Littleted

Ok so cars only done 6k and i now have a 2nd puncture on the same tyre i had 1 previously..

Took it my mate who's MOT guy at KWIKfit said he repair it on the edge but after discussions decided to leave it as is and pump it up every 2 weeks.

But I'm now going to buy a new tyre. but i have a few questions

Current tyres are 235/35/19 dunlop Sprtmaxx been ok apart from the punctures and i love the rim protection they give, having diamond edged amg wheels i don't want to stuff them

The cost of a tyre fully fitted is 143 quid
Mich Pilot super sport is 177, but i don't think they have rim protection.

so are all tyres prone to punctures the same,
Do Michs have any benefit other than last 20% Longer..
Should i mix 1 Mich with 3 dunlop ?


Thanks

DutchKev

iTrader: (1)

michelins are a harder compound by nature so last longer than most, but are very noisy imo (had michelin pilots)

personally its a bad idea running 2 different tyres on the same axle due to compounds, tread pattern, grip etc can be affected

the constant punctures imo aren't a problem with the dunlops, but maybe where you take the car!

Littleted

ok dunlop then.... just weird how its same tyre ... hardly go anywhere apart from puncture repair shop

DutchKev

iTrader: (1)

i think it may just be rotten luck!

Littleted

yeah, ok so got 1 fitted for 140 quid... ill see how she fairs till sunday then book her in next week...

Shaun

Tell me you're pulling our pisser?!

P1Fanatic

I doubt Michelin Super Sports would last any longer - they are fairly soft hence why they so grippy.

urban

iTrader: (1)

Michelin are doing a cash back offer at the moment

Shaun

They do last longer than the OEM rubber.

Littleted

i always thought they lasted longer, But i had to ask Shaun LOL, i don't drive like a nutter and i thought lets start the Michelin road train now..

But i won't i,ll get dunlop again...