Mitchelin CrossClimate v Dunlop Sport BluResponse - Page 3

gozo ken · 20th September 2016, 22:12

4 x Michelin CrossClimate 225/45 R17 W (94), Reinforced
Price: £394.56 fitted at local garage from black circles last October
Ken.

Robson Rover Repair · 21st September 2016, 00:18

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Originally Posted by jonathan63

Will do, but what do you mean by "Former tyre builder for them, they have big problems with them"?

I worked for them. It's a great great tyre, especially in larger profiles but all reports we got indicated that the smaller profiles 35,40 and 45 they where struggling with side wall cracking and had to try several variations of compound and mix pre baking.

Tyre pressures and rotational use (eg car not sitting for any length) are beyond essential on them.

You will start to see complaints next summer imo when the tyres dry out after a winter usage and tyres scrapped around the 12k mark due to cracking.

However if the tyres are in a constant climate you should not need to worry. It will effect European owners far more.

jonathan63 · 21st September 2016, 08:19

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Originally Posted by Colin_NI

I worked for them. It's a great great tyre, especially in larger profiles but all reports we got indicated that the smaller profiles 35,40 and 45 they where struggling with side wall cracking and had to try several variations of compound and mix pre baking.

Tyre pressures and rotational use (eg car not sitting for any length) are beyond essential on them.

You will start to see complaints next summer imo when the tyres dry out after a winter usage and tyres scrapped around the 12k mark due to cracking.

However if the tyres are in a constant climate you should not need to worry. It will effect European owners far more.

I see now. Thanks. I will be on 195 65 15 and I intend using the crossclimates through the year. I do about 17k miles a year and the car wont be sitting for more than about 3 days at a time. I'm guessing these tyres will be ok with that......yes?

Kennyeth · 21st September 2016, 08:29

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Originally Posted by steve1975

Iv just got cheapo 'ditch finders' on mine as you lot call them, never had any problems, good grip in all conditions

And there only £35 a corner fitted

Same here, never slid into a ditch yet and believe me I have tried a couple of times

I am in love with the Crossclimate though it`s the tread pattern I think and really considered changing even though the ones on now are almost still like new.
Ken.

Neil1 · 21st September 2016, 10:41

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Originally Posted by gozo ken

4 x Michelin CrossClimate 225/45 R17 W (94), Reinforced
Price: £394.56 fitted at local garage from black circles last October
Ken.

Lucky you mine would have to be 225/45/R18 XL and they work out way expensive.

jonathan63 · 21st September 2016, 12:02

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Originally Posted by Neil1

Lucky you mine would have to be 225/45/R18 XL and they work out way expensive.

What you need is a set of Crowns mate.

Busboy · 21st September 2016, 13:14

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Originally Posted by jonathan63

Time for 2 new tyres. I know what the Dunlops are like but not the Mitchelins.

I have the Dunlops on now and am very happy with them: quiet, great grip, comfy ride etc. But they don't seem to last long.
Rating B, A and 68 for economy, grip and noise.

The Mitchelins should work better in the winter.
Rating C, A and 68 for economy, grip and noise.

But I have never had the Michelins before. What do you think?

As a Which? member when I need new tyres I always go on to the website and check out the latest reviews, you need to be a subscribed member to get the full low down, but the £75 a year it costs is well worth it in my view, it can save you literally hundreds by buying properly tested goods, and tyres are no exception.

You would be surprised to learn that some brands are not all that good when tested independently.

I am on Continental premium contacts at the moment recommend them 100%.

Neil1 · 22nd September 2016, 10:17

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Originally Posted by jonathan63

What you need is a set of Crowns mate.

Fair enough.

But I will stick to what I have at the moment.

I don't think the ZT-T would look right on a set of Crowns let alone fit.

good_mojo · 22nd September 2016, 15:58

When I got my car I fitted Dunlop Blueresponse all round and have been happy with them. They are quiet and have good fuel economy and grip but they are soft and wear quickly.

I've just fitted some dunlop blueresponse to replace a pair that have worn out after 14,000 miles over two years. As well as the wear, there was cracking around the circumference of the tyre between the tread blocks. Better safe than sorry.

I'm hoping that the new ones will last longer than the old. The wheel alignment was badly out when I bought the car so the rears wore very quickly before I manged to get it fixed

. They lasted a little over a year and 8000 miles - but that can be forgiven under the circumstances and the replacements are wearing evenly and much, much less rapidly.

I briefly considered the Michelin cross climate and I would be very interested to hear from people who have tried both.

jonathan63 · 23rd September 2016, 08:57

New Michelin Crossclimate tyres have now replaced the Dunlop BluResponse that were on the front wheels (Dunlops still on the rear).

I've only done 40 miles but I'm very pleased with them. So far they seem to be just as quiet, comfy and grippy as the Dunlops.

While the car was in I had them change all the tyres onto my set of crowns, and they look looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooovely.

22nd September 2016, 15:58	#29
good_mojo Loves to post Facelift Rover 75 Classic CDT auto and Connoisseur SE 1.8T Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ferryhill Posts: 399 Thanks: 113 Thanked 110 Times in 83 Posts	When I got my car I fitted Dunlop Blueresponse all round and have been happy with them. They are quiet and have good fuel economy and grip but they are soft and wear quickly. I've just fitted some dunlop blueresponse to replace a pair that have worn out after 14,000 miles over two years. As well as the wear, there was cracking around the circumference of the tyre between the tread blocks. Better safe than sorry. I'm hoping that the new ones will last longer than the old. The wheel alignment was badly out when I bought the car so the rears wore very quickly before I manged to get it fixed. They lasted a little over a year and 8000 miles - but that can be forgiven under the circumstances and the replacements are wearing evenly and much, much less rapidly. I briefly considered the Michelin cross climate and I would be very interested to hear from people who have tried both.

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gozo ken Avid contributor R75 SALOON Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 226 Thanks: 20 Thanked 57 Times in 44 Posts	4 x Michelin CrossClimate 225/45 R17 W (94), Reinforced Price: £394.56 fitted at local garage from black circles last October Ken.

23rd September 2016, 08:57	#30
jonathan63 This is my second home CDTi Conniosseur SE HLNav Tourer and a Personal Line CDT Conniosseur SE Tourer..for the time being. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,639 Thanks: 340 Thanked 423 Times in 294 Posts	New Michelin Crossclimate tyres have now replaced the Dunlop BluResponse that were on the front wheels (Dunlops still on the rear). I've only done 40 miles but I'm very pleased with them. So far they seem to be just as quiet, comfy and grippy as the Dunlops. While the car was in I had them change all the tyres onto my set of crowns, and they look looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooovely.