Michelin cross climate tread depth

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Fri 15 Jul 2016 19:18
Michelin cross climate tread depth - brum

Bought 2 new Michelin cross climates for one of the fabias to compare with the vredestein quattrac 5/lites on the other. Surprised to find they only have 7mm tread new, opposed to the 8mm norm. They also don't have a treadwear rating on the sidewall (yes I know its a USA thing)

I feel short changed.

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Fri 15 Jul 2016 19:49
Michelin cross climate tread depth - RT

It seems the UTQG ratings are being omitted for non-US sales by an increasing number of brands - not that they were that helpful before because of the way they were tested.

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Fri 15 Jul 2016 21:43
Michelin cross climate tread depth - TR7

Bought 2 new Michelin cross climates for one of the fabias to compare with the vredestein quattrac 5/lites on the other. Surprised to find they only have 7mm tread new, opposed to the 8mm norm. They also don't have a treadwear rating on the sidewall (yes I know its a USA thing)

I feel short changed.

grip like glue rejoice in your choice :)

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Wed 20 Jul 2016 15:15
Michelin cross climate tread depth - brum
The rear Cross Climates on 'my' HRV were down to 7mm after 9,000 miles; fronts down to 6mm. That's entirely normal tyre wear. And I run them at 31PSI rear 32PSI front cold pressures, which is below the 'recommended' pressures. But then Honda UK can't make a recommendation for tyres that it does not fit as standard.

I measured the tread depth when NEW at 7mm not after x thousand miles. From what you have posted it implies your tyres had the standard 8mm when new.
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