Where can I Buy a Michelin Primacy Tyre

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Thanks Mal. Then it must be the same stuff as Ultraseal because if you go on their website there are 'field reports' from the army about puncturing a tyre with 20 holes and it can still be inflated without leaking air!!!

Ultraseal reckon on 2 x 700ml bottles for a average car @ £45. QVC gives 1 litre - is it going to be too little. Still at a third of the price I think I'll invest in two bottles!

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At least you find time to post on here which is a good thing though :)

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Foghorn's problem is why we have the space saver - previous car did not have a spare (or space to carry one) and when the other half had a puncture (tyre not re-usable) we were greeted with "get one for tomorrow"!!!

At least the space saver keeps the car on the road, I cannot guarantee that the other half will notice a flat tyre, she will probably drive on it and wreck the tyre as she did with the Peugeot - will probably get Ultraseal as well.

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My research shortly after we bought the car indicated four manufacturers making 185/50 VR16 - Standard for 1.4SE. Michelin Pilot Premacy (fitted on ours) Pirelli P6000, Dunlop SP Sport 9000, and Goodyear Eagle. I did not find anything at the budget end of the market.

I believe that all but one of these are either asymetric (Michelin) or unidirectional (Goodyear). The tyres are a distinctly odd size - narrow, low profile large wheel - one dealer did not believe the size existed.

As an unusual size I do not believe you will find any dealer who carries them - they will normally be special order - if anyone knows different then let us know.

Ian

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Having just re-done the search there are also Toyo Proxes and (in preparation) Continental Premium Contact.

Ian

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Warning re Ultraseal etc - we have a smart which also has no spare or the option of a spacesaver. A number of owners have used Ultraseal and similar products and found the handling affected at higher speeds - wheel shake etc - removing the sealant cured the problem.

As for suppliers try mytyres.co.uk. Dunlops £74, Michelins £92.
 
daveyjp - Do you think the 'smart' owners put too much in their tyres which affected the handling? The site is quite specific re this and assures that it won't happen. I know they are trying to sell the product but this is always a concern. Some users state there is a slight difference when you set off until the compound is equally distributed in the tyre due to centrifugal forces (I knew the A Level physics would come in handy one day!)

Regards - The Foghorn

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There is an old topic where a member indicated that he had ultraseal applied but I cannot find it at the moment. Perhaps anyone who has could give feedback.

The smart tyres are very small so I can believe "OVERFILL".

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It was JohnW, the thread is here. John did mention that he might be coming to the social so perhaps a test drive might be in order for interested parties?

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Have just found the post - archived and a search for "space saver" will find it. JohnW does not report any problems.

JohnW - I live in Lichfield - where did you get your sealant - direct from the manufacturer or is there a local agent?

Ian

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Smart tyres aren't small, quite the opposite - rears are 175/50/15 - not much different than a standard A2, and certainly larger than those fitted to other small cars. Problems have been encountered when the solution has been applied by the professionals and not DIY.
 
Hello everyone, have just woken up!!!
I think some of you have I think hit the nail on the head regarding Ultraseal and handling problems. I found out recently that some people have been overfilling their tyres, thereby prompting Ultraseal to stress to users to stick to the recommended quantities. Ultraseal will tell customers exactly the correct amount, depending on the EXACT tyre dimensions. The U/seal comes in 25 division bottles, so vehicles with small tyres may take ,for example 10 in the front and 12 in the rear, so what some folks are doing is (I think )banging the remaining 3 in for "luck "- to use it up.
Since I applied it to my car; my wife's car, and my friends 2 cars, we've had no trouble. It's been tested at speeds of 170 mph. Not by me of course!!!
I bought mine via Tel- 0870 240 1280 for approx £48, but there are stockists all over the place.
If I can be of any assistance- do'nt hesitate.
Regards John W. ( Stonnall ) 2002 TDI SE.
 
When I was an Instructor on motor cycles, this type of tyre seal was all the rage, probably not Ultraseal, I can't remember the name, but the principle was the same. Our official advice based upon tyre manufacturers safety information was to use it only as a get you home measure. The argument they put forward was that the tyre could have suffered serious damage and you would not be aware because it would stay inflated, and that a subsequent catastrophic failure would be just that for a motorcyclist ( I was never a biker, they were uncouth, dirty etc. Oh well maybe I was a biker!). The manufacturers demo showed tyres driven over 6inch spikes and it stayed up, I was most impressed, but decided that the risk of catastrophic failure was too high on a m/bike. Perhaps technology has moved on, I just don't know, but surely the argument remains the same.[8)]I think it's OK on pedal bikes because of lower speeds, and a cyclist is more aware of their tyres:)
 
[34]I was at Costco's today, and enquired about tyres fror the A2.For a Michelin Primacy fitted, balanced, and new valve it's £84.47.There are Costco's all over the world, you have to be a member but that shouldn't be a problem, I believe the (British) phone book shows them as Price Costco. He did say that as they were not a popular size he would like 3 days notice to get them in.:D
 
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