Just ordered 4 Michelin CrossClimate 2's....

[04 commemorative]

Anyone have or had these ? Going on my 2020 GMC Terrain Denali. I have had good luck with their Defenders but decided to try these.

[ratflinger]

Looked at them for my Traverse, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. No winter down here so I'm still thinking about Pilot Cup 4 AS

[bsmith]

seems like the kind of question you should ask before ordering. :lol:

[Unsuspicious]

They get great reviews, they feel amazing for a short while then just like any other tire really. I found my friend's car with these to wander a little more in the rain.
When I had these on my list to consider, I went a cheaper route with kumho solus ha31 which has a similar tread design except it also has a center rib and I have had no complaints with them on my daily. Will get to try them out in snow soon but they have been great in the rain.

[04 commemorative]

seems like the kind of question you should ask before ordering. :lol:

Ummmm.....While a great Idea,I actually did ask a few tire places but was just wondering what someone here might have thought.....or had them :seasix:

[LATB]

I like Michelin tires. I got 70K from the OEM LTX AT2 on my truck. So I went back with the same tires.

Truth is I probably could have ran them for another 5-10K miles but I got a good size nail in one and I plugged it myself. It appeared to be holding up but I was close to ready for a new set so I pulled the trigger.

[CurtP]

$305/ea, plus install, seems insane to me.

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Did not pay anywhere near that much.
$269.00 each with install,tax,old tire disposal and 5 year road hazard.

[Onebadcad]

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[LATB]

Did not pay anywhere near that much.
$269.00 each with install,tax,old tire disposal and 5 year road hazard.

That’s a bargain. I paid $2,200 for the new Michelins on my truck.

[Onebadcad]

That’s a bargain. I paid $2,200 for the new Michelins on my truck.

About the same as Pilot Sports on a C7Z, C7ZR1 and GS.
Would not bet tires prices decrease as crude drops, as tire makers like their margins.

[tjfontaine]

04 - I have those Cross climates on my Lexus LS 460 sedan. That car lived it's life in warm weather until we moved back to North Dakota (where we are from) 2 years ago. I knew I was going to need new tires, and I wanted them to be good in snow ....

I did my research and picked these. My car is AWD. The first snow 2 winters ago I took it out and HOLY CRAP I felt like I was driving my JEEP in snow. Those tires plus AWD (or 4WD) in snow or rain are AMAZING. Quiet on the highway too.

They are a little more compliant so not as good in TIGHT handling as before but won't matter for your sport ute.

These tires seem to do almost everything else well. Oh ... I was in a nasty monsoon rain storm in Texas last year I had AMAZING traction.

Love them - you will too.

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It's funny how some say they are so quiet and some say they are noisy....The OEM tires that came on the Terrain are Hankooks and I have hated them for 62K miles :lol:...I doubt these will be noisier than the Hankooks are.

[Force-1]

That’s a bargain. I paid $2,200 for the new Michelins on my truck.

:yesnod:

My Audi Q7

[Datawiz]

As Datawiz sits here and chuckles as he starts looking for set #2 for the Z07. :datawiz: For reference, car only has 2700 miles on it. :leaving:

[lrobe22]

As Datawiz sits here and chuckles as he starts looking for set #2 for the Z07. :datawiz: For reference, car only has 2700 miles on it. :leaving:

Sounds like you did pretty well. I torched a set of Michelin PSS in 2 days of DE after maybe 2k miles of street.

[Datawiz]

Sounds like you did pretty well. I torched a set of Michelin PSS in 2 days of DE after maybe 2k miles of street.

I should have enough on them to make it to our January event, but that will destroy what's left. Then it's a function of what to replace with...PS4S or another set of Cup 2Rs. Given we want to have a fun track day for the Cruise In, I'll likely go again with the Cup 2Rs, as there is no way in hell a McLaren is going to beat my car at an autocross. :lol:

Also, the car will only be driven between 2-4k miles a year, so basically 1 set per year.

