Thanks to a whole range of innovative solutions used in a single model, the Michelin CrossClimate guarantees safe grip on both dry and wet asphalt, as well as mobility during unexpected snowfall. The new rubber compound ensures optimal performance, even on snow-covered roads, and stands out with a high level of wear resistance.
The Michelin CrossClimate (M+S) tread pattern has a directional shape with a large number of sectors separated by wide grooves. Each sector has a special shape at a defined tilt angle, which allows the block edges to work effectively both when accelerating and when manoeuvring on snow-covered roads. In addition, on every sector the sharp edges are on one side only - for better acceleration dynamics on snowy roads. At the same time, the other side of the block has rounded edges, which ensure a stable contact patch with the road and minimise the risk of grip loss caused by deformation that can occur when the block edge interacts with the hard road surface. In this way, the V-shaped tread gives the Michelin CrossClimate all-season tyres improved grip on dry roads, as well as a high level of safety on snow-covered roads.
The tyres have two types of sipes: those in the shoulder area widen towards the base so that, as the tyre wears down, they retain their ability to effectively disperse water along with the overall tread-edge effect, while those in the central part have a Z-shaped profile that forms inside the block. This complex sipe shape reduces deformation of the tread block, which in turn improves the tyre's handling.
In the summer of 2016 the Michelin CrossClimate was available in 32 sizes for rim diameters from 14 to 18 inches, and the range was later extended to SUV sizes as well.
This article was published in 2017 and describes the first-generation model. The Michelin CrossClimate is an all-season tyre carrying the 3PMSF marking, not a summer tyre. Since 1 October 2024, only the 3PMSF marking is valid for the winter period in Latvia, so the M+S designation alone is no longer sufficient. The generations currently on sale are the CrossClimate 2, the CrossClimate 3 and their SUV versions.
