HMG1K
16-12-2010, 01:23 PM
Folks, I wanted to pass on my experience of running Michelin tyres on my Galant V6 Elegance.
Compared to the Goodyears the Michelin Exalto 2 are a million times better.
When I bought my Galant it came with Goodyear F1 tyres fitted - later I went for the Goodyear F1 Asymmetric tyres. These were OK, just that "OK." I managed to get around 8,000 miles out of the Goodyears. The road noise from them, I thought, was poor - as we know our cars aren't the best for soundproofing. Having never driven on the OEM 17" Sport alloys before (I'd been use to 15" on my old 6G Galant), I thought the noise and ride was the norm for the Galant Elegance, running on 17" rims.
Anyway, I needed two new tyres and decided to investigate Michelins and their reviews online. I'd always had Michelins on my 6G and got a staggering 40K miles out of a set of four. I opted for the Exalto 2 for my Elegance and the difference is instantly noticeable. Less road noise, better comfort, and they 'soak' up little bumps and pot holes in the road with ease. With the correct tyre pressure too, the Michelins look perfect - unlike the Goodyear F1 / F1 Asymmetric XLs which always looked on the front as if the tyres were under-inflated.
I've fitted the Exalto 2 XL (XL = stiffer side walls and are recommended for cars with 2.5 engines or above to take the weight better) to the front axle.
If you're considering new tyres - I'd recommend these, no contest!
Compared to the Goodyears the Michelin Exalto 2 are a million times better.
When I bought my Galant it came with Goodyear F1 tyres fitted - later I went for the Goodyear F1 Asymmetric tyres. These were OK, just that "OK." I managed to get around 8,000 miles out of the Goodyears. The road noise from them, I thought, was poor - as we know our cars aren't the best for soundproofing. Having never driven on the OEM 17" Sport alloys before (I'd been use to 15" on my old 6G Galant), I thought the noise and ride was the norm for the Galant Elegance, running on 17" rims.
Anyway, I needed two new tyres and decided to investigate Michelins and their reviews online. I'd always had Michelins on my 6G and got a staggering 40K miles out of a set of four. I opted for the Exalto 2 for my Elegance and the difference is instantly noticeable. Less road noise, better comfort, and they 'soak' up little bumps and pot holes in the road with ease. With the correct tyre pressure too, the Michelins look perfect - unlike the Goodyear F1 / F1 Asymmetric XLs which always looked on the front as if the tyres were under-inflated.
I've fitted the Exalto 2 XL (XL = stiffer side walls and are recommended for cars with 2.5 engines or above to take the weight better) to the front axle.
If you're considering new tyres - I'd recommend these, no contest!