Michelin Latitude Cross Reviews - Page 3

Given 89% while driving a Nissan xtrail 2.0 dci x3 (215/65 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
Had a lot of snow and ice so far this winter and the colder months are yet to come - I was already impressed with these tyres through a very wet spring and had intended to wait until after winter to add another review about them but I have been both surprised (good) and disappointed at the same time. Firstly, the bad - a small very low speed (about 10kmh) slide on icy paving saw my car gently come to rest against the concrete gutter. It was such a gentle collision I simply drove away but on inspecting the tyre an hour later, the sidewall had two fractures. I drove back to the site to inspect the gutter and where my tyre had hit was a seam where sections of concrete joined. This concrete seam had caused the rip in the sidewall. I was deflated even if my tyre was not - an expensive near new tyre rendered worthless by an innocuous piece of concrete kerbing. Now the good - These tyres are MUCH better than my previous dedicated winter tyres, wet roads, dry, slush, snow and ice. The biggest surprise so far is how good they are STOPPING on icy roads (yeah okay, even without the help of concrete guttering!). Seriously, you feel them biting into the road to help stopping making my ABS work overtime. Overall, I love these tyres but not impressed by the sidewall strength (and mine are the XL version, supposed stronger sidewalls for extra load).
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on December 11, 2016
Given 86% while driving a Nissan Qashqai (215/60 R17) on a combination of roads for 35,000 spirited miles
Very good for dry & wet and a LOT better than expected on mud. Is somewhat sensitive on the sides for tears. Still going strong half way through 3rd year and 56000kms
Helpful 21 - tyre reviewed on November 24, 2016
Given 80% while driving a Toyota RAV4 (235/60 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 40,000 average miles
Bought to replace OEM Bridgestone Duellers. The Bridgestone is an horrific tyre, way too hard and noisy.

The Michelin is much quieter, grips better in all conditions. Look chunky too!

2 more being fitted this week.
Helpful 19 - tyre reviewed on October 2, 2016
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Given 60% while driving a Toyota RAV4 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 32,000 easy going miles
This is my second review after 6 years and 52000 kms. The tire after the fourth year and nearly 40000 kms became hard, lost a lot of the grip in the wet and the dry and became slightly uncomfortable. Twice it slided too easily on wet tarmac. So in the long run many of its good properties were lost. Oddly enough it is still good enough on dirt roads. But not on tarmac. My original review was on June 14, 2013
Helpful 27 - tyre reviewed on September 30, 2016
Given 88% while driving a Suzuki grand vitara (235/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
Amazing tires, so much better than Latitude Tour except on confort, they are a bit harder. But they are so good on everything else, and the manage dirt quite well.
Helpful 16 - tyre reviewed on August 31, 2016
Given 90% while driving a Nissan xtrail 2.0 dci x3 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
Wet grip phenomenal, tough, comfortable, relatively quiet, a brilliant all rounder
Helpful 15 - tyre reviewed on July 20, 2016
Given 80% while driving a Isuzu DMAX (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 100 average miles
Very nice tyres. AfVerya year with 30000km, still have good wet and dry grid. I believe will last another 30000km before i get another set of the sames.
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on February 1, 2016
Given 96% while driving a Opel Frontera 2.2 DTi (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 15,000 average miles
On a Opel Frontera B 2.2 DTi (not the sport version) is amazing the security this tire gives on wet road. Allready had Bridgstone and Runway tires (this last one was absolutely horrendous on wet road). This Michelin Latitude Cross makes me think im on a sedan. Like i said, they are very good on wett road.
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on October 13, 2015
Given 79% while driving a Isuzu DMAX (245/75 R16) on mostly town for 31 average miles
50,000k and small flakes of rubber are missing. I think I can get another 10,000k+ out of them (I will try at least). The tire sales place where I bought them said after 50k they won't stand behind them. My friend has the same 3.0L Diesel 4x4 as me and got about 60,000+ on his set. He puts on more miles than me and bought his after me. They are about $200USD per tire if I remember correctly. He started having inflation problems and they would not patch them saying they were too old and he needed new ones. He is switching back to Bridgestone OEM tires. I hated the squealing of those tires on the hot pavement. The Michelins are just starting to squeal on mountainous roads on hot days, but not even close to the Bridgestone. I am not sure what I will buy next.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on September 14, 2014
Given 93% while driving a Toyota Landcruiser (265/70 R16 H) on mostly country roads for 65,000 spirited miles
I'm just about to get 2 new front tyres for my landcruiser after 65000 miles.. These tyres are a superb compromise. Excellent on the road, wet or dry. Excellent in standing water. Quite impressive off the road too. Combine Toyotas 4 wheel drive system with these, and I reckon you'd go almost anywhere another vehicle with A/Ts would go. Add to that the tyre wear which is also impressive. My rear tyres still have 5-6mm of tread left... The front is getting 2 new latitude cross' next week
Helpful 209 - tyre reviewed on August 30, 2014
Given 81% while driving a Toyota RAV4 (215/55 R16 T) on a combination of roads for 20,000 easy going miles
Good tyre especially for light off road, gravel, sand and a little mud (but not too much). It is almost impossible to aquaplan and the wet grip is excellent (for an SUV). Very good wear. The cons are that it is noisy on motorways and consumption is 3-5% higher at 75 mph and almost 10% at 95-100 mph (compared to Michelin Synchrone). The dry grip could be better. Tyres are slightly taller than the old ones.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on June 14, 2013
Given 96% while driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2.7 LTD (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 42,000 average miles
Used them for two years now with ever increasing confidence on a Jeep Grand Cherokee for which they have turned out to be the perfect tyre in my opinion. Effortless performance in snow, wet and relatively quiet on tarmac. They surprised many cynics on soft muddy ground and pulled us up really sharp rocky tracks in the Scottish Highlands with no apparent damage to tread or walls. Wear on a really heavy 4x4 has been excellent and I would purchase them again without doubt. Haven't tried them on sand yet but by all accounts the slightly aggressive side wall tread would be ideal for the job. Excellent product.
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on January 22, 2013