Michelin XM1+

revvhed · 16th May 2010, 14:19

Hey finneyp,

thanks pal .. that really helps. Can get quite confusing, what with all the choices. Actually i had pretty much made up my mind on the Michelins, but then got confused with the Continentals coming on the scene. Looks like i'll go with the Michelins then. Sorry to sound stupid (or lazy

) but how old a tyre can i accept safely (from date of manufacture) ?

Nikhilb2008 · 16th May 2010, 15:15

Anything upto one year is fine.

More than that is also fine, but it will just act in your mind.

However the XM1+s available in the market are mostly 2010 manufactured.

sushantr5 · 25th May 2010, 11:29

Hello Experts,

I am closing 50k Mark on my Vista and Tires are sounding like I need to change them. One Tyre has already been a thing of Past and others are on the way. I am planning to change to Michelin XM1+. I need silence and handling.

Mostly car is driven on very very rough roads, most of the times there are no roads where car goes. Right now I am feeling a pain of a puncture per week.

Experts, what do you think if I go with Soft natured Michelins on my car? How will be the life of tires?

lohithrao · 25th May 2010, 12:33

Sushant, for your use i feel Bridgstone Turanzas are better anyday for rough use, have got similar reviews from couple of others too.

rajeshsundaram · 7th June 2010, 13:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by sushantr5

Hello Experts,

I am closing 50k Mark on my Vista and Tires are sounding like I need to change them. One Tyre has already been a thing of Past and others are on the way. I am planning to change to Michelin XM1+. I need silence and handling.

Mostly car is driven on very very rough roads, most of the times there are no roads where car goes. Right now I am feeling a pain of a puncture per week.

Experts, what do you think if I go with Soft natured Michelins on my car? How will be the life of tires?

@Sushantr5
The XM1+ is a comfort ride tyre. I do not recommend it for a driving style that's mostly on bad roads. XM1+ may not withstand the harsh roads.

Nikhilb2008 · 7th June 2010, 13:14

XM1+ will withstand bad roads. There is no issue whatsoever. It is just overhyped by people at TBHP.

@ri · 7th June 2010, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

XM1+ will withstand bad roads. There is no issue whatsoever. It is just overhyped by people at TBHP.

+1. I have been running my Zen on XM1+, done over 20K Kms and no complaints whatsoever and by b'lore roads ain't carpetted anyways ;-)

sushantr5 · 7th June 2010, 15:47

Thanks for all your replies, thats why I love TBHP. I am bit leaned towards XM1+ as I would prefer silence. Stock Goodyear GT3 has served me very well and I think better engineered XM1's will do more duty for me. By just having look I think GT3 have thinner sidewall compared to XM1+. I think XM1+ will be fine for me. Turanza's are more for bad roads and have little bit more noise compared to XM1+. Current GT3 are way nosier in my car.

clevermax · 7th June 2010, 16:10

What's the maximum mileage you guys have got on a set of XM1s? Mine is currently 13000 Kms and running, I feel my tires have completed 40% of their life, so that I may have to change them by around 33K Kms.

BTW, the car is Palio ELX (retro)

@ri · 7th June 2010, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by clevermax

What's the maximum mileage you guys have got on a set of XM1s? Mine is currently 13000 Kms and running, I feel my tires have completed 40% of their life, so that I may have to change them by around 33K Kms.

BTW, the car is Palio ELX (retro)

The XM1+ are supposed to give more running miles and I think it is living up to it.
I have done 20000 and the tires look good to do another 20000 at least if not 30000!

Nikhilb2008 · 7th June 2010, 18:06

Guys, please keep in mind that there is a difference between the XM1 and the XM1+. The XM1 was criticised for a very short life. The XM1+ was introduced with extra tread depth to take care of that issue.

Dont compare life on the XM1 with XM1+.

clevermax · 7th June 2010, 19:01

@Nikhil: Thanks for that info. I thought both XM1 and XM1+ have the same life.

djay99 · 16th June 2010, 18:26

Any idea of prices of 185/65-14 Michelin XM1+ and Yoko A Drives in bangalore?

