This is the best tire review channel. Exemplary production quality and driver value when combined with an exhaustively data intense website.
@Jumble670111 ай бұрын
Better than TireRack which is a shame. But I’m sure these type of reviews would affect their supplier relationships.
@ozloop6910 ай бұрын
Okay as an idiot I’m gonna say how much grip surface is actually on the ground how much grip surface how much of the surface is actually gripping the tarmac on the ground that’s my definition, not tread pattern but give me the grip pattern because the grip on the ground is what we need, so how much grip the tyres havedo they grip the road unforgiving tarmac? How much traction can these tyres get on tarmac?
@daveezrin189610 ай бұрын
Agreed. Been watching for years so much effort put into the tests
@Stefan5032610 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Choosing an All Season Tire is searching a good compromise. I have chosen to go with Goodyear Vector 4 Season. Their performance is nearly always good. I don't have to worry about grip, even when they were near the winter markings. This channel helped me to choose a tire matching my needs. The test methods match everyday using behavior.
@Dpcx1110 ай бұрын
i have a bmw x5 all wheel drive. best rain tire i ever had was quite by accident, dunlap winter sports 235-50-18., directional snow tires. unlreal the handling, was like on dry grounds in pouring rain, made a 6000 lb truck drive like it was on rails ,, i was able to smoothly corner at 45- 50 mph on turns i would only do 35-40 with my scorpion zeros
@idiocracy953011 ай бұрын
These videos are my prime source of information for choosing a new all season tire.
@spartanj295710 ай бұрын
I'm sticking with CC2's,2nd winter in the north and they have done things in the great white north that have blown my mind. When I need to R&R my tires now ,I'm going back to the CC's. One thing they did, on hard packed snow was, I hit the brakes hard at 50 mph and the car stopped like it was on blacktop. The car stopped straight and the anti locks never activated .there's more ,no time to write a book.
@richscott24835 ай бұрын
CrossClimate2 if properly taken care of and inflated to correct PSI (check every 2 weeks or monthly), rotation at each 5K or 7.5K Oil Change, you can get more than 60K miles up to 80K miles on them. A couple people (KZbinrs) claim they were able to get 100K miles on CC2. I have had CC2 for 19 months and gone through 2 Northeastern U.S. winter seasons and have not swapped tires/wheels. Why should I ? They are All-Weather and tread wear is minimal, so no need to go Summer "All-Season" to a Winter/Snow tire. CrossClimate2 is a all year round tire. Note: you will lose 2 to 3 MPG "miles per gallon" then some drivers who have bad habits and type of vehicle driven could lose 5 MPG or more (CC2 are not fuel efficient). They are quiet except on snow, smooth handling, excellent control on the road and cornering, braking is reasonable, somewhat comfortable as may depend on your Wheel Size. No tire can be rated a perfect 10. Overall I will give CC2 an 8.2 out of 10. Most other competitive tires vs the Michelin CC2 would receive a 7 to 8. If strictly a Summer Tire you could find a 9. As for a Winter Tire there might be an 8.5 or 8.7 out there. But for overall performance with an all year all weather tire ... CC2 still leads the bunch. You won't be disappointed with CC2. Cost in the U.S.A. average $265 USD per tire for 235/40R19.
@StanleyKubick111 ай бұрын
doing a convoy wear test is going above and beyond
@formicone710 ай бұрын
Did you switch the leader of the convoy or the same tyre was on front all the time?
@tooshaz373010 ай бұрын
@@formicone7 In another video with convoy wear testing they stated that both the drivers and the sets of tires were rotated between vehicles. I would assume the same procedure was used here.
@TheRealXyzven4 ай бұрын
@@formicone7 they follow industry practice of rotating leaders (If I recall correctly from one of their earlier videos where they introduced this test).
@francoiscaudron514411 ай бұрын
That moustache transition was on another level tho
@tyrereviews11 ай бұрын
:D it started because i'm glazy, now i feel like I need to teach a gym class.
@nothanks905011 ай бұрын
He's got a list of tyres and he's crossing them off test by test. He's just trying to find a better tyre. His name is Jonathan.
@bradcomis106610 ай бұрын
Glad to see he's joined the moustache club. Strong look. Now cut off that beard!
@Kwarkiemodo10 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@luisperenna98810 ай бұрын
winter cuts were maybe in movember?
@muffindell10 ай бұрын
You've confirmed my findings. I've always been a Crossclimate driver since they arrived on British shores but Crossclimate 2 changed the dynamics, it was too focused as a snow tyre, slithery in wet conditions, insecure through deep water corners, noticeable block movement through dry fast corners and overall quite noisy. This winter I changed to the Bridgestone and it's everything that the Michelin needed to be, surefooted in the wet, great braking in wet and dry, secure in subzero temperatures and a much lower purchase price; sorry Michelin, the Bridgestone is my new champion of all season tyres!
@Marjan19211 ай бұрын
I bought Continental ASC2 in october, but could not find any tests like this, now I'm glad i did.
@tyrereviews11 ай бұрын
Nice choice, how are you finding them?
@Marjan19211 ай бұрын
@@tyrereviews I am very satisfied with them, only thing I noticed is a little bit aquaplaning in deep water puddles, I didnt have a chance to drive them in snow this year and my car is rear wheel drive , so that would be interesting
@johnkirkman618511 ай бұрын
I also put them on my wifes A Class after she had a scary moment on ice. We’ve been very impressed by the new continentals so much so they’re going on my Tesla when the OEM summer Michelins wear out. She was confident leaving the house in snow the one day it snowed this year but I was sliding sideways down the drive on summer tyres.
@AA-ih6kt11 ай бұрын
did you buy in usa? i cant find them in usa
@AA-ih6kt11 ай бұрын
@@johnkirkman6185 where in usa did you get them?
@watchingdanny11 ай бұрын
Awesome review. My favorite tire used to be the Goodyear Assuarance TripleTreds. Now I love my CrossClimate2's and their longevity is outstanding. For the all-around best tire for my needs and use, the Michelin's are still king to me. Great video as always.
