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Head to head · Car Tyres

Michelin vs CEAT: which should you buy?

Our verdict

Michelin Energy XM2+ (185/65 R15)

The premium pick: shortest wet braking, lasts the longest

5,850

indicative price · score 9/10

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Contender

CEAT SecuraDrive (185/65 R15)

Strong wet grip for the price, low road noise

4,500

indicative price · score 8.3/10

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The honest verdict

Michelin is the better product (9 vs 8.3) but CEAT is 23% cheaper. If the budget stretches, buy the Michelin; if value is the priority, the CEAT gives you most of the experience for less.

Verdicts are generated from our scoring formula and current indicative prices - never sponsored.

SpecificationMichelinCEAT
Price (indicative)5,8504,500
SimplyCompare score9/108.3/10
Size185/65 R15185/65 R15
TypeTubelessTubeless
Warranty5 yr5 yr
Life~60,000 km~45,000 km

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