[Force-1]

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[lrobe22]

I should have enough on them to make it to our January event, but that will destroy what's left. Then it's a function of what to replace with...PS4S or another set of Cup 2Rs. Given we want to have a fun track day for the Cruise In, I'll likely go again with the Cup 2Rs, as there is no way in hell a McLaren is going to beat my car at an autocross. :lol:

Also, the car will only be driven between 2-4k miles a year, so basically 1 set per year.

Is there a 200tw option in your sizes? I’d look at those too.

[Datawiz]

Is there a 200tw option in your sizes? I’d look at those too.

Nankang makes a set that will fit the stock rims. You give up 20 mm in the rear rubber, and are neutral for the most part in the front. This is also under consideration. Having said that, Nankang are SCCA legal for SS, Cup 2Rs are not. I don't need SCCA rules to take on a McLaren. :lol:

[kingpin]

Is there any reason why you aren't using dedicated winter and summer tires?
I have Toyo's (can't remember which ones) for the summer, spring and fall and Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV (studded) for the winter on my Ford Expedition.

[04 commemorative]

Not enough snow here,and when we get it on the beach it doesn't last long between the sun and salt air....no need for snows.

[04 commemorative]

These Hankooks that came on the Terrain have sucked since day one....The dealer as well as Mavis have said they are good tires. Like I said I found out real quick to be extra careful even in the rain with them...will welcome the CrossClimates.

[ratflinger]

These Hankooks that came on the Terrain have sucked since day one....The dealer as well as Mavis have said they are good tires. Like I said I found out real quick to be extra careful even in the rain with them...will welcome the CrossClimates.




Look forward to your report when they are installed.

[A/E]

Will Look Forward to ALL OF the Reviews on ALL OF THE Customer Feedback Sections of EVERY Tire Reseller's Sites :seasix:

[04 commemorative]

Don't hold your breath :lol:

[04 commemorative]

Look forward to your report when they are installed.

Having them installed Thursday....then wheel alignment Friday... will let you know :seasix:

[Datawiz]

Nankang makes a set that will fit the stock rims. You give up 20 mm in the rear rubber, and are neutral for the most part in the front. This is also under consideration. Having said that, Nankang are SCCA legal for SS, Cup 2Rs are not. I don't need SCCA rules to take on a McLaren. :lol:

I pulled the trigger and ordered the Pilot Sport 4S's for $2,250 and change. I still need to get a 2nd set of rims, and have time before Cruise In Florida to devour that McLaren, but the Cup 2Rs are shitty daily tires. Great when new with EPIC traction, but after 2700 miles, the ass end can get unsettled...which NEVER happens.

[04 commemorative]

Got the tires put on today,just drove home 30 miles and they feel great...roads are dry and they took a curve really well getting off the highway.
We do have gravel roads and they do grab a lot of the gravel :lol:...
Tomorrow 4 wheel alignment .

[tjfontaine]

04 - wait until you get them in some snow ... we had a winter squall here yesterday - Fargo - but most of the roads were clear here by the time we went out for lunch - they get them done FAST .... had a few back roads still hardpacked stuff ... AWD and these tires a great combo.

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04 - wait until you get them in some snow ... we had a winter squall here yesterday - Fargo - but most of the roads were clear here by the time we went out for lunch - they get them done FAST .... had a few back roads still hardpacked stuff ... AWD and these tires a great combo.

Good to hear as daughter is 100 miles north of us so this winter they will be nice to have.:seasix:

[04 commemorative]

Still no snow...rain and they were great....but loving them...would get these or the Defenders2 again in a second.

[bsmith]

how is the road noise?
What was on yours from the factory?

hit 40k miles on the wife's 2020 Terrain and the Hankook's will need replaced sooner than later.

[04 commemorative]

how is the road noise?
What was on yours from the factory?

hit 40k miles on the wife's 2020 Terrain and the Hankook's will need replaced sooner than later.

No road noise to speak of, I also had Hankooks which I hated since I drove off the lot...was just too cheap to replace them...I got a bit over 62k with them and might have gone through the winter if I lived where I know I wouldn't get any ice or snow. These are light years better than the Hankooks.

[bsmith]

No road noise to speak of, I also had Hankooks which I hated since I drove off the lot...was just too cheap to replace them...I got a bit over 62k with them and might have gone through the winter if I lived where I know I wouldn't get any ice or snow. These are light years better than the Hankooks.

