93%
- Renault Logan
- 225/65 R15
- 5,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
I drove these tires more than 7000 km , on dry, wet and even snowy roads ! Guess what I am surprised by its performance and comfort.
Michelin Energy XM2 Owner Reviews
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Long tread life is the Michelin Energy XM2's strongest owner theme, with 27 favorable comments and no direct complaints about life. Dry grip and comfort also lean positive, with 18 and 17 favorable mentions against three and four criticisms respectively. The 52 reviews from 51 people average 72.4%, comprising 33 positive, 16 neutral and three negative. Noise is closely divided at 17 favorable and 15 critical comments, while eight accounts describe it getting louder with use, including later-life reviews. Wet grip draws 13 positive and seven negative mentions, so confidence in rain is less consistent than the wear praise. The one repeated review is effectively unchanged and adds no separate ageing trend.
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Owner ratings averaged from 56 ratings
- Owner score 76%
- Wear 86%
- Dry Grip 81%
- Wet Grip 75%
- Handling 74%
- Road Feedback 73%
- Comfort 72%
Michelin Energy XM2 Reviews - Page 2
Score spread across 50 written reviews
87%
- Toyota Estima Type X
- 215/60 R16
- 90,000 miles
- Mostly Town
- Average
Low noise, smooth ride, low resistance, long lasting. The tires looked worn out towards its end of life but was still performing well, though the noise level increases (which is expected). I have used Michelin XM, XM2 and just installed 4 brand new XM2+. Highly recommended for those looking for affordable, safe and comfortable tires.
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80%
- Honda Fit (Jazz)
- 175/65 R14
- 4,600 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Easy Going
on a 1330cc honda fit 2013 ..good dry grip.no issues in the wet, comfort is ok and noise level is ok also..i have already put 75000km on this tire and it still like new but i am not an aggressive driver. i am not hard on the brakes, i rarely do above 100km on highway, i use 75% city and 25% highway and i often carry 4 passengers...but it is very expensive now
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74%
- Hyundai Ioniq
- 195/65 R15
- 6,500 miles
- Mostly Town
- Average
Not bad at all , very good dry and wet grip, road feedback is good, have them for 10k kilos still like new, however they are a little noisy and squeaky especially in summer day. They're not that eco tiers they rate c , but not bad at all.
53%
- Honda City
- 185/60 R15 H
- Mostly Motorways
- Average
Just change my Honda city gm6 new set of XM2 plus at RM180 per pcs. Previouly Gooduear GT3 is overall better then this, In dry or wet condition. Only good thing is more confort and silent, others is underperforming as my opinion.
87%
- Peugeot 206 1.6 xt
- 185/65 R14
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
Been on the car almost 9 years. Wow!
- Toyota
- 215/60 R16
- 25 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
Short intro: toyota Mark X is a JDM toyota basically a Lexus IS250, same power, chassis, handling dynamics, so on... So its stock wheels are ONLY 16 inch makes no sense.
I bought these new when I was just getting into cars, there I only knew michelin is the best tire manufacturer but I didnt knew tires have models! Hence I settled for these, instead of michelin PS3 PS4 which are the best ones.
Region: tropical Asian, only sun and rain.
Dry grip and brake were excellent when new, and still quite good now near their end of life. Dry cornering is also pretty confident.
Wet grip and brake was only good when new, but it is getting scarier nearing their end of life.
When wet, it is easy to skid during U-turns or sharp turns, it is fun when I do it on purpose but dangerous as I had unwanted slips when carrying my family for a couple of times.
Handling is okay, consistent throughout all its life.
Road noise gets progressively louder and more obnoxious a long its life.
Comfort is good, wear is excellent consider I've done 40km/25mil in 2 years.
Overall, wouldn't get these again, good for economy cars (city cars, grocery getters), but not on a heavy RWD sedan
Bought new set of 18X8.5 wheels and are going Hankook V12 Evo2 next.
I bought these new when I was just getting into cars, there I only knew michelin is the best tire manufacturer but I didnt knew tires have models! Hence I settled for these, instead of michelin PS3 PS4 which are the best ones.
Region: tropical Asian, only sun and rain.
Dry grip and brake were excellent when new, and still quite good now near their end of life. Dry cornering is also pretty confident.
Wet grip and brake was only good when new, but it is getting scarier nearing their end of life.
When wet, it is easy to skid during U-turns or sharp turns, it is fun when I do it on purpose but dangerous as I had unwanted slips when carrying my family for a couple of times.
Handling is okay, consistent throughout all its life.
Road noise gets progressively louder and more obnoxious a long its life.
Comfort is good, wear is excellent consider I've done 40km/25mil in 2 years.
Overall, wouldn't get these again, good for economy cars (city cars, grocery getters), but not on a heavy RWD sedan
Bought new set of 18X8.5 wheels and are going Hankook V12 Evo2 next.
