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A car tyre that gives you super stopping power. It brakes shorter when new and when worn.
The MICHELIN Energy XM2+ long-lasting Road Tyre delivers excellent robustness with wet braking performance made to last, for safety even when worn.
• MICHELIN long-lasting Road Tyre. • Best longevity compared to an average of premium competitors. • Robust damage resistance. • Shortest wet braking distances compared to premium competitors. • Excellent safety, even when worn.
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All tyres are backed by manufacturer's warranty against defects in design and faulty workmanship.
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Overall Rating (based on 66 reviews)
88% of reviewers indicated that they would buy this tyre again
4.8 stars
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Christine Croker 23 Jan 2020
(2015 Honda 83000 km)
Great tyres
These tyres have been excellent and I have recently replaced them wit the same updated tyres.
Have recommended the to friends and family
Tyre review - Michelin XM2 My first three cars were Renault's, and I always used Michelin tyres. Since then, I've tried several other brands, but always I've come back to Michelins for their all-round performance and durability. They're not the cheapest tyre on the market, but ...My first three cars were Renault's, and I always used Michelin tyres. Since then, I've tried several other brands, but always I've come back to Michelins for their all-round performance and durability. They're not the cheapest tyre on the market, but if you take into consideration their longevity, then I believe they're great value.Read more
Michelin Great tyres with good durability on- and off-road. They have performed well on different types of ground. They are good at breaking with minimal noise. They are relatively long-lived. The car has performed well overall since I fitted them. I would bu ...Great tyres with good durability on- and off-road. They have performed well on different types of ground. They are good at breaking with minimal noise. They are relatively long-lived. The car has performed well overall since I fitted them. I would buy these tyres again especially if I could get a good deal on them. Overall, it has been a good experience.Read more
Awesome tyres! Bought these for my wife s Nissan Micra as her tyres were worn.
Wow what a change in how the car drives! It grips really well in the wet, especially around big roundabouts whereas the old tyres would feel like they were on the border of slipping, th ...Bought these for my wife s Nissan Micra as her tyres were worn.
Wow what a change in how the car drives! It grips really well in the wet, especially around big roundabouts whereas the old tyres would feel like they were on the border of slipping, the XM2s felt very planted and inspires confidence.
They have low road noise and so far have minimal wear after 10k kms.Read more
Awesome and quiet Bought this tyre after lots of research for a Suzuki Swift.
This tyre came highly recommended from a colleague. Spoke to a few local tyre shops and decided to go with Bob Jane T-Mart.
The grip of this tyre is amazing especially in the wet. It j ...Bought this tyre after lots of research for a Suzuki Swift.
This tyre came highly recommended from a colleague. Spoke to a few local tyre shops and decided to go with Bob Jane T-Mart.
The grip of this tyre is amazing especially in the wet. It just grips wet or not.
The tyre wear so far seems great but they ve only been on for two months.
I havent really noticed an improvement in fuel consumption but that is most likely due to the tyre having been fitted to a small car.Read more
pretty good For tyres that are now made in Thailand, i was quizzical at the quality for sure. I was surprised that these were as good as the original french michelins of years ago. I have had 2 sets now averaging around 50,000km per set. I drive a lot of country ...For tyres that are now made in Thailand, i was quizzical at the quality for sure. I was surprised that these were as good as the original french michelins of years ago. I have had 2 sets now averaging around 50,000km per set. I drive a lot of country roads, highways and long distances daily averaging 200km per day 5 days a week. The grip and life span is great. Not noisy whatsoever. Far superior to the Goodyear Excellence that came with the car originally.Read more
Brilliant tyre after 4 years use These tyres were fitted to my Toyota Avalon over 5 years ago, and have just needed replacement after driving 600 km per week during that time. They are quiet with low road noise and good road holding in all conditions. I have replaced them with exact ...These tyres were fitted to my Toyota Avalon over 5 years ago, and have just needed replacement after driving 600 km per week during that time. They are quiet with low road noise and good road holding in all conditions. I have replaced them with exactly the same tyres as I am completely satisfied with them.Read more
Pretty good I have recently upgraded my tyres to xm2.
I can feel the excellent control and grip over dry and wet compare to my old cheap budget tyre. My old tyres has no wet grip at all and that s why I needed to get better ones. I was expecting better fuel con ...I have recently upgraded my tyres to xm2.
I can feel the excellent control and grip over dry and wet compare to my old cheap budget tyre. My old tyres has no wet grip at all and that s why I needed to get better ones. I was expecting better fuel consumption but no noticeable change on that. Overall, I think they are pretty good.Read more
The good and the bad Fitted to a Hyundai Excel.
The good;
Amazing wear for a car not driven like a Granddad, 100,000Kms has got to be excellent in anyone s book.
Held pressure really well and very even wear, would have been contributing factors to the longevity.
Hard ...Fitted to a Hyundai Excel.
The good;
Amazing wear for a car not driven like a Granddad, 100,000Kms has got to be excellent in anyone s book.
Held pressure really well and very even wear, would have been contributing factors to the longevity.
Hard to say on road noise, definitely not noisy , but not quiet either.
Grip on a dry road was satisfactory, hung on with no histrionics. However, like all tyres, slowly got worse as they wore down.
The bad;
Wet grip not what you d call good when new, ok at best. Meant the car had to be driven with far more caution than in the dry. Wet braking also not the best, tendency to lock up quite early on a non ABS car. As they wore the wet grip went downhill, until by the end of their life, if you were in good mood, entertaining , in not so good a mood unnerving .
Can t comment on the advertised better fuel consumption, nor can anyone else unless you do a proper scientifically based appraisal.
Overall these tyres proved the old adage that long wearing tyres are harder, less grippy and worse in the wet than softer tyres. That s also to say they re not terrible by any stretch of the imagination.
If you re someone who is happy to cruise around from A to B and have ABS then these are a tyre you should seriously consider.Read moreSimilar opinion? Write a review!
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Dee 07 Sep 2017
(Mazda 3)
Very pleased with my purchase. I was a bit hesitant buying these because of the price, but man, they are worth it! These perform amazing on both wet and dry conditions. The biggest thing I noticed was how quiet these run on my Mazda 3. A lot of people recommended the Toyo tyres, b ...I was a bit hesitant buying these because of the price, but man, they are worth it! These perform amazing on both wet and dry conditions. The biggest thing I noticed was how quiet these run on my Mazda 3. A lot of people recommended the Toyo tyres, but these worked just as well. Acceleration has improved especially when going uphill. Buy these, you won't regret it.Read more
Had these - Never Replaced! Lasted forever... You don't get a long lasting type that will be silent on the road, but these were about as good as they come!!! Highly recommended. Would repurchase. Not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for. Always found then reliable in all ...Lasted forever... You don't get a long lasting type that will be silent on the road, but these were about as good as they come!!! Highly recommended. Would repurchase. Not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for. Always found then reliable in all normal Sydney conditions. Shop around for a good price!Read more
Handling surpass expectations for an "Eco" tyre Brought a set for my mothers Honda Civic. Having good experience with Michelin Pilot Sports. Thought I'd give their Energy tyres a try. She raved how well they handle in the wet and makes those drives stress free. Thought she was exaggerating, but af ...Brought a set for my mothers Honda Civic. Having good experience with Michelin Pilot Sports. Thought I'd give their Energy tyres a try. She raved how well they handle in the wet and makes those drives stress free. Thought she was exaggerating, but after experiencing it myself. I was pleasantly surprised. Have put just over 40000 KM on them with close commutes. Tyres still have plenty of tread life left. Only negative was screechy when pushed when new. went away shortly after.Read more
Excellent quality & value for money I purchased these tyres as a replacement to my VS commodore to replace the original xm1. These tyres a huge improvement over the xm1 with quieter road noise insulation, smoother ride, and greater towing tolerances. Overall evaluation is: excellent va ...I purchased these tyres as a replacement to my VS commodore to replace the original xm1. These tyres a huge improvement over the xm1 with quieter road noise insulation, smoother ride, and greater towing tolerances. Overall evaluation is: excellent value, great grip in wet and dry, smooth ride, and long lasting. Highly recommended.Read more
it was terilble !! Just newly fitted to my honda city few days ago. Done the alignment as well.When rainy days, the tyres were really disappointed. The grip was terrible even at low speed (60-80km/j). I can felt the car was actually drifting when entering a corner. Eve ...Just newly fitted to my honda city few days ago. Done the alignment as well.When rainy days, the tyres were really disappointed. The grip was terrible even at low speed (60-80km/j). I can felt the car was actually drifting when entering a corner. Even my worn Goodyear nct 5 tyre doesn't perform like that !! Never going to buy this tyre again.Read moreSimilar opinion? Write a review!
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edsview 04 Aug 2017
Couldn't be happier After having 205 65 R15 XM1s on my Nissan Maxima since December 2005, my mechanic who had just replaced my brake pads for the first time since new, told me that I probably was getting down to my last 5,000k with those tyres.I started to shop around a ...After having 205 65 R15 XM1s on my Nissan Maxima since December 2005, my mechanic who had just replaced my brake pads for the first time since new, told me that I probably was getting down to my last 5,000k with those tyres.I started to shop around and when I received "an offer that I couldn't refuse" from Bob Jane T-mart in Geelong, where I had my previous set fitted, I had 4 new XM2s fitted. My XM1s were very satisfactory, but, I noticed an immediate difference with virtually no road noise.We have since done several trips to the same place, over 120kms each way, and I am particular in watching our fuel consumption and I can assure you that where I was getting just under 11kms per litre with the XM1s, I clearly got 12.5Kms per litre with the new tyres. Now this is a 15 y.o. 6 cylinder Nissan Maxima and we drive to the speed limit and my overall reaction to these new tyres is extremely positive.Read more
Good performer for the price, nothing special though These were fitted to my falcon ute, where long life and value for money are more important than ultimate performance.
For this application they seem a fine tyre. The grip seems OK for a cheapish product, and there is no sign of them wearing out afte ...These were fitted to my falcon ute, where long life and value for money are more important than ultimate performance.
For this application they seem a fine tyre. The grip seems OK for a cheapish product, and there is no sign of them wearing out after 14 000 km.
The Energy XM2 is sold as having lower rolling resistance, and hence better fuel consumption, but I didn t notice any improvement. If there was a change then it was less than 1/2 L/100km.Read moreSimilar opinion? Write a review!
