Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion — Compared

“CC2s fitted yesterday. Initial subjective reaction are they deffinately seem both quieter and more comfortable than the stock PS4. I did a non scientific noise test using a app on my phone. On my way to have the tyres changed I drove a section of the A460 toward & from Cannock, approx half a mile in each direction. I did exactly the same run at the same speed with the CC2s a couple of hours later. This is a fairly rough surface well worn tarmac but I avoided all ruts & holes. PS4: 41psi 50mph, average noise level 67.4db. The average being registered by the app, not my calculation. CC2: 40 psi 50mph, average noise level 64.6db. In both cases the phone lay on the central console forward of the tray & armrest. The comfort feeling is the CC2s are softer, damping ridges & ruts better than the PS4, while driving a route of 14 miles each way I drive every Tuesday & Thursday & consists of a wide range of different surfaces including the newer super smooth quiete tarmac.”

“I put the CC2s on my 2016 OB about 5K miles ago. There was an immediate ~2 MPG hit for both local and highway driving, but the amazing grip, smoothness, and reduction in road noise (even compared to the excellent Michelin tires I was running prior to the CC2s) makes it worthwhile to me. I like the increased rolling resistance in local and back road driving, almost like having more engine braking. Expensive rubber though.”

“Quote: Originally Posted by Gitzer I think the advice on this thread is exactly right. In fact, don’t drive your new car if there is any snow or ice on the road. Get the CC2s or equivalent immediately. You are going to need them next winter anyway. Lots of people are recommending, the CCs but aren’t they all-seasons? It seems like if I’m already stuck owning Summer tires, I’m better off buying an winter set and alternating, vs owning a Summer a All Season, no? What’s killing me is no one has or can order winter tires this late in the season. it’s really frustrating that the brand new luxury car doesn’t come with all seasons, or some tires that are even safe to opperate where the vehicle was sold. Im literally going to have to rent a a car on cold days to keep my family safe ☹️”

“Yes, another tire advice post. Anybody running Pirelli Scorpion XC M + Scorpion XC RC combo? Hi, Thinking about buying a Pirelli set for my Scale. Now running stock OEM Schwalbe Racing Ray/Ralph Performance in 2.35. They’re grippy, but slow and heavy most of the time, and they lack suppleness. No other tire was throwing me around so much on small roots and sharp hits. When I lower the pressure they get even slower while still being not supple enough. Logical upgrade was same combo Ray/Ralph 2.35 in SuperRace, so a much lighter and softer version, but I bought 2 sets and had to return both of which, because they were 2.15 actually, not 2.35. Mezcal and Barzo seem like too little grip for me, and I have a crossmark/ikon combo for the super dry conditions. I mostly ride flat singletrack, a bit of sand and want to race. So to the Pirellis. I’d like them to cover most conditions, much like the Racing Ray/Ralph which are surprisingly alright in the wet. I’d like to run both in 2.4, XC RC prowall rear and XC M Lite front. Thanks for any advice! Read more”

“Pirelli scorpions are worst tire ever made Rode like trash since new, they started developing dry rot after a year and half since installed. Pretty much all the dry rot you see is after a YEAR AND A HALF, the cracking down middle of tread is something that happened at a later date. I will say, they do have over 40,000 miles on them. But at least half of their life was dry rotted to sh17 UPDATED WITH DATE CODE (3622) For those saying they were from 2012. Read more”

“I have both Blizzaks and some new Pirelli Scorpions. We got @12" over the last 12 hours and had no trouble with my Sienna at all. Stable, good braking and great traction off the line. The Blizzaks are good in lighter snow/icier conditions, not so good in the deep stuff.”