Mitchelin CrossClimate v Dunlop Sport BluResponse

jonathan63 · 19th September 2016, 17:24

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?

Sheraton · 19th September 2016, 18:09

Answered your own question there me thinks

you've got to try the Michelin

Paul.

Number 6 · 19th September 2016, 18:43

Quote:

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?

I have Bluresponse fitted and found them OK but like you they dont seem to do the mileage I would like. about 12K and getting close to the wear blocks.

Michelins always had a good reputation for wear but that was a good few years ago dont know what modern ones are like.

jonathan63 · 19th September 2016, 18:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 6

I have Bluresponse fitted and found them OK but like you they dont seem to do the mileage I would like. about 12K and getting close to the wear blocks.

Michelins always had a good reputation for wear but that was a good few years ago dont know what modern ones are like.

The info on Blackcircle says the Michelins last 5,000 miles more than the competition: and that includes the Dunlops.

http://www.blackcircles.com/popups/m...5000-miles-pop

http://www.blackcircles.com/order/tyres/search

(I had the Dunlops on a new Merc I had in 2006. I went through 4 sets in 40k miles)

gozo ken · 19th September 2016, 19:32

Had CrossClimates on for nearly a year,still plenty of tread and wearing evenly.Only thing is -it didn't snow last Winter for me to try them out.
Good in wet though and very quiet.
They're on 17s by the way.
Ken.

steve1975 · 19th September 2016, 21:12

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

Gate Keeper · 19th September 2016, 21:34

By coincidence I have it in mind to have a change. 4 continentals have done 14,000 in 3 years. 2 are down to 3mm and 2 are down to 4mm. During the recent wet spell, LJW skidded a couple of times going through a tight turn in the wet, traction control kicked in. I read the reviews about the Michelin lasting longer than the competition, with better grip and low road noise.

Number 6 · 19th September 2016, 21:38

Quote:

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

i understand where you are coming from........but how long will they last ??

Leyland Worldmaster · 19th September 2016, 21:41

I'd be concerned about totally different tread patterns; not to mention compounds... have seen the Michelin tyres mentioned on (both axles) of a couple of London Ambulance Service Skoda Octavia response cars.

Robson Rover Repair · 19th September 2016, 22:10

hankook winter icept evo

Now on my 2nd car with a set of them. Honestly amazing as a rain and winter and snow tyre.

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Sheraton Posted a thing or two Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 384 Thanked 409 Times in 267 Posts	Answered your own question there me thinks you've got to try the Michelin Paul.

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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	Had CrossClimates on for nearly a year,still plenty of tread and wearing evenly.Only thing is -it didn't snow last Winter for me to try them out. Good in wet though and very quiet. They're on 17s by the way. Ken.

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steve1975 Banned rover 75 saloon Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: workington Posts: 1,890 Thanks: 385 Thanked 449 Times in 279 Posts	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

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