Crossclimate 2

About the Michelin Crossclimate 2

All-Weather Passenger Car/SUV and CUV Touring tire.

Features

* V-formation tread design with grooves* Directional tread design* Thermo-adaptive tread compound* Deeper tread* 3D locking sipes* Blocks, angles and tread scultpure, called V Ramps* M+S Rated* Carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol* 60,000 Mile/100,000 Km Limited Mileage Warranty* Standard Limited Warranty: 6 years

Benefits

* Help evacuate water, snow and debris* For rigidity to protect against wear* Allows the tire to adapt to changing road conditions in dry, wet or snowy conditions* For wet and light snow traction and longer mileage* Tie the tread blocks together in dry conditions for sporty handling* To provide stopping power and minimize noise via piano noise reduction tuning* Meets the required performance criteria for Use in Severe Snow Conditions

Understanding the 245/45R21 XL size

In the size code 245/45R21, 245 is the section width in millimetres (about 9.6"). 45 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 45% of the width, or roughly 110.3 mm. R21 means radial construction on a 21-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 29.7".

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 2 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 640 B A. The treadwear grade of 640 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 B 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 $284.99 per tire, a full set of four costs $1139.96. That is about 10% below the average price of the 11 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 60,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $19.00 per 1,000 miles across the set.