved to be sure footed, responsive and surprisingly quiet and comfy. Recommended.
Helpful 42 - tire reviewed on October 20, 2018
Given 93% while driving a Ford Focus (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 300 easy going miles
Certainly more quiet than original Bridgestone and more confident with breaking and road holding. I have yet to confirm that they are as good in winter conditions.Prices do vary from different suppliers/fitters so check this out- I obtained a good deal from Kwik-fit plus a free Dash Cam ( waiting for that to arrive) Overall though I am impressed aon my top of the range car now have what I consider to be a top class tire
Helpful 44 - tire reviewed on October 8, 2018
Given 89% while driving a Kia Motors Sportage (225/60 R17 V) on mostly motorways for 5,000 average miles
I replaced the stock Hankook Optimo with Crossclimate Plus. The difference in the cold and wet is like day and night. With a bit of snow they are perfectly fine. I have autosock on board in the winter in case of very extreme conditions. The crossclimate are supposed to be worse in dry braking but to be fair, they don't feel that way. I am very happy with them and I will continue to use them.
Helpful 36 - tire reviewed on October 3, 2018
Given 74% while driving a Volkswagen Golf GTI (225/40 R18) on for 6,000 miles
Very quiet at low speed but rougher riding at high 65+ speeds that feels like mild vibration
Bought them because of cold weather/ snow uses but overall would not buy again

My Goodyear Efficient Grip much smoother at all speeds
Helpful 55 - tire reviewed on September 25, 2018
Given 83% while driving a Honda Accord Euro (145/50 R17) on mostly town for 1,500 average miles
Purchased tire after all the good reviews but felt disappointed when driving car in winter. I previously had goodyear vector 4seasons tires and they were the true all season tire. Yes the mitchelin are good in dry and wet conditions but not good for winter as I found out. (Nearly wrecked my car as my car slid) I feel I've just waisted 600 pounds. Definitely will go back to goodyear vector tires without a shadow of doubt.
Helpful 107 - tire reviewed on March 31, 2018