@02blazp11 ай бұрын
Same, having the crossclimates on my car for 3 years now and they look almost brand new, 2 more years and the savings from not having to change tires will pay for themselves :D
@SayAhh11 ай бұрын
I am glad that competitors have caught up and surpassed Michelin. Perhaps this will motivate them to come out with a CC3.
@J.R.F.2311 ай бұрын
I have CrossClimate2 on my Crosstrek. They are phenomenal all season tires. Especially for a daily driver.
@histyler11 ай бұрын
I had cc2 on my rear wheel drive 335d for 60k Kms, phenomenal tires and even with the weight and torque that tire was good in wet and light snow. Plenty of tread left over after 3 yrs.
@Igor_ZG11 ай бұрын
I also have CC2, but they became loud after ca 40000km... So you habe the same experience?
@awkc637 ай бұрын
I've had the Michelin Cross Climate 2 for a couple of years now, and I absolutely love them. It's good to see other brands challenging it, because competition is good for consumers, and technology.
@mojorizn725 ай бұрын
Agreed. Which is why the democrat platform this year of price control is absolutely insane!
@donaldpiper97634 ай бұрын
@@mojorizn72Shut up this is about tires not ignorance.
@robob221Ай бұрын
@@donaldpiper9763uh oh. Another person incredibly triggered when they hear an opposing opinion on politics. Wonder who made them that way, bet my savings it was extremism from the democrats.
@hail895310 ай бұрын
I look forward to these tests every year. So much effort and details go into these reviews, truly a gold standard in tires content. Keep it up!
@Darkcruzer2311 ай бұрын
Hands down the best tire reviewer. Im in need of tires very soon and planned on the Michelin due to your other videos, but its great to see a better value tire perform almost equally well(continental). Cant wait to try them!
@duramaxadventures583210 ай бұрын
THANK YOU soooo much for residual speed! This adds something I can reference when making recommendations for those that say 'well that's track driving". Thank you! thank you! I originally missed this upload. Notifications are now actually ON!
@andrewferguson370311 ай бұрын
Another fantastic, really helpful video. Great to see consideration of residual speed on the cheaper tyres - crashing at 40+ km/hour can be life-changing in all the wrong ways - so important to get that message out
@johnhunter724411 ай бұрын
Especially when braking from 80 mph rather than 80 kph.
@aomer8511 ай бұрын
Best channel for tire review on KZbin. Keep up the good work 🎊
@aomer8510 ай бұрын
I bought new set of tyres yesterday Bridgestone Turanza Allseason 6. Thnx for your detailed review.
@YeCannyDaeThat11 ай бұрын
Been waiting for this video. Will guide my choice in Oct.
@tyrereviews11 ай бұрын
There will be another one by October!
@bjornb613010 ай бұрын
Exactly the review I was waiting for before outfitting our 2 cars with new all-season tires. Very informative!
@wolkuz11 ай бұрын
Bought Continental ASC 2 few months ago, already 5000km and very happy with it. 245/40/19 Thanks @tyrereviews for advising to buy Continental. Keep the good work with the videos!
@tyrereviews11 ай бұрын
Glad you like them, get a review on www.tyrereviews.com :)
@dixonkimani2 ай бұрын
hi there. It's 8 months later, could you share your findings about the Continental ASC2's in terms of wear, comfort and noise levels, especially in the summer? I live in southern Germany where we only get light snow these years. So I'm also considering getting all-seasons instead of switching between summer and winter tyres every 6 months.
@wolkuz2 ай бұрын
@ all good, 20k km. Never tested on snow yet. Wear is okey, been rotating tyres every 5k km. Noise is ofc not summer tyre level, but very close. Wet traction is very very good, car is stable even in high speeds in autoban. Over all very happy, just need test snow/ice performance.
@brannung11 ай бұрын
Finally tires from Dunlop and Yokohama in the test. Thanks a lot.
@tyrereviews11 ай бұрын
Glad someone appreciates it!
@Rapscallion200910 ай бұрын
I do, too. I've always liked the idea of Yokahamas. Just barely ever bought them.
@kimchi197711 ай бұрын
My cross climate plus tires were finished at 40,000kms. I switched to the Hankook 4s2, and feel that they are amazing in the snow and rain, far better than the cc+ tires. I was going to put the cc2 on, but the Hankook 4s2 was such a great deal, that I couldn't pass them up. An excellent tire and was convinced to try them after the excellent review TR posted. Thank you!!
@isbnerghul11 ай бұрын
I second that, very happy with the feel of the Hankooks.
@MyrKnof11 ай бұрын
Have the Hankook as well. Terrible flatspotting from being parked. I haven't got cc or cc2 to compare to, but I have generally not been super impressed by the snow performance.
@Gadget29311 ай бұрын
I'm satisfied with my set. Wet and dry are excellent. For snow, they are great in a straight line both acceleration and braking. They are a bit prone to understeer in snow. I've had to use the handbrake to get enough rotation in tight turns. Fwd Mazda 3.
@thebrowns533711 ай бұрын
I bought the Hankooks too - first ever AS tyre for me. Find them way harder ride than the Michelin summer tyres I came from. How are they for firmness compared to other AS tyres for those that have had others - are Michelin CC a better ride comfort wise?
@isbnerghul11 ай бұрын
@@thebrowns5337 to me the first cc seemed harder.
@MultiVogon11 ай бұрын
Had the older contis on a previous car, and they were excellent. Good to see the new ones are even better. Living in Wales, cold, wet weather performance is more important to me than outright snow abilities.
@sirblack16195 ай бұрын
Michelin has been my #1 go to for years. I live in Colorado and the weather is all over the place for most of the year. I started off with the Michelin Primacy tires first that I really liked then the Cross Climate series came out and I haven't bought any other tires. The Cross Climate 2 have been amazing and has earned the top spot for any vehicle that I own. Also, Costco usually have a great deal on Michelin. I am going to buy a new Volvo this December and it comes with the Pirelli Scorpion Verde. Soon as those tires wear out I will be going right back to the Cross Climate 2. Now if only Michelin could actually produce good wiper blades that last like Valeo and Bosch have I'd buy their wiper blades as well.
