New Tyres?

1. Robkay L-plater Joined: Feb 2016 Stoke On Trent Posts: 34

   #1 20th February 2016, 11:19

   The saxo i have just purchased is fitted with Michelin Energy 165 65r14, would you replace them with like for like or is there a better alternative?
   Thanks
   Rob
2. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #2 20th February 2016, 12:32

   Michelin makes good quality tyres, they give good grip aka better traction and braking, fuel economy, low road noise and they also last longer. The only good equivalent in terms of value for money I can think of would be Kuhmo Solus KH17.
   
   Now I have no idea of what you mean as a better alternative, as the michelins are good all rounders. If you want more grip as in a softer tyre, you will compromise on mpg and longevity which ends up costing more. But in that case, toyo tyres... If you still have some thread left, keep the michelins.
   
   
   all that said, the michelins are only 41 per corner on here:
   
   http://www.camskill.co.uk/m4b0s392p0...5_14_165_65R14
3. Robkay L-plater Joined: Feb 2016 Stoke On Trent Posts: 34

   #3 20th February 2016, 13:46

   Thanks for your thoughts, i'm not a boy racer more of an old plodder so i'll go with the Michelins.
   Thanks
   Rob
4. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #4 20th February 2016, 14:52

   I was wondering, as some like more grip. You cannot go wrong with the michelins indeed.
5. Robkay L-plater Joined: Feb 2016 Stoke On Trent Posts: 34

   #5 20th February 2016, 16:37

   Many thanks
6. Robkay L-plater Joined: Feb 2016 Stoke On Trent Posts: 34

   #6 22nd February 2016, 14:34

   Everyone seems to be pushing the Kumho tyres around my local area, any thoughts on these?
   Thanks
7. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #7 22nd February 2016, 15:24

   They're fine i've had them on mine,what i'd call budget tyres.
8. MuZiZZle Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7779 Phase 2 VTS , E61 M5

   #8 22nd February 2016, 15:33

   If they're Ecstas the Khumo will be terrible
9. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #9 23rd February 2016, 13:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Robkay Everyone seems to be pushing the Kumho tyres around my local area, any thoughts on these? Thanks

   Best quality in their price bracket. In the link I posted above, the KH27 is 30 per corner. Though the michelins will last longer.
   
   Having driven on kuhmos, I was mostly impressed by the road noise and wet grip.
10. Robkay L-plater Joined: Feb 2016 Stoke On Trent Posts: 34

    #10 24th February 2016, 08:53

    Ordered the Michelins in the end.
    Regards