I'm curious if anyone else had issues with the CrossClimate2 wearing faster on outer tread vs the center? Yes, I'm running them at the correct PSI and the alignment is good. This is on a 2017 Toyota Highlander and I'm wondering if it's an issue for anyone else with a Highlander or similar SUV? I've also got these tires on an old Forester and am not having the same issue.
Michelin CrossClimate2 wear concerns
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Add more air, and see if they still wear on the outer tread. How long have you had the tires?
That's pretty typical for a lot of vehicles if you use the OEM tire inflation pressures.
I too am running them 2-3 lbs over the OEM recommended pressure on both Acuras and have not noticed uneven wear.
36PSI is the recommended pressure on all four. I run them 38 to 39. Center tread is currently 5/32 and it trends down to 2/32 toward the outer. I might go back to Defenders or perhaps try something different like Pirelli's all weather. Perhaps it's a byproduct of the type driving we do which is city. Roads in my city are kind of garbage.
The Highlander is a pretty heavy vehicle. The Cross Climate 2 would not be the tire I would pick for that particular vehicle. The Defender would be a much better fit.
There is nothing to suggest that one tire will be superior to the other for a heavy vehicle.
edyvw
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Nah. It is Camry platform. It really isn’t that heavy. CC is made for such SUV’s.
Did I say superior?
I said better fit. H speed rated vs. V speed rated.
