Michelin CrossClimate 3 - official evidence of suitability for 6.1?

[Rutland Wanderers]

Not an offer just the lowest price I could find last month on the net fitted.

 

[Velma's Dad]

Would CrossClimate tires be sufficient for driving on Icelandic roads, as a replacement for Michelin Latitude Cross tires?
Not the most challenging F-roads, but the F35 for example.

Late reply on this particular question but yes you should be fine on Icelandic roads including the interior ones ('F roads'). They may be snow covered anyway, so any reasonable winter or all seasons tyre will be as good as any other.

A lot of the F roads traverse lava fields and the broken lava shards can shred your sidewalls so take a bit of care on those. If that bothers you, you could fit Michelin Agilis Cross Climates, which are far more puncture resistant. But personally I wouldn't worry for just one trip, just drive sensibly.

(If you've already been and come back, let us know how you got on. Iceland is one of the most spectacular places I've ever been.)

 

[FairyCakes230]

Had to get new tyres last week with buying new 18" wheels to replace the 17" on the T6.1. Coincidentally had to replace the tyres on the boss's 1-Series. Used to switch winter and summer tyres twice a year until a fitter recommended all seasons a few years ago and haven't looked back. I always use the Auto Express annual all season tyre group test (https://tinyurl.com/yrbhn3rb) and look for the best prices across the top three. That was a bit more difficult recently as for some reason they've stopped including Michelins in the test, despite the fact they usually won. The tests are usually done on a Golf or similar too, so not truly representative. Auto Bild have numerous brilliant tyre tests, and with the help of Google Translate, because I am uncultured and don't speak anything other than English, I reviewed as many of them as I could.
For 255/45 R18 you couldn't get the Pirelli Cinturato, they seem not to make it in that size. I couldn't find stock of Michelin Cross Climate 3s anywhere, and grumpily refused to pay full price for 2s. Most top tyres were eyewateringly expensive even with deals, close to or over £200 a tyre. Ended up getting Conti All Season Contact 2s for about £160 a tyre. I've used them on the 1 -Series and they were great so hopefully the same for the Cali. Main thing for me is wet braking when it turns cold, and grip in the snow and slush of a Northumbrian winter. Contis and Michelins have been great so far.

 

[Bearoon]

I had the original OEM Bridgestone Turanza on mine and did a lot of research first deciding on the Bridgestone Turanza All-Seasons but looking at the stats for the CC3 decided to go for a full set of these. So far so good. First time I have ever managed to drive in relative silence that awful part of the M25 where your tyres usually scream driving over the concrete. Also very assured in a short emergency stop on wet road.

 

[stationmaster]

I have cross climate 2 on a 2024 T6.1 California ocean 2 wheel drive - i will be replacing the front tyres soon - can i fit cc 3 to the front and keep the cc 2 on the rear. Is this 100% ok/safe/approved?

 

[Cali Phillip]

I have cross climate 2 on a 2024 T6.1 California ocean 2 wheel drive - i will be replacing the front tyres soon - can i fit cc 3 to the front and keep the cc 2 on the rear. Is this 100% ok/safe/approved?

I would say swap the CC2 from the rear to the front and put the new CC3 on the rear.
Two reasons, more tread equals more grip (generally) and the CC3 generally better performance. You want to feel any loss of grip though the steering / under acceleration or braking, rather than the rear suddenly looses grip and you spin.

 

[stationmaster]

I would say swap the CC2 from the rear to the front and put the new CC3 on the rear.
Two reasons, more tread equals more grip (generally) and the CC3 generally better performance. You want to feel any loss of grip though the steering / under acceleration or braking, rather than the rear suddenly looses grip and you spin.

Thanks. Sounds like good advice. The rears are around 6mm at just under 30k and the fronts around 3-4mm but a bit scrubbed at the edges. Impressed by the tyres, and happy with the wear. Performance in snow is ok-average. But a fair compromise all things considered for my use case (Peak District down small lane and use most days and for longer trips). On odd occasions i get trapped at home, but that's good fun! Great vans Sorry to see them reach the end of the line.

 

[Velma's Dad]

Yes better tyres on rear is the advice given by tyre manufacturers as that gives you more stability in marginal situations..

 

[stationmaster]

Yes better tyres on rear is the advice given by tyre manufacturers as that gives you more stability in marginal situations..

