Michelin CrossClimate 2 Review - Snow & Ice

A Michelin CrossClimate 2 review in snow and ice. I took the car to a mountain pass to see how it deals with snow and ice on sealed and dirt roads.
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0:00 Intro, where we are
0:10 Greek mountain dogs
1:00 The drive up the mountain pass
1:25 Dawdler
1:49 An icy and snowy slope
2:15 Hill start
2:46 Taking a bit of a run up
3:03 Summary
3:25 Part 1 of this review & part 3
3:50 What do you think of what you have seen?
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[@jaffsharp769]

Put mine on my 2021 accord 2.0t Sport two days ago. Very heavy snow here (over 15 inches). Handled the roads great. Didn't get stuck and was passing many SUV's with 'all seasons' on . I rate these tires a 10.

[@WheresWaldo05]

There is always room for improvement with tires. Therefore no tire can ever be considered a 10/10.

[@jaffsharp769]

@@WheresWaldo05 Not in my opinion.

[@WheresWaldo05]

@@jaffsharp769 So the next tire that comes out which dramtically is better is what? An 11 out of 10? Your opinion is absolute $hyt. And that is just mere fact. Only an idiot would have your mindset. As Homer Simpson always says.... Dooooh!!!

[@bradfoust50]

Good to know, I live in Denver and drive a 2020 civic sport, it's almost time for me to replace the oem eagle sport all season and want something a bit better for winter. You'd still recommend the cross climate tires?

[@jaffsharp769]

@@bradfoust50 Absolutely.

[@frankrotello8938]

Thanks for that mate. I'm looking at a set for my FWD car and start/stop's is the big issue for me. You just answered all my questions in under 5 min. Cheers !

[@DriveTuneMedia]

Glad I could help!

[@sectionq1]

To be honest, this happens with with my winter tyres when riding in 2wd. As soon as I flip it to awd/4wd it moves with ease. Up in the alps you see 2wds struggling with slight inclines and not much snow all the time, and everyone's on full winter tyres November to April here. That said, using a 2wd as a reference, tells a better story, as if you can do it in 2wd, then you can do anything!

[@mangos2888]

I live in northern Minnesota - in the States- where we have 7 months of winter (used to be 9 months) and these are the best all-season tires in 24 years of driving. I got 2 tires in December and 2 tires in February and my traction is amazing. Only chains work on ice & are not practical in urban areas. I love these tires. I recommend them for anyone who has to deal with the weather while driving.

[@Iexposeyourlies]

9 months lol

[@eazyt84]

Chains are not for ice!

[@mangos2888]

@@eazyt84 Technically no, but they're the literal best we can do without chemicals

[@russellstrom8234]

Used to live in baudette MN,it was COLD!

[@genderlessyoutubefanperson]

@@mangos2888 Try studded tires, buddy. They are amazing on ice.

[@DAVEXR2007]

Thanks for taking the time mate.

[@DriveTuneMedia]

No worries, my pleasure

[@Defiantsynthetics]

Yasou from Chicago, got these tires and they are great in deep snow.

[@slushthevillian6341]

I'll definitely be waiting for the summer video.

[@DriveTuneMedia]

Thanks :-)

[@franny5295]

@@DriveTuneMedia How did they do?

[@clgnbirksi9558]

Nice video, thanks.

[@DriveTuneMedia]

Thank you too!

[@kennchristoffersen9664]

A very kompetent tire that vil fulfill most daily driving

[@nyedavis922]

We recently installed a set on our Mercedes c220 and just drove from the UK to Kosovo and back to rescue two dogs. Naturally going through mountainous countries like Montenegro in February we experienced a lot of snow crossing tight, steep, snow covered roads with hundreds of hairpins and deep snow sections. Not once did they falter, they performed as well as a winter tyre could be expected to and even on the tightest, steepest switchbacks they still delivered admirable drive. Honestly, I have no intention of running any other tyre for the foreseeable future as the crossclimate 2 is just so good.

[@DriveTuneMedia]

How are the dogs? You have photos of them on insta/face etc?

[@tander101]

​@@DriveTuneMediaHaha I'm also curious!

[@nikolamaljevic6302]

Mislim da ovaj gume je dobro tamo u tove oblast.

[@fransleeuwe5429]

Love the Rearspoiler wing 🤣 I ordered 4 tires for my E350 4matic , next week i get the mounted..

[@nikolasoskic9006]

im getting mines today, cant wait

[@DriveTuneMedia]

Let me know how you find them

[@nikolasoskic9006]

@@DriveTuneMedia oh mannn they're golden, feels like a new car whilst driving, also outside is full of snow and ice and it handles it perfectly i really do recommend these tires cant go wrong with em ( also thx for the review )

[@Physics072]

Ill soon find out, ordered a set of these instead of a new set of Perelli Zeros for my Landrover. Really I could put any tire on that truck and it won't get stuck. The Pirellies were weak on ice but on snow they were good enough and great on dry.

[@JBinthesticks]

This is the best test on the Cross Climate on the internet. Europeans generally come across snow on hills. Driving a circuit on the flat is irrelevant.

[@Doc1855]

We get 5-7 feet of snow every winter. We have the Cross Climate 2 tires on both our Outback and Forester. They’re Awesome tires for year round use. When they wear out, we’ll replace them with another set

[@DatTran-yh9jp]

How often does it wear out?

[@Doc1855]

@@DatTran-yh9jp 60K miles

[@anthonyd5655]

Put these on my Jetta and holy shit, these tires are fucking amazing. I was navigating through 4-5 inches of fresh powder very easily. Very very impressed.

[@genderlessyoutubefanperson]

That Ford Focus is one wheel drive and with very archaic version of traction control by brake. No LSD in the front, and with all-season CC2 tires, it will be a problem climbing and moving uphill in those conditions.

[@lindabarbadoro346]

2018 MKZh , These tires did great last winter with a lot of snow and ice here in Mass. , they handled all snow roads , your hill test was a bit extreme but shows that these are not dedicated snow tires but will handle most normal snow conditions . jimflutes

[@ashleyhumby4087]

Have set on my 2018 Ford Taurus Limited and can say best tires ever owned. Live in Ontario and honestly ain't afraid drive in any weather with these.

[@DriveTuneMedia]

Exactly this. I feel the same way, not afraid to drive in anything with these (within reason)

[@yadwinder2k]

Whats the noise level compared to all season tires in summer? Thanks.

[@Jeo-What]

@@yadwinder2k MUCH, MUCH quieter, more comfortable bump soaking, soft and grippier than the OEM Micheline Energy Saver A/S. Fells like I switched from small cross over HEV into a midsize V6 luxury sedan I use to drive.

[@Scottporco]

@Ashley Humby, where in Ontario are you located? I'm thinking of getting these on my Golf ( 4 Motion AWD ) in Montreal Quebec you think they will do the job?

[@philknox]

They are the best tires I have ever owned.

[@ieism1]

That's a good test. The tire seems fine, but you need a big front wing to get more grip mate. 😅

[@DriveTuneMedia]

Car has a flat undetray below the engine from factory, the venturi effect this creates negates the need for the front wing. "Aero" balance is neutral ;-) :-)

[@midas617]

😆😆

[@spedracer55]

Got some on my 04 subaru impreza literally unstoppable

[@eazyt84]

Meaning with these you cant break ? ;)

[@MrDelmore34]

Awd woulda cruised up that slope though. Nice tire!

[@Cornwall1888]

Interested how they do in summer, I think they’ll be decent, anything above 25c is very unusual here in Scotland so 38c will be a great test

[@kennchristoffersen9664]

Sommer driving is also very nice dont worry MR cornwall

[@DRALLY555]

I have a set of crossclimate 2 on my BMW 3 series m sport diesel manual and I've driven with them in all conditions, here is scottish highlands. I recall driving a few months ago in blizzard and cross blowing snow and my bmw overtaking 4x4 range rover stuff slow and struggling which shocked me. As its getting warmer the tyres still perform well and my car is set up to handle and I can't fault the tyres!!!

[@jamielc3437]

Thats why I like 4wd

[@user-ms1hk7tn3w]

I'm surprised that Rear Wing didn't help you get up the hill adds more downforce..😁🤣 Good job though getting an old FWD Ford Focus up the hills, it's either you or the tires.. I know a lot of people who couldn't even move that car 10 feet on snow with studded tires..

[@chrisdiaz7615]

Getting them for my rear wheel drive vehicle hoping they work well in winter

[@screamteam876]

U need stud Brodie

[@midas617]

I wouldn't trust these on my 20-11 Town Car.

[@Azureecosse]

In my experience with Cross climate plus and the Cross climate 2 when they get to around three to four years old the rubber starts to harden and they become less pliable and don't work as they should and tend to act more like summer tires, they have a long tread life these tires and I think people think that if they have plenty tread they will still act like they should, I replaced my Cross climate 2 in January the car was getting stuck more than it should and its a fulltime 4x4 with locking diffs the tires were not gripping and acting as they should they were down to 4mm tread depth I live in a heavily mountainous area that can get snowed in for Weeks, i went to a full winter tire this time I just did not want to take the risk of sliding my two Tonne car off a mountain side, I just change them out in early summer now to M&S tires that have a harder compound to suit the rise in temp.

[@user-fp3gx2ow7p]

What vehicle do you drive that has locking diffs?

[@EXCELSIOR_INC]

I PUT THESE ON MY TRUCK TO PLOW SNOW, TRACTION CONTROL CAME ON ONCE LAST YEAR, BUT THERE WAS 4 FEET OF SNOW THAT DAY

[@genderlessyoutubefanperson]

You ain't moving your truck in 4 feet of snow, unless it is a powder.

[@4Th3Truthful]

I just crossed 30K on my 2019 MX-5 Club Recaro, live in Ohio. My rear wheel 2450Lb sports car with about 70lb of weights in trunk push its front lip skirting (clear wrapped) through the snow. I can bottom out in a Miata and travel 40mph with half inch on I-71 these make it feel like AWD .

[@4Th3Truthful]

@@WheresWaldo05 about 10k a year which i think is relatively normal. On the job I drive too probably 20-30K on top of that with work truck

[@equinoxnemesis6170]

@@WheresWaldo05 august of 2020 was the release date.

[@equinoxnemesis6170]

@@4Th3Truthful don’t explain yourself to idiots

[@comodice905]

How do they work

[@1TexasKid]

Excellent. Real terrain testing is something that lab testing tracks lack ( flat terrain). Drivers however, want information on different types of terrains. I live in the Pacific Northwest. It is mountainous. Rain, snow, Ice, vary depending on your altitude (Micro Climates). Generally, snow in the mountains & passes. Dry in the lowlands. Weather forecasts models are generally not reliable. I have one negative point. It would be helpful to point out to your viewers what type of vehicle your tires are on (2/AWD). AWD’s handle & drive differently. Thanks.

[@DriveTuneMedia]

FWD.

[@anishsodhi3097]

Can they work in -45

[@Nightscape_]

My black lab was watching this right by my side.

[@thomastasoulas5847]

I THINK IS THE BEST SOLUTION FOR MY OPEL CORSA 1,4 16V ECOTEC MODEL OF 1996.

[@TasosMeli]

Τα εβαλες? Τα εχω τοποθετημένα σε Corsa C 1,2 ένα χρόνο τώρα αλλα σε χιόνι δεν πάτησαν ακομα για να έχω εικόνα…

[@ronammologist16]

I live in North Idaho, we get plenty of snow and ice. I think I will put these on my Tundra 4x4.

[@Misesian86]

Is this FWD equipped with a LSD? If not, the tire may have been able to handle it, but it can’t overcome the limits of the vehicle. A FWD vehicle with only the electronic traction control is not going to do well in such poor conditions.

[@DriveTuneMedia]

Great point.

[@comodice905]

Compare with winter tyres

[@SuperOpticJ]

Next time if you have to and have the nessesary tool to do so, let some air out of the tyres to improve traction

[@huss1205]

Is it just for winter or works in summer as well, I mean rain and that they don’t wear quickly?

[@DriveTuneMedia]

I'm not the person to ask if they wear quickly because the roads where I am are not abrasive at all. All tyres last ages tread depth wise. In summer they are fine. Ive done a video on how they are on hot dry conditions (they're good). Rain, good also. IMO.

[@huss1205]

@@DriveTuneMedia Sweden's summer is not that hot, few days of above 30 deg C, that's all, and then weeks of rain and below 20. But in winter I drive through forrest swisty roads in the early hours of morning and a slippery layer builds6on the asphalt, but I think any tire would slip if you drive stupid...

[@status101-danielho6]

I've owned numerous winter tires from Michelin and Hankook, and the Crossclimate 2 has been the equal to all of them on both ice and snow. Unless someone really wanted studs or protect their alloy rims, I don't see a need for seasonal tire changes anymore.

[@paulozavala3232]

You have to be more specific. What kind of of winter tires are you referring to? Im 100%sure they do not perform equal to nordic winter tires with or without studs.

[@status101-danielho6]

@Paulo Zavala I’ve never driven on Nordic tires, but the CC2 perform as well as the Michelin X-Ice 2 Latitude. “Jack of all trades master of none” doesn’t really apply to this tire in comparison to dedicated all-season touring and winter tires.

[@paulozavala3232]

@@status101-danielho6 X ice 2 are nordic studless winter tires and i can guarantee you they do not perform equal to them. Take that from someone living and driving in Sweden.

