Michelin Energy XM2 Reviews - Page 4

Given 54% while driving a Mercedes Benz (195/65 R15) on mostly country roads for 14,000 spirited miles
I bought a Mercedes E-class coupe two years ago with these tires fitted. They are still on the car and I cannot get them to wear out. I find grip levels with these tires compared to Pirelli P7 tires on my other car to be very poor. I am likely going to change them before they wear out. There are very few "performance" tires in 15" so it appears it will be Conintental Premium Contact next. These tires do appear to last a long time however. But I drive mountain roads in Queensland and these tires are frightening even in the dry. I will avoid "long-life" tires in future.
Helpful 14 - tire reviewed on December 20, 2015
Given 54% while driving a Fiat (185/70 R14) on mostly motorways for 800 average miles
Too noisy,starts at speed after 45kpm, as its goes faster, noise is louder Bend right at 35kpm.. very loud rambling.. Bend left at same speed,much better. Why?
Helpful 14 - tire reviewed on May 13, 2015
Given 79% while driving a Ford Fairmont ghia (205/65 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 37,000 average miles
Great tires on my family sedan. Quiet until near end of life. Lasted me about 60,000 kms on mixed driving over 3.5 years. I think they improve fuel economy if maintained. Recommended.
Helpful 14 - tire reviewed on March 6, 2015
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Given 96% while driving a Honda Civic (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 50,000 spirited miles
Trust me this like best tire my car ever had. Using them on stock alloy wheel and same oem size of my car. Outstanding grip nd zero noise. It just glides
Helpful 14 - tire reviewed on January 7, 2015
Given 63% while driving a Honda Fit (Jazz) (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 1,000 average miles
I replaced my Honda Fit with Energy XM2.
Soft, grip well but VERY NOISY!
Very sad, because i always use Michelin, on my other cars and run damn good..!
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on March 12, 2014
Given 53% while driving a Toyota Camry (215/60 R16) on mostly town for 3,000 average miles
Very, Very noisy tires. Quite uncomfortable. The stock Turanza ER33 were much better.
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on April 6, 2013
Given 71% while driving a Nissan SUNNY (175/70 R13) on mostly town for 100 average miles
no comment
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on February 4, 2013
Given 81% while driving a Toyota Paseo ST 1.5 (185/55 R15) on mostly country roads for 25,000 average miles
Silent and comfort tire.. but didnt notice how much % fuel is saving? but the price still expensive between it class.
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on December 10, 2012
Given 37% while driving a Toyota Corolla (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
Shocking grip in the wet..spun the wheels at 6,000 rpm before they gripped...worst mistake I made in buying them...even in dry they too easily lose grip...my next tire will be either a Conti which I used to have or a Hankook
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on October 12, 2012
Given 100% while driving a Volkswagen Golf Mk5 1.9 TDI (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 16,000 average miles
I really happy with these tires. They perform everything well and without fuss. They have good grip in both dry and wet conditions. They are quiet and comfortable.
They replaced my XM1+ which lasted 100,000 kms on mostly country driving. About to instal a set on my Holden Commodore.
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on August 29, 2012
Given 66% while driving a Citroën C5 (205/60 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Average performance overall.
Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on February 20, 2012
Given 53% while driving a Hyundai i30 CW CRD (225/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 1,000 average miles
I recently purchased a set of these tires as an upgrade to the previous Hankook Optimo Tires that came standard on car. Those tires had blotted their copybook with very poor grip in the wet and had caused an accident by way of aquaplaning despite having a decent amount of tread remaining.

So with the purchase of Michelin Energy XM2 I expected to get improved Fuel Saving, quieter operation over the Optimo's.

Sad to say that I am very disappointed by the XM2's.

Fuel efficiency: No Improvement (6.1-6.3 L/100 Km before and after).
Road Noise: No Improvement
Ride: The Tires provide a harsh ride on the kind of sealed road surfaces found at the Central Coast of NSW; and this includes the Sydney-Newcastle F3 Freeway. The tires seem to absorb few of the minor bumps of this poorly maintained motorway.
Wet Grip : Better than the Optimos
Mileage: to early to say. I'm likely to replace these tires before they wear out.

IMO these tires are not worth the premium price paid
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on December 4, 2011