Quote Originally Posted by Call me Al View Post
Anyone tried out the Michelin PS5's?

On 9the May I had my VW R Wagon 45,000 36 months service done by the Dealer. We have actually only done 32,000 klms and I knew the tread levels are a bit low. I asked them a year ago to rotate the wheels and the technician claimed it was best to leave it. Now they are saying the original Continentals Tyres are on the way out and still quoted $45 to rotate the wheels.

Their quote inc alignment on Pirelli P Zero $1,637 i.e. $409.25 each and Continentals $1,789 i.e. $447.25 each. Ridiculous prices.

I was at Costco recently and did not ask about Tyres.

So, I rotated the wheels myself and the rears to front, I will see about another 5,000 klm.

I am interested in high performance Tyres before the end of this year.

I will have a look at Trust the tyre guru - from about 4.00min onwards he talks about the Michelin PS4, PS5 etc

12 of the BEST Tires for 2022 - YouTube:
always rotate your tyres between 10 - 15,000km... its the difference between getting 20 - 30k extra on the tread hoping everything else stays together..

unfortunately for High Performance Tyres.. i had a goodyear assy 5 that was in the best condition out of the 4 on the car ( no sidewall damage or cuts, no punctures), rotated at early KM... not that worn.. all correct pressures at the station before commuting... no warning light for 3 1/2 hours until it fell apart at the seem / sidewall on the freeway at 110kmph... .. didnt even sound like i hit anything which u can easily hear when u do.


dont put all your faith in "High Performance tyres" at some ridiculous prices for daily / commuting..


even after all the 'trouble shooting' or user -error scenarios with the goodyear rep.... it was finally admitted that the tyres have rubber compound faults and if there is alot of spherical rubber residue inside the tyre which fell apart then they are the defective ones... which there was... exactly how he described it.. he then said to leave that with him and then wrapped up that conversation quickly... he went on to dismiss everything the next day and that he even mentioned the residue.


so. instead of 300 - 400 per corner u should be looking at kf550 for 120 a corner.. i bet you'll have a similar experience as a michelin for a fraction of the price.


ive still had no driveability problems or performance issues with KF550 till this day .. had alot of driveability / traction loss / wheelspin with bridgestone (oem) and said problems with goodyears ..

personally am i going to spend $250+ for a tyre again.. most likely not.

Is lucas_gti going to cry on his keyboard over this post... most likely