My Michelin Energy tyres just don't die!

gaurav_diavolo · 22nd May 2009, 19:39

I have been running my two cars on Michellin Energy 175/65 R14 tyres. Tyres have run 78000 Kms! (42k on my Ikon and 36k on my cousin's). I thought why they are not wearing out and got them checked by a knowledgeble garage guy closeby, he says 'abhi half life hua hai, bees hazar aur chalega'

Now I am seriously contemplating if this is normal, because the thread has'nt worn out as yet and the tyres have amazing grip even now.

BTW stock Apollo tyres on my Ikon 1.6 (2005) lasted for 32000 kms only!

Nikhilb2008 · 22nd May 2009, 19:43

You must have maintained them superbly! Or the guy who inspected the tyres is wrong!

However, XM1+ was introduced for exactly this. Long life over the XM1.

ravibhat · 22nd May 2009, 19:44

Thats very good news. I feel its mainly because you drive very neat in very good roads backed up by proper tyre balancing/rotation/alignment.

Make sure to replace tyres once they are 5 years old from manufacturing date. As long as tyre is in normal condition it hardly matters If you continue to use them as I saw few people saying tyres last around 90,000km which still I cant beleive

Ravi.

gaurav_diavolo · 22nd May 2009, 19:47

That's what I was wondering, would try to post a picture. They look good for another 20k run, by the look too. May be I got myself some 'Special Edition No Wear n Tear' XM1's

quickdraw · 22nd May 2009, 19:59

I think Gaurav your Driving style is too docile. Maybe thats why they are still going strong

kaushik_s · 22nd May 2009, 21:44

Woww man, do post pictures of the tires. And let us know the batch no etc;-) may be someone else also become lucky he he. But almost 80k is amazing.

ravi@64bhp · 22nd May 2009, 21:45

My WagonR's Michelins are 28000 km now, and the thread is still more than half. It would come for at least 20000 km.

neel385 · 22nd May 2009, 21:48

This is quite amazing considering that my Goodyear GPS2s have almost given up in 24K!!

laluks · 22nd May 2009, 21:48

The MRFs in my 800 was still going strong at 80k.
The JKs in my esteem completed 75k, still thread was there when I sold it. The guy who took it was happy to note that tyres will still run another 20k.

I hope if driven neatly and care taken they would return as much.

SirAlec · 22nd May 2009, 21:53

Thats outstanding, but I doubt it. can you upload the images.

laluks · 22nd May 2009, 21:58

Both cars are sold. The JKs in the esteem in particular had a lots of life left

karankapoor · 22nd May 2009, 22:04

Thats amazing man love to see the pic of the tires and what all you do to maintain them like regular pressure checkup/rotation/balancing/alignment.

gpa · 22nd May 2009, 22:48

I have a set of Bridgestone S 322 155/70 R 13 tyres on my Santro. The tyres have covered over 54,000 kms in over 4 years and still have good tread depth in them. I have not had a single puncture thus far apart from one that was caused by a loose valve pin!

All 5 tyres have even wear, but as I have covered over 54,000 kms on them, I plan to change them before the monsoon sets in.

I checked tyre pressure every 10 days, maintained it at 31 psi, had a rotation and WA & WB done between every 6,000-8,000 kms.

Cheers,
gpa

Mpower · 22nd May 2009, 22:50

whats the thread wear rating on your tire.
Its usually a number like 400 or 500 and its on the sidewall.

gaurav_diavolo · 23rd May 2009, 00:47

Thanks guys! Well, my driver just makes sure every week that the air pressure is proper + wheel alignment every month. That's it. I drive like crazy at times, have'nt really cared for the tyres as such!