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Vik 03 Aug 2017
(1999 Hyundai Excel)
Premium Bought this tyres for my spouse little car from Tyroola online and what can I say. Overkill it seams for my little car. Driving pleasure, quite and smooth. Cornering is a stable thing to relay on in total very stable tyre. On the down side a tad bit ...Bought this tyres for my spouse little car from Tyroola online and what can I say. Overkill it seams for my little car. Driving pleasure, quite and smooth. Cornering is a stable thing to relay on in total very stable tyre. On the down side a tad bit expenssive for older cars but found it on special buy 4 pay for 3 so it works out including fitting, balancing and alignementon all 4 for $111.00 per tyre. As I said overkill but hey safety performance and as a first owner - still of this car, it deserves a treat. Wroom wroom off we goRead more
Great tyre I have a 2006 Subaru Outback AWD stationwagon for road trips and have done 30,000km on these Michelin Energy XM2 and have rotated them every 10,000k. They are wearing well, are comfortable and have a good grip. They are fairly quiet. I'd definitely b ...I have a 2006 Subaru Outback AWD stationwagon for road trips and have done 30,000km on these Michelin Energy XM2 and have rotated them every 10,000k. They are wearing well, are comfortable and have a good grip. They are fairly quiet. I'd definitely buy these tyres again. I purchased these tyres at Costco. They can be a little pricey but if you shop around you can get a good deal.Read more
Different class I replaced a set of Pirelli's with the Michelin Energy XM2 and noticed the difference immediately. It's very noticeable how much smoother the ride is and the handling is fantastic. There is also a big drop in tyre noise. Don't get me wrong, the Pirel ...I replaced a set of Pirelli's with the Michelin Energy XM2 and noticed the difference immediately. It's very noticeable how much smoother the ride is and the handling is fantastic. There is also a big drop in tyre noise. Don't get me wrong, the Pirelli's were pretty good tyres, but these are just so much better all round. My fuel consumption has been better and the tread seems to be wearing pretty well, so this is shaping up to be money very well spent. Definitely worth the extra few dollars.Read more
Effortlessly Glides on the road and excellent braking distance Just got rid of Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres because it was almost 70% gone and had only done only 17,000 KM. I drive mainly in inner city Sydney and occassional freeway/highway driving.I Got four Micheline XM2 because I read the reviews here regarding XM ...Just got rid of Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres because it was almost 70% gone and had only done only 17,000 KM. I drive mainly in inner city Sydney and occassional freeway/highway driving.I Got four Micheline XM2 because I read the reviews here regarding XM1+'s durability, safety and milage. As soon as I drove off the tyre store with New XM2's I could feel the difference. Steering was light and drive was effortless. Car just glide on the road without excessive acceleration. Most importantly braking response is as good as Dunlop Fast Response. I need to see whether it gives at least 70,000 KM to get most bang out of my bucks. Also I haven't tested it in wet road yet. Will come back with the review soon.Read more
Great Tyres Excellent tyres. Very happy all round. Bought Michelins as I have them on my other car and found them to be very durable, with acceptable road noise. Did not want cheap tyres as they are what keeps my wife and kids safe. Others have confirmed their t ...Excellent tyres. Very happy all round. Bought Michelins as I have them on my other car and found them to be very durable, with acceptable road noise. Did not want cheap tyres as they are what keeps my wife and kids safe. Others have confirmed their traction, which I don't test by unsafe driving, just happy that others can confirm this.Read more
Awesome tyres! Bought these for my wife's Nissan Micra as her tyres were worn.Wow what a change in how the car drives! It grips really well in the wet, especially around big roundabouts whereas the old tyres would feel like they were on the border of slipping, the ...Bought these for my wife's Nissan Micra as her tyres were worn.Wow what a change in how the car drives! It grips really well in the wet, especially around big roundabouts whereas the old tyres would feel like they were on the border of slipping, the XM2s felt very planted and inspires confidence.They have low road noise and so far have minimal wear after 10k kms.Read more
Just no! I changed to these Michelin types when i drove over a nail and these were the tyres the guy recommended me, coming from a person who doesn't know much about cars the guy said these were the best for wet weather so I went with them. The next day it wa ...I changed to these Michelin types when i drove over a nail and these were the tyres the guy recommended me, coming from a person who doesn't know much about cars the guy said these were the best for wet weather so I went with them. The next day it was bucketing down and the tyres skidded so many times. Dangerous!Read moreSimilar opinion? Write a review!
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Joe Shimmy 06 Jul 2017
(holden commodore)
Excellent tyre, built to last! very durable Tyre overall. had this for a few months now and noticed the performance increase while driving. Driving down the road is much quieter and my car seems to be much more economical.bought this at Bob Jane and the service was amazing. they i ...very durable Tyre overall. had this for a few months now and noticed the performance increase while driving. Driving down the road is much quieter and my car seems to be much more economical.bought this at Bob Jane and the service was amazing. they installed it on the spot and i received a free wheel alignment.Will highly recommend this tyre! great performance overall at an affordable price.Read more
Excellent Tyres I do 160 Kms a day and was advised that these were the best as they have a better grip than most and are supposed to be safe in all weather I noticed I dont slip and slide all over the road and I am convinced that I get better fuel economy. The bonus ...I do 160 Kms a day and was advised that these were the best as they have a better grip than most and are supposed to be safe in all weather I noticed I dont slip and slide all over the road and I am convinced that I get better fuel economy. The bonus is I dont have to check my tyre pressure as much which I hate doing .So over all they have been a great buy for my needsRead more
Great vegan tyres It can be difficult to find tyres that are vegan friendly (a lot of tyre brands use Stearic Acid, which is also common in shopping bags), but Michelin tyres don't use it and as such are not cruel to animals. These tyres also stick to the road well, t ...It can be difficult to find tyres that are vegan friendly (a lot of tyre brands use Stearic Acid, which is also common in shopping bags), but Michelin tyres don't use it and as such are not cruel to animals. These tyres also stick to the road well, they cost a bit more than other brands but are worth it.Read more
Very good tyre I got four new tyres for the price of three, which made the cost very reasonable. They are good in the dry but very good in the wet, I always feel more confident braking on wet roads now that I have these fitted. I would repurchase them if I could fi ...I got four new tyres for the price of three, which made the cost very reasonable. They are good in the dry but very good in the wet, I always feel more confident braking on wet roads now that I have these fitted. I would repurchase them if I could find them on a similar special.Read more
Good but not great Bought 4 new tyres from costco. Had the primacy which came with the car i bought. Good tyres, but not as smooth ride as primacy. Also louder when driving around, but good when braking in wet conditions. Grip is fine when turning, minimal sliding of t ...Bought 4 new tyres from costco. Had the primacy which came with the car i bought. Good tyres, but not as smooth ride as primacy. Also louder when driving around, but good when braking in wet conditions. Grip is fine when turning, minimal sliding of tyres. Lot cheaper than primacy, so great for value.Read more
Good Tyre Nothing special of a tyre but works great with my Mazda and for the general drive around town. The grip is fine but still not the greatest though the tread is lasting quite well. My car generates a lot of road noise but the Michelin Energy XM2 does n ...Nothing special of a tyre but works great with my Mazda and for the general drive around town. The grip is fine but still not the greatest though the tread is lasting quite well. My car generates a lot of road noise but the Michelin Energy XM2 does not help reduce it.Read more
Excellent all-round tyre I have used Michelin Energy XM2s on my Audi 80 for years and found them to be an excellent tyre. They wear well (my last set lasted 80,000 km), so although they cost more initially, in the long run they are good value. I purchased mine earlier this y ...I have used Michelin Energy XM2s on my Audi 80 for years and found them to be an excellent tyre. They wear well (my last set lasted 80,000 km), so although they cost more initially, in the long run they are good value. I purchased mine earlier this year from Bob Jane T-Marts in Geelong at a reasonable price, and the quality of service I got from Bob Jane's was great. Good grip wet or dry, good handling and quiet on the road, these tyres tick all the right boxes without breaking the budget. Good work, Michelin.Read more
They are good tyres They are good, I have it for a year and still going good, previous one was Bridgestone, definitely better than that. Got it from Costco with $70 off. Grip is good and seems they will last long unlike Bridgestone ones which only lasted 2 yearsCon: Too ...They are good, I have it for a year and still going good, previous one was Bridgestone, definitely better than that. Got it from Costco with $70 off. Grip is good and seems they will last long unlike Bridgestone ones which only lasted 2 yearsCon: Too much noise, even after 1 year it make lot of noise.Read more
(Holden VR Commodore with Pedders Sports Rider Suspension And Nissan N14.)
Good tyre One of the best. Truly are a great tyre when safety is top priority. These tyres are reasonably long wearing on the right car with the right maintenance. Wet weather grip and performance, I think is unbeatable. Unfortunately they don't make the right ...One of the best. Truly are a great tyre when safety is top priority. These tyres are reasonably long wearing on the right car with the right maintenance. Wet weather grip and performance, I think is unbeatable. Unfortunately they don't make the right size for the rims on my new car. But I recommend these for sure. Only downside to me was a reduction in fuel economy. My son even said, "Maybe they grip too good reducing fuel Economy". We heard they were great in the wet. We tested them. They lived up to it. Thanks Michelin.Read more
Great Tyre Durable, quite and great in the wet. I can't say that I have noticed any better than average fuel economy but I have found cornering much better and stopping in the wet a lot better than any other tyre i have owned before. The price wasn't unreasonab ...Durable, quite and great in the wet. I can't say that I have noticed any better than average fuel economy but I have found cornering much better and stopping in the wet a lot better than any other tyre i have owned before. The price wasn't unreasonable. #135/tyre from JAX Toowoomba.Read more
Good Tyre for Use on a Toyota Hybrid The tyres are quite at highway speeds. Is a bit of squeal on tight high speed turns but otherwise acceptable. Wet weather grip is good and they work extremely well when hitting puddles at speed. Braking performance is good and the tyres seem to work ...The tyres are quite at highway speeds. Is a bit of squeal on tight high speed turns but otherwise acceptable. Wet weather grip is good and they work extremely well when hitting puddles at speed. Braking performance is good and the tyres seem to work well on rough roads and gravel as well. No sidewall damage detected after 15,000 km of driving.Read more
Great Tyre. Perfect in every way for the daily driver Purchased my car second hand with Chinese tyres fitted; HiFly on front, Warrior on back. Grip was not good, especially from the HiFlys as they got older. Reversing front to back didn't help much and car was becoming unsafe in the wet. Ditched all fou ...Purchased my car second hand with Chinese tyres fitted; HiFly on front, Warrior on back. Grip was not good, especially from the HiFlys as they got older. Reversing front to back didn't help much and car was becoming unsafe in the wet. Ditched all four tyres prematurely before they put me in one.Bought these black beauties from Jax Tyres Geelong. Competitive price (waited for the $50 gift card offer to come back) and couldn't be happier with the service received.Car is now a joy to drive, secure grip in wet conditions and much quieter and smoother than before. Best of all, these Michelins are very long lasting. Just clocked up 10,000 km and cannot see any wear. Admittedly, I drive fairly sedately and don't thrash around corners.Always been a Michelin fan, but drifted from the fold over the last ten years or so. These tyres have brought me back for good. Thank you Bibendum, a truly great product.Read more
