[jvincetti1991]

The combination of the Stelvio's AWD and the Michelin CrossClimate tires I replaced the worn out OEM Continentals with have made this the best handling vehicle in the rain I have ever driven. As you may have heard, we have had record levels of rain here in California. Whenever there is open road, I have been pushing it in heavy rain (without getting too crazy) and there has been zero slippage whatsoever. No real loss of traction with full throttle at take off either. It's pretty damn amazing.

 

[Jwg223]

Tires are the only thing preventing hydroplaning, and those CC2's are beast!

 

[ALFAOFFROAD]

Wouldn't test the theory too hard but I've been noticing the same thing.

 

[Jwg223]

Wouldn't test the theory too hard but I've been noticing the same thing.

Its fine until its not...but those cc2s make a car stick even in heavy rain. I had them on 2 of mine. They reminded me of the old goodyear f1gsd3 which was famous for same.

 

[ViscontiVerde 164L*]

Sooner or later and above certain speeds, ALL tires will hydroplane...ALL!

 

[lost1750GTV]

Yup.
Pirelli winter scorpions are exceptional in heavy rain - but with all tires, better traction means you will be going faster if you do find the limit.
Traction controls typically mean it will be a big surprise when you find it.

 

[Matt2172]

So the Michelins CC are better than the OEM contis?
Few weeks ago I managed for 1st time to swing the rear end out launching into a corner from a dead stop at a traffic light in wet road conditions on my 21k miles OEM conti cross contacts.. (not a brake launch). it was fun in a way but also surprising and I got lucky b/ c folks backed off a bit. Stay safe

 

[jvincetti1991]

So the Michelins CC are better than the OEM contis?
Few weeks ago I managed for 1st time to swing the rear end out launching into a corner from a dead stop at a traffic light in wet road conditions on my 21k miles OEM conti cross contacts.. (not a brake launch). it was fun in a way but also surprising and I got lucky b/ c folks backed off a bit. Stay safe

Yes. They are quite good in light to moderate snow also. Great tires.

 

[ViscontiVerde 164L*]

Tell us how you like them when they are half worn. I LOVE new Michelins. I HATE the second half of any Michelin I have owned over the past 40 yrs.

 

[Jwg223]

Tell us how you like them when they are half worn. I LOVE new Michelins. I HATE the second half of any Michelin I have owned over the past 40 yrs.

My PSAS4's at 50% tread were still flat out amazing even in snow/ice.