Michelin Energy Tyres

davidjwest

I was thinking about getting some of these as I do a lot of miles and the alleged fuel savings plus the extra durability would be very useful.

However, reviews are very mixed and I can't find them any cheaper than £80 each which is too expensive even taking the fuel consumption and better durability into account.

Anyone got them and like to comment and does anyone know a good place to get cheap tyres?

I'd need 205/55R/16 speed rating not so important as I rarely go above 70 mph!

Thanks!

davetrousers

I've got Continentals on my car that make a better mpg claim.

Have a look at blackcircles for an idea of costs.

davidjwest

Interesting, thanks. I suppose that begs the question which tyres claim the best MPG figures. Anyone know some site that offers this information as Google doesn't seem to know.

Premier_2

I had Conti Eco Contacts once - originally had Sport Contacts which were brilliant.

Eco Contacts were lethal in the wet and squealed like mad in the dry - never again. :mad:

LeeSouthEast

I had Michelin Energy fitted by Ford a few years ago. Good tyres.

I now prefer Continental Contact 2's

Pew_Pew_Pew_Lasers!

You shouldn't be focussing on only a single aspect of a tyre's performance. There are far far more important things to consider, such as grip in the wet.

Is a few quid the value you place upon yours, and your fellow road users lives?

davidjwest

No, but I leave a big enough gap to the car in front so as not to have to rely on my tyres to get me out of trouble. I think driver ability/experience is worth more than some fancy bits of rubber.

I've been driving 20 odd years and never really found that a particular brand of tyre offers a huge difference in performance, but then I'm not a boy-racer.

vikingaero

Pew_Pew_Pew_Lasers! wrote: »

You shouldn't be focussing on only a single aspect of a tyre's performance. There are far far more important things to consider, such as grip in the wet.

Is a few quid the value you place upon yours, and your fellow road users lives?

On that basis, all budget tyres should be banned. The wet weather stopping/braking distance between the best performing premium brands and the often Chinese brands can be as much as 25 metres.

emmell

davidjwest wrote: »

I was thinking about getting some of these as I do a lot of miles and the alleged fuel savings plus the extra durability would be very useful.

However, reviews are very mixed and I can't find them any cheaper than £80 each which is too expensive even taking the fuel consumption and better durability into account.

Anyone got them and like to comment and does anyone know a good place to get cheap tyres?

I'd need 205/55R/16 speed rating not so important as I rarely go above 70 mph!

Thanks!

Google, auto express tyre survey.
ML.

rsvtoddy

Got Uniroyal Rainsport 2 205/45/16 on mine - good tyres!

HTH

AdrianHi

davidjwest wrote: »

I'd need 205/55R/16 speed rating not so important as I rarely go above 70 mph!

Speed rating is important if you expect your insurer to pay out should it be necessary. Size, type, speed and load rating must be as required for the car.

The latest Michelin Energy's are the best out there for fuel saving, have a decent life span and perform excellently - actually among the best of the touring tyres.
Kumho KU13 and Falken (912's)combine budget price with premium performance. Not had either myself, I like my Michelin's even on my wife's older car because I'm prepared to pay that little extra - worth it to me.