The Michelins are a fantastic summer tyre with great grip due to softer compound. But I was disappointed with tyre wear on these and the price is - well crazy! These do suit the car perfectly though in dry conditions but not good in winter. .

Ive had a set of Continental Sport Contact 3 (the older Sport Contact 2 was standard on some xfires) These again are great, and in my view harder wearing with a slightly harder compound. Fantastic grip on cornering. I paid £600 for a set of MyTyres.com.

So having previously paid top dollar for the name on the side wall I now see sense! I now run a set of Falken FK452 on my slightly larger rims 275x19x35 rear and 235x19x35 front and this is the best mix yet. Grip is as good as Continentals as is tyre wear. These also are designed to cope better in UK rain. Price was 140 each for rears and 100 each for fronts making £480 fitted. These have a great write up too, and have a raised rim protector on the side wall. Half the price of the Michelins! I can put anyone in touch with expert UK supplier/fitters.