Michelin Cross Climate 2, expected mileage?
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The world of tyres is a minefield, way too much choice out there. I need to replace 4 tyres on my Freelander 2. Have used Goodyear, General Grabber and Pirelli on it previously. I like an AT tyre and considering Michelin latitude cross but in my searches through reviews the Cross Climate 2 keep appearing. Can can anyone give their views on these as a year round option, I realise they are a compromise on summer and winter tyres but are they really the worst or best of both worlds?
Also interested in life span as AT tyres last extremely well and I'd hate to pay a premium for these to be disappointed by their longevity.
Also interested in life span as AT tyres last extremely well and I'd hate to pay a premium for these to be disappointed by their longevity.
I'm absolutely delighted with the Cross Climates I've got on my car, although it's a Nissan Leaf. They feel better to me on grip all year round compared to the Michelin Green Cross summer tyres on it before. Done about 5k miles on them so far and no noticeable sign of wear. The previous Michelins managed 25k miles before one of them blew out, I replaced the lot although there was enough tread on the others to keep them going a while.
As an aside I've got some Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2s on an 22 year old shed Toyota Corolla, and those are great also, and a bit cheaper than the Michelins. The grip in the wet is particularly impressive, it's really noticeable on such a wallowy old boat compared to the summer tyres it used to have, although admittedly they were mismatched no-name things.
I'm concluding that, for the climate where I live (Thames Valley), all seasons really are the best bet.
As an aside I've got some Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2s on an 22 year old shed Toyota Corolla, and those are great also, and a bit cheaper than the Michelins. The grip in the wet is particularly impressive, it's really noticeable on such a wallowy old boat compared to the summer tyres it used to have, although admittedly they were mismatched no-name things.
I'm concluding that, for the climate where I live (Thames Valley), all seasons really are the best bet.
I have Michelin Cross Climate SUVs, and am very happy with them.
They're much quieter than the standard Dunlops I had on before, and I feel no compromise in them as a summer tyre. I also drove through France, to Germany and Switzerland last winter, where there was snow on the ground and in the mountains. The tyres were great in some deep snow on the flat, as well as the little bit of snow I encountered on a couple of mountain trips. They've also been excellent in any heavy rain I've experienced.
I can't comment on expected mileage, as mine are less than a year old, with very little wear, and so I'm hoping they'll last a while. However, when it does come to replacing them, I'll happily fit the same again.
They're much quieter than the standard Dunlops I had on before, and I feel no compromise in them as a summer tyre. I also drove through France, to Germany and Switzerland last winter, where there was snow on the ground and in the mountains. The tyres were great in some deep snow on the flat, as well as the little bit of snow I encountered on a couple of mountain trips. They've also been excellent in any heavy rain I've experienced.
I can't comment on expected mileage, as mine are less than a year old, with very little wear, and so I'm hoping they'll last a while. However, when it does come to replacing them, I'll happily fit the same again.
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