Michelin Agilis CrossClimate Review

The Michelin Agilis CrossClimate is a very specific type of tire for a specific type of driver, so read carefully before you make a decision on your next truck tires.

PROS

  • Durable construction
  • True four-season performance
  • Ideal for HD pickup trucks and commercial applications

CONS

  • No tread life warranty

   

For starters, this tire is a commercial truck tire, meaning that it can sacrifice some creature comfort in exchange for durability. After all, commercial trucks aren’t often babied.

It’s designed for long tread life under heavy loads and according to Michelin’s own testing lasted anywhere from 10 to 19 percent longer than three major competitor tires. To help achieve this it uses longer and wider tread blocks that are designed to resist the premature wear that heavy torque loads can put on a tire during repeated stop-and-go driving. The design itself is also made so as to better distribute the tire’s weight under load so it will wear evenly and longer.

Yet another unique feature of this tire is its CurbGuard technology. The tire’s sidewalls get more than double the amount of reinforced nylon on the sidewalls to help them hold up to the continued abuse of rubbing up against curbs.

Beyond all this, what makes the Agilis CrossClimate particularly unique is that it’s also what is known as a four-season tire. This means it’s build for use all year round, offering grip in the summer, the wet of Fall and Spring and is even designed for true winter performance. With plenty of siping and a tread compound that resists freezing in low temperatures, it’s certified for extreme winter weather and bears the three peak mountain snowflake symbol on the sidewall.

All this sounds fantastic, although there are some drawbacks. Some owners do complain of premature wear on the tires. Exactly what that means is hard to quantify as Michelin doesn’t offer a specific milage guarantee. The softer winter-ready compound combined with the hard use on commercial vehicles and HD trucks is likely to blame.

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate Price

Pricing for the X ranges from just over $100 for a 15-inch tire to just over $300 for a 19-inch tire. Retailers may charge less.

   

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate Warranty

As a winter-rated tire, it’s not surprising that the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate does not come with a tread wear warranty. It is backed by Michelin’s standard limited warranty and which covers defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the useable tread.

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate Sizes

15-inch sizes
185/60/R15
205/65/R15

16-nich sizes
195/75/R16
235/65/R16
215/85/R16
225/75/R16
245/75/R16
265/75/R16
235/85/R16

17-inch sizes
265/70/R17
245/70/R17
245/75/R17
235/80/R17
285/70/R17

18-inch sizes
275/70/R18
275/65/R18
265/70/R18

20-inch sizes
265/60/R20
275/65/R20
285/60/R20

What’s an Alternative to the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate?

While it’s not winter rated, if that’s not as much of a priority for you, we’d recommend checking out the Michelin Defender LTX M/S tire.

Is the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate Good in Snow?

The Agilis CrossClimate does come certified with the three-peak mountain snowflake logo on its sidewall as an indication that it meets certain minimum standards for winter traction. This doesn’t mean it’s a “snow tire” but it does guarantee that you’ll see significantly more grip in the cold and snow than a conventional all-season.