It’s almost the perfect tire for those who experience nearly every weather scenario in the book - almost. In fact, the enhanced winter traction has earned it a three-peak mountain snowflake rating to denote its legitimate four-season usability. Interlocking sipes and grooved shoulders ensure the party stays moving when the weather gets chilly. The directional, polyamide-reinforced tread pattern grace this tire with surefooted stability and surprisingly athletic dry handling. Keep winter tires on your mind, as its “meh” snow traction when new reportedly devolves to “horrible” with age.Īmong the more acclaimed choices on the market and featured on our recent guide exclusively on Michelin tires, the CrossClimate SUV is a wonderfully-engineered and versatile masterpiece. Sizes are only available for 17-inch and 18-inch wheels which, thankfully, is enough for many compact and mid-size crossover owners as well as some full-size SUVs rocking base model wheels. Just double-check your sizing and ensure they’ll fit. Road noise is minimal, and the ride quality is fairly compliant. Tread life, while not the longest we’ve seen, is still enough for long hauls with consumers regularly reporting 50,000 to 60,000 miles out of a single set. Wet traction is reportedly solid with one consumer complementing its light snow capability. It ranks at an admirably high spot on Tire Rack’s survey chart for crossover/SUV all-seasons accompanied by premium brands. That is to say that the Sumitomo Touring LX T is a fantastic, budget-oriented choice that rewards your thriftiness with commendable all-around performance in most conditions. Perhaps this backhanded compliment of a consumer review sums it up better: “These are pretty decent tires if you can live with the fact that they scream, ‘I bought my sneakers at Payless.’” A few consumers stated that they will still suffice in light snow, however, and they have no desire to swap to true winter tires. Additionally, its winter traction, while completely usable, lags slightly behind more focused rivals. Expect the sizing list to eventually match its kin as the tire ages.
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As a fairly newer-generation tire, available sizes are currently limited Sizes beyond 19-inch wheels cease and jump to 22 inches, which could be a significant plus for owners of larger vehicles. Road noise and ride quality are reportedly non-intrusive.ĭrawbacks? Well, just make sure it fits. Kudos to its wider footprint and revised rubber compounds.
Inclimate weather performance has been significantly improved versus its predecessor with commendable wet and snow traction. Tire Rack’s objective testing highlighted its excellent dry traction and best-in-class lap time on its handling course. A rare case of being a jack-of-all-trades and actually a master at some, Pirelli’s Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II is a superbly well-rounded tire for the discerning SUV driver.
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