New tyres to the back it is. Thanks.

 

[GeeManCamper22]

Hi,

I’m looking to get these tyres when I next change them:

Michelin CrossClimate 3 235/55 R17 Y (103) Y XL

However, looking at Costco/Black Circles these tyres don’t appear for our 6.1. Was changing a tyre on our other car at Costco and asked about the van. They said they’d not fit them without clear evidence they’re ok for the van. The manual provides a bunch of info on tyre ratings, but I can’t find a definitive list of approved tyres. I know lots of folks here, use and recommend these tyres, so pretty confident they’d be fine. Does anyone know where there’s documentation showing they’re ok? Or recommend a way forward?

Thanks!

Should have ordered 4!!!

Is there a current offer on at Costco for these?

Hi,

I’m looking to get these tyres when I next change them:

Michelin CrossClimate 3 235/55 R17 Y (103) Y XL

However, looking at Costco/Black Circles these tyres don’t appear for our 6.1. Was changing a tyre on our other car at Costco and asked about the van. They said they’d not fit them without clear evidence they’re ok for the van. The manual provides a bunch of info on tyre ratings, but I can’t find a definitive list of approved tyres. I know lots of folks here, use and recommend these tyres, so pretty confident they’d be fine. Does anyone know where there’s documentation showing they’re ok? Or recommend a way forward?

Thanks!

I went to CostCo and they fitted 4 of these for me no query. So far so good !

 

[BristolCali]

The Agilis range from Michelin and Duravis from Bridgestone are proper commercial tyres rather than the car or SUV product ranges. They are designed and made differently, much tougher and worth considering.

 

[Printeral]

I’ve always had crossClimate 2’s on my T5.1 & V6 Amarok….recently changed to 3’s…living in Scotland is a good test & absolutely never had a problem with them on any surface…quiet on the tarmac & good fuel consumption.

 

[AdamsFamily]

Ended up getting Conti All Season Contact 2s for about £160 a tyre. I've used them on the 1 -Series and they were great so hopefully the same for the Cali. Main thing for me is wet braking when it turns cold, and grip in the snow and slush of a Northumbrian winter. Contis and Michelins have been great so far.

I've got these on my Electric Peugeot - Great tyre, and a definite alternative to the CC3 everyone raves about. Exceptionally good grip in wet even with very spirited driving and cornering. Haven't had nay slush so can't comment - hopefully they'd be equally as good.

Can you let us know how you get on with them as I'll be renewing tyres later this year/early next and these would be my choice.

 

[FairyCakes230]

I've got these on my Electric Peugeot - Great tyre, and a definite alternative to the CC3 everyone raves about. Exceptionally good grip in wet even with very spirited driving and cornering. Haven't had nay slush so can't comment - hopefully they'd be equally as good.

Can you let us know how you get on with them as I'll be renewing tyres later this year/early next and these would be my choice.

Will do, at least if my small brain remembers to.

 

[tangocharliedevon]

I have these fitted - ordered from Blackcircles. They were doing 20% off 4. Done approx. 500 miles so far so early days but hopefully they will perform well in winter...

4 x Michelin CrossClimate 3 255/45 R18 Y (103), Reinforced, Directional

 

[Beaker]

I tried to order 5 Michelin CrossClimate 3 235/55 R17 Y (103) Y XL from Costco has their offer was the best I could find on the net, but computers said NO. I went to our nearest Costco store in Leicester and the chap explained that the issue is the CrossClimate 3 235/55 R17 Y (103) Y XL are directional and should not be used as a spare. So I had 4 and one multi directional compatible tire fitted to the spare fitted at Costco. Currently done about 1000 miles and can’t fault them.

I think most tyres are asymmetric. I think the Bridgestone spare that came with the van is rolling the wrong way on my van.
When racing Metros we used to run the rear tyres the wrong way on certain tracks.
Not sure exactly what it does to the performance of the tyre and vehicle.

 

[Cali Phillip]

I think most tyres are asymmetric. I think the Bridgestone spare that came with the van is rolling the wrong way on my van.
When racing Metros we used to run the rear tyres the wrong way on certain tracks.
Not sure exactly what it does to the performance of the tyre and vehicle.

The tyre reviews website / YouTube channel did a test, correct vs reverse