Thanks for the video on this topic. I count my blessings when I came across the H-Speed rated (more pliable in cold, softer/comfortable & quieter) All-Weather Michelin CrossClimate2 tires and replaced both the OEM All-Season Michelin Energy Saver A/S and Michelin X-Ice Xi3 Winter tires over 3 1/2 years ago for my KIA Niro HEV. Now after 96,000KM without ever thinking about the temperature, weather condition, when is a good time to swap tires, cost of swapping twice a year, booking tire swapping appointment and waiting time.... I still have 6/32nd tread depth from 10/32nd when new while Michelin rated these safe down to 2/32nd tread depth. The saving from the swapping tires twice a year for 5 years would be equivalent to 55% of the cost of a new same set of tires (if I don't sell the current set for a little $$$) while the rubbers will be all fresh again with another 5 year/100,000KM warranty. My experience with two sets of tires were having the All-Season for over 7 years and the Winter tires for 10 years (still have OG X-Ice Xi2) that the rubber are overall less pliable as they passes beyond 5 years. So glade they make this new category of tires for Canadian winter! Keep up the great work!!
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is why I went back to having 2 sets of wheels. But... before the legendary CC2, I was happy with Nokian WR G3 and WR G4 as my winter tires.
There a great alternative to all seasons, but if your going to be driving in the worst winter has to offer there still not as good as dedicated winter tires. But if your going to run all seasons there a big improvement. great overview 👍
The only requirement for a tire to earn a mountain snowflake is 10pct better forward traction in snow compared to a typical all season tire, nothing else. A snowflake does not guarantee a tire has a softer winter rubber compound.
While this video is a year old it's some good info. This is the first Winter I'll be running a FWD sedan vs a 4x4 ('00 Jeep Cherokee, TJ, or GM Yukon). I rack up 30k miles driving for work weather be damned. I've heard & have run snow tires on the drive axle & all season on the other axle. Is there a real benefit to having snow tires on all 4 corners vs just up front on a FWD? We get heavy snow both wet & dry as well as ice. The ice or snow PA ked glazed roads/refreeze is my biggest concern & where I'll miss having a 4x4. Thanks for any input & recommendations.
Thanks for the video on this topic. I count my blessings when I came across the H-Speed rated (more pliable in cold, softer/comfortable & quieter) All-Weather Michelin CrossClimate2 tires and replaced both the OEM All-Season Michelin Energy Saver A/S and Michelin X-Ice Xi3 Winter tires over 3 1/2 years ago for my KIA Niro HEV. Now after 96,000KM without ever thinking about the temperature, weather condition, when is a good time to swap tires, cost of swapping twice a year, booking tire swapping appointment and waiting time.... I still have 6/32nd tread depth from 10/32nd when new while Michelin rated these safe down to 2/32nd tread depth. The saving from the swapping tires twice a year for 5 years would be equivalent to 55% of the cost of a new same set of tires (if I don't sell the current set for a little $$$) while the rubbers will be all fresh again with another 5 year/100,000KM warranty. My experience with two sets of tires were having the All-Season for over 7 years and the Winter tires for 10 years (still have OG X-Ice Xi2) that the rubber are overall less pliable as they passes beyond 5 years. So glade they make this new category of tires for Canadian winter! Keep up the great work!!
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is why I went back to having 2 sets of wheels. But... before the legendary CC2, I was happy with Nokian WR G3 and WR G4 as my winter tires.
There a great alternative to all seasons, but if your going to be driving in the worst winter has to offer there still not as good as dedicated winter tires. But if your going to run all seasons there a big improvement.
great overview 👍
The Michelin CrossClimate2 doesn't come close to matching a traditional snow tire on ice. Otherwise they're fantastic.
The only requirement for a tire to earn a mountain snowflake is 10pct better forward traction in snow compared to a typical all season tire, nothing else. A snowflake does not guarantee a tire has a softer winter rubber compound.
While this video is a year old it's some good info.
This is the first Winter I'll be running a FWD sedan vs a 4x4 ('00 Jeep Cherokee, TJ, or GM Yukon). I rack up 30k miles driving for work weather be damned. I've heard & have run snow tires on the drive axle & all season on the other axle. Is there a real benefit to having snow tires on all 4 corners vs just up front on a FWD? We get heavy snow both wet & dry as well as ice. The ice or snow PA ked glazed roads/refreeze is my biggest concern & where I'll miss having a 4x4. Thanks for any input & recommendations.