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Michelin Energy XM2
Paddy11Greater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 8 reviews
- 4 likes
Very good tyre at the price point
I love Michelin's and fitted these to replace the OEM tyres we had on the Corolla. It immediately felt like a softer ride and the handling improved too. Significantly better ride in the wet, especially here in Victoria with our wet winters. Would happily fit them again. I have always had more expensive Michelins so had my doubts about the Energy being an entry level but they are great tyres. Would happily fit them again.
Purchased in June 2018 at Tyrepower.
PhilGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 23 reviews
- 11 likes
Over priced
Nosy... Is an understatement.
Loudest Tyre's I have had.
If inflated to 36PSI + they feel unbalanced and you cannot do over 80km. As the car feels like it is shaking to bits
Need to have at 28PSI to have any control.
Wouldn't recomend michelin tyres to anyone.
Cost more and aren't good.
Purchased in September 2019.
SunriseBoySouth East Queensland, QLD
- 25 reviews
- 14 likes
Typical Michelin quality
I like good tyres. And as far as I'm concerned Michelin are at the top of the tree of quality.
I like a comfortable, quiet, good-grip-in-the-wet kind of tyre. The XM2+ are probably, IMO, the best value for money on the market. I hear people squeal about them being expensive. You're kidding me...right?! I'm on the aged pension, and even I can save up and pay the $120 or so for them. When you get to $200 a pop, THEN, you can start squealing!
And to those souls who take no notice of maintenance on their vehicles, may I point out that tyres ...
Read moremust be checked at least fortnightly. I run mine at 42 psi. That is done to enable the tyre to remain in a more stable position when cornering and highway cruising. The higher inflation maintains a higher level of stability of the internal radial wiring. Consequently, the tyre runs cooler and lasts much longer. Fuel economy is also pushed out a good 15-20%. At least that's been my experience with my 1990 TP Magna. I still get 10.5 lts per 100 ks. Not bad for a 30 year old car. Plus the other week, here in Qld, I had to do some 'nearly' lifesaving manoeuvring in a 110 zone due to some dill in some kind of Jelly Bean shopping-trolley car, nearly causing a B-Double to wipe out, I had to squeeze the old girl pretty hard and went from 100 ks to 140 pronto! No worries. Great car! And MAINTENANCE is the key guys.Purchased in August 2019 at JAX Yeerongpilly for $115.00.
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AdqmCentral Highlands and Goldfields, VIC
- 16 reviews
These are my favourite tyres I own.
These are perfect, I own two cars and these are my go to for rainy days and more, they are small but support the weight of my fairly big car, not much to say but they're great!
Purchased in December 2019 at eBay for $200.00.
coreyboyne island
- 13 reviews
- 1 like
Great tyre
Absolutely great tyres. Put them on my 2008 Honda Civic. Grip is excellent alot better than I expected for the price. Nice and quiet and wet weather grip is superb. Road feedback is great I know the limits of the tyres where as the previous inferior brand I had were unpredictable
FionaWSydney, NSW
- 6 reviews
Second time around
Bought these for a Toyota Aurion after the first set lasted 6 years.
They have excellent grip, they are quiet even on rough roads and have great longevity.
I highly recommend paying more for a quality tyre.
Purchased in July 2019 at JAX Tyres for $130.00.
tyrial7AU
- 9 reviews
- 5 likes
Fantastic but pricey tyre
Have run these on a Toyota Camry and a Prius - best tyre I've ever used. Quiet, comfortable, great dry and wet grip and superior fuel economy coupled with a 80000km lifespan. Obviously not a sporting tyre as the soft sidewalls tend to roll a bit in corners, but these are meant for long, high speed touring and commuting trips where a supple, quiet ride is paramount.
Everything is good about these tyres except perhaps for the price - compared to a cheaper brand like Hankook etc you're looking at between $100-200 extra a set depending on your tyre size. It's up to you whether the extra cost is worth it for your circumstances, but they are certainly worth consideration if you're after a high quality tyre.
Purchased in March 2015 at JAX Tyres for $135.00.
StevenLGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 14 reviews
- 5 likes
- Verified purchase
Excellent Tyres
I have always had good experience with Michelin tyres and the XM2 is another example.
Bought it for a Toyota Corolla and it worked very well. Unlike Japanese tyres that are too soft and noisy, the XM2 has the perfect balance between longevity, performance and low noise. I used to buy Japan made Michelins and I am told they are all made in Thailand.
Notwithstanding, they offer excellent value proposition and these XM2 are expected to last for 4 years. The Japanese tyres didn't last for 3 years and they look pretty bad. I have also experience s...
world_travellerSydney Surrounds, NSW
- 30 reviews
- 19 likes
- Verified purchase
Best tires I've ever had on my cars
I've had these tyres fitted to 2 previous cars & more recently my 2016 Kia Rio. I continually to choose to get these tyres fb or the reasons listed below:
*They have excellent grip, even in torrential rain
*They're super quiet (can barely hear tyre noise even on rough roads)
*They make the cars' ride smoother/more comfy
*They braking performance is phenomenal.
*Steering feels more direct
* They last a really long time
The Michelin XM2's are an expensive tyre compared to others on the market, but they're also so much safer than the dodgy Chinese budget tyres out there.
