Change of tyres for Michelin Cross Climate.

[K100RS]

My Yeti 110 SE has now covered 69,200 miles on the original Dunlop Sport 01's at the rear and 40,000 miles on the front ones which is the second pair purchased. Looking at replacing all four now and wanted to get some advice on a change of tyres like the newish Michelin Cross Climate 225 50 17 and prices around the Norwich area. Will the softer compound for winter use wear out a lot quicker than sticking to the Dunlop Sport 01's but they seem to be prone to cracking up on the edges of the rear tyres and two sets off the front to date.

 

Have been changing the oil and filter every 8,000 miles with the Audi 507.00 engine oil myself and wandered if using a fully synthetic modern oil should I change the oil with longer intervals. The car does mainly long 45 mile runs to work and not the school run. I know the garage throw different intervals at the customer but what would be a sensible oil change for the diesel engine as I maintain the vehicle myself. Anybody with some useful advise on the Michelin Cross Climate tyres as although very happy with the Dunlop's the cracking up of the rubber seems to be common?

 

 

Flying Brick

 

PS: now on fourth windscreen from cracking with stones?

[gumdrop]

My new Yeti is fitted with Goodyear Efficient Grip

I had two fitted to the front of my other Yeti and

could really appreciate the grip in the wet.

 

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/88483/goodyear-efficientgrip-performance-tyre-review

[Hanki]

I replaced my original tyres with Nokian Weatherproof http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/92865/nokian-weatherproof-tyre-review

Made a significant improvement in road noise and much better grip in wet weather.  Sadly not had a chance to test them in snow this year.  I would thoroughly recommend them.

[domhnall]

I've had cross climates fitted since July. Very happy and no problems so far

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[Ryeman]

You couldn't really complain about the Dunlops though.

Weren't they ever rotated?.

[Guest]

You couldn't really complain about the Dunlops.

Weren't they ever rotated?.

How do you think his car moved?

[Paul52]

I don't think the Cross Climates have been around long enough for anyone to comment on longevity but I fitted them about 6 months ago and have been very pleased with them - quiet, good road-holding in the wet and with each brim-to-brim fill convinced they are returning better mpg than the original tyres. 

[K100RS]

Hi Ryeman

 

Mrs tyres were not rotated from the back to the front as the sidewalls were so badly cracked and did not want to put extra strain on them as the driven tyres just in case. Have 4mm of tread on the original rear ones from new and 3mm on the front which have done 40,000 miles. (started off with 7.5mm tread) 

Will properly go for a chance and try out the new Michelin Cross Climate tyres and fingers crossed the wife gets close to the original Dunlop Sport 01 for mileage?

Prices in Norfolk Norwich area seem to be around the £569 for a set of 4.

Yeti 110 SE returns around 53-54 mpg now fully run in.

 

Flying Brick

[feebs]

Pirelli's are coming on my yeti?

 

they any good?

[Ryeman]

So much choice these days but for your conditions I'd be all season biased at least if not steels with winters for the short days.

You're only paying for the steel rims after all if you intend to wear out two sets of tyre.

[awfabia]

feebs, I have Pirellis on my 47,000 mile Yeti - original fitment, extremely long lasting. I'm very impressed but seriously considering CrossClimates in the near future.

[DarrellGB]

Pirelli's are coming on my yeti?

 

they any good?

My 2016 Yeti has Pirelli P7's which are fantastic, great grip in both dry and wet with very little road noise, one of the best tyres I've had. 

[survey]

Our Yeti with 41000miles on clock is on the original Dunlop SP01's.  We do change to Nokian winter tyres/wheels when temperatures down below 7 degreesC, so in reality our Dunlops have travelled say 31000miles.  Tried rotating them but noise was horrendous and local tyre dealer advised against this. The wear rate is very good and fairly equal on the Dunlops with no cracking etc. I have investigated moving to a didfferent brand of summer tyre but to be honest we are pleased with the Dunlops and will probably replace with the same when the time comes.

[Falmouthboy]

The Michelin Cross Climates are apparently more summer bias than most all season tyres so I imagine they are not too soft. All the reports I've read have been very positive.

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[Guest]

Our Yeti with 41000miles on clock is on the original Dunlop SP01's. We do change to Nokian winter tyres/wheels when temperatures down below 7 degreesC, so in reality our Dunlops have travelled say 31000miles.

I carry out the same regime as yourself. My Dunlops lasted to approximately 60,000 miles. I changed the Dunlops to Goodyear Efficient Grip (Professional?). Not sure how long they will last compared to the Dunlops, but much prefer them due to their quietness and improved roadholding.

[silver1011]

If mileage is the main concern then you shouldn't have any issues with Michelin, these are renowned for offering the best mileage (but you do pay a higher price for them).

