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Michelin CrossClimate2 - 245/45R21/XL 104V Tire
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May 19, 2022
Waterblade
5 out of 5 stars review

CrossClimate 2 - My New Normal Tire

I've had these on my 2014 Avalon Limited for about a year now. I got them after the surprise snowstorm we had because I saw they were fine in the summer, too. These are honestly the best tires I've ever had. I've always wanted a quieter tire, especially on highway sections where they've put down a layer of gravel over tar, making it very noisy to drive on. There's still some noise, of course, but this is the first tire that has ever made a noticeable difference. I've had no issues with how the car handles or anything. I had to dodge a surprise armadillo on the road recently and had to make a pretty aggressive maneuver to steer around him. My back end only lost traction for a fraction of a second and my steering remained solid. I also noticed a big difference in how well these tires cut through those water ruts that are on some highways. There's another instance where I've seen a big difference with these tires. There's far less resistance when you drive along those extended patches of road water. Unfortunately, we didn't get any snow or sleet this past winter, so there's nothing I can say right now about how well they do there. I waited through the whole winter to write this review, but I decided to go ahead and post it without the winter report.

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Nov 24, 2020
JJA
1 out of 5 stars review

Poor economy, Poor feel.

I really dislike these tires. After putting about 2000 miles on them, I've lost about 10% fuel economy (from MXM4). They also transmit a noticeable vibration through the steering wheel, most prevalent on smooth pavement. Finally, I don't feel confident in their lateral grip when pushed a little. The only positive I can come up with is I am surprised at the low noise level considering the lousy road feel. Hopefully they'll redeem themselves in snowy conditions. I definitely would have gone with the MXM4 again (4 stars, winter grip a little wanting) but they were not available when I needed tires (nor are they available now to take advantage of the satisfaction guarantee).

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reply from Consumer Care

We appreciate the tire review you have provided regarding CrossClimate2 tires on your vehicle. A member of our Consumer Care team will be in contact with you, or you may reach our office at 1-866-866-6605.

Dec 2, 2022
Keithc
4 out of 5 stars review

Smooth, quiet, ferocious stopping ability.

I bought the H speed rated instead of the V hoping to get a softer ride. The 19 rims on the 2015 Lexus RX 350 don’t ride very well. Impressive stopping ability. I mean impressive. Good grip on wet roads. Handles well. Fuel mileage dropped 2mpg. After 18 months I’m pleased with the wear. Very smooth ride on smooth surfaces. Harsh on really bad roads. One tire made an awful noise constantly. Warranty replacement fixed that problem. Almost silent on smooth roads. These tires must be difficult to manufacture. Enormous differences from tire to tire in the amount of wheel weights needed to get them balanced. I’ve never had a set of tires that needed this many wheel weights. Correctly balanced the car is smooth at 85 MPH. Outside of the fuel mileage drop they are outstanding tires.

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May 11, 2021
Alex
5 out of 5 stars review

Great wet traction, quiet, comfortable ride

Purchased these tires for my 2012 Camry LE 4 Cyl based on the recommendations of the Tire Shop and Michelin as a replacement to the Michelin Premier tires that wore out quicker than expected. Prior to purchasing, I was concerned about road noise given the tire's aggressive tread design. Thankfully looks are deceiving, as the tires are VERY quiet, extremely comfortable, and soak up road imperfections with ease. They really grip the road very well and are AMAZING in wet weather as this was the reason why I went for these tires. If these last a long time I will be very happy.

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Nov 10, 2021
GrampaTom
5 out of 5 stars review

Best Tire Ever

I bought 4 CrossClimate2 tires for my wife's PT Cruiser, and liked them so much, I put a set of 4 on my Town & Country. The first thing I noticed was, they are quiet! The handling is very responsive with a good road feel, and stopping distance is very good. I'm anxious to see how they perform in Pennsylvania snows.

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Sep 27, 2021
Merlinpi
2 out of 5 stars review

Vibrates at high speed

Just got those tires a week ago from Subaru dealership. I drive a Subaru ascent touring. The positive: quiet ride and good grip. The negative: there is an absolutely annoying vibration that occurs at greater than 72 miles. Took it back to the Subaru dealership for rebalancing ( one week tires) . I was told those tires are expected to do that and this is why they don’t have it in stock ( they had to get them them from their regional warehouse). I have at least 3 trips of 2 hours plus a month on the Kansas turnpike (75 mph speed limit) and i am REALLY not looking forward for the next 3 years….

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reply from Consumer Care

Merlinpi, we are sorry you have experienced this issue with your CrossClimate 2 tires. We certainly want to find a remedy for this. A member of our Consumer Care Team will be reaching out via email. Meanwhile, you are welcomed to contact us at 866-866-6605 for assistance.

Feb 17, 2021
Elucidator
5 out of 5 stars review

Great for Texas Winters!

My mechanic snickered when I said I wanted this tire. Who's laughing now, San Antonio?!?!??!!!! A full week of winter! Five inches of snow and ice, and I have these on a 2008 Scion xB. Feels great to be able to bring supplies to people stranded with no water, food, first aid supplies, etc. . . My car hasn't skidded or hydroplaned whatsoever. Feels very solidly "on" the road, as tires displace snow and ice. I've never had tires feel this dependable beneath a car!

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Aug 29, 2024
orozc85
2 out of 5 stars review

GREAT HANDLING, BUT SO NOISY

I've had these tires for a little over 2 years now only clocked 20k miles on them. They are so loud and the noise comes in to the cabin. I drive a Lexus which is very quiet, but the road noise is getting unbearable for me. As for as performance, I'll give it a solid 5 star because these tires perform well in wet conditions.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

orozc85, sorry to read of the noise complaint. Noise could be from a wear pattern that is developing on the tires. We'd suggest taking the vehicle back to the Michelin retailer for an inspection of the tires. Then call us at 866-866-6605 8am-5pm EST Mon-Fri so that we can discuss their findings and determine next steps.

Feb 28, 2025
NeilW
3 out of 5 stars review

Downgraded performance of replacement tire is sad.

Sadly, this Cross Climat 2 tire recommended for Honda Accord is a downgrade from the OEM tire and recommendation as this only has a "B" traction rating, but the OEM tire was rated "A". OEM tire is Michelin Primacy MXM4. I don't appreciate having a recommendation that lowers my car's safety rating in not allowing my car to top as fast or hold the road as well as expected when purchased. Did not purchase recommended tire for reason that I care for my family's safety.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

You raise an excellent point, and this highlights why regulation needs to be updated and/or eliminated as technology changes and improves. The current method that is based on locked wheel braking and all modern vehicles have anti-lock brakes. A braking test based on anti-lock brakes measuring peak adherence rather than slide adherence is better suited for today’s vehicle. Michelin has chosen to design tires based on anti-lock braking which sometimes actually produces a lower locked wheel result.

Dec 21, 2024
BukTin22
3 out of 5 stars review

Just Okay, NOT Snow Reliable

Have a Toyota Sienna AWD, and tires perform ok in most terrain except for snow/slush. In snow/slush I don't feel my vehicle has a good grip/traction on the road with no more than 1/2" of snow/slush. Breaking in this terrain just doesn't cut it for me and mind you I have a AWD minivan, heavy vehicle. Don't feel confident on these tires claiming ALL-SEASON...

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

BukTin22, we're sorry to read that you are disappointed in the traction of the CrossClimate2 tires on your minivan. We suggest an inspection of the tires by an authorized Michelin retailer in your area. Then contact us at 866-866-6605 8am-5pm EST Mon-Fri so that we can determine next steps.