@BimmerMatt10 ай бұрын
I know the weatherpeak is a US only tire, but I really want to see it tested against the CC2, especially in the snow. It's a non-directional tire, and it consistently gets very good reviews
@Gebruiker_9111 ай бұрын
Excellent review! Last september I bought a set of Bridgestone All Season 6 tyres, it was a bit of a gamble since it was just released. I am really impressed with the wet performance, perfect for Dutch winters. Your review confirms this. I have them mounted on a Z4 3.0si coupe. For summer tyres I have a set of Bridgestone Potenza Sport, they work perfect during the summer giving grip straight away with out the need of warming the tyres also they preform solid on a occasional lap on the Nurburgring.
@tyrereviews11 ай бұрын
Nice combination! There must be a pretty big subjective difference between the two when swapping?
@oldnordy266510 ай бұрын
I have driven all-season tires by many manufacturers over the past 40+ years. All of my Michelins worked OK initially , but turned hard and unusable within 20 K miles or so. I have had the best experience with the latest All-Season Continentals, combining performance, grip, and litte wear / long lasting tires..
@nicovega183111 ай бұрын
Pirelli is having progress year by year. And I like that we got a tire which is very good for summer and acceptable for winter. This is something we lost with the changes of the CrossClimates 2
@freeskierdude_11 ай бұрын
Yeha pirelli was kind of bad for general use up until these past few years where their linup is getting better and better
@ktsaylor594711 ай бұрын
LOVE these tire reviews - Best Format, Best Information, Best Subjective Feedback ! Kudos! I am however quite frustrated that I can find Only the Michelin CC2 in the US! C'mon Pirelli and Continental - Please share these great tires with us Yanks.
@GregoryVeizades11 ай бұрын
Continental has the Extreme Contact DWS 06 in the states that I would have loved to see in this test. I would have really liked to see this tire in this test. It's been my tire of choice for years and performs amazingly in all conditions.
@tyrereviews11 ай бұрын
The issue is wear, none of these meet the standard America expects from its tyres. The US CC2 version is different from this as explained in the wear section.
@dmitripogosian508411 ай бұрын
I had Pirelli as OEM on on my 2017 BMW x1 here in Alberta, Canada. First 30,000 km (3 winters) they were pretty nice in winter (5 month snow coverage here), next 30,000 were becoming a bit iffy. Replaced then with another identical set at 60,000 km
@dmitripogosian508411 ай бұрын
@@tyrereviews Not sure about US, but in Canada these tires are like 50% more expensive. Michelin's I see for equivalent of 150 Euros, and 200 Euro tires are quite frequent
@HertogLeo11 ай бұрын
@@dmitripogosian5084 This may well be a size issue. The tested tyres are 205/55/R16. This is a very common tyre size in Europe (maybe in Canada as well?) and therefore quite affordable. Over here even a modestly different size like a 215/55/R16 can easily be 50% more expensive than the 205s.
@wr4mobil11 ай бұрын
Really content with the Hankook Kinergy 4S, especially in dry and wet breaking! But all clients on the Michelin CrossClimate drove a really decent distance over the 90.000 km, and still have 3+ mm on profile left, that’s making them worthwhile the few extra € in price.
@lint839110 ай бұрын
Yeah, a lot depends on the price difference of the Michelin's and the Hankooks for your particular car at the time you want them. Either are a great choice. As are some of the other premium all season tyres.
@peteeberhardt376910 ай бұрын
Wow, this is exactly what I have searching for; been on the hunt for 3 or so weeks. Based on what I see here vs what I found on tirerack I think I am going to go with the Pirellis. Those are magnificent tires.
@ultimatist11 ай бұрын
Pirelli looked so good... and then it did what it does on the motorcycle side also: provide a fantastic tire that wears too quickly, and performance degrades quickly in the last quarter of life.
@nwbasson11 ай бұрын
Thanks for making testing data available, for Canada I would weight snow and ice higher than dry and even wet.
@tyrereviews11 ай бұрын
That's the beauty of the data being public, though I would argue if you want that level of winter performance a full winter tyre would be best
@nwbasson11 ай бұрын
@@tyrereviews been running the CrossClimate 2 for a few years and it's been good enough coming from dedicated winter tires
@nowayjose59611 ай бұрын
I am really impressed with your testing methodology and the quality of your explanations/information. Midway through I was thinking your test results and impressions would be more valid if you were blinded as to which tire you were testing, and right about that moment in the video you mentioned that's what you do when possible. Later when looking at the expected life of each tire I was surprised that the CC2 would be so low since it is a 60k mile tire, and once again you addressed that with your explanation of the differences between the US and Euro versions. Top quality work, it's definitely appreciated!
@tyrereviews11 ай бұрын
Glad you found it useful!
@zeroelus10 ай бұрын
@ 5:33 "That must be worth a subscription" Sure thing. Enjoyed this and other tests on your channel massively, even if snow and ice are not really conditions I see here...ever on the Mexican desert.
@ONEly-uc4et11 ай бұрын
Best tire reviews out there. Well done! Would have been nice to seen the Nokian Remedy WRG5. Perhaps you can fold them in to a future round up?
@tyrereviews11 ай бұрын
Working on getting a G5 in the mix
@ipcamtalk431411 ай бұрын
@@tyrereviews Awesome! Any plans on testing the US versions from these brands? Like Pirelli weatheractive? Or bridgestones all weather tire? Is the CC2 the only tire in this mix available in the US? Great video as usual!
