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MichelinCrossClimate SUV
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Michelin CrossClimate SUVThe CrossClimate SUV is Michelin's Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season tire originally developed for Original Equipment use on the Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS (non-US market). The CrossClimate SUV is an all-weather tire that meets industry severe snow service requirements for the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol and is designed to be a one-tire solution for drivers in environments that experience all four seasons, but don't receive sufficient snowfall to require a dedicated winter tire.

The CrossClimate SUV features an all-season compound molded into a highly directional tread pattern with nearly solid transverse ribs for handling stability and dry traction. Wide lateral grooves and open shoulders provide a direct path to evacuate water from beneath the contact patch for hydroplaning resistance, while the bevel-edged tread blocks provide grip on damp surfaces. 3D self-locking sipes create additional biting edges for foul-weather traction, and Emerging grooves in the shoulder help retain confident winter traction as the tire wears. The biting edges combined with the specialized compound deliver the traction needed to receive the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol (3PMSF).

The internal construction of the CrossClimate SUV consists of a single-ply polyester casing supporting two steel belts. A polyamide reinforcement aids in handling performance and provides high-speed durability.

Note: While non-winter tires featuring the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol may provide additional longitudinal snow traction beyond what all-season (M+S) tires not bearing the symbol can deliver, they do not match the capability of a true winter tire in all adverse weather conditions.

Related Information: What is the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol (3PMSF)? | Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing

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Testing Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season Tires 2019: Michelin CrossClimate SUV(01:49)

With an advanced compound and purposeful tread design, the CrossClimate SUV is engineered to deliver top-level performance 365 days a year. We put it to the test to see if it can match the hype.

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Ratings Charts & Reviews MichelinCrossClimate SUV

Tire Category: Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
Michelin CrossClimate SUV
Excellent
98%
2.9M
8.5 - Good
9.4 - Excellent
9.4 Hydroplaning Resistance
9.4 Wet Traction
9.5 - Excellent
9.4 Corner Stability
9.6 Dry Traction
9.4 Steering Response
8.6 - Excellent
9.1 Light Snow Traction
8.6 Deep Snow Traction
8.3 Ice Traction
8.8 - Excellent
9.1 Ride Quality
8.5 Noise
8.3 - Good

Michelin Reviews

Customer feedback data reveals strong performance across key all-season categories, with high marks for comfort (scores 7-10) noted for smooth ride quality despite occasional mentions of road noise. Treadwear receives consistent praise (8-10), aligning with expectations for a durable touring tire. Winter traction stands out with scores 8-10, showing reliable capability in snow and slush, though ice performance varies slightly. Wet traction excels (9-10 average) with excellent hydroplaning resistance. Dry traction earns near-perfect ratings (9-10) for confident handling and responsiveness. Overall, drivers report high satisfaction, particularly praising its balanced all-season versatility and dependable grip in varied conditions.

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257 reviews mention "Wet Traction"

  • 254 positive
  • 3 negative

Customers overwhelmingly praise the excellent wet traction, with most scoring 9s and 10s. The tire delivers confident grip and reliable hydroplaning resistance, performing superbly in rainy conditions as expected from a top-tier all-season tire.

March 15, 2021
(Verified Purchase)
4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

I bought the new Crossclimate SUvs purely for dry and wet performance and they exceeded my expectations... They perform very, very well in wet and in slush...

I bought the new Crossclimate SUvs purely for dry and wet performance and they exceeded my expectations. And they are dead quiet on the highway! On my tire test road, a downhill, decreasing radius, 180 degree highway on ramp, I could get my old front tires, Nitto CrossTeks, to squeal but for the life of me I can't get the CrossClimates to squeal....I don't want to tip over of course. AND, my steering is noticeably lighter.

They perform very, very well in wet and in slush, haven't had the opportunity to test in deep snow but I don't expect all weather rated tires to do well in deep snow. My gas mileage has not improved or suffered, but I didn't buy them to improve mpg. Highly recommended!

Vehicle: 2010 Toyota RAV4 4wd V6 Limited
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,250
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: NORTH OLMSTED, OH
Driving Style: Spirited

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January 14, 2022
(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...Superb handling in all conditions which saved me from hydroplaning several times on the highway with their unique tread pattern...

These are the best tires I�ve ever owned. Superb handling in all conditions which saved me from hydroplaning several times on the highway with their unique tread pattern. The tires are quiet to me and I drive a lot in all kinds of wintery New England conditions. The ride is smooth making cornering nimble while the traction and tread are on point. I will definitely buy them again.

