Michelin CrossClimate Reviews - Page 8

Given 90% while driving a Citroën C4 (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
I'm still using CrossClimate tires and it's been almost 10.000km so far. They're great tires in every condition especially if you're living in a city that doesn't get too much snow in winter. I'm living in Istanbul Turkey and although this winter is quite strong than previous years, (we had nearly 50cm snow for a week and temperature is generally below 4 celcius.) Michelin tires are doing still doing good job. I definitely recommed it. My previous tires were Michelin Energy Saver+ and I can say that CrossClimate is way better than EnergySaver.

Thank you for your time for reading.
Helpful 19 - tire reviewed on January 17, 2017
Given 86% while driving a BMW 118i Sport (205/50 R17) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Update on a previous review. Well a year on these have been great. Got to try them out in the snow and ice in my rear wheel drive BMW and they were brilliant. No drama, total confidence and felt really safe on the road. Some front wheel drive cars were struggling on some hills and I just drove past them, no drama. You can provoke some spin but that was for fun! Drive as you should in these conditions and you will get through most things.
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on January 13, 2017
Given 87% while driving a Audi A3 Sportback (205/55 R16 V) on mostly motorways for 2,000 average miles
Good tire at wet and dry but average at cornering.
Quiet tire with allweather capability.
No sign of wear, but they are very new now. :)
Helpful 17 - tire reviewed on January 5, 2017
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Given 51% while driving a Citroën C4 (205/55 R16) on mostly town for 17,000 easy going miles
Bought them after reading all these fine and convincing reviews for the occasional and rare meet with snowy roads. Well, in snow total failure, even cars with summer tires where able to move much better than me. I was left spinning my wheels hopelessly while other cars with summer tires had no problem passing me. I have them for a year and a half, with 17.000 km driven. Not satisfied at all with snow handling (about 5-7 cm of snow) and rather displeased with overall handling and value for money. Will not buy ever again and I won't recommend them to anyone.
Helpful 72 - tire reviewed on December 29, 2016
Given 96% while driving a BMW 518d (225/55 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 300 spirited miles
I had been quite disappointed with the stodgy handling and poor motorway tracking of my new (2016) BMW 518d Touring. The Beemer was tiring to drive long distances due to constantly having to concentrate on keeping the car in a straight line at high speed. It seemed the car was very sensitive to crosswinds, lorry bow waves and road imperfections. I was very disappojnted as I expected this car to be relaxed and comfortable over long distances. The BMW was fitted at the factory with Michelin Primacy 3's. My last new car in 2014 was a Ford S Max, and that came with Primacy 3's as well. I couldn't wait to get them off.

I had the the BMW four wheel laser tracked, but nothing was amiss. Normally I buy a second set of wheels for winter tires, but this time after having read the rave reviews, I decided to take off the Primacy's and fit Michelin Cross Climate tires.

On my first drive, the BMW felt instantly better. More agile, crisper turn in and improved ride comfort, as well as being quieter than the Primacy's, which had only been on the car for 7000 miles and still looked like new.

The Cross Climates inspire great confidence in very poor weather conditions. I have encountered really foul weather and these Cross Climates have coped brilliantly. Compared to the Primacy 3's which I found prone to aquaplaning, the Cross Climates with their deep and aggressive tread pattern, cut through and disperse road surface water even when it is running across the road like a stream. Because the car handles so much better, I have been able to make better progress on cross country routes, in particular when the weather is bad.

On the motorways the car now drives like a train. Road noise is very suppressed. As yet I have not had any snow to cope with, but I will have a much better chance of getting home with Cross Climate tires fitted, than if I had of left the Primacy's on. Being rear wheel drive, I am sure the BMW would have been a nightmare without a winter type tire in snow and ice. So I will report again when I do encounter any of the white stuff.

In conclusion I recommend these tires as they are not just a jack of all trades with compromises in the summer on dry braking or in the snow, but now rate significantly better than some summer and winter tires in comparative reviews. Buy with confidence.
Helpful 16 - tire reviewed on December 25, 2016
Given 93% while driving a Ford KA 2011 (175/65 R14) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
Whilst I live in the UK I drive over in Europe here and there. My summer's where just not right for winter over there. So decided on The newly released all seasons from Michelin. The tires are a totally different feel in the steering wheel over the energy saving plus. After about 1,000 miles of combined driving I had gotten used to the new feel and the extra grip in rain and snow. I did notice a small trade off in the summer but very marginal and only when I pushed the tires to the absolute limit. Recently I had my car in for a service during a cold spell and was in a car with Bridgestone summer's tires on in -2. And whilst fun in a courtesy car to leave rubber at every lights because the tires are not gripping it made me realise just how good an investment the tires are when it comes to winter. You really get the best of both worlds with these tires without the hassle of changing.
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on December 14, 2016
Given 85% while driving a BMW 1 series (205/50 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 100 spirited miles
I have just today fitted a set of CrossClimate's to my 08 Series 1 BMW (purchased 3 months prior), replacing the previous Kumho run flats which were, quite frankly, awful.

