Some tyre questions

[wamphyri]

Hi All,

My tires due for change soon ... went to a place and they quoted me $110 for 1 piece GR80. Is that price decent? If yes would probably consider changing to it soon as my front tires almost botak liao Thanks

[tayyw76]

Hi All,

My tires due for change soon ... went to a place and they quoted me $110 for 1 piece GR80. Is that price decent? If yes would probably consider changing to it soon as my front tires almost botak liao Thanks

if u using stock size 185/65/R15 for gr80 is consider very ex already cos with tires like hankook is less than $80 per pc....

[wamphyri]

Thanks for the suggestion...... yup using stock tire size ....CO only let me change tire but then rim size ... so lan lan cannot upgrade to 17 inch......

[vortex]

dun know lah, I am on GR80 for ~30k tyre still looks good. when drive in MSCP at night still can hear the "sticking" sound.  People always say this or that tyre not good in wet, at what speed you want perform in rain? Most people will slow down in rain, even at speed limit most tyre will be ok ....  unless you are those that drive 160km/h in rain on NSHW.

That's good. At least I heard a good comment in wet. Of course not to perform in rain lah, not 160km/hr on NSHW, but I think should at least good grip at 90 - 100km/hr.

[vortex]

Thanks for the suggestion...... yup using stock tire size ....CO only let me change tire but then rim size ... so lan lan cannot upgrade to 17 inch......

Maybe try to compromise to 16" with your CO. Some ladies dun like fierce fierce look, think you may want to chiong type. Psycho her that upgrade means better control and grip, and more stable. Let her join in the selection of the rims with you loh.

[miniwhite]

if u using stock size 185/65/R15 for gr80 is consider very ex already cos with tires like hankook is less than $80 per pc....

Bro, which model of Hankook is it? Cos i'm changing my tyre too (16/50/205). and where to get it?

[Ying]

Hi All,

My tires due for change soon ... went to a place and they quoted me $110 for 1 piece GR80. Is that price decent? If yes would probably consider changing to it soon as my front tires almost botak liao Thanks

I also get ~ that price for stock size last year, I bargain on the wheel alignment service on top of balancing. Check the date ( a few month old is normal) and country on tyre before change, also look at how the tyre was store ( with rapping, keep in cool and dry place).   

[clarence]

Hi All,

My tires due for change soon ... went to a place and they quoted me $110 for 1 piece GR80. Is that price decent? If yes would probably consider changing to it soon as my front tires almost botak liao Thanks

More choices for you :
http://www.tyrepac.com/Form/B2C/Home.aspx?type=TyresSearch&width=185&size=15&profile=65&season=all&brand=All&source=Home

[tayyw76]

Bro, which model of Hankook is it? Cos i'm changing my tyre too (16/50/205). and where to get it?

if u using 205/50/R16 then will use V8 or Ventus prime prime will be $119 and $132 after 32% discount.. grip definately better than GR80...

[wamphyri]

Maybe try to compromise to 16" with your CO. Some ladies dun like fierce fierce look, think you may want to chiong type. Psycho her that upgrade means better control and grip, and more stable. Let her join in the selection of the rims with you loh.

Eh a little hard .... lol .... just that CO  does not want me to spend cash anyhow .... cos she feels tires can grip good enough and best she can quote me as i did tell her last time before that bigger tires can also mean fuel consumption goes up ..... i lan lan since her memory so good ...... so sticking to 15 inch for now.....thanks for the advice though ...

[clarence]

Honestly, I feel the stock 15" wheels on 185/65R15 tyres are sufficient for S'pore roads and even NSH in M'sia.

If you want peace of mind, then invest in a good tyre, like the Michelin XM1 which I have used before and can attest it is good overall although price is on high side.

[Carmodz]

Honestly, I don't feel the stock 15" wheels on 185/65R15 tyres are sufficient for S'pore roads and even NSH in M'sia. But i do agree with "If you want peace of mind, then invest in a good tyre"

[Carmodz]

if u using 205/50/R16 then will use V8 or Ventus prime prime will be $119 and $132 after 32% discount.. grip definately better than GR80...

Becos V8 and Prime are under Ultra High Performance category, and GR80 belongs to High Performance category. GR80 is available at Autobacs, but i think its rather pricey at Autobacs.

[clarence]

Honestly, I don't feel the stock 15" wheels on 185/65R15 tyres are sufficient for S'pore roads and even NSH in M'sia. But i do agree with "If you want peace of mind, then invest in a good tyre"

In what aspects do you feel the stock tyre size 185/65R15 is not sufficient for S'pore roads & NSH which legal speed limits are 90km/h and 110km/h respectively.

Is your driving habit aggressive?

I have driven 2001 Hyundai Accent on 155/80R13 and 1992 Daihatsu Hijet on 145R12 stock tyres. These skinny tyres are what I call really "not-so-good" grip although I have driven them at speeds up to 100km/h without any issues.

BUT, 185/65R15 tyres not sufficient?     I am curious.

[Ying]

saw one sport latio using 195/65/15 tyre. Any bro/sis on this profile? will this increase the comfort level, yes I know its offset but that is ok for me. I just want more comfort. 

[Carmodz]

In what aspects do you feel the stock tyre size 185/65R15 is not sufficient for S'pore roads & NSH which legal speed limits are 90km/h and 110km/h respectively.

Is your driving habit aggressive?

I have driven 2001 Hyundai Accent on 155/80R13 and 1992 Daihatsu Hijet on 145R12 stock tyres. These skinny tyres are what I call really "not-so-good" grip although I have driven them at speeds up to 100km/h without any issues.

BUT, 185/65R15 tyres not sufficient?     I am curious.

Hi clarence, like your post, its just based on my own preference and driving style. Nothing to get confused about  

[Carmodz]

saw one sport latio using 195/65/15 tyre. Any bro/sis on this profile? will this increase the comfort level, yes I know its offset but that is ok for me. I just want more comfort. 

Post #20 : http://forum.thelatioclub.org/index.php?topic=9048.20

[foofam77]

my ride (on stock tyres and rims) coming to 40K mileage soon...reckon it would soon to change the tyres...

intend to stick to stock profile of 185/65 r15...

previously read from the forum here that S*H Tyres at AMK Industrial Park is a good recommendation...hope it stays that way...

btw, i also read that Falken 15inch tyres are quite highly recommended/value for money

may i know which model is that?

generally what would be the price of that?

also, necessary for me to do a wheel alignment and re-balancing after the tyres change? if yes, generally what is the price for such service?


last question..if i want to change my stock battery as well (2yrs+ liao but still see no sign of problem), what would be the general pricing as well?


as you can see..i just want to make sure that i do not become a carrot stick as i have not done the above before..hence want to seek expertise advice here..

many thanks

[Ying]

Post #20 : http://forum.thelatioclub.org/index.php?topic=9048.20

different, he said about 195/60/15 so its wheel diameter is smaller than stock by 3mm, but 195/65/15 is 6.75mm larger than stock. The one I saw on on a Latio Sport is optimo tyre K415 or K715 I cant remember. I want some feedback by actual user. Thinking of this profile for my next tyre change.

By the way, how much it cost to do wheel alignment at hankook?

[Carmodz]

different, he said about 195/60/15 so its wheel diameter is smaller than stock by 3mm, but 195/65/15 is 6.75mm larger than stock. The one I saw on on a Latio Sport is optimo tyre K415 or K715 I cant remember. I want some feedback by actual user. Thinking of this profile for my next tyre change.

By the way, how much it cost to do wheel alignment at hankook?

er..this one i will have to let mr common sense calculate out for u and explain why its more comfortable.