Very Impressed Love Michelin! I bought these tyres brand new from Jax Tyres they were on special and I have had great experiences ride, comfort and braking distance from my Honda CBR250r (different Michelin model tyre). Anyways I don't have much to say only positive:-Wore low on ...I bought these tyres brand new from Jax Tyres they were on special and I have had great experiences ride, comfort and braking distance from my Honda CBR250r (different Michelin model tyre). Anyways I don't have much to say only positive:-Wore low on our old car 6mm brand new 4.5mm when I sold the Subaru Liberty (1.5 years later)-Stopped alot of skidding in the wet (Non ABS car)-Handled perfectly and cornered perfectly-Lowered the road noise although the car was old I could tell the tyres were making the road noise better/quieter-Fuel improved a little bit but not much as it was an older car I didn't expect it to do much.As saying before I don't have much more to say but this quote "You get what you pay for" I will definitely be buying Michelin tyres for my Motorcycles and Cars for the future. Long story short me and my partner have purchased a 2007 Honda CRV it needs tyres first thing I told her is "Michelin". I have researched and I am getting Michelin Primacy SUV tyres fitted to the Honda. My motorcycle tyres I have had the Michelin Pilot Street Radial fitted since 2014 and I just measured them today only just above halfway for tyre tread life. Both the tyres I am getting fitted to the newer CRV and Honda motorcycle (2014 existing tyres) are different models but they give me long life, comfort and safety with braking especially in the wet!Read more
Highly recommended Had these tyres on 2012 Ford Focus 205/55/16R. Best tyres with long duration; 65000 kms. Great handling in wet conditions, and various terrains; gravel, dirt, sloped. Never had a problem with going off road or sliding. Quiet cabin riding and smooth o ...Had these tyres on 2012 Ford Focus 205/55/16R. Best tyres with long duration; 65000 kms. Great handling in wet conditions, and various terrains; gravel, dirt, sloped. Never had a problem with going off road or sliding. Quiet cabin riding and smooth on the road.Always kept PSI at manufacturer recommendations. Only had to change tyres due to tread pattern wearing. Reasonably priced if you ask around and for price matching.Read more
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Michelin are the best tyres but beware Michelin are the best tyres but beware online people and shop when they are way cheaper than normal you are buying parallel tyres not for our Australian market you will never get warranty on them so buyer beware sometimes the tyres are 3-4 years old ...Michelin are the best tyres but beware online people and shop when they are way cheaper than normal you are buying parallel tyres not for our Australian market you will never get warranty on them so buyer beware sometimes the tyres are 3-4 years old which is dangerous so I say again buyer bewareRead more
love them Just replaced them after 130000 kms ( the rear tyres still had 20-30,000) left in them.Obviously bought 4 more as costco had a special if you replace 4. I had a tyre puncture in the front tyre which made me replace the whole lot. I will obviously buy ...Just replaced them after 130000 kms ( the rear tyres still had 20-30,000) left in them.Obviously bought 4 more as costco had a special if you replace 4. I had a tyre puncture in the front tyre which made me replace the whole lot. I will obviously buy them again in a few years.Read more
good value for money I needed a new set of tyres for my Holden Astra and these have the quality and price I was looking for. The performance of it good, handling, steering all smooth. The price was amazing. It only cost $450 including fitting. I compared it with Jax and ...I needed a new set of tyres for my Holden Astra and these have the quality and price I was looking for. The performance of it good, handling, steering all smooth. The price was amazing. It only cost $450 including fitting. I compared it with Jax and an online shop called Tyroola, the last one gave me the best price and answered all my questions. I will keep checking the tread wear, but I have read good reviews about the tyre so I hope they will last a couple of years. I'm not sure if I'm not sure which tyres I can get for my second car, a Toyota Corolla, but I'm quite happy with the overall experience, with my new tyres and Tyroola. So will probably buy there again.Read more
Nothing too special. Just for the daily driver. Pretty much still in 500 km with them on. Came from a Nitto Neogen, and I can tell that these XM2s can get a lot of road noise above around 100 km/h compared to my previous rubbers. Not that grippy as well, I was hearing tire screech @ just 2000 rpm ...Pretty much still in 500 km with them on. Came from a Nitto Neogen, and I can tell that these XM2s can get a lot of road noise above around 100 km/h compared to my previous rubbers. Not that grippy as well, I was hearing tire screech @ just 2000 rpm launch from standstill, compared to my Nitto Neogens before, the screeching only starts at 2500rpm-ish. I expect my cornering ability will be a bit of a downgrade as well.Still, looks very sturdy and I expect my tire life will last longer than the Neogens. For a daily driver, it has pretty much all what you need.Read more
(2007 BF BF xt wagon- Dunlop Fairlane G220- Hankook Tandem trailer- Who cares)
Michelin on everything with wheels! I've had Xm2 tyres on my Fairmont wagon for 3 years and travelled around 40 thousand highway kilometers, the car is going to be sold but the tyres have so much life left in them I took them to TTF and I paid $120 to have them swapped to my tandem tra ...I've had Xm2 tyres on my Fairmont wagon for 3 years and travelled around 40 thousand highway kilometers, the car is going to be sold but the tyres have so much life left in them I took them to TTF and I paid $120 to have them swapped to my tandem trailer rims, my 2007 xt wagon now has the same tyres (different profile) and my G220 fairlane will be the next in line. The road noise is considerably lower, braking in the wet is done with complete confidence, and very little drift when cornering a little harder than I should. I don't care for fuel savings as how can I ever really calculate it, they really are that good.Read more
Excellent Tyre I replaced the Kumho Solus tyres on my 2002 Volvo with the Michelin tyres. I noticed a difference in the 'rolling on' of the car straight away. Two weeks after I had them put on I drove to Sydney and back from Wagga. The trip is on the Hume Highway - ...I replaced the Kumho Solus tyres on my 2002 Volvo with the Michelin tyres. I noticed a difference in the 'rolling on' of the car straight away. Two weeks after I had them put on I drove to Sydney and back from Wagga. The trip is on the Hume Highway - a mixture of seal and concrete. Could not believe how quiet they were and how much more comfortable the ride was. Unless something goes horribly wrong I will but them againRead more
michelin mx 2 tyre. Review it in 2014.Changed new : Michelin tyre x 4 nos . brand new. 14"rim. At 50km/hr. turning to left bend very noisy, while right bend is o.k. So much so that . After trying n seeing Good mechanics, in 2015, found out its t' Wheel bearing' faulty.. ...Review it in 2014.Changed new : Michelin tyre x 4 nos . brand new. 14"rim. At 50km/hr. turning to left bend very noisy, while right bend is o.k. So much so that . After trying n seeing Good mechanics, in 2015, found out its t' Wheel bearing' faulty.., not the tyre itself. Sorry.Read more
A+ all round. Purchased originally for an alternative vehicle which didn't get used so switched them over to the family hack. Cannot complement theses tyres enough, the road noise is very quiet, the ride is noticeably smoother than some cheaper Bridgestones that w ...Purchased originally for an alternative vehicle which didn't get used so switched them over to the family hack. Cannot complement theses tyres enough, the road noise is very quiet, the ride is noticeably smoother than some cheaper Bridgestones that were on the vehicle, have not calculated if the km per litre figures are better than others, so no objective evidence one way or the other, but subjectively feel they are better. Road holding, sure footed when pushed and in the wet. Minimal wear since purchased, on the daily driver, racking upwards of 40k since they went on. Would look to purchase again, feel they are worth the extra dollars. Have purchased some higher performance Bridgestone for another vehicle, think the Michelin XM2 tyres are better in all aspects for a car that spends the vast majority of its life on public roads. I did get a nitrogen fill for theses tyres as well.Read more
(2001 Holden Astra City Hatch 1.8 litre 5-speed manual)
Had these fitted to a Holden Astra TS for 7 years Original Michelins Energy XSE's were superseded by XM1 & XM2's and I found the XSE's and the XM2's so good I never bought anything else.Out of all the cars I've owned, and that's quite a few, I have never stuck to one tyre like this tyre for a single ...Original Michelins Energy XSE's were superseded by XM1 & XM2's and I found the XSE's and the XM2's so good I never bought anything else.Out of all the cars I've owned, and that's quite a few, I have never stuck to one tyre like this tyre for a single car.Make sure you always rotate your tyres though to get maximum life from a set of 4, especially with FWD cars like the Astra.Read more
Amazing longlivity Fitted the tyres on Holden Astra TS in 2012 at 75k. I sold the Car with 145k and there was plenty of rubber left. You do the math - Unbelievably great tyre. Everything improved from handeling to economy. They only thing I would fault is the noise on ...Fitted the tyres on Holden Astra TS in 2012 at 75k. I sold the Car with 145k and there was plenty of rubber left. You do the math - Unbelievably great tyre. Everything improved from handeling to economy. They only thing I would fault is the noise on the road. I did plenty of highway driving on he weekends and the little trips to the shops and airpot in Melbourne. I highly recommend the tyre, I believe this is really great value for money. Shop around. Michelin did a great job in my opinion.Read more
Best performance road tyre in the price bracket I've never used Michelin tyres before as they've normally been too expensive. A recent $70 off for a full set of the 195/60R15 swayed me to try them. I drive a turbocharged 626 that kicks out plenty of torque from the front wheels so many tyres can't ...I've never used Michelin tyres before as they've normally been too expensive. A recent $70 off for a full set of the 195/60R15 swayed me to try them. I drive a turbocharged 626 that kicks out plenty of torque from the front wheels so many tyres can't handle the load without breaking traction, necessitating the use of semi slick tyres. Well blow me away. These tyres grip better than anything else I've ever used in a non racing tyre, corner aggressively, handle frost/sleet on the road without issue and as a nice bonus are more fuel efficient. All for $470 fitted for all corners.The only negative (and I'm being picky here) is road noise is slightly higher than some other road tyres. Minor issue though. I can't speak highly enough of them.Read more
VERY MUCH SATISFIED QUIET AND SOFT WITH 36psi, WHAT ELSE DO U WANT.
Using it on my Toyota Aurion in 215/60/R16
Not tested yet in wet conditions how ever over all road grip is much better as compared to my previous tyres, Recommend to always change all 4 tyres rather t ...QUIET AND SOFT WITH 36psi, WHAT ELSE DO U WANT.
Using it on my Toyota Aurion in 215/60/R16
Not tested yet in wet conditions how ever over all road grip is much better as compared to my previous tyres, Recommend to always change all 4 tyres rather than 2 in pairs.Read more
Its ok but not Brilliant I have purchased the tyres in March 2017 and have pushing through them for over 7 months now. The tyre grooves are very wide allowing nails to easily penetrate - I have had to get nails removed twice since March and been stuck having to change to the ...I have purchased the tyres in March 2017 and have pushing through them for over 7 months now. The tyre grooves are very wide allowing nails to easily penetrate - I have had to get nails removed twice since March and been stuck having to change to the spare on the side of the road. I find they don t hold air very well, 5 psi loss over 2 months. I have never had this problem on my previous set - Hankook Optimo K415. They drive nicely, just as good as the Optimo although don t think they are strong and durable as the Optimo. The tyres are on a Toyota Avalon 2002 model - they are known for excessive front wheel tyre wear. My previous brand got 60 k without rotation. Time will tell how long they last. They are far superior then the Bridgestone. Jax tyres advertise fuel economy although I haven been getting increased miles since i bought them, but getting less then the Optimo with on average 20 ks less on a full tank.Read moreSimilar opinion? Write a review!
