hi, is XM2 + better in wet handling compare to ES32. Thinking of changing to XM2 + or Yokohama ES32. thanks

Rarely got chance outstation with XM2+ due to this covid-19 pandemic, think only once or twice outstation met heavy rain driving highway with XM2+.
in my memory ES32 wet handling better, 2018-2019 especially I always night driving outstation, met a few times heavy rain and still feel confident car in-control, but not so on XM2+, just my feel.

Just check with tyre shop that now the xm2+ is imported from China factory not Thailand. Does anyone get the China made this year?

Can ask if anybody changed tyres before at Michelin dealer Performance Tyre Malaysia (PTM)? Their price from Lazada is really good but I have concern if they will try to upsell me or else do a shoddy job.

Just installed mine in Kota Bharu. 205/55 R16 X 4, total damage RM 1200. PM if interested for name of shop.

what are the alternative to this unit brand from competitor brand (ie Hankook or any other) ?

bought 4pcs size 195/55r15 for my sister alza this week at oscar tyre for rm185 each. only realized made in china during installation at other shop.. really

hi bro.. ended up u choose which tyre? me too in the same situation haha

Just install 186-60-14 xm2+, what is the recommend psi/air pressure?

Check your owners manual or look for a sticker on the driver side door sill/B pillar.

The psi still same even i change the tyre size?

Call up the tire shop and ask for the recommended psi, since you bought the tire from the shop

May likely be not the same , but ....................

.... must be addressed pointedly .
Besides , new tyre brand or specs would be required too without guessing .

This post has been edited by zeng: Jul 26 2020, 02:02 PM

Hi bro, i haven change yet lol. Planning to change in few month time, so now doing research.
Still dont know which to choose yet

i think i have made up my mind for XM2+..

wet grip for both should be similar, bluearth has harder sidewall = better cornering / XM2+ softer sidewall = more silent + absorb bump / good for bad road

I once a while speeding but everyday fetch children and drive through lousy road

Currently on Toyo Neo3, overall quite good, betting money on this XM2+ for better

hi bro..how does ur xm2+ hold up after 1year? is it still very quiet and bite the road well? yours is made in thailand?

I would say due to covid-19 pandemic, I travel lesser this year and zero outstation. So far only daily to Putrajaya for work 60km round trip. Yes it's still quiet but not as silent as new, can hear little bit of road surface noise. So far dry gripping still ok, but I preferred wet gripping from the earlier brand. Overall satisfied with the tyre with the price I purchased, not sure what is the latest pricing tho.

thanks for reply! we need more user review like this..

previous model ES32? if redo the choice again, which one will you choose?

This post has been edited by wtm0325: Aug 2 2020, 06:03 PM

Do you mind to share the location too ?

Yes you guess right on the model.
Depends on your requirement, silent or wet gripping. For me I would prefer wet gripping, feel safe last year on frequent outstation to Cameron project trips and met thunderstorm.