@tyrereviews11 ай бұрын
yeah that's the plan, get all the US brands in one test!@@ipcamtalk4314
@air911cooled11 ай бұрын
DUNLOP and YOKOHAMA!! This is simply great! Thank you very much for including them both in a current test. It's great that you read and implemented the comments and wishes from previous videos! There was actually never a proper test of either tire - which especially annoyed me with the Dunlop. I found this one particularly interesting because the Sport All Season is one of the last ones that still has an asymmetrical tire profile. Based on your tests and recommendations over the last 2 years, we now have the CrossClimate2 on 2 everyday cars, but I was curious and bought a set of Dunlops in the fall of '23. But - to be on the safer side - for an older all-wheel drive Audi, as I had already suspected that the performance would be limited on snow due to the profile pattern. I can absolutely confirm your test values. The Dunlop steers very precisely, the wet handling and dry handling are really good, much better than expected! The tire also runs unexpectedly quietly and comfortably (quieter than the Conti summer tires that were previously on the A6). And - as quattro zero traction issues or oversteer tendency. Keep up your great testing! You're the best! 👍
@slatsgrobneck75155 ай бұрын
Liked and subscribed. Your details and transparency separate your work from others I've seen. Much appreciated.
@theoutsider61916 ай бұрын
Not so surprised that Conti are top of the list. I've had a few different winter tyres over the years, Vredestein, Khumo, Radar Dimax, and Conti Winter Contact. And while all were good at winter conditions i think of all of them Conti were top. They had the most difficult of conditions and dealt with it exceptionally well and while loads of other drivers were struggling to get traction in the heavy snow that was thick on the road surface for miles in Alpine Mountains at temps of -19C, my rear wheel drive BMW went up everthing i asked of it without hesitation and no loss of control.
@johngregory480111 ай бұрын
A couple of years ago I put a set of Continental Contour Contact tires on my Grand Marquis. (AFAIK, they're exclusive to Discount Tire) Living in western Oregon, we get a lot of rain. Even so, my "discount" Conti's rain performance on my landbarge is excellent. I've got a few roads and intersections where I try to maintain or improve my skill level. They stick like glue regardless of how hard it's raining. When it's snowed, they've only broken loose once that I didn't expect, when I hit an off-camber dip in the road. Other than that, they've been solid in the slick. Of course, with about 750,000 miles in commercial trucks, many of those miles on ice and snow, I don't hurry at all in those conditions. Slow and steady gets me home. Excellent test! Since these are European tires, can we expect an American edition? Keep up the excellent work!
@vxvii906911 ай бұрын
Just ordered some of the Continentals to replace the tires that came with my new car last week so I’m very pleased to see they have such a good result in the tests. Looking forward to getting them fitted, very promising. Thank you for your hard work. I based my decision on what I saw on the reviews left on your website, they seemed to be about as good as you could hope to get 👍
@TedHall-k7v11 ай бұрын
AWESOME TESTING AND REPORTING. THANK YOU! AMAZING HOW A VISUAL OF A TIRES SIPES AND DESIGN MAY NOT BE HOW IT PERFORMS IN ALL CONDITIONS. I TOO AM IMPRESSED WITH THE RESULTS OF THE CONTINENTALS ALL AROUND PERFORMANCE. OUGHT TO WORK GREAT ON MY AWD SUV. WITH THE PRICE OF TIRES, ONE WANTS HIS INVESTMENT TO RISE TO ALL OCCASIONS FOR SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE.
@Jeo-What11 ай бұрын
Did the same with CC2 with a new car to get the most resell value out of the free set of factory ECO tires that is only good for MPG to gain massive safety, performance and convenience of a set of premium All Season for year round safety use.
@tyrereviews11 ай бұрын
Great to hear! Let me know how you like them!
@AA-ih6kt11 ай бұрын
where did you find them in usa?
@vxvii906911 ай бұрын
@@AA-ih6kt I’m European but you can probably order them online. They were discounted at the shop I bought them from. I’d be very surprised if Continental aren’t selling them in the USA already, after all it’s a huge market. You’re probably best off searching online and ordering them to a tire fitter of your choice. Hope that helps
@mausyyy859 ай бұрын
You present these Tyres so Nice that i want to collect and buy them all😄 The Pirelli’ and Conti’s are my favourites ! Thanks John! Regs from CH🇨🇭
@marklewisduncombe11 ай бұрын
Good stuff as always. Agree that wet performance is key, but whats increasingly becoming important to to me for an all season in the UK is how it handles pot holes, not sure how you can test that though. Some of the roads near me feel like an AT is the way to go!
@tyrereviews11 ай бұрын
You can use impact bars for endurance testing but it's pretty expensive as it can be quite destructive to wheels and suspension etc
@carguyuk752511 ай бұрын
Great update. I have used Bridgestone on my A6 for a number of years. About 15 years ago I bought some cheap tyres, which after 500 miles I changed for a big brand tyres as the performance was so bad.
@dmti3sto11 ай бұрын
Great great video, as always. Happy to see that a new generation of tires are coming, and they beat the CC2 king. I think Continental is an excellent product here, as are all their tires. Cheers.
@thecapone452 ай бұрын
I had no idea these were so disliked! I love these and collect them at the parks I go to and I love the durability of them. They’ve certainly helped me when I got lost. I literally seek these out at gift shops because I find them so handy.
@RaduB.11 ай бұрын
Finally a Dunlop in test... I am glad that you tested the Sport All Season in particular, as am thinking about switching to all season tires. I would have liked to see them against Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen3, because I'm trying to decide between these two...
@tyrereviews11 ай бұрын
The Goodyear is an outstanding tyre, if the price is the same it would be a pretty easy choice for me.
@RaduB.11 ай бұрын
@@tyrereviews Thank you!
@Buc_Stops_Here8 ай бұрын
I live on a mountain in CT in the USA where we have snow every winter. Climbing the mountain is highly important or you walk home. AWD is also important or you walk home. When I moved here with FWD cars and snow tires, I could not get home and I would walk about 2 km to get home in the snow (not pleasant). Bought AWD cars and snow tires at first. Then switched the first gen Michelin CrossClimate. Now use the second generation and still don't have problems getting home in the winter. Very interesting to see Pirelli getting close but still not quite as good as the Michelin in the snow which is the priority for me, but some of these others seem to be a viable option now (not Bridgestone). Thank you for doing this detailed analysis - the best I have ever seen!