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Jenny w 05 Mar 2015
Cant believe the difference. Had a set of XM2 fitted to my mitsubishi lancer and immediately felt the difference. Road holding and cornering great. Markedly reduced road noise. Great in the wet - no back slide even better in the dry. Will see how they wear ovet time and check fu ...Had a set of XM2 fitted to my mitsubishi lancer and immediately felt the difference. Road holding and cornering great. Markedly reduced road noise. Great in the wet - no back slide even better in the dry. Will see how they wear ovet time and check fuel consumption but so far very happy with tyres. Reasonably priced.Read more
Excellent tyres. About to put some on the wife's car too. I've had Michelin XM2's on my VZ Commodore for around 15,000km and nearly a year. My driving is a combination of city, highway, and spirited driving. The grip is great! It rivals the Bridgestone Potenza's that came as OEM fitment on the two VE SV6 co ...I've had Michelin XM2's on my VZ Commodore for around 15,000km and nearly a year. My driving is a combination of city, highway, and spirited driving. The grip is great! It rivals the Bridgestone Potenza's that came as OEM fitment on the two VE SV6 comany cars I had a few years ago, despite the VZ's suspension being somewhat old, and nowehere near as good as the VE's, and the XM2's being 40mm less in width! The XM2's are better than the Bridgestone Turanza's that came on the VE Calais company car I had after the SV6's. The XM2's replaced a set of Bridgestone Supercats that were 20mm wider (largest size recommended for the wheels on my VZ), and even still, the XM2's beat them hands down in every way!For wear, the Potenza's didn't come close to the XM2's! I'm not 100% sure about how they compare for noise, because the VE's were all quieter cars than the VZ, so it's hard to compare for anything other than hard cornering squeal: pulling hard around corners, the XM2's squeal enough to let me know that I'm pushing them, but they still have plenty of grip! In the same type of situation, the Potenza's didn't make any noise, but they would also start sliding without warning. I would rather have a slight squeal telling me to back off a bit (ie: the noise is actually a positive in this respect - another win for the XM2's).In the wet the XM2's are great! Certainly better than the Potenza's. Just recently, I got a very very slight slide in the front in the wet (most tyres would slide a lot more in the conditions), but it was very easily controllable, and the feedback was brilliant! The only tyres I've had that have better grip than these are the ones on my motorcycle, but that's a whole different game altogether!With all of that said, I'm going to buy a set for my wife's car because I want her to have a set of tyres that I can trust with her life and our daughter's life!Read more
great tyre so far bought these to replace bridgestones on my mazda 3, after being told they were worth the extra money. Well that seems true enough. 195/65/15 for $133 each incl balanceis not too pricey + a $50 eftpos card from Jax. great in wet, much quieter than bri ...bought these to replace bridgestones on my mazda 3, after being told they were worth the extra money. Well that seems true enough. 195/65/15 for $133 each incl balanceis not too pricey + a $50 eftpos card from Jax. great in wet, much quieter than bridgestone B250 or supercats, maybe even a bit more economy (from 7.4 l/100 to 7.2 l ). No complaints so farNow done 45000km, perhaps another 15000 left. Still quiet, and good in wet and quiet. No complaintsRead more
Pretty good I have recently upgraded my tyres to xm2.I can feel the excellent control and grip over dry and wet compare to my old cheap budget tyre. My old tyres has no wet grip at all and that's why I needed to get better ones. I was expecting better fuel consu ...I have recently upgraded my tyres to xm2.I can feel the excellent control and grip over dry and wet compare to my old cheap budget tyre. My old tyres has no wet grip at all and that's why I needed to get better ones. I was expecting better fuel consumption but no noticeable change on that. Overall, I think they are pretty good.Read more
Ticks all the boxes These tyres are so much better than the Bridgestone RE92s that came with my V6 Camry I'm sticking with them even though they are 25% more expensive than Conti's 4 for price of 3 offer. Got 60,000 out of them and not down to the check mark yet. Only c ...These tyres are so much better than the Bridgestone RE92s that came with my V6 Camry I'm sticking with them even though they are 25% more expensive than Conti's 4 for price of 3 offer. Got 60,000 out of them and not down to the check mark yet. Only compared to 50K for the RE92s. Much better handling AND FAR SUPERIOR in the wet. My car has racked up 300 K's without missing a beat in all conditions including highway, gravel, off road through paddocks, cane fields, creeks etc and I swear by these tyres.Read more
quieter than Pirelli P1 I had a set of Michelin XM2's on my Toyota Aurion Prodigy and replaced them with a set of Pirelli P1's. I'm not sure of the mileage on the Michelin's because they were on the car which I bought second hand. I've travelled 15000k on thePirelli's and I ...I had a set of Michelin XM2's on my Toyota Aurion Prodigy and replaced them with a set of Pirelli P1's. I'm not sure of the mileage on the Michelin's because they were on the car which I bought second hand. I've travelled 15000k on thePirelli's and I'm fairly happy but the Michelin's were definitely a more comfortable tire. In all other respects I find them similar but for ride alone I will purchase Michelin's next time. The ride really is so much more comfortable.Read more
Good wearing tyre and a good all-round tyre These tyres were standard fitment on my Citroen C4 Seduction e-HDI EGS turbo diesel. I’ve travelled 51,000kms with them so far and this was mainly in city/suburban driving and some on highways, I haven’t done any dirt driving so I can’t tell ho ...These tyres were standard fitment on my Citroen C4 Seduction e-HDI EGS turbo diesel. I’ve travelled 51,000kms with them so far and this was mainly in city/suburban driving and some on highways, I haven’t done any dirt driving so I can’t tell how they perform there. These tyres have worn very well and I think they still have at least 15,000kms worth of tread left on them before I have to replace them. They brake well, are faultless in the wet and around corners, they don’t squeak when pushed hard and I’ve only had 1 puncture with them due to a self-tapping screw imbedding itself into the front left tyre. The tyre is a just a little noisy on highway cruising when driving on that course pebbled paved roads that most of our highways are paved with but on the smooth paved roads they are faultless and very quiet. I am very satisfied with them and they have given me superior service as a tyre of this high quality should. But one thing is that they are expensive when they go for $189 to $199 per tyre. I’m in the process of looking for a new set if I can find a tyre that is just as good but at a lower price, if not, then I would wait and grab these at the first chance when I see them on special anywhere.Read more
Noisy and increased fuel consumption - don't believe the hype These tyres are by far the most noisy I have ever owned. My fuel consumption in the first 10,000kms has gone up 1.5 litres per 100 (was 8.2 - now 9.7) with pretty much same driving patterns. Even turning at a roundabout at normal speed, you can hear ...These tyres are by far the most noisy I have ever owned. My fuel consumption in the first 10,000kms has gone up 1.5 litres per 100 (was 8.2 - now 9.7) with pretty much same driving patterns. Even turning at a roundabout at normal speed, you can hear the tyres screeching!Read moreSimilar opinion? Write a review!
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Cahill 01 Sep 2013
(23000 km)
Love these tyres Fitted a set on my Avalon (size 205x65/15) in December 2012, replacing Falken ZE-912s. Done just over 16,000 km and they've been excellent! They are quiet on coarse-chip roads and handle very well in the wet and dry. Best of all, they're not too soft ...Fitted a set on my Avalon (size 205x65/15) in December 2012, replacing Falken ZE-912s. Done just over 16,000 km and they've been excellent! They are quiet on coarse-chip roads and handle very well in the wet and dry. Best of all, they're not too soft and show minimal wear. A big improvement over the Falkens that wore out in about 23,000 km of comparable driving!Read more
Great tyres These are by far the best quality set of tyres I have purchase. They run much quieter and smoother than my existing ones, albeit a bit pricey - $520 for a set of four. However, if price is not a consideration, I would give these 5 stars. Would buy th ...These are by far the best quality set of tyres I have purchase. They run much quieter and smoother than my existing ones, albeit a bit pricey - $520 for a set of four. However, if price is not a consideration, I would give these 5 stars. Would buy these again.Read more
Stopped in the wet Had a guy decide to stop in front of me, as soon as the lights went 'orange' on an 80kmh major highway.We were both doing 80 km/h.The road was semi-wet, i didn't really have a huge gap between me and him.These tyres saved me from running into the bac ...Had a guy decide to stop in front of me, as soon as the lights went 'orange' on an 80kmh major highway.We were both doing 80 km/h.The road was semi-wet, i didn't really have a huge gap between me and him.These tyres saved me from running into the back of this imbecile driver, tyre handling was excellent,brakes never locked up at all.Only Michelin Energy tyres for me from now on!They'll keep you safe from bad drivers, causing you to break suddenly.Thanks Michelin Man! :-)Read more
Huge improvment on supercats These tyres replaced 215/60R16 Supercats on a 2008 Toyota Camry. Improved handling and no more wheel spin on take offs especially in the rain. .Quiet as well on the motorway. Have travelled around 2,000 kms so far and happy with the XM2's although ha ...These tyres replaced 215/60R16 Supercats on a 2008 Toyota Camry. Improved handling and no more wheel spin on take offs especially in the rain. .Quiet as well on the motorway. Have travelled around 2,000 kms so far and happy with the XM2's although have not found greatly improved fuel economy.Read more
VERY MUCH SATISFIED QUIET AND SOFT WITH 36psi, WHAT ELSE DO U WANT.Using it on my Toyota Aurion in 215/60/R16Not tested yet in wet conditions how ever over all road grip is much better as compared to my previous tyres, Recommend to always change all 4 tyres rather than ...QUIET AND SOFT WITH 36psi, WHAT ELSE DO U WANT.Using it on my Toyota Aurion in 215/60/R16Not tested yet in wet conditions how ever over all road grip is much better as compared to my previous tyres, Recommend to always change all 4 tyres rather than 2 in pairs.Read more
Don't believe the 'Energy' hype any more Bought a Previa in early 2010 with 50%-worn Michelin Energy XM1+ tires. Unbelievably good in the wet, ride good, handling like on rails and didn't wear out for another 3 years! Tried to get XM1+ again in March but could only get XM2 as the XM1s had b ...Bought a Previa in early 2010 with 50%-worn Michelin Energy XM1+ tires. Unbelievably good in the wet, ride good, handling like on rails and didn't wear out for another 3 years! Tried to get XM1+ again in March but could only get XM2 as the XM1s had been 'superseded'. Why do companies screw around with perfection? The XM2s have a different tread pattern (much larger central grooves) meaning they are noisier, the sidewalls aren't as stiff meaning the handling is spongier - not good for a people-carrier - ie. roll oversteer (this means wet cornering is far less confident) unless I put 40psi in them. They also 'drag' more. By looking at how the tread is wearing so far, I can tell straight away they won't last anywhere near as long as the XM1+.Read moreSimilar opinion? Write a review!
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shenanigans32 28 Oct 2012
Great grip! These tyres replaced the original factory Yokahamas on our 2nd (small) car. Size is 185/65/14.When purchased I told the tyre fitters I wanted two things: quietness and long wear. I don't really care so much about grip, looks etc.After driving a few t ...These tyres replaced the original factory Yokahamas on our 2nd (small) car. Size is 185/65/14.When purchased I told the tyre fitters I wanted two things: quietness and long wear. I don't really care so much about grip, looks etc.After driving a few thousand kilometres on them here are my thoughts.They're quiet, but not particularly so - I've had Bridgestones and Goodyears that were quieter. But they are quieter than the Yokahamas they replaced.The steering feel is a bit wooden - the Yokahamas were better in this respect - but the actual steering response is excellent.Ride comfort is very good.Grip levels are way beyond the Yokahamas, especially in the dry. In fact that's these tyres biggest strength - they really do stick tremendously well - better than any other tyre I've ever had. Even if (like me) you don't necessarily drive around every corner like it was a Grand Prix, the level of grip of these tyres gives a feeling of confidence in the the car and makes the drive that much more pleasureable. And safer too.The jury is still out on how long they'll last, but so far wear seems pretty modest.Overall I'm very happy with these tyres and would certainly recommend them. If you can find some Bridgestones or Goodyears for the same price then they'd probably be fine too.Read more
XM2 not good as XM1 in Wet I had a set of Michelin Energy XM1s in my commodore for last 60,000km and they were fantastic in wet and dry. Given XM1s are no longer made i thought i give XM2s a try. However after driving 2000km on XM2 they are not good as XM1s in wet. Guaranteed ...I had a set of Michelin Energy XM1s in my commodore for last 60,000km and they were fantastic in wet and dry. Given XM1s are no longer made i thought i give XM2s a try. However after driving 2000km on XM2 they are not good as XM1s in wet. Guaranteed wheel spin at traffic lights in wet/ or going up a hill. Only good thing about XM2 is they are less noisy on the road than XM1s for sure.Read moreSimilar opinion? Write a review!
