All weather tyres - which to choose?

I own a Golf Plus 1.4 tsi auto registered in 2012. The tyres are 205/55R 16 91V. I am thinking of changing to all weather tyres. Do you still recommend Michelin? Are they as quiet as ordinary tyres?

Asked on 16 November 2016 by Colin Guilbert

Answered by Honest John
Yes, you can get Michelin Cross Climate tyres that size and I cannot recommend them more highly: they give a softer and quieter ride and better steering feel as well as the benefits in mud and snow with no sacrifice in wear rate or fuel economy. I have just run a set for 10,000 miles after which they were down to 5.5mm front; 6mm rear, giving a projected life of 20,000 - 30,000 miles. Best to run them at lowish cold pressures. 30psi - 31psi on a Golf Plus.
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