@CristianChereji3 ай бұрын
Clilmate change, it will be better and better, soon you can change back to FWD and summer tires 😜
@Buc_Stops_Here3 ай бұрын
@@CristianChereji Have not seen it yet. Last winter the worst storm brought us 18 inches in 24 hours, one of the worst in years. I bet you are right at some point but as of 2023 not yet.
@williamsmith-ob6kv11 ай бұрын
This test feels exactly suited for the uk climate where rain performance outweighs snow tests with the exception of the north of scotland of course. Glad to see pirelli back to their best and finally cc2 knocked off their overhyped overpriced perch in my opinion. Great test.
@177Willy8 ай бұрын
Got the Contis after this review and I am impressed. They are really great tyres. So thank you so much for this video!
@YeCannyDaeThat11 ай бұрын
Wait... No Vredesteins? Their all-seasons were the best in the wet last time. Perfect for the UK winters (IMO)
@yamahass6611 ай бұрын
Why would you like a tyre wich is a few % better in Rain then Snow? Never mind normal people have a set of winter tyres.
@YeCannyDaeThat11 ай бұрын
Because it almost never snows where I live. And rains nearly every single day in winter. @@yamahass66
@04smallmj11 ай бұрын
@@yamahass66Most people in the UK use cheap summer tyres in the winter. My car is fitted with Michelin Crossclimate 2s and my partner has Vredestein Quatracs on her car. I'm very happy with both of them 🙂
@waffle91111 ай бұрын
Same for the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons I imagine; the priority was testing as many new products as possible against the all-round industry benchmark for reference.
@yamahass6611 ай бұрын
@04smallmj Yes you do thats why the accidents are sky-high at winter. Why Prioritizing 5% better rain when you can drive a bit slower in that case?
@michaltomsu69245 ай бұрын
Thanks
@rmksledhead6311 ай бұрын
Wish I would've seen this before recently getting some cross climate 2's put on but at least I can still be content with the snow performance. Best tire reviews out there! Keep it up!
@alanduffell682010 ай бұрын
Great review as usual, great to see the new generation coming through. Happy to stick to my 16" Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen - 3. We get lots of wet country lanes in Weardale they are great for this.
@toshi07595 ай бұрын
Amazing test, definitely the best tire channel on yt 🎉
@tyrereviews5 ай бұрын
@piyasirimusicproduction8 ай бұрын
Buying Continental AllSeasonContact 2 next month thanks to you! Thanks a lot for this awesome test! ❤
@Chris-ly8wt11 ай бұрын
Great review! Sadly the bridgestone turanza all season 6 isn't on the Bridgestone Canada website, yet.
@bo-chengwei250910 ай бұрын
Not quite the same but in North America we have WeatherPeak from Bridgestone (all weather tire and is compared to cc2 a lot on Bridgestone’s website), which was not included in the video.
@TimmyBobinson2 ай бұрын
The best tire reviews on KZbin. (England based) Well done, Sir.
@kineret403011 ай бұрын
Kudos to YOU for making this happen! 🙂
@jensbegemann69985 ай бұрын
Danke!
@tyrereviews4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@busslayer479011 ай бұрын
I used to always use winter tires, but over the last 10-15 years the winters have become much less harsh. 20 years ago the roads were snow covered for a good percent of the winter. Now they are dry 95% of the time. So now I switch my summer wheels/tires to winter skewed all season tires. They work good enough for the limited snow and work better on pavement than winter tires since dry pavement is now the majority of the winter.
@jonburnell53211 ай бұрын
I agree. Snow is the lowest priority for me. I'd rather see a tire that excels in cold and wet winters rather than snowy/icy sub zero conditions.
@TickleSlip26 күн бұрын
We just had a massive blizzard here in the southern plains (Jan 3rd) and I still have my CC2's that I bought 5 years ago now, though they only have about 15k miles on them. We had ZERO issues getting around with them. The unique problem with this blizzard was the amount of ice that came before the snow, so under all that snow was no traction to be found but a nice thick half inch layer of ice on blacktop. I'm only one of three people in our city that have CC2's and we were probably the only three people not getting stuck anywhere, not even from the pure ice problem. There was an older gentleman that has gone through 3 sets of CC2's and only uses studded when it gets real bad in his state of Michigan that put up a review about the CC2's. He showed the current set he was on, as he is a Lyft driver, that had 75000 miles on them and still had 5/32's of tread left on them. He said they were still gripping great in the snow, but he noticed the water and dry running wasn't as "tight" as they were obviously when newer. But the one thing he did bring up about the CC2's that most people are ignoring and just using their "factory" PSI rating on the door panel, was that you do have to inflate the CC2's slightly higher than the standard PSI rating on the door and he's right. I run mine between 38-40 psi, usually 38 for all four wheels. At 38 psi in the CC2's you get nice even tread wearing, more stable MPG (except in the first 5000 miles of the CC2's because they start at 11/32 or at least the ones for the USA do), and probably the best "grip" you're going to get. I just don't drive as much as I used to, but our 2nd vehicle is in the shop, so my wife has been driving the car and hasn't even felt afraid to drive on this snow and ice compared to her vehicle that just has M+S tires on it that we just leave on there year round. This isn't really an area of the country that you need two sets of tires if you find a good all weather tire like the CrossClimate 2. My price for all 4 tires was around 1400.00 USD for 245/45R19's. This was also when you could only get them through a wholesaler. They're more available now at multiple tire dealers and the cost has come down quite a bit.
@rivie2x10 ай бұрын
I have had Crossclimate, ASC, SF2 and Hankook 4S2. One factor that I would really like to see analysed in the reviews is the capacity of the tire to survive hot summers: I have experienced heavy thread destruction at even slow paces in Italian summer (30+ °C), so it would be interesting to see if there are differences in the range of temperature in which they are performing well! I would also be very interested in getting these with a runflat/self sealing technology since most cars nowadays are missing the spare wheel! Thank you for your immense work, it helped me a lot through the years!