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A car tyre that gives you super stopping power. It brakes shorter when new and when worn.
The MICHELIN Energy XM2+ long-lasting Road Tyre delivers excellent robustness with wet braking performance made to last, for safety even when worn.
• MICHELIN long-lasting Road Tyre. • Best longevity compared to an average of premium competitors. • Robust damage resistance. • Shortest wet braking distances compared to premium competitors. • Excellent safety, even when worn.
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88% of reviewers indicated that they would buy this tyre again
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Christine Croker 23 Jan 2020
(2015 Honda 83000 km)
Great tyres
These tyres have been excellent and I have recently replaced them wit the same updated tyres.
Have recommended the to friends and family
Tyre review - Michelin XM2 My first three cars were Renault's, and I always used Michelin tyres. Since then, I've tried several other brands, but always I've come back to Michelins for their all-round performance and durability. They're not the cheapest tyre on the market, but ...My first three cars were Renault's, and I always used Michelin tyres. Since then, I've tried several other brands, but always I've come back to Michelins for their all-round performance and durability. They're not the cheapest tyre on the market, but if you take into consideration their longevity, then I believe they're great value.Read more
Michelin Great tyres with good durability on- and off-road. They have performed well on different types of ground. They are good at breaking with minimal noise. They are relatively long-lived. The car has performed well overall since I fitted them. I would bu ...Great tyres with good durability on- and off-road. They have performed well on different types of ground. They are good at breaking with minimal noise. They are relatively long-lived. The car has performed well overall since I fitted them. I would buy these tyres again especially if I could get a good deal on them. Overall, it has been a good experience.Read more
Awesome tyres! Bought these for my wife s Nissan Micra as her tyres were worn.
Wow what a change in how the car drives! It grips really well in the wet, especially around big roundabouts whereas the old tyres would feel like they were on the border of slipping, th ...Bought these for my wife s Nissan Micra as her tyres were worn.
Wow what a change in how the car drives! It grips really well in the wet, especially around big roundabouts whereas the old tyres would feel like they were on the border of slipping, the XM2s felt very planted and inspires confidence.
They have low road noise and so far have minimal wear after 10k kms.Read more
Awesome and quiet Bought this tyre after lots of research for a Suzuki Swift.
This tyre came highly recommended from a colleague. Spoke to a few local tyre shops and decided to go with Bob Jane T-Mart.
The grip of this tyre is amazing especially in the wet. It j ...Bought this tyre after lots of research for a Suzuki Swift.
This tyre came highly recommended from a colleague. Spoke to a few local tyre shops and decided to go with Bob Jane T-Mart.
The grip of this tyre is amazing especially in the wet. It just grips wet or not.
The tyre wear so far seems great but they ve only been on for two months.
I havent really noticed an improvement in fuel consumption but that is most likely due to the tyre having been fitted to a small car.Read more
pretty good For tyres that are now made in Thailand, i was quizzical at the quality for sure. I was surprised that these were as good as the original french michelins of years ago. I have had 2 sets now averaging around 50,000km per set. I drive a lot of country ...For tyres that are now made in Thailand, i was quizzical at the quality for sure. I was surprised that these were as good as the original french michelins of years ago. I have had 2 sets now averaging around 50,000km per set. I drive a lot of country roads, highways and long distances daily averaging 200km per day 5 days a week. The grip and life span is great. Not noisy whatsoever. Far superior to the Goodyear Excellence that came with the car originally.Read more
Brilliant tyre after 4 years use These tyres were fitted to my Toyota Avalon over 5 years ago, and have just needed replacement after driving 600 km per week during that time. They are quiet with low road noise and good road holding in all conditions. I have replaced them with exact ...These tyres were fitted to my Toyota Avalon over 5 years ago, and have just needed replacement after driving 600 km per week during that time. They are quiet with low road noise and good road holding in all conditions. I have replaced them with exactly the same tyres as I am completely satisfied with them.Read more
Pretty good I have recently upgraded my tyres to xm2.
I can feel the excellent control and grip over dry and wet compare to my old cheap budget tyre. My old tyres has no wet grip at all and that s why I needed to get better ones. I was expecting better fuel con ...I have recently upgraded my tyres to xm2.
I can feel the excellent control and grip over dry and wet compare to my old cheap budget tyre. My old tyres has no wet grip at all and that s why I needed to get better ones. I was expecting better fuel consumption but no noticeable change on that. Overall, I think they are pretty good.Read more
The good and the bad Fitted to a Hyundai Excel.
The good;
Amazing wear for a car not driven like a Granddad, 100,000Kms has got to be excellent in anyone s book.
Held pressure really well and very even wear, would have been contributing factors to the longevity.
Hard ...Fitted to a Hyundai Excel.
The good;
Amazing wear for a car not driven like a Granddad, 100,000Kms has got to be excellent in anyone s book.
Held pressure really well and very even wear, would have been contributing factors to the longevity.
Hard to say on road noise, definitely not noisy , but not quiet either.
Grip on a dry road was satisfactory, hung on with no histrionics. However, like all tyres, slowly got worse as they wore down.
The bad;
Wet grip not what you d call good when new, ok at best. Meant the car had to be driven with far more caution than in the dry. Wet braking also not the best, tendency to lock up quite early on a non ABS car. As they wore the wet grip went downhill, until by the end of their life, if you were in good mood, entertaining , in not so good a mood unnerving .
Can t comment on the advertised better fuel consumption, nor can anyone else unless you do a proper scientifically based appraisal.
Overall these tyres proved the old adage that long wearing tyres are harder, less grippy and worse in the wet than softer tyres. That s also to say they re not terrible by any stretch of the imagination.
If you re someone who is happy to cruise around from A to B and have ABS then these are a tyre you should seriously consider.Read moreSimilar opinion? Write a review!
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Dee 07 Sep 2017
(Mazda 3)
Very pleased with my purchase. I was a bit hesitant buying these because of the price, but man, they are worth it! These perform amazing on both wet and dry conditions. The biggest thing I noticed was how quiet these run on my Mazda 3. A lot of people recommended the Toyo tyres, b ...I was a bit hesitant buying these because of the price, but man, they are worth it! These perform amazing on both wet and dry conditions. The biggest thing I noticed was how quiet these run on my Mazda 3. A lot of people recommended the Toyo tyres, but these worked just as well. Acceleration has improved especially when going uphill. Buy these, you won't regret it.Read more
Had these - Never Replaced! Lasted forever... You don't get a long lasting type that will be silent on the road, but these were about as good as they come!!! Highly recommended. Would repurchase. Not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for. Always found then reliable in all ...Lasted forever... You don't get a long lasting type that will be silent on the road, but these were about as good as they come!!! Highly recommended. Would repurchase. Not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for. Always found then reliable in all normal Sydney conditions. Shop around for a good price!Read more
Handling surpass expectations for an "Eco" tyre Brought a set for my mothers Honda Civic. Having good experience with Michelin Pilot Sports. Thought I'd give their Energy tyres a try. She raved how well they handle in the wet and makes those drives stress free. Thought she was exaggerating, but af ...Brought a set for my mothers Honda Civic. Having good experience with Michelin Pilot Sports. Thought I'd give their Energy tyres a try. She raved how well they handle in the wet and makes those drives stress free. Thought she was exaggerating, but after experiencing it myself. I was pleasantly surprised. Have put just over 40000 KM on them with close commutes. Tyres still have plenty of tread life left. Only negative was screechy when pushed when new. went away shortly after.Read more
Excellent quality & value for money I purchased these tyres as a replacement to my VS commodore to replace the original xm1. These tyres a huge improvement over the xm1 with quieter road noise insulation, smoother ride, and greater towing tolerances. Overall evaluation is: excellent va ...I purchased these tyres as a replacement to my VS commodore to replace the original xm1. These tyres a huge improvement over the xm1 with quieter road noise insulation, smoother ride, and greater towing tolerances. Overall evaluation is: excellent value, great grip in wet and dry, smooth ride, and long lasting. Highly recommended.Read more
it was terilble !! Just newly fitted to my honda city few days ago. Done the alignment as well.When rainy days, the tyres were really disappointed. The grip was terrible even at low speed (60-80km/j). I can felt the car was actually drifting when entering a corner. Eve ...Just newly fitted to my honda city few days ago. Done the alignment as well.When rainy days, the tyres were really disappointed. The grip was terrible even at low speed (60-80km/j). I can felt the car was actually drifting when entering a corner. Even my worn Goodyear nct 5 tyre doesn't perform like that !! Never going to buy this tyre again.Read moreSimilar opinion? Write a review!
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edsview 04 Aug 2017
Couldn't be happier After having 205 65 R15 XM1s on my Nissan Maxima since December 2005, my mechanic who had just replaced my brake pads for the first time since new, told me that I probably was getting down to my last 5,000k with those tyres.I started to shop around a ...After having 205 65 R15 XM1s on my Nissan Maxima since December 2005, my mechanic who had just replaced my brake pads for the first time since new, told me that I probably was getting down to my last 5,000k with those tyres.I started to shop around and when I received "an offer that I couldn't refuse" from Bob Jane T-mart in Geelong, where I had my previous set fitted, I had 4 new XM2s fitted. My XM1s were very satisfactory, but, I noticed an immediate difference with virtually no road noise.We have since done several trips to the same place, over 120kms each way, and I am particular in watching our fuel consumption and I can assure you that where I was getting just under 11kms per litre with the XM1s, I clearly got 12.5Kms per litre with the new tyres. Now this is a 15 y.o. 6 cylinder Nissan Maxima and we drive to the speed limit and my overall reaction to these new tyres is extremely positive.Read more
Good performer for the price, nothing special though These were fitted to my falcon ute, where long life and value for money are more important than ultimate performance.
For this application they seem a fine tyre. The grip seems OK for a cheapish product, and there is no sign of them wearing out afte ...These were fitted to my falcon ute, where long life and value for money are more important than ultimate performance.
For this application they seem a fine tyre. The grip seems OK for a cheapish product, and there is no sign of them wearing out after 14 000 km.
The Energy XM2 is sold as having lower rolling resistance, and hence better fuel consumption, but I didn t notice any improvement. If there was a change then it was less than 1/2 L/100km.Read moreSimilar opinion? Write a review!
