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I have just tried to order a new Michelin Pilot Primacy 205/60 R15 91V (Original tyre fitted to my 06 Skoda Octavia Ambiente Estate). My local tyre dealer has advised me that this tyre is no longer manufactured by Michelin and there is not a replacement available from the current range in the size I require. He described the size as a low demand tyre and said that the only Michelin tyre he could supply in the size requested is an MX3VA that could be back ordered with probable delivery being 2 weeks/ - 3 months. This seems to me to be an unacceptable alternative. Can you recommend another quality tyre?

Asked on 21 February 2009 by

Answered by Honest John
Pilot Primacy HP are lower profile than 60. Normally, that size would be covered by Michelin Energy or Vivacy. But it is an odd size. My Focus is on 195/65 R15 Energy and that size might actually make the most sense, with a very similar rolling circumference to 205/60 x 15s.

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