@robertt93427 ай бұрын
Test in the US or Australia
@steve06806576 ай бұрын
Runflat sidewalls are thicker making the tyre heavier and less supple. As a result the ride is harsher. Lots of people regret picking run-flats and swap back to non run-flats next change.
@stolarijarendula75025 ай бұрын
I made with my Crossclimate+, 45.000km in 3 years and they are still good for next 10.000km. Dimensions of tires are 255/35/19. I live on Croatia where summers are wery hot.
@ivan.901255 ай бұрын
@@stolarijarendula7502 a taman mene zanima preživljavaju li cijelogodišnje gume naša ljeta.
@cedomirfilipovic31135 ай бұрын
I have cc2 after 16k km.5mm thread left. Normal driving.Montenegro also realy hot specialy this summer.i@@stolarijarendula7502
@juanr.rodriguez31094 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. I am using the cross climate for a year on my Q3 quattro and Tesla AWD long range. The best AS I have ever had, impressed with the snow capability, speed, braking. No complaints from me so far and have done close to 20,000 miles on them.
@philtechGT311 ай бұрын
Where are the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons ?
@HarleyN9311 ай бұрын
Probably dragging it out he will do a big round up in the future double dip that way 😂
@Caxel10811 ай бұрын
In the trash. Goodyear is garbage
@eriks.11 ай бұрын
@@Caxel108kid
@christianschutte372811 ай бұрын
Would have liked the hankook
@tomcray790711 ай бұрын
Where Kama tyres? Or Viatti?
@natipacdraude4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review! I had the Michelin which I liked it, and now I can confirm regarding the Continental, which is excellent!
@tyrereviews4 ай бұрын
get some reviews on www.tyrereviews.com :)
@GUIGUIGUD4 ай бұрын
Hello, did you try them in hot dry weather, maybe? How is the sidewalls, stiff or soft? What size load/speed index did you use? Thx!
@ZoomZoom8110 ай бұрын
For all us North American viewers, here is my dream comparison test lineup request: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs. Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs. Toyo Celsius II vs. Falken Aklimate vs. Bridgestone WeatherActive vs. Pirelli Cinturato/Scorpion Weatheractive vs. Firestone Weathergrip vs. Nokian Remedy WRG5. Any chance we could see something like that in the next year? Your North American viewers want to know. Amazing review once again. Thank you!
@bo-chengwei250910 ай бұрын
^^^ Did you mean Bridgestone WeatherPeak?
@-JayHenry-2 ай бұрын
Which all weather tire to you perfer in North America?
@ZoomZoom812 ай бұрын
@@-JayHenry- Still pretty hard to beat the Michelin. But my most popular tire with the most positive feedback is the Toyo Celsius II. The Falkens are too new for any kind of testing or feedback. The Hankooks seem to be great for traction but I had several complaints about them being very noisy
@CruiseControl110 ай бұрын
Great video and I have put two sets of crossclimate 2’s on my ev and love it. Very little loss of range from the standard eco tires and I live in snow country at 6,800ft elevation so the snow portion is very important for me. I love this tire and can’t wait for version 3 to come out.
@sevendust6211 ай бұрын
Great testing, as always. I hope you can please test some American all-weather tires. I really want to see a comparison between the Michelin CC2 and the Nokian WRG - now WRG5. I also want to see a test with the Falken Aklimate, which is incredibly inexpensive - cheaper than many American all-season tires. Tire Rack is testing the Falken Aklimate, but only against the Toyo Celsius II and Nokian Encompass AW01, but not against the Michelin nor against the Nokian WRG. Thanks again, as always.
@tyrereviews11 ай бұрын
Working on it :)
@hawkward9573 ай бұрын
Those turanza tires are looking REEEEAL good considering i plan on having Blizzaks as dedicated snow tires.
@Zorro-XX10 ай бұрын
HA! just got the Continental AllSeasonContact 2... now your test says they are the best. So glad to hear it.
@HarveysGang9 ай бұрын
Are you still pleased. Most expensive of the group of tyres?
@Zorro-XX9 ай бұрын
Yes. After 3k km no issues. Ride is smooth. They are less noisy than my old winter tyres Conti TS 850P.
@dixonkimani2 ай бұрын
Hi there. It's 8 months later, I'd like to ask if you could you share your findings about the Continental ASC2's, especially in terms of wear, comfort and noise levels in the summer? I live in southern Germany where we only get light snow in the winter, so I'm also considering getting all-seasons instead of switching between summer and winter tyres every 6 months.
@Zorro-XX2 ай бұрын
@@dixonkimanifells I put them on the car yesterday. Wear is pretty good, I would say 1mm in 10k km just made a swap front to back to have a even wear. I live in Elsass and the weather is the same.
@dixonkimani2 ай бұрын
@@Zorro-XX great to hear they're that good. Then I will also get the Contis ASC2. Thanks for the quick reply!
@luisperenna98810 ай бұрын
I have Conti ASC2 on a Cupra Born and they do a good job on usual roads. We had a lot of rain since 3 months and it works fine!! including when I do some small drift with the car, this tires feel safety. On the other hands, the factory tyres (EcoContact) had bad feeling, essentially on wet road
@sdarfvsdxfvb11 ай бұрын
Well, I guess my next all season tire will be Bridgestone again. It's really good in a place with little snow.
@2cartalkers11 ай бұрын
Have the CrossClimate 2 on my car with about 35,000 miles on them; great handling, exceptional grip on all surfaces, mpg went up by 1/2 mpg per mile, tread looks very good and hope to get at least another 45000 miles on them. I used to use Bridgestone tires but they seemed to attract nails; 8 flat tires that destroyed the tires (total replacement) over a period of a couple years. Ran our other car that had Michelins on that same road surface and never had a flat.
@douglasvitello789810 ай бұрын
Great video! A major tire dealer in the USA (Tire Rack) recommended the Continental DWS (USA version of this European tire tested) for my previous car and the car I own now. That would be a total of 10 years' experience so far and I must agree it is a class leaded that is hard to beat especially when considering price. Just love them and the latest version on my current car are by far the best yet. Thanks again.