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Vik 03 Aug 2017
(1999 Hyundai Excel)
Premium Bought this tyres for my spouse little car from Tyroola online and what can I say. Overkill it seams for my little car. Driving pleasure, quite and smooth. Cornering is a stable thing to relay on in total very stable tyre. On the down side a tad bit ...Bought this tyres for my spouse little car from Tyroola online and what can I say. Overkill it seams for my little car. Driving pleasure, quite and smooth. Cornering is a stable thing to relay on in total very stable tyre. On the down side a tad bit expenssive for older cars but found it on special buy 4 pay for 3 so it works out including fitting, balancing and alignementon all 4 for $111.00 per tyre. As I said overkill but hey safety performance and as a first owner - still of this car, it deserves a treat. Wroom wroom off we goRead more
Great tyre I have a 2006 Subaru Outback AWD stationwagon for road trips and have done 30,000km on these Michelin Energy XM2 and have rotated them every 10,000k. They are wearing well, are comfortable and have a good grip. They are fairly quiet. I'd definitely b ...I have a 2006 Subaru Outback AWD stationwagon for road trips and have done 30,000km on these Michelin Energy XM2 and have rotated them every 10,000k. They are wearing well, are comfortable and have a good grip. They are fairly quiet. I'd definitely buy these tyres again. I purchased these tyres at Costco. They can be a little pricey but if you shop around you can get a good deal.Read more
Different class I replaced a set of Pirelli's with the Michelin Energy XM2 and noticed the difference immediately. It's very noticeable how much smoother the ride is and the handling is fantastic. There is also a big drop in tyre noise. Don't get me wrong, the Pirel ...I replaced a set of Pirelli's with the Michelin Energy XM2 and noticed the difference immediately. It's very noticeable how much smoother the ride is and the handling is fantastic. There is also a big drop in tyre noise. Don't get me wrong, the Pirelli's were pretty good tyres, but these are just so much better all round. My fuel consumption has been better and the tread seems to be wearing pretty well, so this is shaping up to be money very well spent. Definitely worth the extra few dollars.Read more
Effortlessly Glides on the road and excellent braking distance Just got rid of Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres because it was almost 70% gone and had only done only 17,000 KM. I drive mainly in inner city Sydney and occassional freeway/highway driving.I Got four Micheline XM2 because I read the reviews here regarding XM ...Just got rid of Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres because it was almost 70% gone and had only done only 17,000 KM. I drive mainly in inner city Sydney and occassional freeway/highway driving.I Got four Micheline XM2 because I read the reviews here regarding XM1+'s durability, safety and milage. As soon as I drove off the tyre store with New XM2's I could feel the difference. Steering was light and drive was effortless. Car just glide on the road without excessive acceleration. Most importantly braking response is as good as Dunlop Fast Response. I need to see whether it gives at least 70,000 KM to get most bang out of my bucks. Also I haven't tested it in wet road yet. Will come back with the review soon.Read more
Great Tyres Excellent tyres. Very happy all round. Bought Michelins as I have them on my other car and found them to be very durable, with acceptable road noise. Did not want cheap tyres as they are what keeps my wife and kids safe. Others have confirmed their t ...Excellent tyres. Very happy all round. Bought Michelins as I have them on my other car and found them to be very durable, with acceptable road noise. Did not want cheap tyres as they are what keeps my wife and kids safe. Others have confirmed their traction, which I don't test by unsafe driving, just happy that others can confirm this.Read more
Awesome tyres! Bought these for my wife's Nissan Micra as her tyres were worn.Wow what a change in how the car drives! It grips really well in the wet, especially around big roundabouts whereas the old tyres would feel like they were on the border of slipping, the ...Bought these for my wife's Nissan Micra as her tyres were worn.Wow what a change in how the car drives! It grips really well in the wet, especially around big roundabouts whereas the old tyres would feel like they were on the border of slipping, the XM2s felt very planted and inspires confidence.They have low road noise and so far have minimal wear after 10k kms.Read more
Just no! I changed to these Michelin types when i drove over a nail and these were the tyres the guy recommended me, coming from a person who doesn't know much about cars the guy said these were the best for wet weather so I went with them. The next day it wa ...I changed to these Michelin types when i drove over a nail and these were the tyres the guy recommended me, coming from a person who doesn't know much about cars the guy said these were the best for wet weather so I went with them. The next day it was bucketing down and the tyres skidded so many times. Dangerous!Read moreSimilar opinion? Write a review!
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Joe Shimmy 06 Jul 2017
(holden commodore)
Excellent tyre, built to last! very durable Tyre overall. had this for a few months now and noticed the performance increase while driving. Driving down the road is much quieter and my car seems to be much more economical.bought this at Bob Jane and the service was amazing. they i ...very durable Tyre overall. had this for a few months now and noticed the performance increase while driving. Driving down the road is much quieter and my car seems to be much more economical.bought this at Bob Jane and the service was amazing. they installed it on the spot and i received a free wheel alignment.Will highly recommend this tyre! great performance overall at an affordable price.Read more
Excellent Tyres I do 160 Kms a day and was advised that these were the best as they have a better grip than most and are supposed to be safe in all weather I noticed I dont slip and slide all over the road and I am convinced that I get better fuel economy. The bonus ...I do 160 Kms a day and was advised that these were the best as they have a better grip than most and are supposed to be safe in all weather I noticed I dont slip and slide all over the road and I am convinced that I get better fuel economy. The bonus is I dont have to check my tyre pressure as much which I hate doing .So over all they have been a great buy for my needsRead more
Great vegan tyres It can be difficult to find tyres that are vegan friendly (a lot of tyre brands use Stearic Acid, which is also common in shopping bags), but Michelin tyres don't use it and as such are not cruel to animals. These tyres also stick to the road well, t ...It can be difficult to find tyres that are vegan friendly (a lot of tyre brands use Stearic Acid, which is also common in shopping bags), but Michelin tyres don't use it and as such are not cruel to animals. These tyres also stick to the road well, they cost a bit more than other brands but are worth it.Read more
Very good tyre I got four new tyres for the price of three, which made the cost very reasonable. They are good in the dry but very good in the wet, I always feel more confident braking on wet roads now that I have these fitted. I would repurchase them if I could fi ...I got four new tyres for the price of three, which made the cost very reasonable. They are good in the dry but very good in the wet, I always feel more confident braking on wet roads now that I have these fitted. I would repurchase them if I could find them on a similar special.Read more
Good but not great Bought 4 new tyres from costco. Had the primacy which came with the car i bought. Good tyres, but not as smooth ride as primacy. Also louder when driving around, but good when braking in wet conditions. Grip is fine when turning, minimal sliding of t ...Bought 4 new tyres from costco. Had the primacy which came with the car i bought. Good tyres, but not as smooth ride as primacy. Also louder when driving around, but good when braking in wet conditions. Grip is fine when turning, minimal sliding of tyres. Lot cheaper than primacy, so great for value.Read more
Good Tyre Nothing special of a tyre but works great with my Mazda and for the general drive around town. The grip is fine but still not the greatest though the tread is lasting quite well. My car generates a lot of road noise but the Michelin Energy XM2 does n ...Nothing special of a tyre but works great with my Mazda and for the general drive around town. The grip is fine but still not the greatest though the tread is lasting quite well. My car generates a lot of road noise but the Michelin Energy XM2 does not help reduce it.Read more
Excellent all-round tyre I have used Michelin Energy XM2s on my Audi 80 for years and found them to be an excellent tyre. They wear well (my last set lasted 80,000 km), so although they cost more initially, in the long run they are good value. I purchased mine earlier this y ...I have used Michelin Energy XM2s on my Audi 80 for years and found them to be an excellent tyre. They wear well (my last set lasted 80,000 km), so although they cost more initially, in the long run they are good value. I purchased mine earlier this year from Bob Jane T-Marts in Geelong at a reasonable price, and the quality of service I got from Bob Jane's was great. Good grip wet or dry, good handling and quiet on the road, these tyres tick all the right boxes without breaking the budget. Good work, Michelin.Read more
They are good tyres They are good, I have it for a year and still going good, previous one was Bridgestone, definitely better than that. Got it from Costco with $70 off. Grip is good and seems they will last long unlike Bridgestone ones which only lasted 2 yearsCon: Too ...They are good, I have it for a year and still going good, previous one was Bridgestone, definitely better than that. Got it from Costco with $70 off. Grip is good and seems they will last long unlike Bridgestone ones which only lasted 2 yearsCon: Too much noise, even after 1 year it make lot of noise.Read more
(Holden VR Commodore with Pedders Sports Rider Suspension And Nissan N14.)
Good tyre One of the best. Truly are a great tyre when safety is top priority. These tyres are reasonably long wearing on the right car with the right maintenance. Wet weather grip and performance, I think is unbeatable. Unfortunately they don't make the right ...One of the best. Truly are a great tyre when safety is top priority. These tyres are reasonably long wearing on the right car with the right maintenance. Wet weather grip and performance, I think is unbeatable. Unfortunately they don't make the right size for the rims on my new car. But I recommend these for sure. Only downside to me was a reduction in fuel economy. My son even said, "Maybe they grip too good reducing fuel Economy". We heard they were great in the wet. We tested them. They lived up to it. Thanks Michelin.Read more
Great Tyre Durable, quite and great in the wet. I can't say that I have noticed any better than average fuel economy but I have found cornering much better and stopping in the wet a lot better than any other tyre i have owned before. The price wasn't unreasonab ...Durable, quite and great in the wet. I can't say that I have noticed any better than average fuel economy but I have found cornering much better and stopping in the wet a lot better than any other tyre i have owned before. The price wasn't unreasonable. #135/tyre from JAX Toowoomba.Read more
Good Tyre for Use on a Toyota Hybrid The tyres are quite at highway speeds. Is a bit of squeal on tight high speed turns but otherwise acceptable. Wet weather grip is good and they work extremely well when hitting puddles at speed. Braking performance is good and the tyres seem to work ...The tyres are quite at highway speeds. Is a bit of squeal on tight high speed turns but otherwise acceptable. Wet weather grip is good and they work extremely well when hitting puddles at speed. Braking performance is good and the tyres seem to work well on rough roads and gravel as well. No sidewall damage detected after 15,000 km of driving.Read more
Great Tyre. Perfect in every way for the daily driver Purchased my car second hand with Chinese tyres fitted; HiFly on front, Warrior on back. Grip was not good, especially from the HiFlys as they got older. Reversing front to back didn't help much and car was becoming unsafe in the wet. Ditched all fou ...Purchased my car second hand with Chinese tyres fitted; HiFly on front, Warrior on back. Grip was not good, especially from the HiFlys as they got older. Reversing front to back didn't help much and car was becoming unsafe in the wet. Ditched all four tyres prematurely before they put me in one.Bought these black beauties from Jax Tyres Geelong. Competitive price (waited for the $50 gift card offer to come back) and couldn't be happier with the service received.Car is now a joy to drive, secure grip in wet conditions and much quieter and smoother than before. Best of all, these Michelins are very long lasting. Just clocked up 10,000 km and cannot see any wear. Admittedly, I drive fairly sedately and don't thrash around corners.Always been a Michelin fan, but drifted from the fold over the last ten years or so. These tyres have brought me back for good. Thank you Bibendum, a truly great product.Read more
