Michelin Primacy LC

Nikhilb2008 · 13th July 2009, 22:30

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Originally Posted by dinu2506

How would you rate Primacy LC with BS ER60?

I havent tested them back to back, but I feel that the Primacy Lc would be better. The ER 60 is a lower end tyre and aimed more towards the XM1+ than the Primacy LC.

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Originally Posted by undead

I fitted Michelin Primacy LC 195/60R15 in my Elantra Today. Went through some average condition roads with rough patches, i felt the tires handled them smoothly and on the expressway did 160kmph and i felt the noise is very less compared to the BFG Sport which i have in my Getz. . I cant compare and comment much about this tire with other tires (except BFG Sport ).

Hehe. It's such an unfair comparison! Those BFG G Force sports are among the noisiest tyres available!

undead · 14th July 2009, 05:57

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Hehe. It's such an unfair comparison! Those BFG G Force sports are among the noisiest tyres available!

True mate.Actually , i was trying to say , i can compare only with BFG as thats the only other tire i am using ... I cant make comparison with the tire that i havent tried much..

Kartman · 9th August 2009, 21:56

After reading tons of threads, i am still confused on what the best option for my suzuki swift Vxi would be. I am contemplating between the XM1+ and the Primacy LC. the cost difference between the two is about Rs. 800 per tire. I am planning on going in for 195/65/R15 with Lenso 15x6.5J 100 PCD rims. Please can someone help me out here.

Thank-you

xlsreenivasan · 11th August 2009, 14:39

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After reading tons of threads, i am still confused on what the best option for my suzuki swift Vxi would be. I am contemplating between the XM1+ and the Primacy LC. the cost difference between the two is about Rs. 800 per tire. I am planning on going in for 195/65/R15 with Lenso 15x6.5J 100 PCD rims. Please can someone help me out here.

Please don't go for the 195/65r15 for your swift kartman, it will make the car very bumpy. The premacy lc is a far better tyre than the xm1+ in all aspects.

Why dont you check out on the es100 from yokohama or the conti premium contact from continental? They seem to be better tyres all together.

If you are going in for alloy wheels go in for tyres that have rim protectors. The yokohama es 100 has the rim protectors they look really good in any alloy wheels and also protects the rims from any damages. They are little bit less expensive around 4k.

195/65 15 tyres have a higher load index so they dont take the vehicle load as compared to the 195/60-15 (they become more stiffer).

PatienceWins · 12th August 2009, 11:48

I read in todays newspaper that Michelin is going to replace XM1 with Primacy LC. Primacy LC will be available in sizes starting from 14".

vasudeva · 12th August 2009, 12:02

My Corolla (2007) has Bridgestone 195/60 R15 Potenza. So far run upto 41K, with a lot of life (say 1.5 years based on 8K/annum of driving).

May replace them sooner especially if tyre prices go down, as they are. Did check that 195/60 R15 Bridgetsone is 4.1K/piece. People here are quoting Rs. 4.5K/pc. for Primacy LC.

I have already 1 Michelin set on Corsa, and would not mind another on the Corolla, when time calls. However, for me, low noise and comfort rule over performance and grip. In that sense, I was already told by reignofchaos that perhaps Michelin would be better.

Jaggu · 12th August 2009, 12:12

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Originally Posted by PatienceWins

I read in todays newspaper that Michelin is going to replace XM1 with Primacy LC. Primacy LC will be available in sizes starting from 14".

where where? and do they mention other details about the size they are offering? and is it xm1+ or xm1? that they are replacing?

Fountainheader · 12th August 2009, 12:13

vasudeva,
None of the gurus here will recommend BS tyres. To quote iraghava's post sometime back reg why he discourages BS Potenza - "The technology has moved on, and the only country that is still a market for this outdated tyre is India" .. or something on those lines.

The Primacy LC is a highly comfort oriented tyre. If you are looking at a VFM option, you can look at the Yokohama A-Drives. Should be around 3700-3900 per tyre.

funda2max · 12th August 2009, 12:26

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

where where? and do they mention other details about the size they are offering? and is it xm1+ or xm1? that they are replacing?

Check Today's hindu additional paper or This month's Autocar magazine. They didn't mention about the size. Pricing would 5% higher than Energy series.

