Crossclimate SUV

About the Michelin Crossclimate SUV

All-Weather Passenger Car/SUV tire.

Features

* An intelligent new mix of silica based tread compounds and specific tire architecture* Unique V-shaped directional tread pattern* 3D full-depth self-locking sipes* Bevel-edged tread blocks* Rigid tread pattern* Emerging grooves* Carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol* 55,000 Mile/90,000 Kilometer Limited Treadwear Warranty (H/V Rated)* 45,000 Mile/70,000 Kilometer Limited Treadwear Warranty (W/Y Rated)

Benefits

* Provides flexibility and grip in summer and winter temperatures and offers light off-road use* Designed to maximize grip in snow for the life of the tire* For long lasting traction in wet and snowy conditions* For optimized grip and braking performance on dry roads* Designed to optimize the wear life of the tire* Helps maintain snow traction as the tire wears* Meets the required performance criteria for Use in Severe Snow Conditions

Understanding the 235/65R17 size

In the size code 235/65R17, 235 is the section width in millimetres (about 9.3"). 65 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 65% of the width, or roughly 152.8 mm. R17 means radial construction on a 17-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 29".

The load index 104 means each tire supports up to 1,984 lbs — about 7,936 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol V certifies the tire to 149 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

What the Michelin Crossclimate SUV is built for

It carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, meaning it passed a standardised severe-snow traction test.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 580 A A. The treadwear grade of 580 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade A measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $189.74 per tire, a full set of four costs $758.96. That is about 34% above the average of the 130 tires we stock in this size, reflecting its position in the range. Backed by a 55,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $13.80 per 1,000 miles across the set.