So, as recently posted,
viewtopic.php?f=28&t=10676&p=126573&hilit=Michelin#p126573
I am finding these tyres the dogs dangly bits. They are so much better than the hankooks, although they did wear so quickly, when they were new they were ok, but hopefully, I will see a few more miles out of these.
Tyre pressures are really very important, they didn't just make a figure up for a laugh, they are designed for optimum performance, handling, road holding, wear, etcetc at a certain pressure.
High pressures will give a lighter feel to steering, but the road holding will be adversely affected, as will the wear (centre tread will disappear quickly).
Low pressures may be a little better in very bad weather - snow, slush, mud, etc, but again, generall speaking, the steering will feel heavier, and the tyre wear will again suffer, this time on the outer edges of the tyre.
Tyre pressures should always be checked when the tyre/wheel is cold. If you have no choice but to drive to a garage to check them, choose as close a garage as you can, and avoid speeding/braking en-route.
If you have to check them when the wheel/tyre is hot, allow a small amount for that, e.g. If the gauge shows 2.2 bar, it's probably nearer 2.00 bar in reality. Try to re-check them when cold as soon as possible.
Tyres are probably the most important safety feature on the car, they are the only surface making contact with the road. Go with whatever you are happy with, but remember, you do probably get what you pay for, so a "budget" tyre is more suited to a Nissan Micra than an RCZ. There is a reason that the best tyres cost more
As with all advice, that's all it is, so the choice ultimately is yours, but experience cannot be bought, so it's always wise to consider other people's opinions carefully before making a final decision, especially when it's about something as important as this.
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