22nd May 2009, 19:39	#1
gaurav_diavolo BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaipur Posts: 148 Thanked: 91 Times	My Michelin Energy tyres just don't die! I have been running my two cars on Michellin Energy 175/65 R14 tyres. Tyres have run 78000 Kms! (42k on my Ikon and 36k on my cousin's). I thought why they are not wearing out and got them checked by a knowledgeble garage guy closeby, he says 'abhi half life hua hai, bees hazar aur chalega' Now I am seriously contemplating if this is normal, because the thread has'nt worn out as yet and the tyres have amazing grip even now. BTW stock Apollo tyres on my Ikon 1.6 (2005) lasted for 32000 kms only! Last edited by Jaggu : 22nd May 2009 at 22:00. Reason: Back to back posts, use EDIT if posting within 15 mts. Thanks
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22nd May 2009, 19:43	#2
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	You must have maintained them superbly! Or the guy who inspected the tyres is wrong! However, XM1+ was introduced for exactly this. Long life over the XM1.
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22nd May 2009, 19:44	#3
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Thats very good news. I feel its mainly because you drive very neat in very good roads backed up by proper tyre balancing/rotation/alignment. Make sure to replace tyres once they are 5 years old from manufacturing date. As long as tyre is in normal condition it hardly matters If you continue to use them as I saw few people saying tyres last around 90,000km which still I cant beleive Ravi.
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22nd May 2009, 19:47	#4
gaurav_diavolo BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaipur Posts: 148 Thanked: 91 Times	That's what I was wondering, would try to post a picture. They look good for another 20k run, by the look too. May be I got myself some 'Special Edition No Wear n Tear' XM1's
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22nd May 2009, 19:59	#5
quickdraw Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,285 Thanked: 2,693 Times View My Garage	I think Gaurav your Driving style is too docile. Maybe thats why they are still going strong
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22nd May 2009, 21:44	#6
kaushik_s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,088 Thanked: 164 Times View My Garage	Woww man, do post pictures of the tires. And let us know the batch no etc;-) may be someone else also become lucky he he. But almost 80k is amazing.
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22nd May 2009, 21:45	#7
ravi@64bhp BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 602 Thanked: 10 Times	My WagonR's Michelins are 28000 km now, and the thread is still more than half. It would come for at least 20000 km.
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22nd May 2009, 21:48	#8
neel385 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kharagpur Posts: 530 Thanked: 429 Times View My Garage	This is quite amazing considering that my Goodyear GPS2s have almost given up in 24K!!
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22nd May 2009, 21:48	#9
laluks Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,552 Thanked: 16,397 Times	The MRFs in my 800 was still going strong at 80k. The JKs in my esteem completed 75k, still thread was there when I sold it. The guy who took it was happy to note that tyres will still run another 20k. I hope if driven neatly and care taken they would return as much.
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22nd May 2009, 21:53	#10
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	Thats outstanding, but I doubt it. can you upload the images.
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22nd May 2009, 21:58	#11
laluks Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,552 Thanked: 16,397 Times	Both cars are sold. The JKs in the esteem in particular had a lots of life left
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22nd May 2009, 22:04	#12
karankapoor Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: in the car!!! Posts: 1,675 Thanked: 6 Times	Thats amazing man love to see the pic of the tires and what all you do to maintain them like regular pressure checkup/rotation/balancing/alignment.
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22nd May 2009, 22:48	#13
gpa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,789 Thanked: 340 Times	I have a set of Bridgestone S 322 155/70 R 13 tyres on my Santro. The tyres have covered over 54,000 kms in over 4 years and still have good tread depth in them. I have not had a single puncture thus far apart from one that was caused by a loose valve pin! All 5 tyres have even wear, but as I have covered over 54,000 kms on them, I plan to change them before the monsoon sets in. I checked tyre pressure every 10 days, maintained it at 31 psi, had a rotation and WA & WB done between every 6,000-8,000 kms. Cheers, gpa
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22nd May 2009, 22:50	#14
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	whats the thread wear rating on your tire. Its usually a number like 400 or 500 and its on the sidewall.
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23rd May 2009, 00:47	#15
gaurav_diavolo BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaipur Posts: 148 Thanked: 91 Times	Thanks guys! Well, my driver just makes sure every week that the air pressure is proper + wheel alignment every month. That's it. I drive like crazy at times, have'nt really cared for the tyres as such!
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