Nikhilb2008 · 12th August 2009, 15:34

@Vasudeva --- Michelin Primacy LC would suit your requirements to a T.

Primacy LC is going to replace XM1+ only in 15" and above. Like 205/65 R15, 205/60 R15, 195/60 R15, 195/65 R15....

PatienceWins · 13th August 2009, 12:55

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Originally Posted by funda2max

Check Today's hindu additional paper or This month's Autocar magazine. They didn't mention about the size. Pricing would 5% higher than Energy series.

Yes, I read it in Hindu auto suppliment that comes on Wednesday. I think the sizes were mentioned from 14". It caught my attention as I have 14" alloys.

But michelin website have sizes only from 15".

jinu_joseph · 16th August 2009, 11:43

Are the Michelin Primacy LC tyres quiter than the XM1+ ?? And which size do you recommend for the OPTRA 1.6 ELITE (185/65-14 stock size)

thanks

braveheart_77 · 16th August 2009, 11:54

Friends

Log on Michelin India Website and there you can check the entire range of Primacy LC tyres plus the price of the tyre too.

Nikhilb2008 · 16th August 2009, 12:04

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Originally Posted by jinu_joseph

Are the Michelin Primacy LC tyres quiter than the XM1+ ?? And which size do you recommend for the OPTRA 1.6 ELITE (185/65-14 stock size)

thanks

Primacy LC is not available in 14". Your only option is XM1+ in 185/65 R14.

jinu_joseph · 16th August 2009, 12:11

cant i upsize it to 15" ?

9th August 2009, 21:56	#48
Kartman BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Thane Posts: 31 Thanked: 67 Times	XM1+ or Primacy LC After reading tons of threads, i am still confused on what the best option for my suzuki swift Vxi would be. I am contemplating between the XM1+ and the Primacy LC. the cost difference between the two is about Rs. 800 per tire. I am planning on going in for 195/65/R15 with Lenso 15x6.5J 100 PCD rims. Please can someone help me out here. Thank-you
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12th August 2009, 11:48	#50
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,464 Thanked: 981 Times View My Garage	I read in todays newspaper that Michelin is going to replace XM1 with Primacy LC. Primacy LC will be available in sizes starting from 14".
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12th August 2009, 12:02	#51
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	My Corolla (2007) has Bridgestone 195/60 R15 Potenza. So far run upto 41K, with a lot of life (say 1.5 years based on 8K/annum of driving). May replace them sooner especially if tyre prices go down, as they are. Did check that 195/60 R15 Bridgetsone is 4.1K/piece. People here are quoting Rs. 4.5K/pc. for Primacy LC. I have already 1 Michelin set on Corsa, and would not mind another on the Corolla, when time calls. However, for me, low noise and comfort rule over performance and grip. In that sense, I was already told by reignofchaos that perhaps Michelin would be better.
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12th August 2009, 12:13	#53
Fountainheader Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,501 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	vasudeva, None of the gurus here will recommend BS tyres. To quote iraghava's post sometime back reg why he discourages BS Potenza - "The technology has moved on, and the only country that is still a market for this outdated tyre is India" .. or something on those lines. The Primacy LC is a highly comfort oriented tyre. If you are looking at a VFM option, you can look at the Yokohama A-Drives. Should be around 3700-3900 per tyre.
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12th August 2009, 15:34	#55
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,195 Thanked: 10,177 Times	@Vasudeva --- Michelin Primacy LC would suit your requirements to a T. Primacy LC is going to replace XM1+ only in 15" and above. Like 205/65 R15, 205/60 R15, 195/60 R15, 195/65 R15....
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16th August 2009, 11:43	#57
jinu_joseph BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 426 Thanked: 202 Times	Are the Michelin Primacy LC tyres quiter than the XM1+ ?? And which size do you recommend for the OPTRA 1.6 ELITE (185/65-14 stock size) thanks
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16th August 2009, 11:54	#58
braveheart_77 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: amritsar Posts: 152 Thanked: 68 Times	Friends Log on Michelin India Website and there you can check the entire range of Primacy LC tyres plus the price of the tyre too.
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16th August 2009, 12:11	#60
jinu_joseph BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 426 Thanked: 202 Times	cant i upsize it to 15" ?
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