Best car tyre - value for Money - Michelin have done 66,000!

[DIYerHELP]

Hi,

We have a 1999 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 Sport, the rear tyres need replacing, they are the original Michelin Energy from new which have done 66,000 miles.

I am amazed that the rear tyres have done 66,000 so I think of getting another set of Michelin Energy.

These are more expensive, but I think they are worth it. Would anyone else recommend a different brand which would last the same amount of time/mileage?

Thanks!

 

[JohnD]

I have found the Michelin Energy a very good tyre, and it scores well in "Which" tests (tell me the tyre size and car and I'll see if there is a recent report). Be careful that the supplier does not sell you a different type of Michelin, as the cheaper "Classic" is not as good. The Michelin "Pilot" is a very good tyre for faster cars, better than the Pirelli but rather expensive. Phone round a few suppliers to get the best price.

My main dealer will match tyre prices, which I like.

 

[DIYerHELP]

Thanks JohnD! I'll need to check the tyre size tonight. The car is a 1999 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 Sport 5 door. I think they are 195/60/15 88 H.

Cheers.

 

[yes2mud]

Michelin energy are great tyres,our Zafira diesel has these.The fronts managed 40,000 miles.The rears were on 62,000 with 2.5mm left,when a monster screw killed one.Put the new(but 4 years old)spare on and bought one tyre.The later fronts are a slightly different pattern,more assymetric than originals,but local tyre dealer found one to match the spare,it's VR rated instead of HR but only £3 more. Size is 195/65 x 15 and I pay about £62 each.Wouldn't have anything else.

 

[DIYerHELP]

Thanks Guys, I think it's going to have to be another pair of Michelin Energy tyres.

 

[PilotPete]

Try Costco for Michelins.....you have to join (but if you bulk buy everything is pretty cheap!), but they do Michelins cheap and fit and balance for a £1 (or they did last time I used them a year or two back)!

 

[yes2mud]

Good info pilotpete,are you a pilot or is that the tyres-u-like?We have a costco in derby,I have never been in it myself,although a lot of folks at work joined when costco came and did a presentation.Initially,when the place was being built,they advertised for members,but were definately aiming at professionals.My wife being a teacher could get in but myself being an engine testing type could not.They have had to revise their ideas now to get the customers in, but I still sort of have the hump because of their initial plans.Perhaps I'm cutting off my nose to spite my face?

 

[PilotPete]

Good info pilotpete,are you a pilot or is that the tyres-u-like?

I'm an airline pilot But I like to do DIY on my days off.....like the feeling of producing something with my hands as opposed to just pulling and pushing! As for tyres, I buy Michelins because they are very good and Costco sell them cheap!!!!!

 

[yes2mud]

Thanks for that pete.So it's both then?
Michelins are definately brilliant all-rounder's,and we continue to use them too.Replacement fronts on the Zafira are up to 26000,with 4mm left.

 

[EddieCurrent]

Hello Pilotpete
Would you have any concerns as to which tyres you should use, (when at work), if you were to be flying in ,or out of Bristol airport I wonder ??

 

[derv1980]

i got firestones on my hiace van rubbish in the wet but have just done 114k miles! getting them changed tommorow. i had Michelins on my clio and i was impressed with them but are difficult to get for my car 195/45/16"s so got toyo prox'ies on now, which are pretty good for the price.

 

[PilotPete]

Would you have any concerns as to which tyres you should use, (when at work), if you were to be flying in ,or out of Bristol airport I wonder ??

During the runway surfacing cock-up (sorry, works) I don't think tyre brand made any difference....

In the days before I could afford a decent car (when spending circa £55k on my pilots licence) I used Costo for tyres, then fitting Michelin's cheaper brand Kormoran. I had a Passat estate and didn't exactly drive hard, but they lasted 30k miles on the front! No noticeable downside, but as I said I wasn't looking for performance.

From what I understand the harder the compound the longer they will last, but the downside is usually wet performance......