Michelin Cross-Terrains = Amazing Tire

[majmattmason]

Michelin Cross Terrain

I agree, these are great tires. I had them on my short-lived '07 and can't wait for them on the '08 I have just ordered. I just don't want to have to wait the five months it's going to take before it arrives.

 

[simple]

I'm glad the cross terrains are getting such good reviews! I haven't done any offroading...YET , but I do like these tires...just wish they looked more aggressive.

 

[Methodical]

i just bought a used 4runner with cross terrains and i agree, it is a fantastic summer tire, but it's definitely not working out for winter here in alaska. ice traction is okay, but they are no good in powder snow compared to a set of bfg a/t's. They look to have at least half their life left so i really don't want to buy more tires...

I'm either going to have to switch to the bfg's and switch the tire sets out seasonally, or go with revo's I think.

Every time I go down my driveway it's literally an off road adventure. especially after our recent one-day dump of 10". My driveway can't be plowed, and is way too long to shovel. Almost got stuck yesterday just turning around (some of it is on a slant). My girlfriend laughed at me for almost getting stuck in the driveway in my new toy.

she'll pay for that... i dont know how... but she will!

 

[V-bOnE]

Yeah, you know, the whole Alaska thing sort of changes your frame of reference wouldn't you think? I.E. "A/T's in Alaska = Cross Terrains in CONUS" sort of thing...or put another way, A/T's are considered "summer treads" in Alaska...wintertime you're talkin' needing some treads that are deeper than most tires are wide, I would think anyway...

 

[statman24]

FWIW...

I recently had some Michelin XC LT4 tires put on my 4runner. They've been great. Just spent the weekend up in frigid and snowy Traverse City Michigan and the tires cut through the snow like nothing and held strong to the road.

 

[ram]

Just finished getting a set of Cross Terrains. Love em. Expensive as hell, but they are great.

 

[yota2004dsa]

i just bought a used 4runner with cross terrains and i agree, it is a fantastic summer tire, but it's definitely not working out for winter here in alaska. ice traction is okay, but they are no good in powder snow compared to a set of bfg a/t's. They look to have at least half their life left so i really don't want to buy more tires...

I'm either going to have to switch to the bfg's and switch the tire sets out seasonally, or go with revo's I think.

Every time I go down my driveway it's literally an off road adventure. especially after our recent one-day dump of 10". My driveway can't be plowed, and is way too long to shovel. Almost got stuck yesterday just turning around (some of it is on a slant). My girlfriend laughed at me for almost getting stuck in the driveway in my new toy.

she'll pay for that... i dont know how... but she will!

 

[yota2004dsa]

i just bought a used 4runner with cross terrains and i agree, it is a fantastic summer tire, but it's definitely not working out for winter here in alaska. ice traction is okay, but they are no good in powder snow compared to a set of bfg a/t's. They look to have at least half their life left so i really don't want to buy more tires...

I'm either going to have to switch to the bfg's and switch the tire sets out seasonally, or go with revo's I think.

Every time I go down my driveway it's literally an off road adventure. especially after our recent one-day dump of 10". My driveway can't be plowed, and is way too long to shovel. Almost got stuck yesterday just turning around (some of it is on a slant). My girlfriend laughed at me for almost getting stuck in the driveway in my new toy.

she'll pay for that... i dont know how... but she will!

Have you checked out the Nokian WR SUVs?

http://www.nokiantires.com/en/tire_wr_suv.aspx?season=winter

I live in Edmonton, AB, Canada, and it gets pretty cold. (-40oF/-40oC) A friend of mine has a set and swears they are great! Apparently they use a 100% silica compound that remains pliable in very cold temperatures, and the compound extends through the depth of the treads. Unlike Bridgestone Blizzaks. I understand that they are one of a few truly "all-weather" tire and not an "all-season" tire. They show up on the Nokian web site under both the summer, and winter categories. They are "H" rated for speeds up to (210 Km/h = 130 mph). The Hakkapelitta 5's (a winter tire offered by Nokian) hold a Guiness speed record on ice!!! Nokian is made in Finland and not well reviewed here in North America. However, they are supposed to be very well liked in Europe. Just wondering if anyone has actual miles with this tire. I believe that it was "Tires by Web" that had told me that Michelin, Yokohama, and BF Goodrich have all purchased samples in an attempt to reverse engineer their rubber compound. 14/32" tread depth in 265/70/17 vs. Michelin's 11/32", and bear the Severe weather emblem. But I'm not sure if this necessarily makes them any tougher! I'm not trying to slag the Michelins, I am simply looking for feedback. Maybe there is a different thread that deals with this??

 

[CJ3Flyr]

I totally understand! : and there are folks who truly take their 4Runner off road and an AT tire can be a bonus most of the time.

But you're giving up smoothness, comfort and mileage for the AT rather than a top quality M&S tire.

And as proven in real life off roading with the LTX M&S tires on my Toy pickup, it's been to places most people only dream of.

I had the 4Runner and Pickup out in the last two Denver storms and both did great on the Cross Terrains and LTX M&S.

Last winter I drove the truck all the time in the deep snows and the LTX's did fantastic.

I'm completely sold on the Michelin CT and LTX M&S tires as they're comfortable and off road ready.