@tyrereviews10 ай бұрын
I recommend the DWD06+ too, it's one of the best in the category
@burnitdwn11 ай бұрын
I have Nokian WRG4 tires here. Have been extremely pleased with them.
@AA-ih6kt10 ай бұрын
had those on our model s and they lasted very poorly for us on tesla car...
@bassiclymike2 ай бұрын
While not the same tire you tested, I absolutely love my Continental ExtremeContact DWS All Season tires on my (nearing classic age)26+ year old '98 BMW 328i. Never a worry in any condition, and gave admirable performance for a rear-wheel drive, manual transmission car in several inches of snow. Can't speak to ice performance as we rarely see any around here in New Jersey thanks(?) to all the salt on the roads. But it is very comfortable, quiet, great performing in the dry and not too far off in the wet. I've had this car since 2013 and over 100,000mi, and am only on my 2nd set. I will be buying my third set soon. Excellent value tire as well, as you pointed out in your test.
@anthonyc849911 ай бұрын
Jon absolutely smashes it with these tire reviews. Dude jam packs so much information in these comprehensive tests that you need multiple viewings to absorb it all! I'm gonna have to disagree with Jon on his criticism of Michelin.The CrossClimate2 tires are essentially snow tires that can be driven year-round and that's exactly what buyers want. Michelin should NOT back off their snow performance. The CrossClimate2 are perfect for Pacific Northwest or Rocky Mountain drivers who drive into the mountains every weekend to go skiing and spend the rest of the week commuting on wet roads. We want the best snow tire available to keep us safe in the snow but still competent in town where it's warmer. The cherry on top is that we can keep them mounted on the car all year.
@tyrereviews11 ай бұрын
If you spend the rest of the week commuting on wet roads and only ski for 1 of 7 days, surely you want the best tyre for 6 of those days?
@anthonyc849911 ай бұрын
@@tyrereviews I'd counter that it's not like the CC2s magically got worse though. They’re still just as good today in the dry/wet as they were when first introduced. Snow storms are highly variable and potentially far more treacherous than wet pavement that drivers contend with on the daily anyways?
@AA-ih6kt10 ай бұрын
agree 110% am in colorado and its a fantasticcccccccccccccccc tire....most places pricematch..i got the 235/65/17 for 207.59 a tire on pricematch just this week.
@Social_Chunk11 ай бұрын
I am running Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert2 on my winter beater in true winter conditions with 25cm snow and ice. And they are completely acceptable. I would recommend all season tires if they are of good make and you are travelling 5-8k km a year.
@Rapscallion200910 ай бұрын
I'd personally like more info on comfort. You can get objective data using a decibel meter for sound and a vibration gauge over a cattle grid for vibration. I spend vastly more time cruising around doing work and errands than trying to lap a wet racing circuit. Comfort is something that definitely would influence my choice, but the review barely touches it.
@Austin-cn8vh10 ай бұрын
I actually picked up some CrossClimate 2's for an 07 Civic, after my poor Sonic gave it's last in a collision. It changed the car completely. The feeling of safety and confidence is 100% a thing. And they've already seen a few Utah snowfalls.
@Qn1x11 ай бұрын
It could be interesting to see some of the first "new generation" all season tires like CrossClimate or AllSeasonContact in the comparison.
@kotaman2326 ай бұрын
This is the best all season tire breakdown review I have ever seen.
@andrewjohnston19633 ай бұрын
Been on a CrossClimate 2 for several years now. Nothing you said persuades me to change. i am a ski instructor so need solid snow performance. Drove to Corsica n back this summer - no drama. Came back up through the Italian/Swiss Alps with loads of standing water in an absolute deluge - not a wobble. I’ll stick with Cross Climate 2. Wear has been great too 25k plus miles (2 years now.) Will probably replace this winter hence my interest in your review.
@Steve-d1d9f3 ай бұрын
Anyone, notice after watching Tyre reviews everyone is happy. In fact everything I watch one I'm more confused about which tire I need.
@Ficon10 ай бұрын
Such important testing, thank you! I live in the US mountain west and wet traction is completely unimportant because my roads are either dry or snow-covered for 16 hours. AllSeasonContact 2 looks impressive as a CrossClimate 2 alternative but not for the sale in the US yet from what I can tell. I can't bring myself to consider Pirelli or Bridgestone based on prior experiences despite your testing. Reputation is a hell of a thing to blow and try to claw back.
@AA-ih6kt10 ай бұрын
not in usa yet correct..its wierd as their promo stuff all said avail end of 2023 and its out in uk...why not here yet? Maybe an issue with the tire/compounds/design here???? I was waiting but ended up with another set of cc3 on the 2 cars i have after 4 yrs on the cc2 and couldnt wait any longer..i needed tires
@A2KLAU11 ай бұрын
Would have loved to see where the Goodyear and the Hankook stack up against this bunch in same test conditions.
@dynescu6 ай бұрын
I switched to michelin Crossclimate about 5-6 years ago (i think i was also influenced by a clip from this channel). I'm going to switch to summer tires because all season tires seem (very) noisy to me. Last winter we had 2 days with snow so... Congratulations for your work man!
@GUIGUIGUD10 ай бұрын
Since everyone agrees that a 4 season tyre is a very much of a compromise on various weather conditions, I think that it would be extremely useful testing them in hot weather as well, as they are much more common around Europe!!
@pete55346 ай бұрын
A very interesting comparison test. I am a big fan of the CrossClimate 2’s on my wife’s car, so it’s heartening to know so many others are working to complete. Thank you.
@dr-zelenka11 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yesterday I order Continental AllSeasonContact 2. I see it as a good choice.
@tyrereviews11 ай бұрын
Let me know how you get on with it!
@FurrKnight8 ай бұрын
I live in Washington state here in the US and we are well known for lots of rainy days and snow. My Yokohama Parada spec-x R20s have done nothing but serve me well and are extremely durable. Amazing new channel I have stumbled upon though!
