Michelin Primacy LC

dinu2506 · 12th May 2009, 20:29

This is the new kid on the block with claims of a breakthrough using full silica compound, dramatically reduced noise and better wear resistance. Good on paper, but would appreciate real feedback from users. Please post your actual feedback.

Jaggu · 12th May 2009, 21:24

Its comfort and super silent tire for luxo barges Michelin Primacy LC: Search your tire size min size they offer is 205/65 R15

dinu2506 · 13th May 2009, 10:58

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

Its comfort and super silent tire for luxo barges Michelin Primacy LC: Search your tire size min size they offer is 205/65 R15

They have 195 section as well in the list. Waiting to get some feedback from users

Jaggu · 13th May 2009, 11:03

My bad, yes they do have 195 60 15. Check the speed rating that should give you an idea. Any idea on the price?

Fountainheader · 13th May 2009, 16:02

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

My bad, yes they do have 195 60 15. Check the speed rating that should give you an idea. Any idea on the price?

Costs 4800 for 195/60/15 in Chennai

sukiwa · 13th May 2009, 16:12

195/60R15 sells for 4950 in pune. Have been told that 'Primacy LC' are successors to 'Energy MXV8'.

dockap · 13th May 2009, 18:14

are these superior to PP2?

Jaggu · 13th May 2009, 18:17

PP2 is more towards performance, while this one leans to comfort and silent operation.

Go here and scroll down to see the product placement chart Michelin India - Energy XM1+

iraghava · 13th May 2009, 18:51

PP2 is in a completely different segment being a performance oriented tyre. This is a comfort oriented, low-noise tyre and as someone correctly pointed out earlier, is the replacement for the MXV8 range.

NOTORIOUS · 24th May 2009, 17:34

i wanna upgrade my Verna Shoes to 15'. they came with 175/70/r14 and covered 3700 kmts , but i am not happy with them. Recently drove a Elantra with Michelin Primacy Lc 195/60 R15. The car is like floating on the road .
Really liked the tyres and want to put them in my verna. i know that according to Iraghava's tyre upsize chart , the reccomended upgrade is 195/55/r15 but Michelin Primacy Lc is not available in that size.
I want to ask that what is the disadvantages of this upgrade ???

kpzen · 24th May 2009, 23:13

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Originally Posted by NOTORIOUS

Recently drove a Elantra with Michelin Primacy Lc 195/60 R15. The car is like floating on the road .

So u like the floating on road.??

195/60-15 is too tall for Verna, it will scrape with the wheel well.

195/60-14 would be the best upgrade.
Tire options:
1. Michelin XM1
2. Bridgestone Turanza ER60

NOTORIOUS · 26th May 2009, 15:11

Sir Ji , by floating means that car is very well planted on road and there is noise free and smooth ride.

i dont wanna tyre in 14" . i am asking because i want Michelin Primacy Lc in my car and they are not available in 14 ".

Can you Explain "it will scrape with the wheel well" .??????

monty9991 · 26th May 2009, 23:06

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Originally Posted by NOTORIOUS

Can you Explain "it will scrape with the wheel well" .??????

he probably means that the tire will touch the wheel arches on bumpy roads or with heavy load.

Screwdriva · 23rd June 2009, 18:47

These are ABSOLUTELY the best tyres available on the market. PERIOD.

90% Silica compound means 3% fuel efficiency gains over the MXV8s. The Tyres have less contact with the road due to their shape but offer more grip. Basically, these push the limits of science when it comes to car tires.

Nikhilb2008 · 23rd June 2009, 19:03

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Originally Posted by Screwdriva

These are ABSOLUTELY the best tyres available on the market. PERIOD.

90% Silica compound means 3% fuel efficiency gains over the MXV8s. The Tyres have less contact with the road due to their shape but offer more grip. Basically, these push the limits of science when it comes to car tires.

Do you work for Michelin? Or are you in charge of their marketing division?!?!

12th May 2009, 20:29	#1
dinu2506 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,077 Thanked: 958 Times View My Garage	Michelin Primacy LC This is the new kid on the block with claims of a breakthrough using full silica compound, dramatically reduced noise and better wear resistance. Good on paper, but would appreciate real feedback from users. Please post your actual feedback.
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12th May 2009, 21:24	#2
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,904 Times	Its comfort and super silent tire for luxo barges Michelin Primacy LC: Search your tire size min size they offer is 205/65 R15
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13th May 2009, 11:03	#4
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,904 Times	My bad, yes they do have 195 60 15. Check the speed rating that should give you an idea. Any idea on the price?
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13th May 2009, 16:12	#6
sukiwa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: pune Posts: 2,378 Thanked: 2,562 Times	195/60R15 sells for 4950 in pune. Have been told that 'Primacy LC' are successors to 'Energy MXV8'.
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13th May 2009, 18:14	#7
dockap BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mangalore Posts: 868 Thanked: 478 Times View My Garage	are these superior to PP2?
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13th May 2009, 18:17	#8
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,904 Times	PP2 is more towards performance, while this one leans to comfort and silent operation. Go here and scroll down to see the product placement chart Michelin India - Energy XM1+ Last edited by Jaggu : 13th May 2009 at 18:19.
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13th May 2009, 18:51	#9
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	PP2 is in a completely different segment being a performance oriented tyre. This is a comfort oriented, low-noise tyre and as someone correctly pointed out earlier, is the replacement for the MXV8 range.
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24th May 2009, 17:34	#10
NOTORIOUS BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 808 Thanked: 124 Times View My Garage	Michelin Primacy Lc For Verna i wanna upgrade my Verna Shoes to 15'. they came with 175/70/r14 and covered 3700 kmts , but i am not happy with them. Recently drove a Elantra with Michelin Primacy Lc 195/60 R15. The car is like floating on the road . Really liked the tyres and want to put them in my verna. i know that according to Iraghava's tyre upsize chart , the reccomended upgrade is 195/55/r15 but Michelin Primacy Lc is not available in that size. I want to ask that what is the disadvantages of this upgrade ???
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26th May 2009, 15:11	#12
NOTORIOUS BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 808 Thanked: 124 Times View My Garage	Sir Ji , by floating means that car is very well planted on road and there is noise free and smooth ride. i dont wanna tyre in 14" . i am asking because i want Michelin Primacy Lc in my car and they are not available in 14 ". Can you Explain "it will scrape with the wheel well" .??????
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23rd June 2009, 18:47	#14
Screwdriva BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London/ Bombay Posts: 582 Thanked: 527 Times View My Garage	These are ABSOLUTELY the best tyres available on the market. PERIOD. 90% Silica compound means 3% fuel efficiency gains over the MXV8s. The Tyres have less contact with the road due to their shape but offer more grip. Basically, these push the limits of science when it comes to car tires.
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