is michelin tayar easy to crack? mine crack at outer tread area ( not sure due to cornering or what)
first time using michelin, previously goodyear never notice of cracking

Yes famous Michelin trait marks

I have used a few sets of XM2 (previous version, not XM2 plus) and they all suffered cracks and peelings well before their tread was worn off. To me, the much touted good treadwear rating is useless if they crack easily.

I am into my second set of Goodyear. I didn't/am not experiencing any cracks.

XM2 plus getting more and more expensive.
The last time I change four tyres for RM770 + alignment + balancing + rubber valve (it should be post covid lockdown @ 2020), now can get over RM300 plus for each tyre.
I doubt should I changed all four tyres for XM2+ or get other brand instead (not China brand).

Wat to do all tyres naik price very yr

Yeah... price increase too much.
Anyhow... I managed spoke with one of the tyre shop and they quote me RM246 per-donut, mean total amount need to pay RM984 for all four tyres.
This also include free wheel balancing + wheel alignment + rubber valve + installation, about 28% increased compare to last price RM770 in year 2020, this is the best deal I can get.

2 weeks ago got xm2(city) for 210 each less than a yr tyre;good deal.
For 18inch (G10)now wait till PS4 rear to rot[front with turanza used 10‰only from shop as the ps4 badly peeled off] n get turanza or for Vp4

Good deal for RM210 each.

I got 4 tyres (RE004 - 195/50R16) early Jan 2024 for around RM1K + alignment + balancing + rubber valve .
I was lucky to get RM100 voucher from Shopee Live via 2 separate accounts, mean Rm200 rebate - Good deal~

Your city is 15 or 16"? Looks like 16" now nearing RM300.

15

I see. Somehow for 16", the prices bump up a lot even at same or smaller width.

My tyre is year 2021 and already reach 110k km. Can say this tyre is very long lasting. but, now at 110k km, tyre hardened already and very noisy. lol. if according to tread depth, I can go as long as 140k km as tread depth in middle is still deeper.

I always drive according to speedlimit, on highway, below 110kmh, on federal road, below 90kmh, b road, below 60kmh, At school area follow 30kmh. lol.

now feel want to change liao. as feel tyre not comfortable anymore. now in dilemma, between conti cc6 and vp4. will change into either one. good things about xm2 plus, is grip is still there. very good since day one. but I cannot tahan the tyre hard compund compare to my previous conti cc6. grip level xm2 plus is way way ahead cc6.

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At 110kmh, no dry rot or cracking on sidewall or on tread depth. just peeling. but is very minor peeling.so I dont really scared. nothing to be scared of.

but tyre become very noisy already. and very harsh too 🤣🤣. my next maybe will opt for ventus 4 or cc7 or cr1.

For the purpose of record, this rear axle pair of XM2 tyres (made in year 2016ish) was replaced 7 months later in April 2023 at about 110K+ km mileage, not so much of rubber compound hardening or noise but because of getting a good offer of RM250 per XM2 185/70 R14 .

Current rear axle XM2 mileage hit 40K km todate with a residual tread depth of say, 4.5ish mm.

Note: Front pair of XM2 has hit 68K km since March 2022 with a residual tread depth of about 3-4 mm. Looking forward to go beyond 110K km usage without sweat.

Plan to install complete set to my Saga 2019... worth or not??

At least can last several years...

Annually mileage for my Saga is 20 000 km...

Ofis dgn rumah dekat saja

Monitor and adjust (one off, no need for periodic adjustment) toes 'properly' to get the good tyre life .

Aiks... since my RE004 about getting bald and I was in hurry to replace it, looking for Turanza 6 but hardly available in most shop I went, have to order and get it next day.
Want to try Primacy 5 (upsize to 205/55R16) but the price at RM440 each (no budget), ended up changed back to XM2 plus (195/50R16) with RM320 each .
During 11/11 sales... all four XM2 plus was around RM900 (after voucher rebate), but need to make appointment with waiting time 2 weeks. :/

Free gift? --> Michelin Duffle Bag ... better than nothing