OEM tires are generally crap and massively overpriced, IMO.
The Hankooks are no exception.
$330 each at tirerack :lol:

I'm sure we could get another year out of hers, but I don't want to risk it on her car.

I put Yokohama Geolanders on her previous cars and they were a little noisy for my taste.

[04 commemorative]

my experience with Michelin Defenders and now these are very good...not noisy to me and the Defenders I have had in past I got 90+K out of each set....these are rated for 60K but I'm sure with the way I keep them inflated and rotated I'll get at least 80K.

[CurtP]

I put Yokohama Geolanders on her previous cars and they were a little noisy for my taste.

Geolander A/T, M/T or H/T?

[Datawiz]

I pulled the trigger and ordered the Pilot Sport 4S's for $2,250 and change. I still need to get a 2nd set of rims, and have time before Cruise In Florida to devour that McLaren, but the Cup 2Rs are shitty daily tires. Great when new with EPIC traction, but after 2700 miles, the ass end can get unsettled...which NEVER happens.

I pulled the trigger on a brand new set of Titanium Satin rims, and a set of Nankang CRS tires to be my new race tires. I'll finally have 2 sets of rims, with the proper rubber for each circumstance. I won't swap the PS4Ss onto the factory rims until after the January 4-5 event. After that, street tires are street tires, and Nankangs are class-legal race tires. Had to give up 30mm in the rear, and added 10mm in the front, but getting proper rubber for C6-C8 Corvettes for street classes has been a shit show for 10 years.

[bsmith]

still happy with the tires?

Thinking about ordering today.
Have a ridiculous 30% gift card offer in my inbox plus 5% cash back from a credit card.

[A/E]

That Tread Pattern is Hideous

ICNMTTOMV

I
Could
Never
Mount
Those
Tires
On
My
Vehicle

'Jus Sayin'

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That Tread Pattern is Hideous

ICNMTTOMV

I
Could
Never
Mount
Those
Tires
On
My
Vehicle

'Jus Sayin'

If it works, it works

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[bsmith]

That Tread Pattern is Hideous



looks a little aggressive for a small crossover, but the reviews are great online.

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That Tread Pattern is Hideous

ICNMTTOMV

I
Could
Never
Mount
Those
Tires
On
My
Vehicle

'Jus Sayin'

Whatever floats your boat

[04 commemorative]

looks a little aggressive for a small crossover, but the reviews are great online.

I love them....I lost maybe 1 mpg but they are great...have not been in snow yet but dry and rain they are really good. Much quieter that the stupid Hankooks that were on there. Would buy again for sure.

[bsmith]

I love them....I lost maybe 1 mpg but they are great...have not been in snow yet but dry and rain they are really good. Much quieter that the stupid Hankooks that were on there. Would buy again for sure.

well damn, apparently 'expires Jan 4th' meant midnight Jan 3rd.
Oh well, I can wait.

[04 commemorative]

well damn, apparently 'expires Jan 4th' meant midnight Jan 3rd.
Oh well, I can wait.

I also had the Michelin Defenders 2 and they are really good too.

[tjfontaine]

We had a big snowstorm last week here in FARGO ND and my AWD lexus LS went through the snow like a darn JEEP with these tires - AWD and crossclimate = AMAZING foul weather condition performance

[ratflinger]

Well, thanks to 04's endorsement I just order a set of CrossClimate2 for my Traverse. Not much snow down here, but my Dad is old and lives in the Panhandle, so you never know.

[04 commemorative]

Well, thanks to 04's endorsement I just order a set of CrossClimate2 for my Traverse. Not much snow down here, but my Dad is old and lives in the Panhandle, so you never know.

I'm sure you will love them too :seasix:

[Burro (He/Haw)]

I put Bridgestones on my Silverado last week. I got 62,000 out of the original factory tires which is pretty damn good so I went with the same tire.

[ratflinger]

I put Bridgestones on my Silverado last week. I got 62,000 out of the original factory tires which is pretty damn good so I went with the same tire.




Hell, why didn't you just go with Firestones?

