I just put the CrossClimate2s on my 2018 Sienna SE a month ago and I love them. They're much quieter than the oem Dunlops and they definitely handle water better than the Dunlops. I haven't felt any hydroplaning.

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We put the CC+ on an outback and Forester in the past few years and it was night and day compared to OEM all seasons.
Winter tire is better for snow but we don’t have time for the swap out headache with a growing family.

only downside (from our experience and online reviews) is the MPG hit that is dramatic in the first few thousand miles (20%), and better (up to 10%) with a steady state rolling resistance. But hey, we have a hybrid minivan, and these are so much safer than OEMs if you live in wintry conditions.

 

My less than favorable opinion of the CrossClimate2 hasn't changed since I created a thread about them 2 1/2 months ago: Michelin CrossClimate2 - disappointment about fuel...

I suppose they are OK enough but I won't be buying them again. The relatively fast wearing Michelin Premier A/S tires they replaced were superior. The CrossClimate2 is marketed as being suitable for light snow duty but I wouldn't depend on them in severe ice and snow conditions and will continue to use Bridgestone Blizzaks on our Toyotas in winter. Oddly, the Bizzaks seem more stable on dry pavement but they have a wider tread than the CrossClimate2.

 

My less than favorable opinion of the CrossClimate2 hasn't changed since I created a thread about them 2 1/2 months ago: Michelin CrossClimate2 - disappointment about fuel...

I suppose they are OK enough but I won't be buying them again. The relatively fast wearing Michelin Premier A/S tires they replaced were superior. The CrossClimate2 is marketed as being suitable for light snow duty but I wouldn't depend on them in severe ice and snow conditions and will continue to use Bridgestone Blizzaks on our Toyotas in winter. Oddly, the Bizzaks seem more stable on dry pavement but they have a wider tread than the CrossClimate2.

Appreciate your opinion. Considering the CC2 is the highest rated tire on tirerack and I believe consumer reports, and from my own experience on two other cars.. I will agree to disagree To each their own.
the blizzaks will be superior in the winter, but as an all-weather (>all season), I am fine with the compromise

 

You guys and your cold weather… just move down here to the border and then you won’t have to worry about these kinds of things. (threads on air conditioning will get started) 😂

But on the topic of tires, we’re there any stipulations at Discount Tire for trading in the OEM tires? We have 28k on our 2020 and have bridgestone tires. I am a huge Michelin fan, we have put Michelin’s on every vehicle we have had in the past 14 years.We still have tread left but if the price is right, I’d swap tires today.

 

Any comparison of the Cross Climate to the Primacy MXV4? We've got those on our Camry and like them quite a bit. We are in legit snowy territory (at least one 8" dump in a storm once per season), and don't wan to deal with the hassle of changing out for dedicated snow tires, as we would probably just stay home in those instances.

The Falkens we have as OEMs on our Sienna are very quiet and fuel efficient but spin out even in dry conditions.

 

The CrossClimate2s are Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) rated which means they meet required performance criteria in snow testing to be considered severe snow service-rated. They're also "all weather" tires not "all season". I'm pretty sure the Primacy MXV4 does not have the 3PMSF rating so I don't think they'll perform as well in the snow. It was the following video of the CrossClimate2s on a Tesla Model Y that helped convince me to get them.

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Yes, there is a hit to your MPG which improves with time. Better and safer grip impacts MPG. I’ll take 32 MPG instead of 35 if it keeps my family safe.

 

Another Michelin fan here, but I use the Defenders. Had them on my '05 LE AWD. Installed them on my wife's '02 RAV4 L. Installed them on my current '18 XLE AWD.

The stock Bridgestone run-flats were just about gone, with just under 30k miles on them, so tires were necessary. Easy choice to go with something that was known to me. Did not have the 'Stones long enough to get milage readings or notice noise levels, but I really do enjoy the Defenders.

There is a bit of snow here in southwest oHIo. Not to the levels that some of you have, but traction has never been a problem.

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So strange to hear differing opinions. I had the Toyo Celsius CUV's and although I raved about them, so far just 2 months with the CC2 and I can tell these are going to be far superior tires. The CUV's were great the first year, but they wore out quickly, were loud, and had what I guess Geezer1 is referring to as tread squirm, they just didn't seem to feel planted, not like the CC2. We live in North Idaho we drive windy 2 lane highways. The CC2's feel much more stable, and are quite a bit quieter, I haven't driven them in the snow but if they are as good as the CUV's were then these are going to be awesome for sure.

 

I have also experienced using tires that were mid tier being better then top tier.

This was with Firestone Winterforce [unstudded] being better then Blizzaks and Altimax Arctics [unstudded] on a heavier vehicle but with less then 17" tires.

The Firestone Weathergrips have also pleasantly surprised me... good in heavy snow and ice... very good on sleet. Good treadwear as well.

So agree that depending on size of tires and vehicle the best reviewed tire not necessarily always the best.

Having said that, feedback [not Tirerack] I have received from people using CC+ and CC2 on heavier vehicles has been very good.

Hoping to hear more from Sienna owners with CC2 and CC2 Suv.

 

Well we are in full on winter here in Coeur d' alene, Idaho and I can tell you without a doubt that I have never had a tire that does as well in the snow as these CC2's do. I guess to be fair that isn't in comparison to studded or studless snow tires, but so far nothing else even compares. I have Cooper Discoverer AT3 on my Silverado and the CC2's outperform in everyway possible. Not that the AT3's are meant really for snow but I still rather drive my wifes Sienna around snowy roads then my pick-up. Quick question, does the Sienna have a pretty advanced AWD system?

 

does the Sienna have a pretty advanced AWD system?

We’re very pleased with its performance in winter weather.

 

The clips 2:10 into this video are fun

 

we have a 2011 XLE AWD and it is always impressing me. it just seems like it works so well, I can barely get it to slip a tire most the time, I can 4 wheel drift my Silverado, but I'm sure the technology is quite a bit different.