Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 vs Michelin Crossclimate 2 for my CX-5

Between local availability, pricing and all, I'm down to these 2. Normally I'd got Pirelli but right now the Michelin are noticeably cheaper. I get that these are apples and oranges seeing that one is a true all-weather tire.

My top priorities are
- Fuel economy (low rolling resistance)
- Low noise
- Long life

Both score highly in all metrics, with the Pirelli taking the lead. However, the Michelin better handle harsher weather.

For the record, I'm around Montreal, and winter tires are mandatory here and I already have my set of Blizzaks for winter. So there is little for me to be gained by going for the Crossclimate... but again I'd save 80$ right now, and I like the idea that I'd be okay if I don't install my winter tires in time, or just keep them on once my Blizzaks are worn out (they're already 4 winters old).

Posted May 18, 2022, 4:51 PM UTC

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