This one is quite interesting option.
Agilis(R) CrossClimate(R) | Michelin
Load Range E. Fairly good weight. Price is not bad for a Load Range E.
It is basically a steroid-infused Michelin Defender with all the on-road benefits (and then some; e.g. 3PMSF Snowflake symbol) of Defender but you also get sidewall toughness.
This is a good site to compare Defender vs. CrossClimate:
https://www.michelinb2b.com/wps/b2bc...Tire_Flyer.pdf
Quite attractive...good on-road manners and fuel efficiency. Off-road traction...similar to Defender.
BUT, that is not all, you get this:
Michelin Introduces All-Season, Heavy-Duty Tire for Light-Truck Applications
"CurbGard sidewall protectors resist curb scrubbing in urban environments.
The tire has more than twice as much nylon reinforcement as the Michelin Defender LTXM/S for improved sidewall strength and durability."
Hmmm, this may be the perfect tire for me...great on-road but for that occasional off-road escape, it has the toughness to withstand punishment.
What do you guys think? Anyone have this?