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mik

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As previously discussed in a separate thread, I'm looking for decent tyres. Due to the overwhelming recommendations, I'm keen to get Michelin PE2s in 195/55-15.

However, while still listed as stock in this size on a couple of tyre websites, those that do state "out of stock" and "on back-order".

Hmmmmmm...so...

I went to the Michelin UK website, where PE2s are listed as available in 14" to 18". Good.

Then I used the tyre widget. The only recommendations in that size are that Energy Saver + or the Alpin, a winter tyre. Uh-oh.

http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/car-tyres/#type=type_3&width=195&ratio=55&radial=15&load=85&speed=v

Then go to the PE2 page, and they are NOT LISTED in 195/55-15. They are available in 195/50 and 195/45.

http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/michelin-pilot-exalto-pe2#tab-tyres-sizes

Unless anyone has some better ideas, I'd have to say they are NLA in that size.

And I'm not putting Energy Savers on my car. The low rolling resistance tyres are a trade off with wet grip, I'd rather use a bit more petrol and know I've got good grip in the 5 1/2 days per week it rains here. And they just aren't a sporty tyre. When I get a Vauxhall Zafira smelling of baby-puke and soiled nappies I might consider them.

So it is looking like BF Goodrich, Continental or the like.

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Posted 2nd Dec 2012 at 12:17
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mik

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And no, I'm not going for 50-profile tyres. It makes the car lower geared, uses more fuel, the speedo is out, which also means the speedo says it is covering more miles than it actually is, and it looks wrong.

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Posted 2nd Dec 2012 at 12:20
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coskev

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Did you contact the link I put up off E-Bay?

Were in Germany I think,but worth getting if they are availThumbs up

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Posted 2nd Dec 2012 at 12:21
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coskev

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Just looked again,£97 per tyre is rather expensive!!!!LOL

Dunlops I would go for:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4X-New-195-55-15-Dunlop-FASTRESPONSE-85V-1955515-195-55-15-/160786855193

My SP Sport Maxx are a match for PE2'sYes

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Posted 2nd Dec 2012 at 12:26
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mik

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I agree - the Dunlop SP Fast Response got very good reviews with second and third in two 2012 summer tyre tests.

And the BFG Profiler as an alternative, or perhaps Conti SportContact 5s.

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Posted 2nd Dec 2012 at 12:48
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darzmat

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I didn't think they were available in 55's and that's why people that have them got them in 50's

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Posted 2nd Dec 2012 at 14:06
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eliotrw

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They have been hard to get in 55 for a while now. Final nail maybe?

For me its a massive driver to move to 16s. Far more choice in that size

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Posted 2nd Dec 2012 at 15:09
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Energy savers ftmfw. Been running them for two years (albeit on HDi) and love them to bits, think you're wrong about the wet grip fo sho.

SP Sport Maxx are good tyres, had them on a rental so you knows I was testing them to the maxx.. (ba dum tish)

Never studied the efficiency table for classes, but the Energy Saver and PE2 are both a B in wet grip. Not entirely surprising given that i'm sure they have the same tread pattern, just the compound differs.

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Posted 2nd Dec 2012 at 17:42
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Different tread pattern, but still classically michelin, a lot less noise, more grip than a budget but less than a PE2.

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Posted 2nd Dec 2012 at 17:55
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Either way its a bloody good tyre, as you say classically Michelin. Yes

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Posted 2nd Dec 2012 at 17:56
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Anyone make any progress on finding these, Black Circles used to do them 55 quid delivered, now they don't even stock them. I don't want to pay 100 quid a corner to be honest!

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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 15:24
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jamiek_uk2000

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30 seconds later found a site that stocks them all. Genius. Whether they actually post them when ordered is another thing Wink

http://lovetyres.com/tyre/Michelin-Pilot-Exalto-PE2/205-50-15

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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 15:27
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coskev

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jamiek_uk2000 wrote:
30 seconds later found a site that stocks them all. Genius. Whether they actually post them when ordered is another thing Wink

http://lovetyres.com/tyre/Michelin-Pilot-Exalto-PE2/205-50-15


The thread is about 195/55's, they are showing on back order on that siteRoll eyes

You have searched 205/50 15's.....Whistle

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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 16:31
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I think he means on the links on the right though.

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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 16:40
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coskev

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eliotrw wrote:
I think he means on the links on the right though.


Search 195/55 on that siteThumbs up

Says on back orderRazz

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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 16:42
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Ahhh yeah. Just added 4 too the basket to test.

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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 17:31
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When I first put it up, there were some still available. Some cheeky bas**rd got in before you and has said nothing!

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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 18:33
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Lecktorious

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Tried getting PE2's in a 195/55 from Costco (they only stock Michelan and Continental from memory) - was told PE2's are no longer produced in that profile Sad

Got a set of Dunlop SP Sport Fast Response fitted for £325. Not a bad price and the wet and dry grip is good too. Can't comment on wear yet though.

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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 20:16
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jamiek_uk2000

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Yeah, I've had a good look into it and spoke to a few distributors and they have stopped making them in tidy sizes. I may shed a tear, hoping to find something to replace them

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Posted 27th Jan 2013 at 19:18
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I wonder why so many top tires end up NFP, with them being good which means sell loads wtf ?

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Posted 27th Jan 2013 at 20:10
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because hardly any sporty cars use tiny 15"s any more.

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Posted 27th Jan 2013 at 20:41
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I don't understand why they still do a 205 - 16 but only in 55 profile, normally a sports tyre is lower profile for the handling

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Posted 27th Jan 2013 at 20:54
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woody.

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welshpug! wrote:
because hardly any sporty cars use tiny 15"s any more.


And therefore, can't 'do the twisties'
Posted 27th Jan 2013 at 21:02
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welshpug!

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jamiek_uk2000 wrote:
I don't understand why they still do a 205 - 16 but only in 55 profile, normally a sports tyre is lower profile for the handling


I do understand, what sports hatch uses a 16" wheel these days?

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Posted 27th Jan 2013 at 21:15
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hampstead

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Has anyone tried the Yoko Advan Neova AD08 in 195/55R15? (In the summer on the road!)

Or the Dunlop SP Sport 01?

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Posted 27th Jan 2013 at 21:43
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