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February 01, 2021 04:05 PM

Michelin adds 30 sizes to CrossClimate2 tire lineup

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    GREENVILLE, S.C.—Michelin North America Inc. said its CrossClimate2 tire portfolio now fits 76 percent of the best-selling automobiles and crossover vehicles in today's market, after adding 30 sizes to the product's lineup.

    Michelin called the all-season tire, which originally was released in 25 sizes last August, its "biggest passenger tire innovation in 20 years," with the expansion making it available to a large segment of North American drivers.

    At a virtual introduction of the tire last year, Michelin Chairman and President Alexis Garcin said the product "will completely redefine the all-season category."

    According to the tire maker, the CrossClimate2's V-formation tread pattern works with the tire's rubber compound to deliver multiple attributes, including:

    • Wet performance: Michelin said the tire performs well in wet conditions even when worn;
    • Longer lasting: Michelin claims the tire can provide up to 15,000 extra miles than some leading competitors. The product includes a 60,000-mile warranty;
    • Dry grip: The CrossClimate2 stops up to 16 feet shorter on dry pavement in a test against competitors;
    • Snow performance: The tire has the 3-peak mountain snowflake rating, delivering improved traction in snow conditions; and
    • Noise: Michelin said it used PIANO Noise Reduction Tuning to design a tread with blocks and angles that minimize "harmonic" road noise and create ideal amplitude for the contact patch, creating a quieter ride.

    The company touted the tagline "Grips to the last stop" because, even in wet conditions, CrossClimate2 tires worn down to 3/32nd-inch in tread depth still demonstrated shorter braking distances versus competitors' all-season tires.

    Other features of the tire include:

    • a directional tread design for rigidity to protect against wear;
    • thermo-adaptive tread compound that allows the tire to adapt to changing road conditions in dry, wet or snowy conditions;
    • deeper tread for wet and light snow traction and longer mileage;
    • 3D locking sipes that tie the tread blocks together in dry conditions for sporty handling; and
    • blocks, angles and tread sculpture, called V Ramps, to provide stopping power and minimize noise via PIANO noise reduction tuning.
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