They are available for SUV’s also as WR g4 SUV which also gets aramid reinforced sidewalls
Cross Climate 2 Snow Performance
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You can watch all the videos you want, but nothing beats having actual experience with them
scientific testing shows you to be wrong.
This is probably the best subjective analysis I could come up with between the Nokian WRG4 and CrossClimate2.
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Nokian WRG4 vs Michelin Crossclimate 2 - Blackcircles.ca Blog | Tire News and Tips
Are you wondering about the differences between the Nokian WRG4 vs Michelin Crossclimate 2? Blackcircles Canada helps you make the right choice with this comprehensive review.
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Interesting.. that was written by an AI?This is probably the best subjective analysis I could come up with between the Nokian WRG4 and CrossClimate2.
Nokian WRG4 vs Michelin Crossclimate 2 - Blackcircles.ca Blog | Tire News and Tips
Are you wondering about the differences between the Nokian WRG4 vs Michelin Crossclimate 2? Blackcircles Canada helps you make the right choice with this comprehensive review.
Scientific testing from the Tyres Review guy,,,,, he doesn't test in the snow conditions I see, which is also hard to test.
Making a U-turn in this heavy, wet snow, 3-wheels spinning and not much throttle was used.
Testing on plowed snow is a lot easier. And that's where the tire shines. And the new tread pattern doesn't last that long either. It's good enough for new tire comparison tests. After 2/32" of wear it looks like the old CrossClimate with the siping now.
I still find the CrossClimate 2 to be over-rated by the internet.
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Yeah maybe? ChatGPT?
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Interesting. I only ever think of snow tires for Nokian. Didn't even know they make all season tires until now.
No kidding. They even make ultra high performance tires. Intriguing, I wonder how these stack up against the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 that I have now. Was considering the z-line. But in the end there were not enough reviews of these tires. And once you've bought them, if you don't like them, most are stuck with them.
Nokian Tyres zLine A/S - Luxury and Performance / Nokian Tires
Precise handling capabilities and technology advances ensure the Nokian Tyres zLine A/S will get you where you want to go, as quickly as you want to get there.
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I had those also on the Tiguan. Rumor is, a Lime Rock, the racing school replaced their summer tires with the Nokian Z-line A/S because it performed just was well, but lasts longer, which overall reduced running costs.No kidding. They even make ultra high performance tires. Intriguing, I wonder how these stack up against the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 that I have now. Was considering the z-line. But in the end there were not enough reviews of these tires. And once you've bought them, if you don't like them, most are stuck with them.
Nokian Tyres zLine A/S - Luxury and Performance / Nokian Tires
Precise handling capabilities and technology advances ensure the Nokian Tyres zLine A/S will get you where you want to go, as quickly as you want to get there.
Super grippy tires. Drove through plenty of torrential rain storms with them with no issues with hydroplaning. Despite the A/S name in it, I would not run them in the winter... they are 3-season tire.
Well I would certainly hope so considering the Toyo GSI-6 is a dedicated studless winter tire while the Michelin Cross Climate is 'only' a four-season tire.
I'm not seeing anything about walnut shells in the tire compound. 'Carbonic powder derived from bamboo' is what is mentioned on their site.
That seems to be the concensus re the z-line 4 season capabilities; in that it's a strictly 3 season tire. The siping is more summer weighted it seems. I suppose that's what sets apart these from the Michelin PSAS4, it's now recognized that the PSAS4 has very competent winter capabilities for an all season - enough to do in a pinch and safely. The z-line is a strong contender still for me in the future though. I'd like to see more reputable reviews. Don't know what will take for that to happen. One thing's for sure, like I've said before, there's some wizardry going on in Michelin re the compounds for both the PSAS4 (and CC2) to perform remarkably close to a summer tire and still be OKish in the snow.I had those also on the Tiguan. Rumor is, a Lime Rock, the racing school replaced their summer tires with the Nokian Z-line A/S because it performed just was well, but lasts longer, which overall reduced running costs.
Super grippy tires. Drove through plenty of torrential rain storms with them with no issues with hydroplaning. Despite the A/S name in it, I would not run them in the winter... they are 3-season tire.
Can you give some comments re the z-line steering responsiveness and cornering stability and firmness of the sidewall? I like a firm sidewall and quick response to steering inputs. I use a 235/45R18 size (OEM) for my Kona N-Line AWD. If there was something for me to nit pick on the PSAS4 is that i wish the sidewalls were firmer, even though they are not soft by any means.
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I drove CC2s last season, am on PSAS4's this season. Love my Michelins!
