Michelin CrossClimate Reviews - Page 3

Skoda (235/50 R19 W) on mostly country roads for 2,000 average miles
I put Michelin Crossclimate tires on my new Skoda Kodiaq 4 x 4. They performed as well as the reviews BUT I have one observation that I feel you and your readers should be made aware of. If the car is parked on my (or other) gravel driveways the gravel will stick to the tires. And I mean stick! The longer the car is parked the more the gravel becomes stuck. The gravel stays on the tires as I reverse up the driveway and is then deposited on the roadway. The gravel is so well stuck that the car feels like it is going over bumps as the tires rotate. The problem is bad enough for me to now go to the trouble of prising off the gravel each time I use the car! The tires have done this since new (now covered around 2000 miles and around 6 months old) and the problem is present irrespective of weather conditions - it makes no difference if it's freezing cold, hot, wet or dry. The problem isn't related to the gravel type in our driveway, it's a standard chipping used by the developer on our and neighbouring properties. My neighbours do not have the gravel sticking to their tires - needless to say, they don't have Crossclimate tires. Our other car (Suzuki S Cross All Grip) has Vector 4Season tires on it and from brand new the gravel has never stuck to them. I also have a motorbike (BMW 1250GS) and it's soft compound tires do not pick up the gravel either. I can drive the full length of our driveway to put the motorbike in the garage and not have a single piece of gravel in the garage. So the Crossclimates are a tire with excellent performance but also with a considerable flaw should one regularly park on gravel.
Helpful 48 - tire reviewed on June 13, 2020
Given 80% while driving a BMW 520d (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 11 average miles
Given that this is a winter rated summer tire I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how well they handle in the wet and ice. Only driven once in snow but were way better than normal summer tires on my rear wheel drive BMW 5 series. Not as good as some tires in the dry but completely manageable. Comfort levels felt unchanged from the previous Pirelli tires fitted by BMW.
Helpful 24 - tire reviewed on May 28, 2020
Given 75% while driving a Volkswagen Golf Mk5 1.9 TDI (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 15,000 average miles
Pretty much great tire overall. In the dry i had no problems with understeer. In the wet they are not the best tires i tested, some understeer happens quite often but its probably bad road quality in my country that is problem. In the snow i had overall ok perfomance they will pull you almost anywhere but they are just for snow emergency situations, i would not fit them in snowy areas. Wear is amazing, 1.5 years and they are almost as new.
Helpful 26 - tire reviewed on May 20, 2020
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Given 74% while driving a Vauxhall Vectra (215/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 45,000 average miles
Excellent Tire. Very sure footed in the dry and decent in the wet, in the snow you have to take it easy but they are ok. the longevity of this tire is amazing, nearly 46000 miles! Comfort is also excellent. Would highly recommend this tire if your looking for an all-rounder.
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on February 22, 2020
Given 88% while driving a Nissan LEAF Tekna (215/50 R17) on mostly town for 22,000 average miles
22000 miles nearside on the marks and off side about.0.5 millimeter above the marks. Good wet braking and good dry braking. Tire very quiet can't hear them. Only on the front of car fulkens on the back. Good in the snow and ice. Very pleased with them. Sad I can't at this time afford them so will have to go with a cheaper premium summer tire. I suppose you get what you pay for. Car is a Nissan Leaf. Only down side is fuel economy not the best.
Helpful 24 - tire reviewed on February 20, 2020
Given 88% while driving a BMW X3 2.0d Sport (225/60 R17 V) on mostly motorways for 1,000 average miles
I'm reviewing the tire as i have a BMW X3 & i have moved from Pirelli Run Flats to the cross climate.
What a difference they have made to the car, quieter, far less jittery and i feel more comfortable now winter is about to take hold.
OK i dont do a lot of snow driving, as i live in the east midlands (water is the problem at the moment) but its nice to know if we do get some of the white stuff i'll be ready for it.