I've only driven these tires for a day but initial feelings are ultimately positive. The car no longer follows the road camber or pulls left/right, plus it feels a lot more stable and planted. The grip on greasy roads despite the tires being scrubbed in was in a different league to the previous (worn) rubber, as you would expect.

I live in the countryside so they'll be used for a mix of country roads and motorway driving (circa 400 miles per week). I've noted from previous reviews that these pick up stones in the tread pattern so will keep an eye out for that.

Average mpg is currently 49.5, mileage 86750. Will update review in 3-6 months, once we are past winter (hopefully).
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on December 9, 2016
Given 99% while driving a Audi A3 (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 25,000 average miles
Grips well in the summer and also when it's freezing
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on December 3, 2016
Given 87% while driving a Kia Motors ceed (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 7,000 easy going miles
I'm pleased to give my positive recommendation for Michelin CrossClimate tires, based on a year of driving mixed roads and weather conditions, sometimes with just me in the car; sometimes fully loaded with five people and luggage. First: they are quiet and give a comfortable ride when set to the correct pressures for the car and load. They track straight at high speed on the motorway and do not adversely follow road surface damage. Second: they grip well starting-off, cornering and braking on dry, wet and changing road surfaces (although I have not yet encountered snow since having these tires fitted). They were superb during a torrential rainstorm that was flowing water and mud all over the road. Having seen wet and snow test results and videos on the Tire Reviews website, I feel confident that these Michelins, driven appropriately for poor road conditions, could get the car to my destination and home again safely. Third: they meet my requirements for a year-round tire, with a 3PMSF rating (legally required November to April in central Europe) for cold weather grip that doesn't quit below +7 deg.C, while not wearing out or sliding around on hot summer roads. I don't have space to store an extra set of four tires+wheels that aren't being used during winter or spring-summer-autumn seasons. The only demerit I can give these new Michelins is that my car's average petrol consumption has increased from 7.8l/100km = 36mpgUK on the old tires, to 8.8l/100km = 32mpgUK, while doing the same sort of driving on the same roads.

Finally, these CrossClimate tires do feel different after fitting them on all four wheels of my Kia hatchback: as I turn the steering wheel, lateral force builds as needed to drive around corners, but the response is pleasingly progressive, not instant (like the car was on rails on summer tires). The rubber undoubtedly grips the road and seems affected little when transitioning from dry to wet tarmac, but the different steering feel takes a few miles to get used to. The car has never lost front-wheel-drive traction under power, nor skidded under braking: not in town, not on rural roads, nor on the motorway. Even so, don't drive these tires to track day (you would just wear them out pointlessly and kill their capabilities), nor up seriously snowy mountains (for which you should get full-winter tires), nor in deep mud or gravel (for which you should get full M+S tires).
Helpful 19 - tire reviewed on November 23, 2016
Given 100% while driving a Nissan X Trail 2.2 DCi Sport (215/60 R17) on mostly country roads for 10,000 average miles
These tires are the best ones i've ever driven on in 20+ years of driving.
They corner in the wet like its bone dry tarmac!

I feel very secure driving with these tires and strongly recommend them to anyone considering them, and placing safety first.

They are quiet tires too: Hats off to the engineers at michelin!

Want to avoid car accidents, buy these tires!

Helpful 24 - tire reviewed on October 26, 2016
Given 37% while driving a Honda Accord Tourer (205/55 R16 T) on a combination of roads for 17,000 average miles
I am somewhat disappointed in these tires, having previously had Conti Wintercontact TS850 and Nokian Weatherproof under me, these have not showed the same level of wet grip and wear as the Weatherproof.
Tread depth is low from new and this may improve on dry braking and handling at the expense of long life.
Over rated in my view for the most part.
Helpful 532 - tire reviewed on October 15, 2016
Given 90% while driving a Peugeot partner van (195/65 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 4,000 average miles
Living in Ireland with a constant threat of rain and low average temp. decided to buy the XL version of it for my Peugeot Partner Van. Got them at a very good price (€70/corner) early summer. What I felt straight away that it provides excellent comfort (in noise particularly). My van is much-much quieter ever since. I have very positive feelings about the tire so far (both in dry and wet). Feedback is good wear is minimal. Looking forward the winter experience (wet, cold and snow).
Helpful 24 - tire reviewed on September 24, 2016