@barrykerslake776211 ай бұрын
Shame the Hankook 4s2 data/ wasn't included in this test. Great test all the same.
@tyrereviews11 ай бұрын
Sadly only had budget for 6 tyres in the wear test
@borianm11 ай бұрын
purchased 4s2 2 years ago, still very satisfied.
@perfectlyoutoforder284010 ай бұрын
@@borianmAbsolutely! I had the Michelin bofore I bought the Hankook in October 2022. Most importantly the Hankook perform way better in rain while the Michelin tend to understeer frequently.
@bluwind6810 ай бұрын
Stavo per scrivere la stessa cosa. Monto questo tipo di allseason da ormai diversi anni e su 2 auto. I primi furono le Michelin Crossclimate per una Insignia OPC , ne sono rimasto davvero sorpreso soprattutto in estate dove i vecchi allseason arrivavano al limite, mentre questi erano davvero buoni . Lo stesso anno per l'auto più piccola (Ds3) fui costretto a prendere i Continental perché i Michelin erano purtroppo esauriti nella mia misura e devo dire che sono rimasto molto soddisfatto. L'autunno scorso per la Ds3 dopo 4 anni e ca. 35k km (auto che uso per andare al lavoro) ho voluto provare le Hankook , soprattutto per il prezzo più basso rispetto alle Michelin e Conti e durante questo inverno si sono comportate benissimo , anche su neve fresca di 20 cm , adesso aspetto con ansia l'estate..
@marcandsebe4 ай бұрын
I have just ordered the Continental. I was going for the Michelin so you have saved me some money 😃
@newhuskytwenty9 ай бұрын
Up to the moment I'm very pleased with the Michelin CrossClimate, this is my fourth pair (version I, never used the 2) but thank you for the test. My next front pair tyres will definitely be the Continental AllSeasonContact 2. I live in Spain so in theory very sunny but at the Pyrenees chain of mountains where it snows often during winter. Subscribed.
@LearningFast11 ай бұрын
Excellent video! However, I really would have liked to see the Hankook iON EVO AS tire tested in this group. I don't think it would have won but I am so interested in hearing your opinion of it. I have been using the iON EVO AS tires on my Tesla Model 3 Performance for 6 months now. The rolling resistance is just so incredibly low with these tires which is very important for an EV. However, they also seem great in the wet and even at the Dragstrip for a few 1/4 mile runs. For the price they seem like an outstanding value.
@tyrereviews11 ай бұрын
I'm excited to test that tyre too, trying to put together an EV test
@LearningFast11 ай бұрын
@@tyrereviews I have those tires on a Model 3 Performance. I am in NC if you need a test car there. 😉
@tyrereviews11 ай бұрын
Nice! How you getting on with them? @@LearningFast
@LearningFast11 ай бұрын
@@tyrereviews I am able to stay under 220 wh/mi with a 2022 Model 3 Performance now. I also ran 11.24 @ 119+ mph for the 1/4 mile with them at the Dragstrip. Wear is minimal and I don’t hear them at all. Honestly, they seem perfect for my needs. However, we officially got 0.0 inches of snow this year so that wasn’t a factor at all. It gets below freezing here so we can’t run Summer tires year round but these All Seasons seem like the perfect all around setup.
@seventhson322811 ай бұрын
Well, after two and a half years asking you to test Dunlop, I must say it has decent results.
@krishnagudavalli10 ай бұрын
I would love to see a Goodyear tire in the mix.
@sssssneaker6 ай бұрын
still has its strong points though like comfort/low noise, dry handling and high mileage. but overall it's outclassed by the newcomers. I'm just replacing mine with Contis after 3 years and 61.000 km!
@jeffer110111 ай бұрын
Bought a set of CrossClimate2 tires a couple of years ago and love them. Now that it's been a few years, it's good to see a few more other options as well (keeps all brands on their toes). The new Continental tires look like a good option as well. Overall, I have been very happy with my Michelin tires, but I'm not tied to a brand so more options are good to have.
@wesleyt289611 ай бұрын
I got the continental ASC 2, was a bet since their were no tests. I am very satisfied with them. Good grip in all occasions, they are very silent, fuel consumption was better than the OEM summer tyres. Comfort is quite good, being a conti it is a bit firmer, but also meaning it has good road feedback. On my previous car I had the Michelin CC2 and while on paper they are better, they dissapointed me, in everyday use the conti's are amazing, they actually surprised me
@tyrereviews11 ай бұрын
Glad you like them, get a review on www.tyrereviews.com :)
@dixonkimani2 ай бұрын
I'm also considering getting the Contis ASC2. Do you live in an area with hot summers, where temps get to 30C for at least 2 months or so? If yes, how does the wear hold up in over the hot summer months?
@wesleyt28962 ай бұрын
@@dixonkimaniYes, in Belgium. Summers can reach above 30 degrees Celsius like last summer. Also alot of rain. Very occasionally snow. They performed excellent everywhere. Bought a new car now which standard had the michelin CC2, and I really miss the conti's
@dixonkimani2 ай бұрын
@@wesleyt2896 perfekt! Thanks for the quick reply!
@karimtemri16645 күн бұрын
Hey bro I also live in Belgium and was considering buying the pirelli sf3 because I like sporty driving. But do you think the all season contact 2 by Continental are also good for sporty driving? I use minerva now that make my bmw feel a bit dull
@mega_tive2 ай бұрын
You gave me more than enough information for me to choose my new tires. Thank you for your detailed analysis. Also subscribed.
@matsudakodo11 ай бұрын
There seems to be a cult-like following for the CrossClimate 2 (and maybe it's well-deserved) but I've pointed out before that your testing showed how it sacrifices wet braking. Good to see it has some competition.
@freeskierdude_11 ай бұрын
i simply love these videos so so much. I got the Nokian outpost nat tire and i absolutly love them. I wish i didn't have to say this but they have saved me from two crashes already. Once on straight ice where every single car but mine slipped off the road, and one foolish driver not looking and pulling out infront of me ( I had to swerve into the opposite lane very quickly)