[@status101-danielho6]

@@paulozavala3232 Um, I own both tires. Sure, whatever.

[@paulozavala3232]

@@status101-danielho6 Yeah whatever. What you are saying is that Michelin is making worthless nordic winter tires cuz their all seasons tires are as good on snow as their specific winter tires. A good winter tires would have taken that hill with no problem. With the cc 2 it failed. The cc2 are summer tires with some winter capabilities. Nothing more.

[@craigster1234]

I just put these on my Subaru Crosstrek. I get the feeling I'm VERY unlikely to get stuck.

[@DriveTuneMedia]

Everything has a limit!

[@Racky105]

The aggressive race spec spoiler is creating so much downforce on the rear, causing you to lose valuable traction on the front tyres. I'd put the spoiler on the bonnet during snow season.

[@DriveTuneMedia]

Spoiler on bonnet. Roger that. ;-)

[@brkbtjunkie]

😂

[@ruthwik081]

At that speed, there is no down force lol

[@RICHIE_RICH89]

Oh ill find the limit 😊

[@JK-nq2tu]

My expiriance with frist gen of CrossClimate on snow , was that they were 75-80& like snow tire on start an drive , but only 20% on brake

[@eazyt84]

Gen 1 was summer biased, gen 2 is winter biased.

[@andrejcamernik8680]

I was wondering how is tire noise in compare to EcoContact 6?

[@DriveTuneMedia]

Maybe a tiny bit noisier but that's only because the EcoContacts are very quiet.

[@bikebudha01]

This video is the perfect example of why you want all-wheel drive..

[@midas617]

The video is perfect example of why you want 'Real Snow/Winter Tires'

[@MyCold1]

Not if you live in the UK, these will be fine

[@kubek555]

@@midas617 this video is a perfect example why you want to carry a set of snowchains

[@EXCELSIOR_INC]

I RUN THE ZAMBONI AT OUR LOCAL ICE RINK , AND THESE WORK GREAT, NO MORE SLIDING AROUND HITTING THE BOARDS

[@DriveTuneMedia]

LOL

[@valiantredneck]

Where’s the snow? Where’s the ice? This is an early spring in Canada.

[@midas617]

😂

[@psyamok3735]

Tire chains will solv the problem.

[@martin1203]

Hi , which part of Greece 🇬🇷 did you film this in?. Are you a resident here in Greece 🇬🇷. I have just ordered 5 cross climate 2 tyres for my wife's car. Have to order them as they don't seem to stock these tyres in Greece. At least not in the Peloponnese. They will be in sometime in January . They have been voted the No1 Tyre in Europe since 2015. I have an Isuzu dmax pickup 2014. I have lattertude cross tyres fitted which are the for runner of the cross climate 2 tyres. Which l must say are a great Tyre here in Greece. Will l be changing to the cross climate 2. Answer YES as soon as this set wear out. Been a Michelin man all my life and swear by the make.Long life great road handling in all conditions. I'm 71 yrs of age so know something about tyres.

[@DriveTuneMedia]

Thessaloniki. I use a Michelin specialist here. Never any issues getting the new stuff. Same day or next day they'll have them.

[@martin1203]

@DriveTuneMedia hi, l live in the Mani ,in the Peloponnese. Nearest city is kalamata. Seems the further south you go the more remote you are from outside world. Only joking 🙃. But life is good here and Tyre people very helpful, thumbs 👍 up.

[@doudoudou283]

cc2 is the best

[@paulozavala3232]

Made my mind. Was thinking of having them in a crossclimate environment (fall/spring) in Sweden but I'm going have to pass. They seem to do well on now but the most critical moment's are how they do on ice, specially if you are stuck up hills. They did not seem to be good in a cold climate as Sweden not even on fall or spring where one day it can be 14 degrees C and the next day drop to -5.

[@titibobo2000]

This is a perfect tire for Mediterranean and other areas with mild(er) winters. In Sweden, I would opt for regular summer - winter tires swapping.

[@paulozavala3232]

@@titibobo2000 Yes! For most of europe its a very good tire. I was hoping to be able to use it during fall and spring in Sweden when some days it snows and there is ice on the roads and some other days it can be 8 degrees and sun. But after the video decided that its to risky. But i know that this tires are very good for what they are intended for. South European winter conditions.