80%
- BMW 325i
- 185/65 R15 H
- 22,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
Review for Michelin Energy XM2 size 185/65/R15 on a 1994 BMW 325i sedan
I find these tires almost perfect for average daily driving
high comfort and low road noise
impressive tire wear (22500 miles so far and plenty of tread left)
impressive braking performance during emergency stop situations
just dont exect UHP handling and grip levels, these are real world daily tires
my only concern are the soft sidewalls in potholes, had to replace one
I would buy them again...
I find these tires almost perfect for average daily driving
high comfort and low road noise
impressive tire wear (22500 miles so far and plenty of tread left)
impressive braking performance during emergency stop situations
just dont exect UHP handling and grip levels, these are real world daily tires
my only concern are the soft sidewalls in potholes, had to replace one
I would buy them again...
59%
- Toyota Mark X
- 215/60 R16
- 15,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
First, toyota markx is a Jdm car, sedan 2.5 V6 Rwd, 212hp 260nm, so the oem wheels of 16X7.5 with 215/60R16 doesn't make sense
When i got the car i didnt know crap about specific tire models, was thinking michelin is one of the best, hence settled for xm2.
*I live in tropical country, no snow but rains a lot
When dry, grip is alright, handling is good,not sure about road feedback but comfort was also good, tire noise increases with mileage.
Not the most powerful car, but at roundabouts or U-turns, if i floor it the car would slip and do small drifts, but flooring it in a straight line never slips.
In wet, if driving defensively it'd be normal, never experienced aquaplaning or slides but, in turns, roundabouts, u turns, if go pass 30% throttle over 3k rpm the car will break loose, have not had an accident yet but it's not fun
Now bought a set of 18x8.5 wheels, looking at Hankook v12 235/50R18
When i got the car i didnt know crap about specific tire models, was thinking michelin is one of the best, hence settled for xm2.
*I live in tropical country, no snow but rains a lot
When dry, grip is alright, handling is good,not sure about road feedback but comfort was also good, tire noise increases with mileage.
Not the most powerful car, but at roundabouts or U-turns, if i floor it the car would slip and do small drifts, but flooring it in a straight line never slips.
In wet, if driving defensively it'd be normal, never experienced aquaplaning or slides but, in turns, roundabouts, u turns, if go pass 30% throttle over 3k rpm the car will break loose, have not had an accident yet but it's not fun
Now bought a set of 18x8.5 wheels, looking at Hankook v12 235/50R18
59%
- Toyota Mark X
- 215/60 R16
- 15,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
First, toyota markx is a Jdm car, sedan 2.5 V6 Rwd, 212hp 260nm, so the oem wheels of 16X7.5 with 215/60R16 doesn't make sense
When i got the car i didnt know crap about specific tire models, was thinking michelin is one of the best, hence settled for xm2.
*I live in tropical country, no snow but rains a lot
When dry, grip is alright, handling is good,not sure about road feedback but comfort was also good, tire noise increases with mileage.
Not the most powerful car, but at roundabouts or U-turns, if i floor it the car would slip and do small drifts, but flooring it in a straight line never slips.
In wet, if driving defensively it'd be normal, never experienced aquaplaning or slides but, in turns, roundabouts, u turns, if go pass 30% throttle over 3k rpm the car will break loose, have not had an accident yet but it's not fun
Now bought a set of 18x8.5 wheels, looking at Hankook v12 235/50R18
When i got the car i didnt know crap about specific tire models, was thinking michelin is one of the best, hence settled for xm2.
*I live in tropical country, no snow but rains a lot
When dry, grip is alright, handling is good,not sure about road feedback but comfort was also good, tire noise increases with mileage.
Not the most powerful car, but at roundabouts or U-turns, if i floor it the car would slip and do small drifts, but flooring it in a straight line never slips.
In wet, if driving defensively it'd be normal, never experienced aquaplaning or slides but, in turns, roundabouts, u turns, if go pass 30% throttle over 3k rpm the car will break loose, have not had an accident yet but it's not fun
Now bought a set of 18x8.5 wheels, looking at Hankook v12 235/50R18
90%
- Toyota Corolla
- 185/70 R14 H
- Mostly Town
- Average
Having covered 20k on these tires I can now say how brilliant I have found these tires. Grip is good in both wet and dry conditions. Rolling resistance and road noise good as well. I would be expecting to change them by now from previous makes purchased but I am sure these will cover a further 15k. When they need replacing, these Michelins will be my first choice.
86%
- Hyundai matrix 1.6gls
- 185/60 R14 H
- 28,000 miles
- Mostly Town
- Average
Got this tires when it was first launched in 2013 and the tires is due for change. Over 45k km and not advisable to be driven for anything longer than 30km journey or in the rain. Tires were superb, wears really really well with rotation and balancing done every 6-months. Only complain is the softer side wall that doesn't provide good handling, and suitable as a tire for commuting.
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