[Onebadcad]

Wifey's XT5 came with michelins, good wear, on third set.

Most michelins come with treadwear warranty, inquire at time of purchase.

I got a free set, as was owed 20+% from warranty, michelin customer service jacked me around, supervisor got involved, nice dood, agreed his people sucked, told me he would cut me a check for all four new tires.

[BRUIZER]

We put these on the Subi a couple weeks back. Ordered in Dec from Costco. They were aprox $80 total additional over the BFG All Terrains. Took three weeks to get an appt and get them mounted. A good amount of snow just dumped on us starting last week.

Surprisingly, these tires kick a$$ for the money. Drove through some really crappy mountain road conditions ; deep snow, icey roads and two feet of frozen slop in the ski resort parking lot.
Family was visiting and drove it following us in the Jeep. They were impressed. The tires handled everything we threw at them all last week.

Would definitely purchase again.

Handled slick mountain roads of hwy191 like a champ!
This was one of the better road condition days. Slippery but navigable. :cool1:
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[Burro (He/Haw)]

Hell, why didn't you just go with Firestones?

Because I got good life from my Bridgestones.

[04 commemorative]

This is probably my 4th , maybe 5th set of Michelins and I have never gotten less than 90k out of them.....Consumer reports claims the CC's got them 95K .
All my others were Michelin Defenders.

[GrandSportC3]

I usually go for the cheaper tires. I guess it depends on your driving pattern if a more expensive tire is worth it.. The Contis that my Plaid comes with are about $380 each plus install.. I got 28k miles out of them. When it was time to change, I went with NEXEN Roadian GTX tires which are half of the price of the Contis and at this point, I have over 20k miles on them with plenty life remaining. I don't see any difference in handling etc., not even a difference in road noise even though the CONTIs are marketed as a silent tire due to the foam inside them.. All marketing bullshit. Never had an issue going with the cheaper tire. Sure, if you go offroad or drive in snow, mud etc, tire choice may make a significant difference but for normal use, I always went with the cheaper tires and never had any issues.

[carlton_fritz]

First year here with no snow tires and look what happens.

[Unsuspicious]

I got the chance to run my Kumho Solus HA31 tires in some heavy rain, icy roads, and couple inches of snow recently, they handled it just fine. They're on an EV which of course has massive torque and the tires don't spin on takeoff like the ones I took off did. I'm not feeling any downsides to going with these cheaper tires over crossclimates.

[04 commemorative]

Whatever works for you :seasix:

[04 commemorative]

Well, thanks to 04's endorsement I just order a set of CrossClimate2 for my Traverse. Not much snow down here, but my Dad is old and lives in the Panhandle, so you never know.

Did you get them yet ?

[Onebadcad]

I usually go for the cheaper tires. I guess it depends on your driving pattern if a more expensive tire is worth it.. The Contis that my Plaid comes with are about $380 each plus install.. I got 28k miles out of them. When it was time to change, I went with NEXEN Roadian GTX tires which are half of the price of the Contis and at this point, I have over 20k miles on them with plenty life remaining. I don't see any difference in handling etc., not even a difference in road noise even though the CONTIs are marketed as a silent tire due to the foam inside them.. All marketing bullshit. Never had an issue going with the cheaper tire. Sure, if you go offroad or drive in snow, mud etc, tire choice may make a significant difference but for normal use, I always went with the cheaper tires and never had any issues.

nexen is south korean, as are hankooks and kumhos.
I ran hankooks on my V1, better than average.

Word of caution, nexen, and others, are based out of korea, but have plants in china,,, NEVER buy a tire made in china!!

[ratflinger]

Did you get them yet ?


No, shipping in to Costco, probably by the end of the week and then I'll schedule an appointment.

[04 commemorative]

No, shipping in to Costco, probably by the end of the week and then I'll schedule an appointment.

I read that they have become so popular that many places don't have them in stock. I also had to wait at least 2 weeks for Costco to get them in.

[ratflinger]

Got the tires and had them mounted. Just driven a few miles but the ride seems better and maybe a little quieter. Like the profile.

[04 commemorative]

I'm loving mine :seasix: