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For Standard 195/55/15 ... please note 55 not 50!Any better tyre than Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2. My concerns are the slightly soft-side walls and the effect that has on the front wheels.
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 iplay
Seasoned Pro  Location: Number Wang Registered: 18 May 2006 Posts: 3,268 Status: Offline |
Any better tyre than Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2. My concerns are the slightly soft-side walls and the effect that has on the front wheels. |
 Posted 13th Mar 2011 at 19:08
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berger
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bathurst Registered: 26 Oct 2008 Posts: 1,068 Status: Offline |
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I don't think there is a better standard road tyre.Dry use, R888s. ________________________________________ Bang'in 7 gram rocks!I have one gear, GO! |
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Posted 13th Mar 2011 at 20:55
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro  Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
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You will struggle to beat the Michelin as an all rounder.I run the harder 55 profile Michelin Energy Savers on the HDi and they're plenty good for exploiting modern machinery. ________________________________________ I'm Si btw Night Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper  - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 13th Mar 2011 at 22:08
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jord294
Seasoned Pro  Location: somewhere in north wales Registered: 09 Nov 2009 Posts: 3,113 Status: Offline |
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i used to be a fan of toyos, but since owning my 6 which already had pe2s fitted, i really don't think i will buy any other tyre can't believe how good these are  ok, nearly twice the price of toyo, but worth it ________________________________________ FRESHLY RE-FURBISHED GTI BEAMSFITTING AND LOWERING AVAILABLE. ALL AXLES BUILT USING GENUINE PEUGEOT PARTS IF I'M NOT HERE, IT ONLY MEANS ONE THING.... I'M SOMEWHERE ELSE! |
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Posted 13th Mar 2011 at 23:21
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lotek
Seasoned Pro  Location: Berkshire Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 6,107 Status: Offline |
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BF GOODRICH G-profiler (directional ones ) if you can find em  |
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Posted 13th Mar 2011 at 23:52
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,847 Status: Offline |
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as above They're a Michelin subsidiary, behave fairly similar too, chunkier sidewalls though I don't think any stiffer, tread pattern is a bit tighter but they scrub the shoulders in a similar way to the PE2 on a fwd car. Cheaper but don't last as long I think, though I've never had them on a car long enough to see total mileage. ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 00:21
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ryangti6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Pontypool Registered: 01 Sep 2006 Posts: 1,839 Status: Offline |
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lotek wrote: BF GOODRICH G-profiler (directional ones ) if you can find em Great all round tyres Imo but sidewall is a bit too soft I found, I had them all round on my 6 when I bought it and they were only a few hundred miles old but I only saw 3k miles before they were illegal due to the outer edge. ________________________________________ Ryan |
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Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 01:07
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lotek
Seasoned Pro Location: Berkshire Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 6,107 Status: Offline |
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sidewalls are like rocks in 50 profile havent used 55 profiles |
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Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 01:42
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berger
Seasoned Pro Location: Bathurst Registered: 26 Oct 2008 Posts: 1,068 Status: Offline |
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ryangti6 wrote: lotek wrote: BF GOODRICH G-profiler (directional ones ) if you can find em Great all round tyres Imo but sidewall is a bit too soft I found, I had them all round on my 6 when I bought it and they were only a few hundred miles old but I only saw 3k miles before they were illegal due to the outer edge. Incorrect tyre pressure or tracking rather than the fault of the tyre if you ask me! ________________________________________ Bang'in 7 gram rocks!I have one gear, GO! |
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Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 02:49
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walker_texasranger
Seasoned Pro  Location: Sunny Retford Registered: 26 Jan 2008 Posts: 2,502 Status: Offline |
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I have had both and can safely say that they are both awesome. The Profiler 2's are better in the wet but you KILL the outer edges on them when driven hard. Now discontinued i believe, though you can still get them here: Ian brown tyres________________________________________ Almost standard 1999 Bianca RallyeHilux InvincibleX daily 306 No.13  Carp and specialist Anglers Click here |
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Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 05:28
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iplay
Seasoned Pro Location: Number Wang Registered: 18 May 2006 Posts: 3,268 Status: Offline |
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Roadtyres.com are doing PE2's at £75 a tyre delivered or £87 fitted.edit: wtf i just phoned up and they said we don't sell tyres it is just a dummy website ... strange! |
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Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 16:26
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laz101
Junior User  Location: Brighton Registered: 10 Nov 2010 Posts: 67 Status: Offline |
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Wondering what pressures people use on the PE2s 55s?________________________________________ Lawrence |
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Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 17:22
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aaron6
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My local tire fitter done me a pair of pe2's in the 195/50/15 for £66 each. well worth it too.  ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 18:06
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walker_texasranger
Seasoned Pro Location: Sunny Retford Registered: 26 Jan 2008 Posts: 2,502 Status: Offline |
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There seems to be a lot of cheap PE2's in 195/50/15 about at the moment.... 55 profiles are expensive, you are lucky if you find them for sub £90 in a place where you can actually get them ________________________________________ Almost standard 1999 Bianca RallyeHilux InvincibleX daily 306 No.13 Carp and specialist Anglers Click here |
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Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 18:21
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lotek
Seasoned Pro Location: Berkshire Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 6,107 Status: Offline |
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costco was like 60 odd quid fitted for Pe2 but id recommend finding some Bf goodrich first |
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Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 18:21
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walker_texasranger
Seasoned Pro Location: Sunny Retford Registered: 26 Jan 2008 Posts: 2,502 Status: Offline |
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berger wrote: ryangti6 wrote: lotek wrote: BF GOODRICH G-profiler (directional ones ) if you can find em Great all round tyres Imo but sidewall is a bit too soft I found, I had them all round on my 6 when I bought it and they were only a few hundred miles old but I only saw 3k miles before they were illegal due to the outer edge. Incorrect tyre pressure or tracking rather than the fault of the tyre if you ask me! I would normally say you are correct but I tried them at various different pressures and it didnt make much difference  ________________________________________ Almost standard 1999 Bianca RallyeHilux InvincibleX daily 306 No.13 Carp and specialist Anglers Click here |
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Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 18:22
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lotek
Seasoned Pro Location: Berkshire Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 6,107 Status: Offline |
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mine were fine , and hovis' havent worn on the shoulders even after a trackday  also once the wear starts on the edges , it will only continue , regardless |
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Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 18:56
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laz101
Junior User Location: Brighton Registered: 10 Nov 2010 Posts: 67 Status: Offline |
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laz101 wrote: Wondering what pressures people use on the PE2s 55s? ________________________________________ Lawrence |
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Posted 14th Mar 2011 at 19:07
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ryangti6
Seasoned Pro Location: Pontypool Registered: 01 Sep 2006 Posts: 1,839 Status: Offline |
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walker_texasranger wrote: berger wrote: ryangti6 wrote: lotek wrote: BF GOODRICH G-profiler (directional ones ) if you can find em Great all round tyres Imo but sidewall is a bit too soft I found, I had them all round on my 6 when I bought it and they were only a few hundred miles old but I only saw 3k miles before they were illegal due to the outer edge. Incorrect tyre pressure or tracking rather than the fault of the tyre if you ask me! I would normally say you are correct but I tried them at various different pressures and it didnt make much difference I found the same, I thought they must of been a bit low but they just kept on wearing very quick. The tracking to my knowledge was fine and the car wore out the next set of F1's evenly although I dropped to 50 profile on those ns suspect that was the major difference. I would guess the BF in 50 profile is a great tyre. ________________________________________ Ryan |
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Posted 15th Mar 2011 at 00:07
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walker_texasranger
Seasoned Pro Location: Sunny Retford Registered: 26 Jan 2008 Posts: 2,502 Status: Offline |
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ryangti6 wrote: walker_texasranger wrote: berger wrote: ryangti6 wrote: lotek wrote: BF GOODRICH G-profiler (directional ones ) if you can find em Great all round tyres Imo but sidewall is a bit too soft I found, I had them all round on my 6 when I bought it and they were only a few hundred miles old but I only saw 3k miles before they were illegal due to the outer edge. Incorrect tyre pressure or tracking rather than the fault of the tyre if you ask me! I would normally say you are correct but I tried them at various different pressures and it didnt make much difference I found the same, I thought they must of been a bit low but they just kept on wearing very quick. The tracking to my knowledge was fine and the car wore out the next set of F1's evenly although I dropped to 50 profile on those ns suspect that was the major difference. I would guess the BF in 50 profile is a great tyre. Its interesting you should say that because it came with 50's on it which thinking about it wore evenly but the 55's not so when i put those on Without a doubt the best tyre i have ever owned for grip though, in all weathers ________________________________________ Almost standard 1999 Bianca RallyeHilux InvincibleX daily 306 No.13 Carp and specialist Anglers Click here |
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Posted 15th Mar 2011 at 00:57
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berger
Seasoned Pro Location: Bathurst Registered: 26 Oct 2008 Posts: 1,068 Status: Offline |
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laz101 wrote: laz101 wrote: Wondering what pressures people use on the PE2s 55s? 36 PSI, its what Peugeot tell you to! Drop it bit for track use obviously, but that will see you fine on the road. ________________________________________ Bang'in 7 gram rocks!I have one gear, GO! |
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Posted 15th Mar 2011 at 03:18
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blondie
Dirty Diesel Pro  Location: WestMids Registered: 13 Feb 2004 Posts: 3,867 Status: Offline |
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Anybody tried them Bfg G grips in a 55?________________________________________ A 306 Enthusiast phillipm wrote: But diesel is the devils fuel  Ps3 ID  hils306“S-H-I-T-H-O-L-E.. Shithole!” |
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Posted 15th Mar 2011 at 13:12
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iplay
Seasoned Pro Location: Number Wang Registered: 18 May 2006 Posts: 3,268 Status: Offline |
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blondie wrote: Anybody tried them Bfg G grips in a 55? Not tested on the road but I was going to buy some last Summer and got as far as checking the sidewall which was so floppy it could not even hold its weight so went with PE2's. I would like a stiffer sidewall than PE'2s but that involves 50 profile or buying different wheels. The old BFG profilers were good with a stiff sidewall but the G-Grips are quite different. |
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Posted 15th Mar 2011 at 16:58
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iplay
Seasoned Pro Location: Number Wang Registered: 18 May 2006 Posts: 3,268 Status: Offline |
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The best price i have for PE2's in 195 55 15 is £96 delivered ... can anyone do better than this? |
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Posted 15th Mar 2011 at 17:00
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iplay
Seasoned Pro Location: Number Wang Registered: 18 May 2006 Posts: 3,268 Status: Offline |
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I contacted Michelin to ask about a volume discount and the kind of price these can be purchased direct from Michelin. Michelin rep will call latter today. To make this work will need a deal with a courier service company or to go back to one of the existing tyre delivery companies and apply a little pressure to get the price down for forum members. |
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Posted 15th Mar 2011 at 17:14
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