Always replace in pairs to avoid uneven wearing off or alignment issues.

Michelin manufactures a wide range of tyres but the most noticeable ones include the Energy tyre series intended for fuel efficiency, the Latitude which features an extended tread life suitable for SUVs. Pilot Sport tyres are designed for performance vehicles. The Michelin Primacy tyre is intended for touring - more suited luxurious sedan cars. In Australia, Michelin tyres cost vary depending on the type of the tyres and tyre sizes.

Are Michelin tyres worth the price?

Michelin's production innovation and research and development enables it churn out high quality tyres with good load capacity and speed rating.

Some global vehicle manufacturers use Michelin's new tyres as original equipment on their new vehicles. Although some of them like the ultra high performance tyres are expensive, Michelin also produces some affordable quality popular models like the Energy XM2. They are quite common on models such as Toyota's Camry.

Why are Michelin tyres so expensive?

Their higher prices are attributed to quality, warranty and guarantee. During production, samples of every tyre are examined for quality. If the sample quality is below Michelin's expectations, production is stopped. Michelin tyres have also been ranked highly by customers in surveys stating that they are outstanding in all weather. The Michelin 'Promise Plan' has a satisfaction guarantee.

Which is the best Michelin tyre?

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is arguably the best Michelin tyre. Car manufacturers such as Tesla and KIA have used the Michelin Pilot Sport as original equipment tyre for their Model S and Stinger GT2 respectively. Later model Kia Stinger tyres are sized 19-inch.

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4's footprint features a reactive tread pattern designed for continuous road adaption and a silica compound mix is used in the manufacturing to ensure a wide and deep groove.

How do I choose the right tyres for my car?

Most vehicles are fitted with braking features that help in crash avoidance and to optimise this it is best to fit your vehicle with a good quality and correct tyre.

Always replace in pairs to avoid uneven wearing off or alignment issues. The type of tyre to buy depends largely on the main purpose of your car, the distance driven and where you mostly drive.

Look for tyres that offer comfortability with reduced noise and wobbling. Tyres influence fuel consumption, therefore go for those that have minimal resistance on rolling at the right pressure. Finally, buy the right tyre size. Size details can be found on the tyre side wall and tyre placard inside the driver's door. You can find various tyre prices for 17-inch tyres easily.

Different tyre brands differ in handling characteristics. It's recommended that you replace the whole set with similar type of tyre.