Owners largely agree the Michelin CrossClimate is a strong all-rounder, most often praised for confident dry and wet grip, low noise and reassuring traction in light-to-moderate snow. Longevity is another standout, with many reporting impressively high mileages for an all-season tyre, and ride comfort is frequently described as very good. A smaller but noticeable minority (around one in ten) mention compromises such as reduced steering feel, and some also flag it as expensive or not the best for fuel economy.
What owners mention most counted across 132 reviews
Ich habe diese CrossClimates in der Spezifikation 195/60/15 für meinen Focus gekauft. Wir haben Sommer hier in Griechenland, mit 41 Grad! Die Reifen sind toll! Kleben auf der Straße, geräuscharm und mit sehr gutem Grip und Handling. Besser als meine vorigen Michelin Energy Saver, auf – bis jetzt – trockenen Straßen. Wenn ich Neuigkeiten bezüglich Nässe habe, werde ich wieder eine Rezension schreiben. Ich fühle mich wohl bei dem Gedanken, dass ich bei Regen oder Schnee aufwache und losfahre und in der Zwischenzeit die Sonne rauskommt und die Straße trocknet und ich weiterfahre – alles mit denselben Reifen. Ich denke, Michelin hat die Regeln des Reifenmarkts verändert, mit dieser 2-in-1-Lösung und einer neuen Kategorie von Reifen: dem CrossClimate.
Nach weiteren fast 1.000 km muss ich den Leuten bei Michelin meine Glückwünsche ausdrücken. Ich bin bei hohen Temperaturen (über 40 Grad) gefahren und auch in die Berge bei Temperaturen zwischen 16 und 35 Grad, voll beladen und mit Dachkoffer. Das Fahrgefühl war großartig und die Reifen hatten bei allen trockenen Wetterbedingungen perfekten Griff. Aber der Höhepunkt war, als ich in einen heftigen Regen gekommen bin: das Auto steuerte sicher wie ein Panzer, klebte auf der Straße und glitt mühelos über überflutete Passagen hinweg. Ich habe außerdem ein paar Vollbremsungen gemacht, um zu sehen, wie die Reifen auf feuchten und auf sehr nassen Straßen reagieren. Die Bremsungen waren erstklassig!!! Jetzt muss ich nur noch auf den Winter warten, für einen Schneetest.
Nochmals: Bravo, Michelin! Ihr habe einen tollen Job gemacht!
Unbelieveable goog wear, had 4 of these on for 7 Months, 30,000 miles and still haven't had to switch the front and back yet. Far better wearing than the primacy ones beforehand. Excellent in wet weather and also very good in dry.
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225/45 R17
They're good tyres but nothing more. Dry and rain performance really good but in snow and ice they feel just like standard summer tyres. Don't expect these to feel radically different to what's already on your vehicles.
Certainly not good value when you can get something 90% as good for half the price.
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Great all round tyre, not a performance tyre in terms of feel but still really good dry grip, superb in the cold and wet, much better than the nct5's that were fitted, no more traction lights flickering on in the damp. They are what they say on the tin, a decent summer tyre that also excel in the cold, wet and snow, total confidence so no drama for our rear wheel drive cars. Oh yeah, they are really quiet.
So I've had these tyres on over the winter since September. Neither do they seem to excel in any particular situation, nor do they fail in any either, which I guess is what you get in an all season tyre. Very wet handling is good, no aquaplaning and good braking. However on damp greasy roads they do slide a bit. Dry grip is good in a straight line, however in corners there is a bit of jelly like feel that I have experienced before for example in goodyear efficientgrips. It does hold on, but doesn't give you confidence. Snow handling was marginally better than summers, but no way what I was expecting given the hype by motoring journalists. Wear seems reasonable so far, as others have mentioned little stones do get stuck in the tread. It is a quiet tyre. Would I buy again, probably if the price is right. If you like a nice motorway cruise this is probably a good choice. If however you like an enthusiastic drive through the bends its probably not for you.
Replaced set of Falken tyres. Immediately noticed how quiet these tyres are. Definitely much better grip in wet, especially very wet conditions. Too early to comment on wear, but hoping they wear well which will justify higher price than Falkens.
Great tyre with great performance on wet roads, icy roads and hot asphalt during summers also. Great wear and grip also. I never believed in all season tyres, but this Michelin tyre is incredibile, offering almost same experience as winter and summer tyres. Great overall experience.
Bought these to replace Cooper CS6s which I had also used on previous cars [Volvo S80; Saab 95]but found them to be rather harsh ride. The CrossClimates have transformed this. Only fitted 8 weeks ago so unable to comment on wear. Handling in dry and wet very good. Not tried in snow. Handling very controlled towing 1300kg caravan.
Bought these as a compromise to a full winter tyre and I wasn't disappointed. Dry and wet grip is fantastic, recently had the opportunity to test then in 3-4 inches of snow, it was no problem for these tyres. The biggest difference was the noise, there isn't any- well very little compared to the old Bridgestones that I had on the car. To early to comment on the wear. Would I buy them again? In a heartbeat!
