What are these tyres like???

[Benz270cdi]

Are Michelin pilot sport tyres any good? I'm thinking of putting them on a set of 18"s any recommendations?

 

[Blackman]

Michelin can't be bad I would go for it, if the price is right.

 

[moonloops]

They are one of the best..

 

[crockers]

I've had them on mine - fine tyre but there are others as good for less money. Kumhos for instance.

 

[RSS]

Check the price of the Falken 452 tyres as well, I'm on my second set after originally trying Dunlop sports which I didn't like at all. Search this forum for feedback it's where I found out about them.

 

[A210AMG]

^ As above I just bought Falken 452's as so many good recomendations,

265/35/18 around 120each with £5 deleivery from Camskils

 

[st13phil]

My wife's SLK350 is on Michelin Pilot Sport 2's and they stick like the proverbial to a blanket. The downside is that wear rate (on the rear, at least) is relatively high. I would recommend them.

One caution is that the Pilot Sport 3 is not un "upgraded" version of the Pilot Sport 2: it's still a great tyre but it's not so performance orientated.

 

[johnpidge]

My Bridgestones were sha**ed - odd the fronts had only lasted 8000 miles (backs loads left??) and I was going to get Falkens 412's but was put off as several said they wouldn't last - so I got some Goodyear Eagle F1's 225 45 17 Y @ £100 each

Old Bridgstones - actually worse than they look sorry big piccy

 

[rf065]

I had Goodyear Eagle F1's on the front, did not last long at all, although a very grippy tyre.

Currently on Falken ZE912's, great tyre at a reasonable price, and does not have the tread pattern of the 452's which make my CLK pull to the left. So, 912's are highly recommended by me.

Russ

 

[johnpidge]

I had Goodyear Eagle F1's on the front, did not last long at all, although a very grippy tyre.

Currently on Falken ZE912's, great tyre at a reasonable price, and does not have the tread pattern of the 452's which make my CLK pull to the left. So, 912's are highly recommended by me.

Russ

Yes I think I would have done my wife proud on this one - what shall I get - oh yes I know - now I'll change my mind and get something completely different . Probably read too much info to be honest - my Bridgestones pulled to the left even though it had a 4 wheel alignment by wheels of motion - was not impressed with the Bridgestones - not done enough miles to judge the Eagles yet!

 

[prc]

The pilot sport 2 are my 2nd favorite tyre on mine (just after the conti SC3). I haven't tried the new michelin PS3, but might be my next set.

 

[AMG J]

I've got them on the front of my car and they seem fine - not wearing too quickly and plenty of grip. The Conti Sport Contacts I put on the rear on the other hand are wearing down at an alarming rate.

 

[tagnut]

I've got them on the front of my car and they seem fine - not wearing too quickly and plenty of grip. The Conti Sport Contacts I put on the rear on the other hand are wearing down at an alarming rate.

From experience SC3's are much better than SC2's. I had one SC2 and one SC3 on the rear last year due to a c*ck up by Kwik Fit. When I came to put winter tyres on the SC2 was shot and the SC3 still had 4-5mm left! Both were put on at the same time.

This was after about 12K Miles

 

[AMG J]

From experience SC3's are much better than SC2's. I had one SC2 and one SC3 on the rear last year due to a c*ck up by Kwik Fit. When I came to put winter tyres on the SC2 was shot and the SC3 still had 4-5mm left! Both were put on at the same time.

Mine are both SC3's. I just keep playing too much on the slippery roads. I think next year I'll get some winter tyres - I recon it might just be cheaper in the long run - less sliding about.

I hope Kwik Fit compensated you by the way. If you do use Kwik Fit make sure they quote you their internet prices - quite a bit cheaper I've found.

 

[tagnut]

I hope Kwik Fit compensated you by the way. If you do use Kwik Fit make sure they quote you their internet prices - quite a bit cheaper I've found.

They've agreed to make a contribution to my next pair (in writing). I've dealt with them quite a bit over the years and they are decent guys who usually know what they are doing.

Always book on-line to get the internet price.