Martin Clay
Member Since: 26 Nov 2006
Location: West Yorkshire
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Had the new Michelin tyres fitted today. No problems to report, the drive is fine, no more or less noise and handles OK.  Costco had to order the tyres up a few days before and said that I needed to pay the full amount up front. I thought this was a bit odd as it required two trips to Leeds, one to pay and one to have them fitted.  Even so the price was worth the hassle.
I need to see how thay handle off road... We will see. Discovery 3 Metropolis Zermat Silver
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 2nd Nov 2007 8:41 pm |
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Oily Hoyles
Member Since: 11 Oct 2006
Location: Yorkshire
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Martin Clay wrote:I thought this was a bit odd as it required two trips to Leeds, one to pay and one to have them fitted. Even so the price was worth the hassle.
I need to see how thay handle off road... We will see.
Do you not use the Oldham store? From where i live on paper it is less to Leeds but the fuk cameras 30/40 zones bloody traffic make it a nigtmare, but its 37 miles to oldham 45 mins  most of it motorway straight off 21 into carpark, well second carpark first is cop shop  better than the other going round the m60 etc and half of the trafford centre traffic with you. Good deal on the tyres and great place to shop  Road Rallying guys keep it up all night!
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| 8th Nov 2007 10:23 pm |
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Martin Clay
Member Since: 26 Nov 2006
Location: West Yorkshire
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Used leeds as I work in the area alot. I was able to leave the car with them for the day while i did some jobs.
I have been to the Oldham store and they all quoted the same deal. I am about half way between the two stores. Discovery 3 Metropolis Zermat Silver
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| 9th Nov 2007 8:01 am |
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Ecosse
Member Since: 07 Jan 2005
Location: Grampian, Scotland
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Martin Clay wrote:My Pirelli Scorpions are ready for changing (26k miles from new) and so I started shopping around. Ended up getting a price from Costco for Michelin Synchrones 255/55 R19 at £152.73 ea inc fitting & vat.
Are the Michelins the same speed rating as the Pirellis - I found Michelins excellent on a TD5 but when I looked at them in Costco last year for the TDV6HSE I recall that they were H speed rated whereas I think the Pirellis are V rated, so I gave them a miss in case there were any handling or indeed insurance issues. Anyone able to confirm?
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| 13th Nov 2007 8:47 pm |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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I've been running the Michelins for nearly 50k miles, same set, and no handling issues. IMO a very good hard wearing, and quiet tyre indeed. Not sure if they are H or V, but I don't think it matters.
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| 13th Nov 2007 11:45 pm |
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neo
Member Since: 16 Nov 2005
Location: embedded in the Matrix
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Michelins  The M-Power Express
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| 13th Nov 2007 11:52 pm |
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Martin
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
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Hello Ecosse, welcome back 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
Any issues with the site let me know!
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| 14th Nov 2007 7:27 am |
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Ecosse
Member Since: 07 Jan 2005
Location: Grampian, Scotland
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Gareth wrote: Not sure if they are H or V, but I don't think it matters.
Thanks - just checked the handbook & it specifies EITHER H or V rating (must be load index 111 for 19" or 112 for 18" wheels)
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| 14th Nov 2007 7:44 am |
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Calcul@tor
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: Middle England!
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My local tyre supplier today quoted Goodyear H rated at £126, Michelins at £155.
My local ATS quoted £573.23 for x4 Michelins = £143.30 each (but based on 'buy 4, save 25%').
All prices fully fitted etc and inc VAT.
All for 255/60/18 H or V 112 D4 XS MY12 Galway
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| 15th Nov 2007 3:14 pm |
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John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
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That's good. Assume it's the Tour tyre? Kwik Fit just quoted £560 to me - still hunting! 2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
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| 15th Nov 2007 3:16 pm |
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Q8LR3
Member Since: 03 Feb 2008
Location: Kuwait City
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Will the Synchrones have enough off road ability? or are they 9/10 street? Keeping it dusty in the desert
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| 3rd Feb 2008 12:21 pm |
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John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
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I think the synchrones are now unavailable. They have been replaced by the Tour HP - which I have. I've not been stuck in muddy fields yet - but they don't look very chunky! On the flip side, they are superb on greasy country lanes, quiet on the motor way, and have superb traction. 2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
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| 4th Feb 2008 10:43 am |
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Bernie
Member Since: 22 Sep 2005
Location: North Yorks
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Michelin Synchrones still exist. Costco Leeds ordered and fitted yesterday 4 255/55/R19s for me.Cost was £554.55 all in. Promo of £80 of 4 x 18in or above for another 2 weeks. Tyres seem quieter on road and I guess will be as good as Scorpions off road. The Scorpions did 16000mls and had 3mm left. I am sure Michelin will double this at least.
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| 7th Feb 2008 3:41 pm |
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