 

Dunlop and Goodyear are now the same company and these too are good for mileage.

 

Whilst not a Yeti our Octavia Scout runs the Dunlop Sport's, we are just coming to the end of our third set. We don't rotate them as we don't need to, on the Scout front and rear wear is almost even.

 

I'm a big fan of the Dunlops, no cracking on any of ours, although they do spend quite some time covered in tyre black which might help 

 

 

The biggest bonus for me from the Dunlops is the protection they offer the alloys, they are quite bulbous and have a big rim protector built in too. You'd really have to try very hard to kerb the alloys.

 

The pictures I've seen of the Michelin Cross Climates seem to show that the protection they offer is much less impressive.

Edited 16 March, 2016 by silver1011

[ejstubbs]

Our Yeti with 41000miles on clock is on the original Dunlop SP01's.  ...  Tried rotating them but noise was horrendous and local tyre dealer advised against this.

 

Interesting...trying to imagine how rotating tyres would lead to an increase in noise...

 

The owner's manual does recommend rotating tyres, swapping front and rear on each side.  I do that every time I change from summer to winter wheels+tyres and back again, and I can't say I've noticed any additional noise resulting from doing so.

[bilun777]

I've had 2 yetis that I've rotated dunlop sp01's on with no problems at all ( at around 10,000miles.)

Though with 4 wheel drive there was only about 1mm of difference front to back.( It just meant that at part exchange time I didn't have to buy new tyres.)

I think in future anyone trying to replace sp01's might find it difficult as they are very old design tyres with very poor fuel economy ratings.

[Grumpy Geaser]

Just changed to Cross Climates as original fit Pirellis scrabbling on recent (not a lot) snow and ice. So far excellent in the wet and seem to be a bit quieter and more fuel efficient than the originals - not had any snow or ice to play with though.

[thingy]

Had Cross Climates fitted last October, covered 7800miles on them so far.

Find them slightly quieter than the Rosso's that were fitted.

Possible minor increase in miles per gallon.

Feel safe (as tyres should do) and hold the road well in the wet.

I would purchase them again. Bit dearer than some others but, I'm happy with them.

[K100RS]

Bite the bullet folks.

 

Have just had all four tyres replaced with Michelin Cross Climate 225 50 17 on our Yeti 110 at £540 to drive out the door.

Will be very interesting to see how they cope with snow/slush this winter compared with the Dunlop Sport 01's and of course the mileage?

After 70,000 miles on the rear and 40,000 miles on the front with 3-4 mm tread left I bet the Michelin wont return those figures. 

 

The new Cross Climate start at 7.2mm in the middle so will be watching them over the next year or so.

Thanks for all the input everybody.

Next job is to try out some EBC brake pads called "The Green Stuff"

as the original rear pads are still being used.

 

 

FlyingBrick

[DarrellGB]

Bite the bullet folks.

 

Have just had all four tyres replaced with Michelin Cross Climate 225 50 17 on our Yeti 110 at £540 to drive out the door.

Will be very interesting to see how they cope with snow/slush this winter compared with the Dunlop Sport 01's and of course the mileage?

After 70,000 miles on the rear and 40,000 miles on the front with 3-4 mm tread left I bet the Michelin wont return those figures. 

 

The new Cross Climate start at 7.2mm in the middle so will be watching them over the next year or so.

Thanks for all the input everybody.

Next job is to try out some EBC brake pads called "The Green Stuff"

as the original rear pads are still being used.

 

 

FlyingBrick

Have a look at Tarox Starda pads, very good and designed to function from cold as well as up to 600 degrees. Ive used them and thought they were great. 

[awfabia]

Having read warnings about insurance companies being difficult in the event of a claim if slight change from original specification tyres, I asked mine and they told me that as long as Skoda approved the tyre spec for my car, then they did not need me to 'declare' it.

Well mine are 17" with a 'W' rating (up to 168 mph - don't laugh!)and the CrossClimate tyres are 'V' rated ( 149mph), I can't get Skoda UK to confirm that a 'V' rating is 'approved' by them EVEN THOUGH the SE model of my year has 'V' rated tyres as standard.

Michelin were as much use as a chocolate fireguard, covering themselves with the ' shouldn't use a lower speed rating than original equipment....'

Surely I'm not the first to ask the question!

Please can someone direct me to where I can find IN WRITING that 'V' rated CrossClimates are approved for a 1.2 Tsi petrol Yeti in the UK.

[VAGCF]

Just went to the Michelin web-site, put my car's details in and guess what tyres it suggested for occasional winter use!

 

Enter your details and that should do you nicely!

Edited 26 April, 2016 by VAGCF

[Ryeman]

I thought the manual stipulated a minimum speed rating.