Michelin Cross Climate tyres?

[YvesD]

I fancy a set of these on the RX but a little concerned about the 72db noise rating, not massively loud but I really hate noisy tyres, my current summer set are rated at 68db and they are almost silent on the road.

Anyone have them fitted and can you comment on the noise?

Thanks

[LenT]

The Michelin CCs have long been considered the tyre that sets the All Season standard - and we have them on our other car, a 4x4.

I was considering replacing them with the latest version, and looked up the latest tyre tests.  I was surprised - there are new kids on the block.  You may find this interesting….

https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/Best-All-Season-Tyres-2024.htm

 

[YvesD]

31 minutes ago, LenT said:

The Michelin CCs have long been considered the tyre that sets the All Season standard - and we have them on our other car, a 4x4.

I was considering replacing them with the latest version, and looked up the latest tyre tests.  I was surprised - there are new kids on the block.  You may find this interesting….

https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/Best-All-Season-Tyres-2024.htm

 

Had a look at that thanks for the insight.

Seems to be very limited Brand options for us in the standard sizes. The GT Radial winter looks good all round for example but not available in 235/55/20.

Lots of head scratching.

[J Henderson]

I don't give those EU label db scores much credence.

I just swapped to my Winter wheels this week on my IS. They're equipped with CrossClimate 2s and are by far the quietest tyres I've ever had on the car.

They have the same noise rating (71db) as my summer tyres, but the difference is night and day. I mean, its not even remotely close.

Now, the summer tyres are sporty UHP ones with stiffer sidewalls and asymmetrical tread blocks, so it's not a true like-for-like comparison. But, as mentioned, those summer tyres are also rated at 71db.

The directional V-shaped pattern on the CrossClimates is probably an inherently quieter design, but it's also worth pointing out that the EU noise ratings are scored by measuring the noise outside the vehicle. Not in the cabin.

A "noisy" on-paper tyre might actually be very quiet inside a well-insulated premium car like a Lexus.

[YvesD]

Interesting 👍

A full set of 235/55/20 Cross Climates are on sale at Halfords currently.

£794 fitted. Bargain that is

[rich1068]

You've probably already looked but I notice Blackcircles have 15% off some sizes of CrossClimates at the moment.

[fezman]

1 hour ago, YvesD said:

Interesting 👍

A full set of 235/55/20 Cross Climates are on sale at Halfords currently.

£794 fitted. Bargain that is

YvesD check they have stock - they like to do the old switcheroo or your money back 😉 

I had 4 in my basket from National Tyres - £795 fitted. with their BF20 code. They have NO stock. 

ATS couldn't guarantee stock @£900

All the independents in my area (buying from wholesalers) had 3 in stock. 

Finally managed to get 4 from my local KwikFit - they wanted £1008, but agreed to Price match ATS to £900. 

They were fitted this morning and are much quieter than the Dunlops that were from the factory. 

Also Michelin have this on at the moment https://www.michelin.co.uk/auto/people-in-motion-offer with code PIM4LM - gets you a £100 cashback. 

 

[YvesD]

More great info thanks👍

[lexom]

I have Cross Climates on my gen 4 RX450h and also on Mrs Lexom's gen 3 RX450h. 

The gen 3 tyres are super quiet. There is no tyre noise at all. Those tyres are made for the car. We always take the gen 3 on long trips for that reason.

The tyre noise on my gen 4 is noticeable. It is not bad, I just turn the stereo up.

I am advised that Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season NCS are the way to go, but they are only available in 255/50/20. The difference to the standard 235/55/20 is negligible. They might just be my next tyre if the Cross Climates ever wear out! 😁