Michelin Crossclimate

FZR400RRSP

They're due to release more size soon, according to their twitter feed.
Couldn't get them to say when.
'Regarder cet espace', as they say.

ajkgordon

I've now had these on the car for a few days. They replaced Michelin Energy Savers - worn but not down to the legal limit. Of course all new tyres feel different, even exactly the same make and model. But these felt about the same now (winter) as new Energy Savers in the summer. Softer ride, more compliant and grippier. Quieter too especially over tar and chipping resurfaces. That's probably due to deeper tread than the tyres they replaced and the softer compound in the colder temperatures. The fitter even said that the whole tyre carcass is softer and much easier to get on the wheel rim.

It's been cold and wet with a bit of slush and they've performed very well. As sure footed as my ContiWinterContact full winter tyres in these conditions.

I haven't had cause to drive them on snow so far. I'll update if and when I do.

If they behave as well as the Energy Savers in the summer and don't wear noticeably faster (which is what Michelin claim), then it looks like good value for the extra fiver per tyre.

GloopyJon

Glad to hear that the first impressions are positive.

I've had an update from my garage, I'll get my new car with the CrossClimates fitted on Wednesday week (27th), and a couple of days later I'll be driving down to the Italian alps to go skiing, so I'm fairly sure they will get a good test on some snowy & icy roads.  I'll post my thoughts here afterwards.

chrisgeary

I'm in the French Alps this week. We arrived at Montalbert on Saturday night. For the most part, the road was clear but the last 1/4 mile or so was snow covered. A local was ascending in a FWD car on what I assume to be summer tyres or perhaps some sort of all-seasons. We had to stop on the incline which was approx 5% gradient. The FWD ahead of me couldn't get going and had to reverse out of the way to chain up. I wasn't sure what to expect so I gently applied throttle. The crossclimates gave me enough grip to make it up the incline to my destination without needing chains. That's in my BMW 525d, fully loaded with luggage, people and a roof box. I've no idea how it would fare on a steeper slope and I've no comparison to make with full winter tyres, but I'm utterly sold on them now they've proven themselves to me several times up here in the snowy alps.

GloopyJon

I heard a similar story from a colleague of mine who also has CrossClimates.  He was skiing last week and said that he happily went past several beached cars on a hill.

I was in the Italians Alps the previous week but there was no snow on the roads and I had no opportunity to evaluate the tyres on snow or ice.  My new car is very nice, though!

chrisgeary

Just about to pass the 8000 mile mark since the tyres were fitted and there is 6mm tread left on each of the four tyres. So that gives me an approx lifespan at the current wear rate of about 24k miles, assuming change at 2mm. Will be interesting to see if the wear rate changes any during the summer months.

micks_address

Hi folks,
Just checking in to see how cross climate owners are finding them? Hoping to fit a set to my civic in a few weeks. Thanks Mick

AMc

Our Mini Cooper S has been on them since January.  I had no snow to try them in but their wet and dry performance hasn't given me any pause for thought.  My only comparison is with the previous Dunlop and Goodyear run flats on this car and the ride is much smoother mainly because they're a 16" rim and non - runflat so have softer side walls.

chrisgeary

I sold the car a few weeks ago but I'll be buying them again for my new one when the time comes.

silent ninja

Silly question, but if you swap from summer to winter tyres, are there garages that will store your summer tyres? I'm in a new house and haven't got round to buying a shed. I'm struggling for space! I suspect dealers are bloody expensive for tyres and better off ordering online and going local?

I also need to figure out if the staggered set up on my 430d needs to be matched in winter tyres . They're 18" but not sure if widths (can check later)