If you'll be needing new tyres soon, put away a few extra $$ a week & get the XM2's. You won't regret it.
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Jeremy WSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
- Verified purchase
Worse tyres XM2
I got 4 tyres on my Mazda 2 2006 and it's been the worse tyres I have driven on in my life.
I don't think Bob Jane T Mart did the wheel alignment and it feels like one they tyres aren't balanced feels like it going to roll off the rim.
The front tyres aren't to bad little slow at just a silt second response. Braking has improved heaps smoother braking and better response .
I have brought Michelin tyres before and loved them not theses ones.
HypnotoadyMelbourne
- 7 reviews
- 8 likes
Best Tyres I've Owned
My Nissan had Bridgestone Ecopia 150's fitted when new, I got 45,000kms out of them before I replaced them with the Michelin XM2's.
What can I say the difference was noticeable, they are smoother, quieter, much softer ride and the steering seems to have the right amount of feedback now, which was lacking with the Ecopia's, something I blamed the Nissan for.
They look to have tons of tread something the Ecopia's didn't have, will have to see how many kms I can get out of them but at the moment I am loving these new tyres.
BlynnNewcastle
- 2 reviews
A great Tyre
Purcdhased these from Bob Jane. They were a little more expensive than I wanted to pay but I am so please that I did. They grip well in the wet and do not feel any tyre roll while sharp cornering. I have about about 42,000 ks on them and they are just starting to show some wear.
- Verified purchase
excellent tyres
Only just bought these tyres and have already noticed a huge diff compared to the previous tyres. Much more comfortable on the road, less road noise and very grippy . Will be interesting to see if it makes a diff to the petrol consumption .Will do another review of these tyres after my road trip to hervey bay .
Anoop PhilipSydney
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Good tyre.. Never had an issue..
I drive around 60000 kms an year and have been using this for last 2 years. Great tyre. Never had a puncture or any issue.Offers good wear resistance as well.
My previous tyre used to slip and slide a lot, especially when moving from standstill. No more problems now.
Love these.
Jon SAU
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Hard-wearing and reliable
I have always used these tyres on my cars as they offer outstanding performance while giving excellent grip. I use the tyres all year round and find they are good no matter the weather. I would go as far to say that they stick to the road surface like treacle to a blanket! I always monitor my cars fuel consumption and believe that these tyres help toward a satisfying number. I only do around 5000-6000 miles a year so my tyres last me a good few years. I would estimate I get around 14,000 to 18,000 miles out of a set. Admittedly they are not cheap, but one should never compromise on safety.
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DavidandSonjaMelbourne
- 4 reviews
After 3 months, very happy with their performance.
I've had these tyres for a couple of months now and have already noticed improved fuel efficiency. They handle very well in wet, slippery conditions and the car feels very safe since I've had them (there is a definite 'grip' to the road that I didn't notice with my last tyres). I bought a set of 4 while there was a promotion and feel they are a very good investment.
stick
- 16 reviews
- 9 likes
new tyres
bought these tyres for a manual Ford focus sedan 3 yrs ago.
grip ok, will slide in wet under moderate load.
tyre response ok. it's no performance tyre.
can't really tell if it save fuel.
lasting very well , wear evenly as I rotate every service and its quiet.
does what I want and happy with it.
No-MoreMelbourne
- 9 reviews
- 6 likes
No more sliding
I reviewed several tyres before choosing Michelin. My Toyota was nearly always 'sliding' around corners, I needed to go painfully slowly, especially when it was wet. The spare was the original Michelin tyre (according to the guy at Bob Jane) and still in good condition. I bought four new Michelins and they still look like new. My car handles so much better and I feel safer. The tyre pressure doesn't go done so quickly either.
OztralianSydney
- 11 reviews
- 9 likes
TEMPE TYRES - 4 Michelin Energy XM2 tyres
The tyres are great! The price was much lower than other dealers The service fantastic and really customer oriented. I had to go back to have the wheel alignment adjusted. No hassle. They did the job with a smile. They even have a cafe and tv in the waiting area. So impressed!
ShaunDMelbourne
- 15 reviews
- 11 likes
- Verified purchase
Constantly get 100000 km plus out of these tyres
We have used these tyres on a Toyota Yaris, Toyota Prius C and Mazda.
We use our cars constantly for our business. We find that we always get more than 100000 km per set of tyres. They are also affordable to purchase.
The tyres give a fairly quiet ride.
Good consistent grip in the wet and dry.
Would not hesitate to recommend these tyres.
Questions & Answers
Rathinavelu R.asked
whats The difference between Michelin energy xm2 and Michelin primacy 4 ??
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Naeem A.asked
dothey offer an enjoyable ride as compared with yokohama ES32?
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Ashok Nasked
Is this tyre is directional?
2 answers
No, they aren't. Which means they're easily rotated.
They are Directional tyres, their construction have a tread designed to rotate in only one direction and can't be mounted in any other way. They are also called "unidirectional" tyres. Directional tyres will have an arrow with the word "rotation" on the sidewall (which these have) showing the proper rotation direction. The function of directional tyres is that they have lateral grooves in the tread that form a V-shaped tread pattern. The tread design is intended to channel water from the center of the tyre outward as the tyre rotates. That is about what directional tyres are and they can be rotated!
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