Dunlop SP Sport LM704 vs Michelin Energy XM2 vs Toyo Proxes CF2?

[CCCustom]

Anyone familiar with at least 2 or all 3 of the above tyres can give me some opinions?

Personally I've never used any of the 3, but my understanding is that the Michelin XM2 and Toyo CF2 are low(er) rolling resistance tyres, and I read that as need to brake harder and earlier.

Read good reviews of the Dunlop LM704 but apparently wear rate is a bit on the high side.

Anyone can advise on their wet / dry grip, noise level and sidewall (i.e. soft or hard)?

EDIT: Please don't tell me something like get PS3 or some other model (and no, li9ht5peed, I am not interested in your China-brand tyres) ... I am looking for a not-so-common tyre size / profile of which these 3 models are the few available ... there are 2 more though but I have taken out of consideration so these are the 3 remaining. Just so there's no misunderstanding, I am currently using PS3 of a different size / profile.

 

[sinicker]

I am on Dunlop SP Sport LM704 now. just did slightly more than 2000km, 4 weeks now.

made in Thai. got it very fresh. june 2016 stock installed in end July at 95/pc. XM2 was going for 20 more per pc.

FC is around the same with previous fuel-saving tyres. dunlop enasave 2030. stock from Japan.

not so into tyres. just driving a bread butter car. but i think i'm a dunlop supporter now...

 

[CCCustom]

I am on Dunlop SP Sport LM704 now. just did slightly more than 2000km, 4 weeks now.

made in Thai. got it very fresh. june 2016 stock installed in end July at 95/pc. XM2 was going for 20 more per pc.

FC is around the same with previous fuel-saving tyres. dunlop enasave 2030. stock from Japan.

not so into tyres. just driving a bread butter car. but i think i'm a dunlop supporter now...

Uhh thanks ... but what I really want to know about it is :

Anyone can advise on their wet / dry grip, noise level and sidewall (i.e. soft or hard)?

 

[Optionstrader]

haha no need to bother about all these as im on rental....lol anyway i used michellin pilot sport 3

 

[hammee]

Using Dunlop Veuro VE302. Very grippy and quiet Japan tyres

 

[Matjes]

Anyone familiar with at least 2 or all 3 of the above tyres can give me some opinions?

Personally I've never used any of the 3, but my understanding is that the Michelin XM2 and Toyo CF2 are low(er) rolling resistance tyres, and I read that as need to brake harder and earlier.

Read good reviews of the Dunlop LM704 but apparently wear rate is a bit on the high side.

Anyone can advise on their wet / dry grip, noise level and sidewall (i.e. soft or hard)?

EDIT: Please don't tell me something like get PS3 or some other model (and no, li9ht5peed, I am not interested in your China-brand tyres) ... I am looking for a not-so-common tyre size / profile of which these 3 models are the few available ... there are 2 more though but I have taken out of consideration so these are the 3 remaining. Just so there's no misunderstanding, I am currently using PS3 of a different size / profile.

Tried achilles atr2,? Heard it's cheap and good.

 

[789asd]

haha no need to bother about all these as im on rental....lol anyway i used michellin pilot sport 3

then why post to talk about yourself and ruin the thread?

 

[CCCustom]

Tried achilles atr2,? Heard it's cheap and good.

Please read the fine print in the 1st post.

These 3 tyre models as per topic are mentioned because of the specific size / profile I require has very limited selection. If PS3 is available in the size / profile I require, I would rather stick with PS3.

 

[FinchGuy]

I used Michelin XM2 on my previous ride. Very good tyres: low wear, performs well in both dry and wet road conditions, good traction.

 

[Didjerama]

Toyo tyres are good for rainy day and they. Last really long BUT noisy like hell.

Endof the day, you want safety you give up noise. You want quiet, you give up safety

Its the groove of the tyres

 

[Molely]

using michelin XM2 now for my car.
very happy with it.

 

[CCCustom]

Toyo tyres are good for rainy day and they. Last really long BUT noisy like hell.

Endof the day, you want safety you give up noise. You want quiet, you give up safety

Its the groove of the tyres

Honestly I wouldn't want to take Toyo if I can help it. That said though, my only experience with Toyo tyres is with the 1st-gen of T1R after they began selling with local distribution (On an unrelated note, 1 of my friend's relative was doing grey-area supply of Toyo tyres in the early 2000s before the start of local distribution and promoting of the brand through the Fast & Furious movies), and the sidewalls are horribly soft, hard cornering will feel bey zai.

P.S. I've mentioned several times, that I use PS3 as the "measuring stick" for tyres as it is the most all-rounder in grip and noise ... all other tyres are either :
a) better grip but noisier,
b) poorer grip but lower noise, or
c) poorer grip yet noisier.
There is no tyre in the market that I know of that has better grip and with lower noise.

Unfortunately, PS3 does not come in the size / profile I am looking for, which is why I am looking at the 3 models as per topic.

 

[articsnipershot]

using xm2 currently. as mentioned, very low wear rate after 15,000 km on it. good grip on both wet and dry and i go fast around bends, but im driving a FWD so might be a factor. very quiet but i had a drop in FC after changing to this tyre by about 1km/l from yokohama decibel, even tho this tyre is supposed to be mileage-friendly. what do you want to know about the sidewall? does stiffness matter?

 

[keenklee]

CCCustom, if the size is very unique, do remember to check the date code.