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Michelin Energy XM2, Quote me Michelin Energy XM2 Tyres Price
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zeng
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 Nov 11 2017, 09:48 AM
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QUOTE(Yapmy @ Nov 9 2017, 07:28 PM) Just changed a pair Michelin XM2 to a new pair of XM2 after over 5 years of usage for Myvi. Old ones still got thread but unfortunately it's too old. Honestly, XM2s are really good tyres as they are silent, comfortable and grippy enough for normal drive. Hahaha, I changed a pair of my XM2 at 6 years old of about 110,000 km with 2 mm thread depth left. According to an image (from Continental Tyre) I uploaded here before, in allowing up to 10 years usage post production, I could have prolonging its usage till 1.6 mm left fully complying with tyre manufacturer/association requirements. This post has been edited by zeng: Nov 11 2017, 09:48 AM |
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zeng
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Nov 11 2017, 12:35 PM
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QUOTE(Yapmy @ Nov 11 2017, 10:19 AM) Wow that's really maximizing it. Won't the rubber hardened over 5 years of usage? Yes, it hardened. Not only that , it hardened 'severely' at 6 years/110,000 km usage, indeed. Hardening of tyre in itself (whether in use or in storage) , is never a criteria of discontinuing tyre service ...... as is often expounded as 'truth' in this forum, which I consider as myth as due respect.  Continental says :- 
Continental only recommends, but it never requires , tyre replacement 10 years post manufacturing. Check with a loyar burok friend meaning of : recommends vs requires. This post has been edited by zeng: Nov 11 2017, 12:40 PM |
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zeng
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Nov 11 2017, 05:26 PM
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QUOTE(19 Degree South @ Nov 11 2017, 02:01 PM) Most tyre shops would say change every two Years!They need business correct? I got a spare which is a csc5, three years Liao! Wonder if it is still usable? Such a waste! The image I uploaded earlier is from a Continental handbook, in case you are told by a tyre 'engineer' otherwise. Yes, 3 years or more spare tyre is still usable, but use it up at earliest opportunity possible. Meanwhile, you may want to access the spare tyre soonest and reverse the placement to ensure uniformity or evenness for future use. |
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zeng
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Nov 26 2017, 11:36 AM
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QUOTE(waiwai_wai @ Nov 26 2017, 01:27 AM) haha i have one spare tyre almost 7 years, few weeks ago check with two tyre shop, they say quality okay, still can use no need replace 1st 7 year old spare tyre unused ? I think you better find ways to quickly put it into use .......... as manufacturers do recommend tyre exceeding 6 year post production be not put into use though . The above '10 year' recommendation is for tyre in use. |
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zeng
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Jan 30 2018, 08:23 PM
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My previous pair of XM2 was replaced after almost 6 years and 115,000 km use with tread depth balance of about 2 mm.
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zeng
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Feb 12 2018, 10:20 PM
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QUOTE(N33d @ Feb 1 2018, 09:04 AM) mine 3rd year using and now only reached 30k lol should be a lot of thread to throw away after 5-6 years Why throw away after 5-6 years ? |
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zeng
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Feb 14 2018, 10:26 PM
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FYI, tyre manufacturer recommends up to 10 years. 
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zeng
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Jun 21 2018, 02:53 PM
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QUOTE(N33d @ Jun 21 2018, 02:26 PM) so sad my XM2 on my myvi started to show sign of dry rot.. recently making noise when turning multistorey car park. to me a sign of losing grip easily.. even after B&A done.. Cracked and peel at outer rib, both front and rear... 3 years.. 35k KM.. only.. rotate every 9 or 10k KM.. pump to 230kpa monthly. not an aggressive driver.. do not think is user problem. So ? Agree with you that it's not user problem. |
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zeng
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Jul 27 2018, 02:12 PM
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QUOTE(Delta09 @ Jul 27 2018, 12:22 PM) Yes. I'm impressed with it. When we changed to her second set, there was 3mm thread left on the first see. Maybe good for a couple more thousand km. According to Toyota, 2mm is the absolute minimum. ... but according to Associations of tyre manufacturers, it's 1.6 mm or 1/16 inch.  |
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zeng
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Jul 27 2018, 08:02 PM
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QUOTE(zeng @ Jul 27 2018, 02:12 PM) ... but according to Associations of tyre manufacturers, it's 1.6 mm or 1/16 inch. 
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zeng
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Jul 28 2018, 02:23 PM
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QUOTE(wkc5657 @ Jul 28 2018, 07:56 AM) Even michelin themselves (with their vested interest), say can use up till 1.6mm safely (for their own brand of tyres though) : https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/products/...um-tread-depth/https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/products/...ratings-labels/“Safety is a result of overall performance, not just tread depth," said Roget. "Our tyres are designed to work right down to 1.6mm. As a result, we tell our customers that they shouldn’t replace Michelin tyres until they reach the limit. Sadly not all tyres perform in this same way. That's why we want to see a new rating system and performance standard for worn tyres." I guess for those on michelin tyres, you can stretch your wallet further to compensate for their slightly more expensive tyres.  Thank you for learning about UK 1989 legislation on minimum tyre thread depth at 1.6 mm. |
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zeng
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Aug 7 2018, 08:00 PM
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QUOTE(cempedaklife @ Aug 7 2018, 07:54 PM) I read that this tyre have treadwear indicator. Where and how to check? I know the 20 or 50 cent rules but I want to know how to check with the treadwear indicator. It's within the deepest 7-8 mm longkang, spaced a few inches apart. https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/how...new-tyres-32135 |
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zeng
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Aug 8 2018, 09:15 AM
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QUOTE(cempedaklife @ Aug 8 2018, 07:54 AM) Yep, you're right. 
QUOTE Coz xm2 doesn't have that platform thingy, like the other pic in the site. Not aware of this, got to check against my XM2 then ..... but it seems like a legal requirement though. This post has been edited by zeng: Aug 8 2018, 09:16 AM |
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zeng
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Sep 6 2018, 10:38 AM
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QUOTE(mls_gamer @ Sep 5 2018, 08:54 PM) I'm using xm2 tyre 14" for my myvi . tyre production date year 2015. already use for 45000 km.... found out got some crack line at the surface area...this consider normal ?? i'm planning to change my tyre every 4~5 year even still got lot of thread left.... Is 4~5 year too late or too early?Don't worry about minor hairline cracks around tyre tread edges lah ... A tyre in use is meant for 10 years post production or residual 1.6 mm thread depth. Mine was like 6 years usage at 115,000 km. |
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zeng
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Jun 14 2019, 11:41 AM
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QUOTE(voscar @ Jun 14 2019, 11:20 AM) Michelin = national tyre brand in Malaysia  All tyre shop will recommend XM2 to everyone looking for premium brand for B segment car, unless customer specifically mention want "budget". Many of my friends went for it even-though I recommended other such as Hankook V12 Evo2 and "bash" XM2 is hard and noisy. All their answer is tyre shop said Michelin XM2 is very good and trusted brand yo It's value for money, for me. With 2 mm residual thread depth, it ran 115k km over 6 year usage and I got good fuel consumption from it ,albeit with 40-44 psi inflation pressure. |
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zeng
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Jun 14 2019, 02:14 PM
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That's scaremongering of the highest degree.
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