Tyre question about Michelin Pilot Exalto

[briggy 0]

I've just noticed a nice metal staple hanging out the tyre wall so probably won't be repairable. The tyre on the other side has about 3mm of tread left. I'll be keeping the car for quite a while so have decided to get both tyres replaced at the same time. Michelin Pilot Exaltos have been mentioned on here quite a few times as a good tyre. mytyres.co.uk are selling them for £71.80. They are called Michelin Pilto Exalto Rim-protectionleist. What does Rim-protectionleist mean?

 

Cheers,

Briggy

[Taggart 0]

At a guess, they have a rubber overhang to protect your rims.

[PhatVR6 0]

and they are crap

 

not to be confused with michelin pilot sports.

[StuartFZR400 0]

Presume they're not 17" at that price.

 

Yes the rim protection is a fatter rim of rubber that is supposed to stick out further and protect the rim. Maybe someone has a pic.

 

Michelin are expensive but good; you pay for what you get. I think Mr Phat is saying the Sports give better grip etc. The Exalto are good for high mileage

http://www.michelin.co.uk/uk/auto/auto_ ... exalto.jsp

 

What can you get the sports for?

What about Toyo Proxes ?

[Walesy 0]

What does Rim-protectionleist mean?

 

Dunno..but if I ever go to prison..I want it before I have a shower.

[tug 0]

What does Rim-protectionleist mean?

 

Dunno..but if I ever go to prison..I want it before I have a shower.

 

Excellent! :lol: