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| ![]() I dont know if I've mentioned this before, but it bears repeating. My friend who came with me to Leh in his 2011 Honda City with 195/60-15 Michelin Primacy 3 ST tyres drove close to 9000 kms on the tyres from BLR -Leh-Nubra Valley-Pangong Tso-Delhi-Bangalore. Not even one single puncture. On roads that basically dont exist. On paths which are basically made from the stones and rocks falling down from the mountains. For me, this was absolutely stunning. I never expected the Michelins to put up with so much abuse so well. If the tyres are getting damaged on city roads, my belief is it is a matter of luck. |
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No complaints about anything with respect to grip, braking etc till now (barring small changes which are expected after this mileage). After a nearly 50k kms run, the noise is pretty audible now (no surprise), but its probably still less than the fairly new stock Goodyears I started with many years ago. Did replace one tyre though some 18 months ago due to a big impact on a highway run at about 90 kmph - not likely anything else would have survived that IMHO. For the TJet, the set has done a little over 28k kms in about 2.5 years and no trouble whatsoever. They are still good to go for a couple more years at my current running. PS: Recently picked up a pre-worshipped Brio VX AT and shod it with a set of Energy XM2s as well ![]() ![]() | |||
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| ![]() Tyre life on my Linea, Michelin 3ST - 74,831 Kms ![]() ![]() 50% drives are on the highway, ![]() The first set which was Goodyear Eagle NCT 5, gave up by 35,582 Kms. |
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The figure of 74,831 is amazing. I never knew the P3STs lasted for such a long duration. Last edited by govigov : 17th July 2017 at 23:42. | |
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| ![]() Yes, I could have used the outgoing one for another 5-10K Kms, but replaced it as I had a Himachal trip then. Even I was surprised with the above number. |
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| ![]() The wear on the tyre is very even at 75K kms and there is quite a bit tread left! . How often do you get alignment and balancing done? |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() How old are the tyres? I have never seen 75k-run tyres in such good condition. My Cruze's Vectras were knackered by 40k km! You also mentioned highway runs - what speeds do you generally maintain? Normally highway tyres should have less sidewall damage etc but more tread wear especially at 100 km/hr speeds. |
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| ![]() I am planning to change the tyres on my Fiesta. The current spec is 195/55 R15 (S Alloys). I believe the P3STs don't come in that size (?). Would it be okay to upsize to 195/60 ? |
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Now this is from my first set (Goodyear Eagle NCT 5) after a year and 35K Kms, under very similar driving condition. ![]() | ||
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Seriously good quality tyres I must say! I am also writing them for my Octy currently on stock tyres at 20k km. |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Good news! Michelin Primacy 3 ST is now available in the size 195/55 R16. That opens it up for cars like the i20, Baleno, Ciaz etc. and presents the best upgrade option for the Fiesta. ![]() |
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| ![]() From what I understand, they have the XM2 in 195/55-16. Not the P3ST. Will check with the company. |
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