Vehicle: 2015 BMW X5 xDrive35i xLine
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SALEM, MA
Driving Style: Spirited

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169 reviews mention "Winter Traction"

  • 162 positive
  • 7 negative

Customers praise the CrossClimate SUV's excellent snow and deep snow traction, with most ratings between 9-10. Ice grip scores show good performance (7-8 range for many), though a few note variability in extreme conditions. Overall, it delivers confident winter capability for all-season use.

January 26, 2020
(Verified Purchase)
4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

The best all-season tires I have come across for Central New York. Our snow totals are a true test. These are as good as it gets without swapping for dedicated winter rubber...

The best all-season tires I have come across for Central New York. Our snow totals are a true test. These are as good as it gets without swapping for dedicated winter rubber. They also have a quiet, compliant ride in all conditions. I've always favored Michelins on our vehicles. These are yet another reason why.

Vehicle: 2012 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: LIVERPOOL, NY
Driving Style: Average

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December 31, 2019
4.7 out of 5 Star Rating
4.7 out of 5

...The biggest surprise so far has been how well they have handled in deep snow and hard packed snow... The only time I had any issue with traction when accelerating was from a dead stop on ice, and then only briefly. Like any tire, if you are in deep slush you may get pulled by the ruts a little bit, but it was easy enough to turn out of the ruts and I never felt like I lost control due to the tires themselves...

I had these tires installed on December 12, 2019. Living in West Michigan over the course of the past three weeks I have driven with them in slush, hard packed snow / ice, 60 degree dry sunny weather, heavy rain, and as of today, 6 inches of powdery snowfall. So far they have been the best tires I have owned. They are definitely better than the Yokohama's that were on my truck when I bought it that had zero traction if there was any moisture on the ground and the temperature dropped below 35 .

The biggest surprise so far has been how well they have handled in deep snow and hard packed snow. I like to get a good feel for my tires responsiveness in a semi controlled setting so I know how they will act in an emergency. I have hammered the gas, slammed on the brakes, and taken corners a bit harder than I normally drive while on some isolated back roads just to see if / when the tires would break traction. The only time I had any issue with traction when accelerating was from a dead stop on ice, and then only briefly. Like any tire, if you are in deep slush you may get pulled by the ruts a little bit, but it was easy enough to turn out of the ruts and I never felt like I lost control due to the tires themselves. Hard braking on both deep snow and hard pack has only caused the ABS system to engage briefly.

Driving normally I have had nothing but great responsiveness from the tires and I haven't noticed any loss of traction while accelerating, braking, or cornering.

For the first 100 miles or so there was a slight hum but there is very little road noise now. My wife has even commented on how quiet these tires are. She's also noted that she expected to feel a lot more impact from the road (potholes and the like) given the tread pattern but she's been very pleasantly surprised at how little you really feel.

I will try to update as I get a little more mileage on the tires - but so far I have no complaints!

Vehicle: 2008 Porsche Cayenne S
Miles Driven on Tires: 750
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Driving Style: Spirited

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January 16, 2024
(Verified Purchase)
4.2 out of 5 Star Rating
4.2 out of 5

...Much quieter, significantly better in wet and light snow

All around better tire than OEM selection. Much quieter, significantly better in wet and light snow

Vehicle: 2021 Kia Sorento AWD EX
Miles Driven on Tires: 6,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ
Driving Style: Average

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267 reviews mention "Dry Traction"

  • 267 positive
  • 0 negative

Customers overwhelmingly rate dry traction as excellent, with most scores 9-10. High marks highlight responsive handling and reliable grip in dry conditions, ideal for all-season SUV performance.

June 17, 2019
4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

I notice a clear improvement in traction (dry and wet), significantly less road noise, a smoother ride, better grip on aggressive cornering (no more premature chirping) and generally a more confidence inspiring driving experience...

I swapped out my stock michelin touring all-seasons for this set after seeing glowing reviews. So far I have been extremely impressed. The old michelins were solid, but these are better in every way. I notice a clear improvement in traction (dry and wet), significantly less road noise, a smoother ride, better grip on aggressive cornering (no more premature chirping) and generally a more confidence inspiring driving experience. I look forward to testing their snow performance next winter, but just looking at the tread it's obvious they'll do better than a normal all-season. I have already recommended these to friends and family. So far they are the best tires I've had. Hopefully tread life will be reasonable.

Vehicle: 2015 Honda Crosstour V6 EX-L
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: RHINEBECK, NY
Driving Style: Spirited

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April 07, 2020
(Verified Purchase)
4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

...I'm impressed with the dry handling, feels like the Q5 is on rails...