Overall i'm very pleased ... also got a 10% off deal at black circles making the tryes £50 cheaper than the run flats.
I cant really see any RF all season tires. Im 100% happy ive made the switch
Helpful 28 - tire reviewed on November 13, 2019
Given 91% while driving a Audi A6 2.0 TDIe C6 model (205/60 R16 H) on mostly town for 30,000 average miles
I have passed 48000km with these tires in 3 years. They gave me an excellent feeling of safety in all condition. They were mostly driven in area (Montengro near sea) where summer temperatures are reaching 40 degree C and on winter the temperature are going around to 0 degree C. Thread depth reduced to 4mm, but this is not the problem. Problem is that small parts of rubber are falling off from tires on front axle even if I made rotation of tires each 10000km. Probably that car is too heavy in front (Audi A6 2.0 tdi C6 model). Anyhow, I strongly recommend these tires, but next one will be other set only due to price because I cannot find price in my area which is close to prices found in EU.
Helpful 25 - tire reviewed on October 18, 2019
Given 91% while driving a BMW X3 2.0d Sport (225/60 R17) on a combination of roads for 18,000 easy going miles
have had these on my car for 18 thousand miles over 14 months, they are still as surefooted as when new, have driven in 7cms of snow with no issues even up a fairly steep hill, they are comfortable, quiet, hard wearing and dependable.. I estimate I have around 12-18 k miles left before I need to replace them (same again)
Helpful 40 - tire reviewed on August 28, 2019
Given 84% while driving a Ford Fiesta (175/65 R14 H) on mostly country roads for 38,000 easy going miles
As there are R14s on my fiesta, there is no 'plus' version available. I have replaced the fronts today after 38k miles. They were still legal but under 3mm. The rears still have 4-5mm and I have kept these for now. I fitted the same tire again on the front as I think they are one of the best tires I have ever had. Really solid performance all round and great for occasional snow and ice use. The first time in snow I tried an emergency stop somewhere very quiet and nearly went through the windscreen - it was if I was on Tarmac. They might not be 'the absolute best' tire under every condition (no tire is) but the performance I have found to be very good in every condition I have driven in and they are certainly better than most average tires in all conditions. Given the great wear and their relatively cheap price (I paid just £45 each, fully fitted) they are a must to my mind and I was happy to replace like with like.
Helpful 26 - tire reviewed on August 21, 2019
Given 99% while driving a MINI Clubman (195/55 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
Replaced set of run-flats, greatly improved overall feedback, feel so much better.
OK a Mini Clubman drives like a roller skate but now these tires have reduced the crash bang ride, it's almost like a normal car. Wet & dry grip inspires confidence, wear is very good for the time these Michelin cross climate have been on the clubman.
Helpful 21 - tire reviewed on July 11, 2019
Given 39% while driving a Citroën C5 (245/45 R18 W) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
These were on the car when I bought it and about 2/3rds worn. I've since driven 5000miles and am not impressed - just very disappointed. In fact they are downright dangerous in the wet - the front skates about and the steering goes light as though driving on ice. There was about 2.5mm tread, no uneven wear, and pressures were correct but the last tires that were this bad were budget ones (Acceleras) not premium ones. I had the fronts replaced with Dunlop Sportmax RT2 and now I have great grip - almost as good as on a dry surface and they were £40 less than replacing them with Crossclimates again.
Helpful 23 - tire reviewed on June 3, 2019
Given 64% while driving a Skoda Octavia (225/45 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 30,000 average miles
Car came with these tires fitted. I was happy, as I had had them on a previous car. Well, on this chassis, they are average at best. Distinct understeer, poor wet grip levels, and the noise is getting much worse as the tires get older. Good in snow and ice, but they seem to overheat when the weather gets hot. Have swapped the front for Eagle Asymmetrics, which are far better. Can't wait to get rid of the rears.
Helpful 27 - tire reviewed on May 9, 2019