Very Impressed Love Michelin! I bought these tyres brand new from Jax Tyres they were on special and I have had great experiences ride, comfort and braking distance from my Honda CBR250r (different Michelin model tyre). Anyways I don't have much to say only positive:-Wore low on ...I bought these tyres brand new from Jax Tyres they were on special and I have had great experiences ride, comfort and braking distance from my Honda CBR250r (different Michelin model tyre). Anyways I don't have much to say only positive:-Wore low on our old car 6mm brand new 4.5mm when I sold the Subaru Liberty (1.5 years later)-Stopped alot of skidding in the wet (Non ABS car)-Handled perfectly and cornered perfectly-Lowered the road noise although the car was old I could tell the tyres were making the road noise better/quieter-Fuel improved a little bit but not much as it was an older car I didn't expect it to do much.As saying before I don't have much more to say but this quote "You get what you pay for" I will definitely be buying Michelin tyres for my Motorcycles and Cars for the future. Long story short me and my partner have purchased a 2007 Honda CRV it needs tyres first thing I told her is "Michelin". I have researched and I am getting Michelin Primacy SUV tyres fitted to the Honda. My motorcycle tyres I have had the Michelin Pilot Street Radial fitted since 2014 and I just measured them today only just above halfway for tyre tread life. Both the tyres I am getting fitted to the newer CRV and Honda motorcycle (2014 existing tyres) are different models but they give me long life, comfort and safety with braking especially in the wet!Read more
Highly recommended Had these tyres on 2012 Ford Focus 205/55/16R. Best tyres with long duration; 65000 kms. Great handling in wet conditions, and various terrains; gravel, dirt, sloped. Never had a problem with going off road or sliding. Quiet cabin riding and smooth o ...Had these tyres on 2012 Ford Focus 205/55/16R. Best tyres with long duration; 65000 kms. Great handling in wet conditions, and various terrains; gravel, dirt, sloped. Never had a problem with going off road or sliding. Quiet cabin riding and smooth on the road.Always kept PSI at manufacturer recommendations. Only had to change tyres due to tread pattern wearing. Reasonably priced if you ask around and for price matching.Read more
(Michelin Michelin are the best tyres but buyer beware)
Michelin are the best tyres but beware Michelin are the best tyres but beware online people and shop when they are way cheaper than normal you are buying parallel tyres not for our Australian market you will never get warranty on them so buyer beware sometimes the tyres are 3-4 years old ...Michelin are the best tyres but beware online people and shop when they are way cheaper than normal you are buying parallel tyres not for our Australian market you will never get warranty on them so buyer beware sometimes the tyres are 3-4 years old which is dangerous so I say again buyer bewareRead more
love them Just replaced them after 130000 kms ( the rear tyres still had 20-30,000) left in them.Obviously bought 4 more as costco had a special if you replace 4. I had a tyre puncture in the front tyre which made me replace the whole lot. I will obviously buy ...Just replaced them after 130000 kms ( the rear tyres still had 20-30,000) left in them.Obviously bought 4 more as costco had a special if you replace 4. I had a tyre puncture in the front tyre which made me replace the whole lot. I will obviously buy them again in a few years.Read more
good value for money I needed a new set of tyres for my Holden Astra and these have the quality and price I was looking for. The performance of it good, handling, steering all smooth. The price was amazing. It only cost $450 including fitting. I compared it with Jax and ...I needed a new set of tyres for my Holden Astra and these have the quality and price I was looking for. The performance of it good, handling, steering all smooth. The price was amazing. It only cost $450 including fitting. I compared it with Jax and an online shop called Tyroola, the last one gave me the best price and answered all my questions. I will keep checking the tread wear, but I have read good reviews about the tyre so I hope they will last a couple of years. I'm not sure if I'm not sure which tyres I can get for my second car, a Toyota Corolla, but I'm quite happy with the overall experience, with my new tyres and Tyroola. So will probably buy there again.Read more
Nothing too special. Just for the daily driver. Pretty much still in 500 km with them on. Came from a Nitto Neogen, and I can tell that these XM2s can get a lot of road noise above around 100 km/h compared to my previous rubbers. Not that grippy as well, I was hearing tire screech @ just 2000 rpm ...Pretty much still in 500 km with them on. Came from a Nitto Neogen, and I can tell that these XM2s can get a lot of road noise above around 100 km/h compared to my previous rubbers. Not that grippy as well, I was hearing tire screech @ just 2000 rpm launch from standstill, compared to my Nitto Neogens before, the screeching only starts at 2500rpm-ish. I expect my cornering ability will be a bit of a downgrade as well.Still, looks very sturdy and I expect my tire life will last longer than the Neogens. For a daily driver, it has pretty much all what you need.Read more
(2007 BF BF xt wagon- Dunlop Fairlane G220- Hankook Tandem trailer- Who cares)
Michelin on everything with wheels! I've had Xm2 tyres on my Fairmont wagon for 3 years and travelled around 40 thousand highway kilometers, the car is going to be sold but the tyres have so much life left in them I took them to TTF and I paid $120 to have them swapped to my tandem tra ...I've had Xm2 tyres on my Fairmont wagon for 3 years and travelled around 40 thousand highway kilometers, the car is going to be sold but the tyres have so much life left in them I took them to TTF and I paid $120 to have them swapped to my tandem trailer rims, my 2007 xt wagon now has the same tyres (different profile) and my G220 fairlane will be the next in line. The road noise is considerably lower, braking in the wet is done with complete confidence, and very little drift when cornering a little harder than I should. I don't care for fuel savings as how can I ever really calculate it, they really are that good.Read more
Excellent Tyre I replaced the Kumho Solus tyres on my 2002 Volvo with the Michelin tyres. I noticed a difference in the 'rolling on' of the car straight away. Two weeks after I had them put on I drove to Sydney and back from Wagga. The trip is on the Hume Highway - ...I replaced the Kumho Solus tyres on my 2002 Volvo with the Michelin tyres. I noticed a difference in the 'rolling on' of the car straight away. Two weeks after I had them put on I drove to Sydney and back from Wagga. The trip is on the Hume Highway - a mixture of seal and concrete. Could not believe how quiet they were and how much more comfortable the ride was. Unless something goes horribly wrong I will but them againRead more
michelin mx 2 tyre. Review it in 2014.Changed new : Michelin tyre x 4 nos . brand new. 14"rim. At 50km/hr. turning to left bend very noisy, while right bend is o.k. So much so that . After trying n seeing Good mechanics, in 2015, found out its t' Wheel bearing' faulty.. ...Review it in 2014.Changed new : Michelin tyre x 4 nos . brand new. 14"rim. At 50km/hr. turning to left bend very noisy, while right bend is o.k. So much so that . After trying n seeing Good mechanics, in 2015, found out its t' Wheel bearing' faulty.., not the tyre itself. Sorry.Read more
A+ all round. Purchased originally for an alternative vehicle which didn't get used so switched them over to the family hack. Cannot complement theses tyres enough, the road noise is very quiet, the ride is noticeably smoother than some cheaper Bridgestones that w ...Purchased originally for an alternative vehicle which didn't get used so switched them over to the family hack. Cannot complement theses tyres enough, the road noise is very quiet, the ride is noticeably smoother than some cheaper Bridgestones that were on the vehicle, have not calculated if the km per litre figures are better than others, so no objective evidence one way or the other, but subjectively feel they are better. Road holding, sure footed when pushed and in the wet. Minimal wear since purchased, on the daily driver, racking upwards of 40k since they went on. Would look to purchase again, feel they are worth the extra dollars. Have purchased some higher performance Bridgestone for another vehicle, think the Michelin XM2 tyres are better in all aspects for a car that spends the vast majority of its life on public roads. I did get a nitrogen fill for theses tyres as well.Read more
(2001 Holden Astra City Hatch 1.8 litre 5-speed manual)
Had these fitted to a Holden Astra TS for 7 years Original Michelins Energy XSE's were superseded by XM1 & XM2's and I found the XSE's and the XM2's so good I never bought anything else.Out of all the cars I've owned, and that's quite a few, I have never stuck to one tyre like this tyre for a single ...Original Michelins Energy XSE's were superseded by XM1 & XM2's and I found the XSE's and the XM2's so good I never bought anything else.Out of all the cars I've owned, and that's quite a few, I have never stuck to one tyre like this tyre for a single car.Make sure you always rotate your tyres though to get maximum life from a set of 4, especially with FWD cars like the Astra.Read more
Amazing longlivity Fitted the tyres on Holden Astra TS in 2012 at 75k. I sold the Car with 145k and there was plenty of rubber left. You do the math - Unbelievably great tyre. Everything improved from handeling to economy. They only thing I would fault is the noise on ...Fitted the tyres on Holden Astra TS in 2012 at 75k. I sold the Car with 145k and there was plenty of rubber left. You do the math - Unbelievably great tyre. Everything improved from handeling to economy. They only thing I would fault is the noise on the road. I did plenty of highway driving on he weekends and the little trips to the shops and airpot in Melbourne. I highly recommend the tyre, I believe this is really great value for money. Shop around. Michelin did a great job in my opinion.Read more
Best performance road tyre in the price bracket I've never used Michelin tyres before as they've normally been too expensive. A recent $70 off for a full set of the 195/60R15 swayed me to try them. I drive a turbocharged 626 that kicks out plenty of torque from the front wheels so many tyres can't ...I've never used Michelin tyres before as they've normally been too expensive. A recent $70 off for a full set of the 195/60R15 swayed me to try them. I drive a turbocharged 626 that kicks out plenty of torque from the front wheels so many tyres can't handle the load without breaking traction, necessitating the use of semi slick tyres. Well blow me away. These tyres grip better than anything else I've ever used in a non racing tyre, corner aggressively, handle frost/sleet on the road without issue and as a nice bonus are more fuel efficient. All for $470 fitted for all corners.The only negative (and I'm being picky here) is road noise is slightly higher than some other road tyres. Minor issue though. I can't speak highly enough of them.Read more
VERY MUCH SATISFIED QUIET AND SOFT WITH 36psi, WHAT ELSE DO U WANT.
Using it on my Toyota Aurion in 215/60/R16
Not tested yet in wet conditions how ever over all road grip is much better as compared to my previous tyres, Recommend to always change all 4 tyres rather t ...QUIET AND SOFT WITH 36psi, WHAT ELSE DO U WANT.
Using it on my Toyota Aurion in 215/60/R16
Not tested yet in wet conditions how ever over all road grip is much better as compared to my previous tyres, Recommend to always change all 4 tyres rather than 2 in pairs.Read more
Its ok but not Brilliant I have purchased the tyres in March 2017 and have pushing through them for over 7 months now. The tyre grooves are very wide allowing nails to easily penetrate - I have had to get nails removed twice since March and been stuck having to change to the ...I have purchased the tyres in March 2017 and have pushing through them for over 7 months now. The tyre grooves are very wide allowing nails to easily penetrate - I have had to get nails removed twice since March and been stuck having to change to the spare on the side of the road. I find they don t hold air very well, 5 psi loss over 2 months. I have never had this problem on my previous set - Hankook Optimo K415. They drive nicely, just as good as the Optimo although don t think they are strong and durable as the Optimo. The tyres are on a Toyota Avalon 2002 model - they are known for excessive front wheel tyre wear. My previous brand got 60 k without rotation. Time will tell how long they last. They are far superior then the Bridgestone. Jax tyres advertise fuel economy although I haven been getting increased miles since i bought them, but getting less then the Optimo with on average 20 ks less on a full tank.Read moreSimilar opinion? Write a review!