[@Jeo-What]

From Canada driven the CC2 H-Speed rated for 15 months now on HEV FWD Niro between -30C extreme in freezing rain/heavy snow/ice storm & unplowed 12" snow (without the need of putting on the one season old Micheline X-Ice Xi3 I have from previous winter) to 35C summer heat so far and working just great. Love it so much that I put a new set on the 19 years old Toyota Sienna FWD over 300,000Km to retire the 10 years old Micheline X-Ice xi2 and 5 years old Continental TrueContact.

[@hamzaalberta8335]

I agree. Here in Alberta Canada I use Michelin X tour all seasons and Bridgestone Blizzaks for the winter. In Edmonton we are the major most city in the Northern Hemisphere so you don't take any chances.

[@Nature_with_Peter_Kane]

@@Jeo-What Which province are you at? I'm in Ontario...considering these tires...

[@BillKinsman]

Need AWD to start on the hill

[@xiaomiredmi1541]

Nice video. Snow traction is impressive. Good for mountain roads without winter service - but, sorry, who needs that, and how often? The most situations in Germany and Switzerland, when I was relieved to have a tyre with good winter capabilities was something else: breaking on cold, almost frozen, wet roads and breaking on roads with icy spots that suddenly appear, eg in a shady bend. I dont trust that this tire, which has no lamellae, will be good in those situations. Although it is temping because you save a lot of money with only one set, it is no option for me. Safety first. Think about it guys.

[@DriveTuneMedia]

Hi! "lamellae" is what?

[@marka980]

There is NO tire that can safely handle "Black Ice" in shady areas of the roadway. If, at anytime you think it is there, it probably will be. SLOW the hell down!!

[@kubek555]

well if you think dedicated winter tyre can save you from ice on the road or in the bends then good luck to you

[@BoysFeetFun]

Try moving off in 2nd gear or 3rd gear next time you might be surprised

[@DriveTuneMedia]

Good tip. I don't remember if I tried it. I think the hill might have been too steep.

[@Maybaby1959]

The car is not that heavy to

[@jaycho6747]

But you drove a 2WD car in the video....

[@LowBackPain94]

Open diff is terrible

[@Love23D]

This tire performs better than all season but not as good as dedicated winter tires. Thin snow and it skids during start and braking. If you have 2 sets of wheels, definitely get dedicated winter tires. I am returning them.

[@SteelHex]

They’re actually better than the cheapest winter tires, which is saying a lot. Of course they’re not as good as Michelin’s own winter tires, but those suck for summer. If you live in the boonies and have to deal constantly with snow, get real winter tires. For city and highway driving, these are good enough for most people.

[@dnlmachine4287]

Summer vs CC vs Winters up a ski hill: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJTKpaCjqdikfKM Unfortunately that video doesnt test ice or show temperatures. Stay gold.

[@DriveTuneMedia]

Thank you

[@TransformHypnosis]

That's not the same tire. Thats the original Cross Climate, a very different tire.

[@eazyt84]

Original cc was summer biased, cc gen2 is more winter biased

[@matsoupanos2411]

Φίλε μου που πας;;;;;

[@johncurran6973]

These are absolutely the worst tires for any type of snowy conditions they should be ashamed of themselves having a three snowflake peak on their tires I'm very disappointed. I put them on a Nissan Altima

[@SagaciousFrank]

The three peak snowflake is independently tested and assigned, not decided by the manufacturer of the tyre, so methinks you're talking rubbish.

[@mrjon75]

Says the Nissan driver 😂

[@genderlessyoutubefanperson]

@@SagaciousFrank Actually, no. The manufacturers test and put The three peak snowflake by themselves. Look it up, it is all a big shitshow. That means that specific sets of tires either meet or exceed the prerequisite capability requirements put in place by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) to determine whether a tire is fit for use in severe snow conditions. It is sometimes referred to as 3PMSF in shorthand, or “snowflake” tires.

[@griffonsa]

these tyres are WAYYYYY overrated!

[@DriveTuneMedia]

Compared to..........?

[@richscott2483]

Wished you let up on the accelerator/ gas pedal. Spinning tires like that get you no where's. No vehicle should roll backward or downhill. The idea is slow and steady progress going up the hill. Apparently the hill has too much ice even on the slight incline proved they were not good and from your demonstration, Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires probably only good in light snow. They are not a 3Peak rated tire as claimed. Just get real Snow Tires and forget about this crappy overrated Michelins. Thanks for providing a useful video to determine that all those Tire Magazines do lie to people. No wonder I have never bought Michelin tires, they are bad at everything.

[@eazyt84]

You are fake news

[@MyCold1]

Back seat driving expert are you

[@justme-yj3bu]

I swear with Blizzaks & Nokian Hakkapeliitta

[@bigfellaoo7]

Just talk