[crisps]

Michelin crossclimate2

best of the best of the best

 

[Double G]

A few months ago I was debating between the Michelin Defender T+H and the Continental Cross Contact LX25. I was leaning heavily on the LX25's but ended up going with the Michelin's because the instant rebates brought the price down below then LX25's.

 

[Journey23]

A few months ago I was debating between the Michelin Defender T+H and the Continental Cross Contact LX25. I was leaning heavily on the LX25s but ended up going with the Michelin's because the instant rebates brought the price down below then LX25s.

Michelin crossclimate2

best of the best of the best

Thanks! Haven’t heard of the Crossclimates or the Defenders, but will look into them. I used to run the X1 on cars and the LTX on SUVs. Also, I failed to mention earlier that my RAV is AWD, and I rotate every 5k, if that matters.

 

[crisps]

check reviews and videos and ratings of crossclimate2,

seems that it is very good at about everything and has the 3PMSF rating

 

[Double G]

Thanks! Haven’t heard of the Crossclimates or the Defenders, but will look into them. I used to run the X1 on cars and the LTX on SUVs. Also, I failed to mention earlier that my RAV is AWD, and I rotate every 5k, if that matters.

Mine is AWD and I will be rotating every 5k. I considered the Crossclimates as well but looking over the reviews at tires.com and tirerack.com they fell off my list.

 

[Foryota]

One thing worth considering is an all-weather tire which is rated for snow as well as good weather. I just picked up a set of Cooper Discoverer AT3 tires for mine a few months ago, intending to run them year-round. They do have the mountain snowflake logo so are eligible for the winter tire discount on insurance but are doing well in the summer too. They are a bit noisier on the highway than my Michelin Defenders, but especially considering the price I paid, it’s worth the small trade-off. The highway noise is not bad at all, especially if you have the roll-up cargo cover. I use mine on construction sites for work, and it’s FWD, which is why I went with an aggressive tire.

I didn’t want to use Michelins again after the Defenders - they lasted for half the miles they were supposed to, and had the normal dry rot cracking.


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[Journey23]

One thing worth considering is an all-weather tire which is rated for snow as well as good weather. I just picked up a set of Cooper Discoverer AT3 tires for mine a few months ago, intending to run them year-round. They do have the mountain snowflake logo so are eligible for the winter tire discount on insurance but are doing well in the summer too. They are a bit noisier on the highway than my Michelin Defenders, but especially considering the price I paid, it’s worth the small trade-off. The highway noise is not bad at all, especially if you have the roll-up cargo cover. I use mine on construction sites for work, and it’s FWD, which is why I went with an aggressive tire.

I didn’t want to use Michelins again after the Defenders - they lasted for half the miles they were supposed to, and had the normal dry rot cracking.


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Coopers are a good American-made tire that a lot of Jeep guys use, especially for overlanding. I haven’t run the regular Coopers, but have run Mastercrafts, which is one of their budget tires, and they were pretty good. My mechanic gets my tires for me, and I will have him price a few options. I’m sure the Michilens will be the most expensive. I was really hoping someone on here had used the BFG-AT KO2’s on a RAV so I could get their opinion, but they may not be a good choice for a compact crossover.

 

[Foryota]

Coopers are a good American-made tire that a lot of Jeep guys use, especially for overlanding. I haven’t run the regular Coopers, but have run Mastercrafts, which is one of their budget tires, and they were pretty good. My mechanic gets my tires for me, and I will have him price a few options. I’m sure the Michilens will be the most expensive. I was really hoping someone on here had used the BFG-AT KO2’s on a RAV so I could get their opinion, but they may not be a good choice for a compact crossover.

I think I’ve seen some folks using them who had commented on tire threads earlier this year.


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[cgilley]

have nothing good to say about Michelin

 

[JRav17]

I have Defender T+Hs on my car. No complaints, and they clean up well. I only use them on the road though, so no experience with off-road.

 

[Discount Tire]

I will soon be replacing the tires on my 2017 RAV4 LE (stock 225/65-17 size). Looking for a good all-season tire that will do okay in the occasional snow we get here in Kentucky. I have had good luck with Michelin tires in the past and wondered what their best line for the RAV might be now. We just bought my wife a 2016 Lexus RX350 which is running Hankook tires. I’m not familiar with this brand at all, but they seem to be pretty nice. As a Jeep guy, I have owned several sets of BFG AT-KO2’s, and I noticed they make that tire in my size (I imagine a P-metric instead of an LT rating). Has anyone else run those AT’s on a RAV, and would they be too noisy? Just looking for some recommendations from some other RAV owners. Thanks!

@Journey23

I know you where looking for Michelin recommendations, but if I may offer a totally different manufacturer.

Bridgestone has come out with a brand new tire with new technologies that deliver on great touring capabilities and all season ratings as well.

The Bridgestone Weatherpeak would be a solid choice.

Let me know if we can further assist you in your tire purchasing journey.