Admittedly a bit off topic, sort-of... When chains are required by DOT does having 4wd get you out of that requirement or did you wish your LTX's had the snowflake? I understand the snowflake alleviates the requirement to use chains. Does 4wd also alleviate the requirement? Thanks:cheers:

 

[Climb14er]

Admittedly a bit off topic, sort-of... When chains are required by DOT does having 4wd get you out of that requirement or did you wish your LTX's had the snowflake? I understand the snowflake alleviates the requirement to use chains. Does 4wd also alleviate the requirement? Thanks:cheers:

Who cares about the snowflake! Nobody out here, none of my friends who have 4 x 4 or 4WD and doesn't have snowflake insignia!

The cops have never stopped me from any road with my 4 x 4's in any type of weather, on any pass or in any snowfall.

I've never needed chains on a pass in Colorado with the LTX's either.

I posted this because the Michelin CT's are similar to the LTX M&S's that I've had tremendous success.

Like I said a bunch of months ago...

There are lots of people on this forum who want the most overkill tire when they go 'off pavement' and they consider this 'off road'.

When doing so, they sacrifice diveability, mileage and comfort on hwy's where they do 98-99% of their driving.

To each their own but I've seen the LTX's perform on some very serious off roads and their comfort on hwy's are phenomenal.

I expect the same from the Cross Terrains.

 

[CJ3Flyr]

Who cares about the snowflake! Nobody out here, none of my friends who have 4 x 4 or 4WD and doesn't have snowflake insignia!

The cops have never stopped me from any road with my 4 x 4's in any type of weather, on any pass or in any snowfall.

I've never needed chains on a pass in Colorado with the LTX's either.

I posted this because the Michelin CT's are similar to the LTX M&S's that I've had tremendous success.

Like I said a bunch of months ago...

There are lots of people on this forum who want the most overkill tire when they go 'off pavement' and they consider this 'off road'.

When doing so, they sacrifice diveability, mileage and comfort on hwy's where they do 98-99% of their driving.

To each their own but I've seen the LTX's perform on some very serious off roads and their comfort on hwy's are phenomenal.

I expect the same from the Cross Terrains.

Thanks, I'm with you on the Cross-Terrain/LTX thing.


I was very curious about the enforcement of chains issues. It sounds like one of the rare cases when common sense is prevailing with respect to enforcement of chain laws. A true, higher clearance, 4x4/4wd type shouldn't be required to use chains.


Now, a last gen Highlander might be an exception:bash: They seem to get stuck with only one wheel spinnin' occasionally (did it to a rental at the Grand Targee ski-resort):biggrin2:

:cheers:

 

[Kmvreter]

Now, a last gen Highlander might be an exception:bash: They seem to get stuck with only one wheel spinnin' occasionally (did it to a rental at the Grand Targee ski-resort):biggrin2:

:cheers:

That's because they are a grocery getter only allowed on plowed streets.

As for the Michelin CT. I'm a biased fan and yes, as the OP states, they = amazing tire.

 

[wolfgang]

Currently have the DunFlop AT20s - with 28k miles. Had been checking CostCo whenever they have their buy 4 get $60 rebate sales. The last time just before the rebate offer the tires were $199 each - once sale started they were $209. The $60 rebate (ad says mailed CostCo $60 debit card but tire guy handed it to me when I asked for it) is on again - to my surprize the tire is now $157 (includes mtg pkg but not taxes) each. So after rebate thats $143 each! Michelin purchased at CostCo also have a 6 year warranty. Needless to say I ordered a set - even though I could get another 10 k from the DunFlops.

 

[UoD]

I usually don't bring up old threads like this -- but I just needed to speak about the deal I just got at Costco.

All of my local tire places were trying to charge me an arm and a leg for the Michelin Cross-Terrains. Costco has them at $155 PLUS $60 instant off a set of 4. I just got 4 tires installed for $615 out the door. This is $200+ cheaper than everyone else in my town was trying to sell them to me at.

Also -- the tire guys at Costco guaranteed that would not break my TPMS sensors. They said if I had a problem, they would buy me a new sensor at no charge to me. Needless to say, they were very careful with my old sensors and ended up reusing them without any breakage. I was very impressed.

My only problem was that Costco doesn't do allignments ... so I am going to have to take my 4runner over to my normal shop to get this done. But still --- I thought the price I got was nothing short of amazing.

 

[wolfgang]

Yup - that's $55 less per tire at CostCo than anywhere else - mine had DOT stamp of Apr 08 too so not old tires that had been sitting on shelf. Plus take advantage of their free rotation, life time balancing and flat repair. Nitrongen seems to keep air pressure more constant than normal pump ari. I ended up getting all 5 changed.

 

[cknsls@adelphia]

Costco Tires

Yup - that's $55 less per tire at CostCo than anywhere else - mine had DOT stamp of Apr 08 too so not old tires that had been sitting on shelf. Plus take advantage of their free rotation, life time balancing and flat repair. Nitrongen seems to keep air pressure more constant than normal pump ari. I ended up getting all 5 changed.

Costco sells SO MANY TIRES that the chances of getting "old rubber" is slim to none!!

 

[UoD]

I didn't even check my DOT stamp .. I should go do that ...


**EDIT ** : 0608... definitely new rubber. Can't get any newer than that


Also --- Am I stupid for not getting my spare changed out? I never used my spare --- and when I dropped it, it looked just fine to me (no rubber rot or anything).

 

[jharris2]

0608... definitely new rubber. Can't get any newer than that

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't 0608 mean 6th week of 2008? I thought the first two digits were the week of the year, not the month.

 

[wolfgang]

Yes first 2 digits are week of year - so those were made in mid Feb 08 (and not June).