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Jenny w 05 Mar 2015
Cant believe the difference. Had a set of XM2 fitted to my mitsubishi lancer and immediately felt the difference. Road holding and cornering great. Markedly reduced road noise. Great in the wet - no back slide even better in the dry. Will see how they wear ovet time and check fu ...Had a set of XM2 fitted to my mitsubishi lancer and immediately felt the difference. Road holding and cornering great. Markedly reduced road noise. Great in the wet - no back slide even better in the dry. Will see how they wear ovet time and check fuel consumption but so far very happy with tyres. Reasonably priced.Read more
Excellent tyres. About to put some on the wife's car too. I've had Michelin XM2's on my VZ Commodore for around 15,000km and nearly a year. My driving is a combination of city, highway, and spirited driving. The grip is great! It rivals the Bridgestone Potenza's that came as OEM fitment on the two VE SV6 co ...I've had Michelin XM2's on my VZ Commodore for around 15,000km and nearly a year. My driving is a combination of city, highway, and spirited driving. The grip is great! It rivals the Bridgestone Potenza's that came as OEM fitment on the two VE SV6 comany cars I had a few years ago, despite the VZ's suspension being somewhat old, and nowehere near as good as the VE's, and the XM2's being 40mm less in width! The XM2's are better than the Bridgestone Turanza's that came on the VE Calais company car I had after the SV6's. The XM2's replaced a set of Bridgestone Supercats that were 20mm wider (largest size recommended for the wheels on my VZ), and even still, the XM2's beat them hands down in every way!For wear, the Potenza's didn't come close to the XM2's! I'm not 100% sure about how they compare for noise, because the VE's were all quieter cars than the VZ, so it's hard to compare for anything other than hard cornering squeal: pulling hard around corners, the XM2's squeal enough to let me know that I'm pushing them, but they still have plenty of grip! In the same type of situation, the Potenza's didn't make any noise, but they would also start sliding without warning. I would rather have a slight squeal telling me to back off a bit (ie: the noise is actually a positive in this respect - another win for the XM2's).In the wet the XM2's are great! Certainly better than the Potenza's. Just recently, I got a very very slight slide in the front in the wet (most tyres would slide a lot more in the conditions), but it was very easily controllable, and the feedback was brilliant! The only tyres I've had that have better grip than these are the ones on my motorcycle, but that's a whole different game altogether!With all of that said, I'm going to buy a set for my wife's car because I want her to have a set of tyres that I can trust with her life and our daughter's life!Read more
great tyre so far bought these to replace bridgestones on my mazda 3, after being told they were worth the extra money. Well that seems true enough. 195/65/15 for $133 each incl balanceis not too pricey + a $50 eftpos card from Jax. great in wet, much quieter than bri ...bought these to replace bridgestones on my mazda 3, after being told they were worth the extra money. Well that seems true enough. 195/65/15 for $133 each incl balanceis not too pricey + a $50 eftpos card from Jax. great in wet, much quieter than bridgestone B250 or supercats, maybe even a bit more economy (from 7.4 l/100 to 7.2 l ). No complaints so farNow done 45000km, perhaps another 15000 left. Still quiet, and good in wet and quiet. No complaintsRead more
Pretty good I have recently upgraded my tyres to xm2.I can feel the excellent control and grip over dry and wet compare to my old cheap budget tyre. My old tyres has no wet grip at all and that's why I needed to get better ones. I was expecting better fuel consu ...I have recently upgraded my tyres to xm2.I can feel the excellent control and grip over dry and wet compare to my old cheap budget tyre. My old tyres has no wet grip at all and that's why I needed to get better ones. I was expecting better fuel consumption but no noticeable change on that. Overall, I think they are pretty good.Read more
Ticks all the boxes These tyres are so much better than the Bridgestone RE92s that came with my V6 Camry I'm sticking with them even though they are 25% more expensive than Conti's 4 for price of 3 offer. Got 60,000 out of them and not down to the check mark yet. Only c ...These tyres are so much better than the Bridgestone RE92s that came with my V6 Camry I'm sticking with them even though they are 25% more expensive than Conti's 4 for price of 3 offer. Got 60,000 out of them and not down to the check mark yet. Only compared to 50K for the RE92s. Much better handling AND FAR SUPERIOR in the wet. My car has racked up 300 K's without missing a beat in all conditions including highway, gravel, off road through paddocks, cane fields, creeks etc and I swear by these tyres.Read more
quieter than Pirelli P1 I had a set of Michelin XM2's on my Toyota Aurion Prodigy and replaced them with a set of Pirelli P1's. I'm not sure of the mileage on the Michelin's because they were on the car which I bought second hand. I've travelled 15000k on thePirelli's and I ...I had a set of Michelin XM2's on my Toyota Aurion Prodigy and replaced them with a set of Pirelli P1's. I'm not sure of the mileage on the Michelin's because they were on the car which I bought second hand. I've travelled 15000k on thePirelli's and I'm fairly happy but the Michelin's were definitely a more comfortable tire. In all other respects I find them similar but for ride alone I will purchase Michelin's next time. The ride really is so much more comfortable.Read more
Good wearing tyre and a good all-round tyre These tyres were standard fitment on my Citroen C4 Seduction e-HDI EGS turbo diesel. I’ve travelled 51,000kms with them so far and this was mainly in city/suburban driving and some on highways, I haven’t done any dirt driving so I can’t tell ho ...These tyres were standard fitment on my Citroen C4 Seduction e-HDI EGS turbo diesel. I’ve travelled 51,000kms with them so far and this was mainly in city/suburban driving and some on highways, I haven’t done any dirt driving so I can’t tell how they perform there. These tyres have worn very well and I think they still have at least 15,000kms worth of tread left on them before I have to replace them. They brake well, are faultless in the wet and around corners, they don’t squeak when pushed hard and I’ve only had 1 puncture with them due to a self-tapping screw imbedding itself into the front left tyre. The tyre is a just a little noisy on highway cruising when driving on that course pebbled paved roads that most of our highways are paved with but on the smooth paved roads they are faultless and very quiet. I am very satisfied with them and they have given me superior service as a tyre of this high quality should. But one thing is that they are expensive when they go for $189 to $199 per tyre. I’m in the process of looking for a new set if I can find a tyre that is just as good but at a lower price, if not, then I would wait and grab these at the first chance when I see them on special anywhere.Read more
Noisy and increased fuel consumption - don't believe the hype These tyres are by far the most noisy I have ever owned. My fuel consumption in the first 10,000kms has gone up 1.5 litres per 100 (was 8.2 - now 9.7) with pretty much same driving patterns. Even turning at a roundabout at normal speed, you can hear ...These tyres are by far the most noisy I have ever owned. My fuel consumption in the first 10,000kms has gone up 1.5 litres per 100 (was 8.2 - now 9.7) with pretty much same driving patterns. Even turning at a roundabout at normal speed, you can hear the tyres screeching!Read moreSimilar opinion? Write a review!
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Cahill 01 Sep 2013
(23000 km)
Love these tyres Fitted a set on my Avalon (size 205x65/15) in December 2012, replacing Falken ZE-912s. Done just over 16,000 km and they've been excellent! They are quiet on coarse-chip roads and handle very well in the wet and dry. Best of all, they're not too soft ...Fitted a set on my Avalon (size 205x65/15) in December 2012, replacing Falken ZE-912s. Done just over 16,000 km and they've been excellent! They are quiet on coarse-chip roads and handle very well in the wet and dry. Best of all, they're not too soft and show minimal wear. A big improvement over the Falkens that wore out in about 23,000 km of comparable driving!Read more
Great tyres These are by far the best quality set of tyres I have purchase. They run much quieter and smoother than my existing ones, albeit a bit pricey - $520 for a set of four. However, if price is not a consideration, I would give these 5 stars. Would buy th ...These are by far the best quality set of tyres I have purchase. They run much quieter and smoother than my existing ones, albeit a bit pricey - $520 for a set of four. However, if price is not a consideration, I would give these 5 stars. Would buy these again.Read more
Stopped in the wet Had a guy decide to stop in front of me, as soon as the lights went 'orange' on an 80kmh major highway.We were both doing 80 km/h.The road was semi-wet, i didn't really have a huge gap between me and him.These tyres saved me from running into the bac ...Had a guy decide to stop in front of me, as soon as the lights went 'orange' on an 80kmh major highway.We were both doing 80 km/h.The road was semi-wet, i didn't really have a huge gap between me and him.These tyres saved me from running into the back of this imbecile driver, tyre handling was excellent,brakes never locked up at all.Only Michelin Energy tyres for me from now on!They'll keep you safe from bad drivers, causing you to break suddenly.Thanks Michelin Man! :-)Read more
Huge improvment on supercats These tyres replaced 215/60R16 Supercats on a 2008 Toyota Camry. Improved handling and no more wheel spin on take offs especially in the rain. .Quiet as well on the motorway. Have travelled around 2,000 kms so far and happy with the XM2's although ha ...These tyres replaced 215/60R16 Supercats on a 2008 Toyota Camry. Improved handling and no more wheel spin on take offs especially in the rain. .Quiet as well on the motorway. Have travelled around 2,000 kms so far and happy with the XM2's although have not found greatly improved fuel economy.Read more
VERY MUCH SATISFIED QUIET AND SOFT WITH 36psi, WHAT ELSE DO U WANT.Using it on my Toyota Aurion in 215/60/R16Not tested yet in wet conditions how ever over all road grip is much better as compared to my previous tyres, Recommend to always change all 4 tyres rather than ...QUIET AND SOFT WITH 36psi, WHAT ELSE DO U WANT.Using it on my Toyota Aurion in 215/60/R16Not tested yet in wet conditions how ever over all road grip is much better as compared to my previous tyres, Recommend to always change all 4 tyres rather than 2 in pairs.Read more
Don't believe the 'Energy' hype any more Bought a Previa in early 2010 with 50%-worn Michelin Energy XM1+ tires. Unbelievably good in the wet, ride good, handling like on rails and didn't wear out for another 3 years! Tried to get XM1+ again in March but could only get XM2 as the XM1s had b ...Bought a Previa in early 2010 with 50%-worn Michelin Energy XM1+ tires. Unbelievably good in the wet, ride good, handling like on rails and didn't wear out for another 3 years! Tried to get XM1+ again in March but could only get XM2 as the XM1s had been 'superseded'. Why do companies screw around with perfection? The XM2s have a different tread pattern (much larger central grooves) meaning they are noisier, the sidewalls aren't as stiff meaning the handling is spongier - not good for a people-carrier - ie. roll oversteer (this means wet cornering is far less confident) unless I put 40psi in them. They also 'drag' more. By looking at how the tread is wearing so far, I can tell straight away they won't last anywhere near as long as the XM1+.Read moreSimilar opinion? Write a review!
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shenanigans32 28 Oct 2012
Great grip! These tyres replaced the original factory Yokahamas on our 2nd (small) car. Size is 185/65/14.When purchased I told the tyre fitters I wanted two things: quietness and long wear. I don't really care so much about grip, looks etc.After driving a few t ...These tyres replaced the original factory Yokahamas on our 2nd (small) car. Size is 185/65/14.When purchased I told the tyre fitters I wanted two things: quietness and long wear. I don't really care so much about grip, looks etc.After driving a few thousand kilometres on them here are my thoughts.They're quiet, but not particularly so - I've had Bridgestones and Goodyears that were quieter. But they are quieter than the Yokahamas they replaced.The steering feel is a bit wooden - the Yokahamas were better in this respect - but the actual steering response is excellent.Ride comfort is very good.Grip levels are way beyond the Yokahamas, especially in the dry. In fact that's these tyres biggest strength - they really do stick tremendously well - better than any other tyre I've ever had. Even if (like me) you don't necessarily drive around every corner like it was a Grand Prix, the level of grip of these tyres gives a feeling of confidence in the the car and makes the drive that much more pleasureable. And safer too.The jury is still out on how long they'll last, but so far wear seems pretty modest.Overall I'm very happy with these tyres and would certainly recommend them. If you can find some Bridgestones or Goodyears for the same price then they'd probably be fine too.Read more
XM2 not good as XM1 in Wet I had a set of Michelin Energy XM1s in my commodore for last 60,000km and they were fantastic in wet and dry. Given XM1s are no longer made i thought i give XM2s a try. However after driving 2000km on XM2 they are not good as XM1s in wet. Guaranteed ...I had a set of Michelin Energy XM1s in my commodore for last 60,000km and they were fantastic in wet and dry. Given XM1s are no longer made i thought i give XM2s a try. However after driving 2000km on XM2 they are not good as XM1s in wet. Guaranteed wheel spin at traffic lights in wet/ or going up a hill. Only good thing about XM2 is they are less noisy on the road than XM1s for sure.Read moreSimilar opinion? Write a review!
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