Do the Michelin PS2...

[Baron_Samedi]

Tyres give a performance / wear premium that makes spending another £60 a corner worthwhile?

I can buy Falken 452 for say, £91 fitted. The same guy will fit Michelin PS2 for £150 a corner.

Given that I don't speed, but like to corner enthusiastically, is the Michelin going to perform that much better than the Falken?

 

[moonloops]

I got a full set of PS2's for about £420 IIRC from costco.

Not sure on wear rates but would expect them to be better in wet/dry than Falkens - but people do rate the falks. Just like Toyo Proxies on subarus - some tyres work better on some cars I guess.

I have a lot of time for vredesteins also.

I tried Hankook ventus and they were crap!

 

[davidjpowell]

Falken 452's are a good tyre and I can't tell the difference between them and premium tyres, other than the bill. But I don't do corners at speed very often.

 

[Baron_Samedi]

Thanks Gents,

My head says Falken 452 but my heart says Michelin PS2.

I just want to justify the extra spend

But I don't think it will happen...

 

[C240Sport97]

I went for Falkens from mytyres.co.uk -- £88.60 fitted each for 245/45 17.

Michelin PS2 were at least £160, and about £140 at costco (with the current 20% discount if you have voucher).

Michelin PS2, for me, too expensive for a 13 year old 210 estate with 150hp.

 

[Baron_Samedi]

C240Sport97...

All you are doing is telling me that my rational side is correct.

I want a substantial reason to buy the Michelin tyres

 

[Iben]

I have just replaced the Chinese Ditchfinders on my W124 for BF Goodrich g-Grip tyres. BR Goodrich are owned by Michelin, used their tyres before on a Passat Estate Sport and they were good and lasted well. Got 4 195/65/15's for £210.00 all in.

BFGoodrich tyre, Car tyres, 4x4 tyre, Summer & Winter 4x4 tyres, Mud tyre, All terrain tyres

 

[Will]

Maybe the Michelins will give you longer tyre life? Out of all the tyres I've driven on personal/company vehicles, Michelins seem to give very good wear rates - even compared with other decent makes.

So I suppose some of the extra cost is justified in that respect. I think Falkens are probably great tyres for the money, perhaps offering even similar performance in many respects, but I would imagine that most people given the choice at the same price would normally pick Michelin instead.

I'm very happy with the PS2s I fitted to my 208 CLK. Steering feels very precise, little road noise, dry/wet grip seems very good. In fact, they're better in very cold temperatures compared to say the Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD-3s that I have fitted to other cars in the past.

As with most things, you pays your money and takes you choice

Will

 

[Baron_Samedi]

Good points Will,

I shall take them on board

 

[C240Sport97]

I want a substantial reason to buy the Michelin tyres

Just to provide some balance ..

I have Michelin PS2s on my Boxster .. 19".

Excellent tyre, and lasted 13k miles which is amazing. They are highly rated by Boxster and 911 owners.

BUT, they were £600 for two!

That's OK as the Boxster is fast and is meant for spirited driving.

 

[moonloops]

Just to provide some balance ..

I have Michelin PS2s on my Boxster .. 19".

Excellent tyre, and lasted 13k miles which is amazing. They are highly rated by Boxster and 911 owners.

BUT, they were £600 for two!

That's OK as the Boxster is fast and is meant for spirited driving.

blimey - what size tyres for £300 each?

 

[C240Sport97]

blimey - what size tyres for £300 each?

mps 2 265/35 19 n1

 

[tromppost]

We have got Falken 452's 245 40 18 on our Audi A6 and find them very good over all. They also look better than most of the cheeper brands. I know it's not about the look of the tread patten but it does help!

 

[C240Sport97]

The thing I find reassuring (not that they have been fitted yet) about Falkens is that they are made in Japan.

 

[wxmclk]

Bought two PS2 for the CLK yesterday. Previous fronts originals, covered 25k and were Michelin Pilot Primacy. Switched to PS2 as thats what I fitted to rear last time so all 4 corners now the same.
I paid £114 each fitted on a tyre size 225/40/17