Is the heavier feeling comes from the installed tyre pressure being on the lower end ?

nah, checked and adjusted tyre pressure immediately after the installation, maybe the previous EP150 was really that bald theres not much rolling resistance i'm not sure it sure as hell doesn't look that bad.

in fact i might go as far as saying FC improved

Without obtaining confirmation from you numerically , I would speculate car OEM manufacturer recommended 30/32(?) psi is being followed by the air 'pumper' .

At tyre manufacturer permitted psi of say, 36 - 40 the car steering simply can't be heavier , doesn't matter China or Michelin tyres .

Science suggests rolling resistance of brand new soft tyres increases relatively to your 'throw away' hardened tyres , everything else being equal .

Your statement in bold above is contrarian to science .

Edit: Am not trying to be argumentative ( with your statement in bold) , but to straighten up the wrong to the right .

XM2+ 185/60R14. Just changed all 4 tyres at RM 170 each, inclusive of balancing at Klang. I was quoted RM 180 during Oct.

Not sure if this price is cheaper than most. Just FYI.

this tyre good for highway driving?

XM2+ 185/60R14. Just changed all 4 tyres at RM 170 each, inclusive of balancing at Klang. I was quoted RM 180 during Oct.

Not sure if this price is cheaper than most. Just FYI.

yes....use it for my sienta...

a bit noisy..but comfort and grip

noisy? oh wow... you using XM2 or XM2+? or your car wheel bearing not good already?
Can't believe noisy, mine currently still "noiseless". only wtf the wind noise now damn loud because now no tyre noise.. 

noisy? oh wow... you using XM2 or XM2+? or your car wheel bearing not good already?
Can't believe noisy, mine currently still "noiseless". only wtf the wind noise now damn loud because now no tyre noise.. 

Xm2+..

Im comparing with my prev bridgestone tyre..

In term of quietness...bridgestone > michelin..

But in term of handling in hot and rainy..xm2+ way better

Which Bridgestone model?

Turanza er33

Based on my past experience, when changing 4 tyres at 1 go, this shop usually quote the price inclusive of balancing, alignment & new rubber valve for each new tyre.

However, my car didn't need alignment this time after test drive. Partly because last balancing & alignment was done not long ago (less than 1k km), and I use back my own metal valve.

I know many tyre shops use the following technic to attract customer at borderline of dishonest way:
1. Very cheap tyre with hidden cost. Cut our throat at balancing / alignment / etc.
2. Must adjust chamber or else can't do alignment properly. In most cases, this is bullshit.

But this shop is not 1 of them, at least in my opinion for so many years. If you're really keen to change this month (since price may fluctuates monthly), I can help you to find out the nett price. You may PM me your tyre specification and other services you want to include.

Can recommend any in Kepong or pj area for xm2+ 185/55/15?