I live in northeast PA and these tires are just great on my Audi Q5 SUV. Much better overall than the Continental Cross Contact LX that came off. I'm impressed with the dry handling, feels like the Q5 is on rails. The snow traction for the PA winters with this tire is a WOW, great traction, handling, and stopping. There is just slight noise, less than the Continentals, and the ride is smooth. I will buy these gain.
No complaints at all. This tire just does everything right for my Q5.

Vehicle: 2014 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: BEAVER MEADOWS, PA
Driving Style: Spirited

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271 reviews mention "Ride Quality"

  • 259 positive
  • 12 negative

Customers praise the Michelin CrossClimate SUV for excellent comfort, with most ride comfort scores at 9-10. High marks highlight a smooth, quiet driving experience, though a few note slightly elevated noise levels in specific conditions.

March 18, 2023
(Verified Purchase)
4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

...no road noise very smooth comfortable ride

Great tire no road noise very smooth comfortable ride

Vehicle: 2013 Acura RDX Base FWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: CHARLOTTE, MI
Driving Style: Easy Going

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April 06, 2021
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5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

Very good grip, extremely comfortable and quiet.

Very good grip, extremely comfortable and quiet.

Vehicle: 2017 Lexus RX 350 AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 4,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: RYE, NY
Driving Style: Spirited

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January 01, 2022
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5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...soft ride...

My auto mechanic son recommended Tirerack.com as it provides lots of detail and comparisons for choosing the perfect tire. I've had Michelin Latitude Tour & Premier in the past, but these Michelin Cross Climate tires are by far the BEST tire I've put on my vehicle! The v tread has phenomenal grip & makes handling in WI snow/icy conditions a breeze (main reason why I bought them), dry - great control, wet- great control/no hydroplaning, noise - very quiet, comfort - soft ride. The price is acceptable for the quality, along with Michelin's good deals. Tirerack.com delivered the tires directly to me in two days. I am very satisfied with the purchase and plan on researching tires on this website again for another vehicle. Thank you, Tirerack.com and Michelin!

Vehicle: 2010 Acura MDX Base
Miles Driven on Tires: 500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SUN PRAIRIE, WI
Driving Style: Spirited

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179 reviews mention "Treadwear"

  • 153 positive
  • 26 negative

Customers consistently rate the Michelin CrossClimate SUV's treadwear as excellent, with most scoring 9s and 10s for long-lasting durability. While a few lower scores exist, the majority highlight impressive mileage retention in all-season conditions.

April 11, 2019
(Verified Purchase)
4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

...I drive over 60k miles/year, so hopefully the tread-ware will be better than my last set of Michelin Premiers, which I pretty much hated.

So far, so good. I've been driving in a late-season winter storm the last couple of days, and the tires have performed very well. They go through snow, slush, and snowplow-ridges with zero issues. Glare ice is not so great, but I didn't expect much there, as these tires are not siped. Overall, pleasantly surprised with their snow performance and happy with my purchase. I drive over 60k miles/year, so hopefully the tread-ware will be better than my last set of Michelin Premiers, which I pretty much hated.

Vehicle: 2014 Ford Flex FWD SEL
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,200
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: RICHFIELD, MN
Driving Style: Average

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March 04, 2021
(Verified Purchase)
4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

...Yes, these are 1000 dollar tires but would you really spare any expense when your life depends on it? You feel like your driving on $1000 tires!...

These are the best tires I've ever owned! They're so good in fact if they made a high-speed version Id swap out the run-flats on my 2017 Camaro SS. These replaced a barely worn set of Goodyear Fortitude tires. The Fortitudes will send you off-roading, possibly into a tree or another vehicle. Fortitudes are total crap. Immediately my jeep felt like I had an upgraded suspension. I could not believe how well these tires respond on dry pavement. At 90mph the truck feels planted and solid, they inspire confidence. Yes, these are 1000 dollar tires but would you really spare any expense when your life depends on it? You feel like your driving on $1000 tires! In the snow, they're not bad. After all, they're all seasons not dedicated snow tires. Driving in the rain you have excellent stability with little to no hydroplaning. If you're on the fence because of the high price I'll leave you with this thought: old Chinese saying- "Buy the best and cry once".

Vehicle: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4 Laredo X Package
Miles Driven on Tires: 900
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: YONKERS, NY
Driving Style: Spirited

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Testing Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season Tires 2019: Michelin CrossClimate SUV(01:49)

With an advanced compound and purposeful tread design, the CrossClimate SUV is engineered to deliver top-level performance 365 days a year. We put it to the test to see if it can match the hype.

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