Michelin Energy tyres

[MikeT]

Any other experiences anyone?

I don't know what all the fuss is about, I adapt to what I've got just like I adapt to wet weather, snow, mud etc etc.

[C.J.]

Any other experiences anyone?

I don't know what all the fuss is about, I adapt to what I've got just like I adapt to wet weather, snow, mud etc etc.

That's actually quite true Mike. Round, black, legal, adjust driving as deemed neccessary.

Completely off topic, are you coming to www.outdoorlifestyleshow.co.uk next month seeing as it's down your neck of the woods?
Looks like a great show....and NO, I'm not on the organising side of it.
See my profile for my website to give you an idea of what I'm up to.
I'm 'performing/exhibiting there, and plan setting off within the next couple of days to get there in time.
300 miles with a trailer on the back....can't wait.
At least I'll be comfy now, with fine suspension and new tyres...hopefully. 8)

[lolingram]

but good grip and stopping ability on the public highway is a must, as is longevity too I suppose.
As is often the case these days, too much choice and so many differing opinions.

Agreed, but above all do NOT exclude the cheap options... these are often as good as the premium brands - no kidding.

[Ross_K]

My last Xantia had the original Michelin Energy factory-fitted tyres on the front which lasted to about 55000 miles.

The replacement Michelin Energy's (or Energy Saver as they're now known) were noticeably softer.

I've never had any issues with them as regards grip in the wet. They're not designed to be sporty tyres so don't expect to be able to take 90-degree bends at 60mph in a thunderstorm. "Know your limits" as Harry Enfield's Cholmondley-Warner character would say...

Horses for courses I suppose. Some people are happy to stick Colway remoulds on their car - good for them. Others will go for the slightly more expensive option like Klebers (which as far as I know have the same pattern as more expensive Michelin tyres but aren't as hard-wearing). Others again will go for the Michelin Energy option (long life/higher price). And at the other end of the scale you'll have the small minority who'll stick £100 per corner Pirellis on a Xantia.

Who's right and who's wrong out of that lot? Who knows?

[Xaccers]

Wanted Michelins for the front of Cassy, but they only had continentals in stock.
Noisiest tyres ever!
I just have to think about turning the steering wheel and they start to squeal!

[lolingram]

Horses for courses I suppose. Some people are happy to stick Colway remoulds on their car - good for them. Others will go for the slightly more expensive option like Klebers (which as far as I know have the same pattern as more expensive Michelin tyres

Many of the cheap brands are premium tyres made in the east by factories owned my the parents such as Michelin/Conti - mostly a slightly dated design which is often still pretty good... I would never recommend remoulds, because at the price they are not viable.

[N_CURTIS]

Well, I've just had all four tyres replaced on the ZX with Goodyears for 40 quid a corner, which sounded quite good to me. I used to have a 5 series BMW, for which I paid a 100 quid a corner the last time I bought tyres for it.

The same place quoted 30 quid for a budget tyre, but the thing had budget tyres on when I bought it and they were lethal in the wet

Although they had tread, the rears had no grip in the wet (first time I've lost the rear end of a front wheel drive car without trying) and the sidewalls were all perished. Probably why they lost a few psi over a week or so.

I notice the fronts were past their best when I took the wheels off to fix the brakes on Monday. Thought I'd get the tyres sorted before it rains again.......

Anyway, I've always stuck to branded tyres whatever the car. I'll be interested to see how well these Goodyears last having made a note of the mileage. I had Goodyears put on my AX GT when I (and wish I still) had that. I found them good after having driven it on it's original Michelins, on which the sidewalls were perishing.