Seeking Tire Recommendation for 2016 X3 35i

mhammes · 10-28-2023, 02:09 PM

Hello,

I’m trying to decide between the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and the Pilot Sport AS4 for my 2016 X3 35i. I’ve read several good reviews about both, but just not sure that I need to the CC2’s for Northeast Ohio winters. The Michelin Defenders that I’ve been running on my previous vehicles have been fantastic in the snow, and I’m not in the mountains with several inches of snow. My top priority is safety over performance, as I transport my kids a lot. Second priority is longevity/wear. Thanks very much for your time!

Matt

the_saintusa · 11-12-2023, 11:20 AM

The Michelin CC will be better in the winter versus the AS4, but the AS4 will handle better and offer more grip in the dry.

I am putting the PS AS4 on my wife's X3 to replace the 'summer P Zeros' that are currently on there. For the winter we put on X-Ice SNOW winter tires which are excellent.

BMW JA · 11-12-2023, 11:34 AM

Here in Michigan I will be experiencing my second winter with CC2's. Have used Defenders, great tire but the CC2s are better!

mhammes · 11-13-2023, 11:15 AM

Thanks very much for the feedback, guys. I ended up getting the CC2's installed on Friday. Love them so far, and looking forward to testing them out in some snow!

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mhammes New Member 3 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW X3 35i (F25) Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Brecksville, OH iTrader: (0)	Seeking Tire Recommendation for 2016 X3 35i Hello, I’m trying to decide between the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and the Pilot Sport AS4 for my 2016 X3 35i. I’ve read several good reviews about both, but just not sure that I need to the CC2’s for Northeast Ohio winters. The Michelin Defenders that I’ve been running on my previous vehicles have been fantastic in the snow, and I’m not in the mountains with several inches of snow. My top priority is safety over performance, as I transport my kids a lot. Second priority is longevity/wear. Thanks very much for your time! Matt
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the_saintusa New Member 3 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW X3 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	The Michelin CC will be better in the winter versus the AS4, but the AS4 will handle better and offer more grip in the dry. I am putting the PS AS4 on my wife's X3 to replace the 'summer P Zeros' that are currently on there. For the winter we put on X-Ice SNOW winter tires which are excellent.
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BMW JA Private 29 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 13 X3, 73 454 Vette, Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Green Oak Michigan iTrader: (0)	CC2 Here in Michigan I will be experiencing my second winter with CC2's. Have used Defenders, great tire but the CC2s are better!
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11-13-2023, 11:15 AM	#4
mhammes New Member 3 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW X3 35i (F25) Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Brecksville, OH iTrader: (0)	Thanks very much for the feedback, guys. I ended up getting the CC2's installed on Friday. Love them so far, and looking forward to testing them out in some snow!
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