tyres again

marski · Unread post by **marski** » 16 Oct 2002, 01:48

i have a 2.5 td estate running on avon which need replacing[not avon].i know citroen advise overpriced michelin, obvious since they're both french but in the real world what tyres should i use for best roadholding and economy? one of you "Andymen" should know== thanks.

NiSk · Unread post by **NiSk** » 16 Oct 2002, 12:23

In my experience, the XM really does ride better on Michelins and they have a quite tread pattern and good mileage. Ring around and try to get a good discount instead.
//NiSk

Chris_L · Unread post by **Chris_L** » 16 Oct 2002, 18:55

In My experience Michelin tyres are quite good but not the best, and certainly not worth the ridiculous premium you have to pay to get them! I'm not sure about the XM, but on my ZX, I've used Continental Sport Contacts and they were amazing. Excellent grip wet or dry, good economy and quite cheap to buy (well compared with Michelin anyway!). I believe after reading the auto-express road test that the Premium Contacts which are the replacement, are even better (and incidentally beat Michelin, Goodyear, Pirelli etc etc). My advice would be to get a set of them. You won't look back!!
Chris

reffro · Unread post by **reffro** » 16 Oct 2002, 19:03

Try these two websites for your tyres.
www.mytyres.net
www.e-tyres.co.uk
They look cheap even after delivery and fitting charges are added.

shaunthesheep · Unread post by **shaunthesheep** » 17 Oct 2002, 06:30

reffro,
the mytyres.net site is very good with the prices, michlien energys XT1 £31.80.
but i just have to find a fitting centre near to where i live, have sent them an email.
dom

marski · Unread post by **marski** » 19 Oct 2002, 02:45

thanks for the advice lads.after much deliberation i will go for the conti contacts. the price was the deciderso thanks again.