Owners most often praise the Michelin Latitude Cross for traction on tracks, grass and loose surfaces, alongside reassuring wet-road grip. Many also find it reasonably quiet for mixed road and off-road use, with positive dry grip and comfort reports. Mid-life and end-of-life accounts frequently describe long tread life, although harder off-road use can shorten it. Around one in nine complain about noise, while damage resistance draws mixed experiences rather than a clear consensus. Some longer-term reports describe declining road grip, but repeat reviews do not establish a consistent ageing pattern.
What owners mention most counted across 53 reviews
Fitted these to my Panda Cross 4x4 to improve off road use without ruining on road driving. It’s a good compromise. A bit less grippy than the full road tyres fitted from factory (despite being 185, rather than the 175 they replaced). In the dry it still grips well and the handling is predictable and balanced although there’s a bit less feedback on the tarmac. In the wet it’s excellent, no discernible difference to the full on road tyres. Off road it’s excellent, a big improvement on the miles of forest track, soft road and occasional full off road I need to drive. The car feels much more planted and secure in these conditions. I’ve yet to encounter snow and it’s not 3MPSF rated but the presence of a number if sipes give me confidence it will work in the occasional snow we encounter. Ride quality is an improvement, possibly helped by the slightly taller sidewall (65% of 185 plays 65% of 175) and comfort is great. No appreciable noise difference to the original road tyres. Wear - we will have to see.
A really good switch that suits the car for my driving mix.
I have found these tyres to be very predictable in both wet and dry. When pushed hard the weight of the PHEV and the high profile of the tyre contribute to the car understeering in both wet and dry conditions. I find these tyre quite comfortable. In winter I drive up windy mountain roads to the snow. On snow these have been the best cornering and breaking SUV tyres I've ever had. I can't comment regarding ice as I have minimal time in those conditions. They are predictably noisier than a road tyre but the only time it is really noticeable is when speaking hands free on the phone. I'm on my second set and will buy again if I don't go to a winter specific tyre next time. I travelled about 45,000km on my last set and I'm experiencing a similar wear rate this time. Apart from enhanced grip in mud and snow I bought these tyres due to the robust side walls to use on dirt roads and tracks, they have not let me down and have reduced my anxiety of tyre damage when travelling in out of the way places without a spare.
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The tyres have excellent wet weather grip on hot mix up and down hills. on road / gravel road performance is good for SUV / 4x4 vehicle.
With the grip available the wear isn't that good.
If you are only doing 10 -15k km's per year or two, worth the money.
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Put them on about 10 years ago as the Bridgestone Dueller wore out of excessive dryness (yes indeed) in only a few years of use and disappointed badly overall.
Up until now I have thrown the book at these Michelins; off roading, trailer pulling, snow drifting, beach donuts and still going out is never limited with these.
Most surprisingly is the lack of thread wear, the side wall dryness and cracking is making these tires in need of replacement sooner, especially on the front, and that is the only real negative thing I can say about these.
Front lasted 6 years
Rears lasting 10 years and still looking ok
I use them on fire trails and rocky roads so far so good. No punctures, good grip.
On hightway speeds they are quiet and feel almost as good as the continental ecocontact5 that came from factory.
I see some sipes for snow but I did not have the oppurtunity to test them on snow yet.
Replaced the 15 Yr old budget AT tyres on my 90 with these
3 years ago.
Really disappointed with these Michelins. They are only an improvement in terms of tyre noise (quieter). In all other respects the same as the 15yr old Power guards, apart from body roll, which is sadly increased.
Expected much much more from a premium new tyre.
After 400 Km (250 miles) and 2 weeks of use, I had the first puncture. It was caused by a 9mm diameter wood stick on the inside tread limit. These tires are weak and It will be hard to trust them.
I've been very pleased with these tyres which are quieter, more comfortable, better wearing and better looking than the Bridgestone Duellers which come as standard on the RAV4. Prior to the Michelin's, the car also had Pirelli Scorpian Verde and Avon ZX7's but the wear was rapid and they suffered from punctures. The Michelin's don't collect stones and debris so much and have never punctured. We use the car mainly round country roads which can be poorly maintained and slippery and occasionaly tow a horse trailer so reliablility on muddy fields is a must. Again, no problems there either. Not many tyre shops stock these off the shelf but it's well worth ordering ahead to guarantee getting these tyres. Great value for money.
well we run these tires for a long time now they are almost 8 year old now they are still looking decent no cracking but are surely harder. the truck was kept most of the time in a closed underground garage not too humid not to dry atmosphere and I am for the first time pleased by a michelin tire for a long time pretty great at hard packed or loose ground good on paved roads last time I used the truck on snow the tires where brand new and back then they performed very good I never use it when snowing since this truck likes to rust even at the slightest of contacts with salt. anyway I highly recommend them for any suv or light truck the only big downside is their price at least in my size 205/80/16 really michelin? 105€per tire?
Fitted to a Duster DCI 110 4x4 2 years ago. Roads are poor in Eastern Crete and thought these tyres would suffer the potholes, rocks and going off road to my Olives (checked with the Michelin chat line). Tore a sidewall in 2 weeks, tyres scream when cornering on a hot tarmac road. Good tyre life but will change them early as the grip in mud/loose stone isn't any better than the originals that were purely a tarmac tyre. Was a great fan of the old X A/T when fitted on my Range Rover years ago but will now look elsewhere.
After seven years on the factory fitted Grabbers I had all four replaced with these Michelins. The difference in drive, road noise, comfort and handling was staggering! I thought I was in a different car. Amazing the difference a tyre makes! No hesitation in recommending these tyres for a big 4x4 (Defender 110 in my case).
