Tires MICHELIN or OEM FORD

I switched to Michelin cross climate tires and find them to be a much better handling (especially in winter) tire albeit louder and less efficient. I’m willing to sacrifice some range for better handling.

I put Michelin defender IIs on my 2019. I’m steady at 3.4kwh down from 3.6. But, the huge difference in handling traction and overall feel of the car is amazing. The tires are “EV ready” and rated for 80k miles. 100% recommend them.

The pilot sport all season 4 are a huge upgrade over the stock Bridgestones!

If performance is your thing, go with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. Absolutely fantastic rubber with a--in Canada--50k treadwear mileage warranty.

I loved the grippiness of Michelin tires. But just know that your gas mileage will probably decrease due to the stickiness...

Michelin tires are generally considered top of the line in almost every category (when speaking about all season performance/road noise).

For better grip Michelin defenders good but expensive and you’ll lose 10% +/- mpg.

Try Michelin road 6’s if you want more of a touring/long life tire.

I had Michelle's on my 1990 landrove discovery . Great in rain. Drove like it was dry out. Replace with contintels. Didn't like them.

Thoughts on CrossClimate2 for San Francisco/CA climate? Considering these for 2020 Kia Niro EV to replace current OEM Michelin Primacy MXV4, which we have found to be terribly un-grippy in rain.