Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV — Compared

“Opinions please ... Michelin Primacy 4+ vs Michelin Cross Climate 2 SUV? Hi all ... I'm coming up to tyre replacement time so I've looking at what's around. Currently on Bridgestone Turanzas cos that's what came with the car, but I'm not hugely impressed with their lifespan, they seem to pick up sidewall damage easily and the tread seems to age quickly. Which is not much cop when all i do is commute round Southern England. I've pretty much settled on Michelin Primacy 4+ or Cross Climate 2 SUV but I'm having difficulty making a final decision. So I thought the hivemind might settle this: in your experience which one is best for lifespan and fuel consumption? Car is a 2018 SEAT Ateca with 18" alloys. Edit: well guys, I went with the Cross Climates, thanks for the advice!”

“So here's the latest on Tires recommendations: (still dithering). Looking for smooth, soft ride, good mileage. I do have a mountain home; use ~30ish days during winter ski season, but mostly highway driving in Southern California ( don't disparage me for being a Californian. I cant stand the people or the government too lol. But it's a beautiful state). 2020 300GLC 4MATIC California car, 235/60 18H rating What will it be...?????? MICHELIN DEFENDER LTX M/S - seems like you guys are in favor. But hard to get. And the size is a 235/60 106T designation. Is the T speed max of 116mph not safe enough when OEM was an H rating 130mph? MICHELIN DEFENDER2. $238. Tire rack MICHELIN CrossClimate2 SUV tire rack $248. - hearing both good and bad. I heard they're soft and mileage tanks. Check out reviews on the Michelin USA official site. Pretty interesting. CONTINENTAL CROSSCONTACT LX25 $222. tire rack high rating? Also just got this from TireRack customer service CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 PLUS. $238. Not sure, seems like TR is trying to promote them for Cont.”

“CrossClimate 2 SUV not offered in 245/60R18, what would be the closest alternative? I'm trying to buy the best tires for a family SUV (Ford Edge) driving in south-east USA. Being able to drive in very wet conditions (hydroplaning resistance) safely and comfort/quiet are high priorities. Ice/general handling are also important to me but less high-prio since we don't get a lot of snow and it's a family SUV that is mostly not driven spirited. Treadwear/Cost is lowest priority, I just want the safest option, but ideally it wouldn't wear out too fast, at least 40-50k miles if that's reasonable. I can't find any CrossClimate 2 SUV sets in this size and those would be my first choice. Is it better to just get regular CrossClimate 2's in that size or should I get the SUV oriented Pirelli Scorpion WeatherActive (this is what Tirerack is recommending me to get)? I've come to realize the CrossClimate 3's wont be here in time before the tires become too unsafe to drive on, which is extremely unfortunate timing.”