Nikhilb2008 · 17th June 2010, 21:33

Yoko A drive costs 3420/-

Michelin XM1+ costs 4000/- per tyre.

If you are thinking about a tyre change for your Getz Diesel, I wouldnt suggest either of these two.

nithesh · 20th June 2010, 16:20

I got 4 xm1+ from saifee tyres for 4700/- each. The size is 195/60 r14...now is that a good price?

cheers.

16th May 2010, 14:19	#286
revvhed BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 184 Thanked: 30 Times	thanks Hey finneyp, thanks pal .. that really helps. Can get quite confusing, what with all the choices. Actually i had pretty much made up my mind on the Michelins, but then got confused with the Continentals coming on the scene. Looks like i'll go with the Michelins then. Sorry to sound stupid (or lazy ) but how old a tyre can i accept safely (from date of manufacture) ?
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16th May 2010, 15:15	#287
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,195 Thanked: 10,177 Times	Anything upto one year is fine. More than that is also fine, but it will just act in your mind. However the XM1+s available in the market are mostly 2010 manufactured.
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25th May 2010, 11:29	#288
sushantr5 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nuremberg Posts: 675 Thanked: 597 Times View My Garage	Hello Experts, I am closing 50k Mark on my Vista and Tires are sounding like I need to change them. One Tyre has already been a thing of Past and others are on the way. I am planning to change to Michelin XM1+. I need silence and handling. Mostly car is driven on very very rough roads, most of the times there are no roads where car goes. Right now I am feeling a pain of a puncture per week. Experts, what do you think if I go with Soft natured Michelins on my car? How will be the life of tires?
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25th May 2010, 12:33	#289
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,203 Thanked: 226 Times View My Garage	Sushant, for your use i feel Bridgstone Turanzas are better anyday for rough use, have got similar reviews from couple of others too.
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7th June 2010, 13:14	#291
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,195 Thanked: 10,177 Times	XM1+ will withstand bad roads. There is no issue whatsoever. It is just overhyped by people at TBHP.
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7th June 2010, 15:47	#293
sushantr5 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nuremberg Posts: 675 Thanked: 597 Times View My Garage	Thanks for all your replies, thats why I love TBHP. I am bit leaned towards XM1+ as I would prefer silence. Stock Goodyear GT3 has served me very well and I think better engineered XM1's will do more duty for me. By just having look I think GT3 have thinner sidewall compared to XM1+. I think XM1+ will be fine for me. Turanza's are more for bad roads and have little bit more noise compared to XM1+. Current GT3 are way nosier in my car.
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7th June 2010, 16:10	#294
clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,112 Thanked: 2,898 Times View My Garage	How many Kms you managed to run your car on a set of XM1s? What's the maximum mileage you guys have got on a set of XM1s? Mine is currently 13000 Kms and running, I feel my tires have completed 40% of their life, so that I may have to change them by around 33K Kms. BTW, the car is Palio ELX (retro) Last edited by clevermax : 7th June 2010 at 16:13.
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7th June 2010, 18:06	#296
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,195 Thanked: 10,177 Times	Guys, please keep in mind that there is a difference between the XM1 and the XM1+. The XM1 was criticised for a very short life. The XM1+ was introduced with extra tread depth to take care of that issue. Dont compare life on the XM1 with XM1+.
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7th June 2010, 19:01	#297
clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,112 Thanked: 2,898 Times View My Garage	@Nikhil: Thanks for that info. I thought both XM1 and XM1+ have the same life.
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16th June 2010, 18:26	#298
djay99 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 553 Times View My Garage	Any idea of prices of 185/65-14 Michelin XM1+ and Yoko A Drives in bangalore?
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17th June 2010, 21:33	#299
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,195 Thanked: 10,177 Times	Yoko A drive costs 3420/- Michelin XM1+ costs 4000/- per tyre. If you are thinking about a tyre change for your Getz Diesel, I wouldnt suggest either of these two.
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20th June 2010, 16:20	#300
nithesh BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 35 Thanked: 2 Times	I got 4 xm1+ from saifee tyres for 4700/- each. The size is 195/60 r14...now is that a good price? cheers.
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