Michelin CrossClimate Plus Reviews - Page 9

Given 90% while driving a Nissan (205/55 R16 H) on mostly country roads for 400 average miles
The steering has definitely got stiffer and more responsive with these tires. 3rd day with them was in snow and that has continued over the last few days including morning ice driving. I'll review again after a few thousand miles, but so far do good
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on December 12, 2017
Given 90% while driving a Skoda Octavia vRS (225/40 R18 V) on mostly town for 200 spirited miles
Bought the Crossclimate plus tires recently to replace Nokian Weatherproof (as the side walls were cracking) and these feel like they have more grip. The Nokians felt a little greasy in the wet. I have just tested the crossclimate plus in the snow, slush and ice and they performed excellent. Not the slightest bit of slipping or traction control kicking in. So far impressed with them.
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on December 10, 2017
Given 87% while driving a Peugeot 208 1.2VTi (195/55 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 500 average miles
This is my first impression after a few hundred miles on the CrossClimate Plus tires. Compared to the Michelin Energy tires I used to have on my Peugeot 208 grip in the dry and wet seem equal. Handling seems a tat sharper. Also the tires seems to absorb uneven roads a bit more comfortabel. I can 't judge wear and snow performance yet. For now I'm more than satisfied.
Helpful 15 - tire reviewed on December 6, 2017
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Given 92% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 7 TDI (205/55 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 1,500 easy going miles
Replaced Michelin Primacy 3 205/55R17 95V XL, with CrossClimate+, car is VW Golf Alltrack DSG (estate)

Large reduction in road noise, and the noise is of a different character, with less of the annoying 'drone' frequencies. Also a very noticeable improvement in small-bump response, such as potholes and sunken drain covers (epidemic of both round here) - the Primacy 3 thumped and jarred noticeably, the CrossClimate is more like I'd expect for this profile tire, even allowing for its XL load rating.

Running at 34 psi (bit below VW's insanely-high recommended 38 psi 'comfort' and 42 psi 'normal'). No fuel consumption penalty, no noticeable adverse effect on handling or feedback - but then I don't drive at the ragged edge of grip, but more like a normal, sensible human, using some mechanical sympathy.

These tires have made my car much more enjoyable to drive, and I get the added bonus of all-season tires for the cold weather. Totally recommended - would buy again.
Helpful 24 - tire reviewed on October 10, 2017
Given 96% while driving a Volvo V50 estate (205/55 R16 V) on mostly town for 20 spirited miles
Best steering feel ever ! This is the first summer tire with winter snowflake according to Michelin and beeing like that you don't expect such a sport handling. This are brend new tyers so I can comment only dry handling which is fantastic!
Helpful 45 - tire reviewed on March 29, 2017
Given 83% while driving a Alfa Romeo Giuiletta (225/45 R17 W) on mostly town for 200 spirited miles
Great tires. Very comfortable and low noise level. The only downside is that the steering feels a bit ... disconnected from the road at very low speeds and parking.
Helpful 36 - tire reviewed on March 24, 2017
Given 87% while driving a Skoda Yeti 4 x 4 (225/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 200 easy going miles
Bought set of 4 new Cross Climate XL from Halfords a week ago and only covered approximately 200 miles.

So it is still very early days BUT I have noticed a lot less road noise and much more responsive steering.

My car came with Continental tires as OEM & has covered just over 21K miles from new - was registered March 2014.
Helpful 599 - tire reviewed on January 8, 2017