I had my set of tyres changed from the Energy series to the Primacy (Made in France). It was excellent as far as wet traction and road noise is concerned. Zipped through a wet stretch and puddle at 100 mph without a hitch or a skip. And the road noise was so minimal that you could hear the throbbing at the heart of the engine. I don't know how it might sound when its 30% worn.

On the whole, its a great set of tyres.

Check it out:

http://www.michelin-us.com/us/eng/tire/catalog/cat_03.htm

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... Kerry

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How were the Energy`s. I` thinking of putting them on my car.

John

My brother and I have been using the Energy series since the last 3 years and we find it excellent.

I use the 205-65-15, whereas on his W123 he uses the 195-65-15. What I find most impressive of the Energy series is the fact that the tyres are very durable when properly inflated and aligned. On the W126, it lasted me 18 months. On the W123, it was almost 4 years! Then again, the W126 is a workhorse that runs 5,000 km a month on average, give and take 10% either way.

Do check out the tires catalog in www.michelin.com and see for yourself.

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... Kerry

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Thanks, I will check out the new one. I have an SEC same size as yours.

Thanks again,
John

Hope you find what you're looking for.

Do keep us posted.

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... Kerry

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Kerry,
I f you get over to Jakarta, stop by the American School,and say hi to Richard Collette for me.

Thanks John

If I ever get to Jakarta, I'd be out in a jiffy. The things we hear in the news do not give me much confidence of going to a place currently volatile and moody.

Its more likely that Richard may be around Kuala Lumpur than I will be in Jakarta and in which I would call him to say "hi".

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... Kerry

126 tailed by a 203, 129 leading the pack.

Kerry,
Thats what I hear He and his family have been evacuated twice in the last two years.
He`s been doing this around the world since getting out of college. Great way to make a living.

I emailed him a few weeks ago with my concerns, he said everything was ok, in fact he was going sailing for the weekend !

Thanks Kerry

Sailing?

That is marvellous. Just hope the pirates don't get at him.

Regards and best wishes.

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... Kerry

126 tailed by a 203, 129 leading the pack.