Tyres for Latio

[fam]

any idea where to get the GR 90? And hw much u got it for wat size? Cos i try asking around and seems like got no stock.

[machim]

Izzit? wow the tyres must be hot seller

[alibaba]

hi Fam,

I have just changed to GR 90 yesterday at $115 per piece inclusive of GST. The price quoted is for 185/65/R15, our stock configuration.

The Company is Hock Thye Seng, contact person is Thomas.
Address is 20 Bukit Batok Crescent #01-23/24.
Telephone is 65602716.

Please call 1st before going down, think they need to indent for you. If you call in the morning, maybe they can change it for you in the late afternoon, else will be the next day.

Hope the info helps.

regards.

[fam]

Will do. Thanks a lot. The price seems quite high for a 15". How do the tyres fare? is it justifiable for the cost?

[alibaba]

Can't really tell for now... will try to feedback after running in for 2-3 tanks.

The past 2-3 days had been raining quite heavily, and the tyres seemed to "grip" the road surface well. The stock toyo tyres had served me well too for 55000km, though I did experience some skidding during downpour a few times.

I've checked other brands like yokohama and toyo, was quoted $105 per piece... another store offered me $125 for the GR 90 (lagi expensive), also need to indent. So I settled with this company that offered at $115 per piece. Did not have any brand preference, just wanna try something quiet, comfortable and different from existing brand.

[kanzo]

bros the michelin pilot sports 3 looks nice.. anyone using them? can give FR?

[clarence]

Personally, I find those tyres below $100 suffice, unless you drive aggressively and take fast & hard corners and frequent the North South Highway and drive at 3 figure speeds.

Below is a gauge of prices from Tyrepac.

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

Try calling tyre shops like Soh Brothers and Yap Brothers. Their prices are cheaper.

[fam]

Hi, rang up thomas and realised he got ready stock for the GR90, have called up a few shops to ask bout tat tyre but seems like this is the only one carry that tyre with that size. So reserve the tyres with Thomas and pop by Hock Thye Seng to grab the GR90.
Though i stay in bukit batok, i got difficulties finding the place as it is only one way and the building number is not properly displayed. Anyway, i managed to find it after turing 2 rounds couple with asking the security guards of nearby buildings.
I would say Thomas is a very approachable person, as i am not very sure about the GR90 performance, i enquire with him and he take this time to explain to me the tyre thread, the comparison between my F1 and the GR90, the grooves that allows tracion, water dispersion, comfort, etc.
I din really ask bout the price of the other tyre that he is selling, and i cannot determined whether his price is good in the market as all the other shops i called dun wanna give me a quote and jus turn me down by saying no stock. But i would say tat his service is really good and he really bother to listen and explain things to you. A very friendly and approachable person i would say.
I jus wanna share my good experience with the tyre shop, i am also those cheapo kind who would call up a few shops to compare prices before deciding which one to go to, have tried P.Heng before but was quite turn off by the service thought the price is really cheap. I would say Thomas really make my day and i feel it is money well spent.
Will update on the review of the tyre after trying it out. Thanks to alibaba for the intro :)

hi Fam,

I have just changed to GR 90 yesterday at $115 per piece inclusive of GST. The price quoted is for 185/65/R15, our stock configuration.

The Company is Hock Thye Seng, contact person is Thomas.
Address is 20 Bukit Batok Crescent #01-23/24.
Telephone is 65602716.

Please call 1st before going down, think they need to indent for you. If you call in the morning, maybe they can change it for you in the late afternoon, else will be the next day.

Hope the info helps.

regards.

[clarence]

fam,

Did you manage to trade in your '195' tyres since you did mention that there's still considerable thread left.

[kanzo]

Personally, I find those tyres below $100 suffice, unless you drive aggressively and take fast & hard corners and frequent the North South Highway and drive at 3 figure speeds.

Below is a gauge of prices from Tyrepac.

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

Try calling tyre shops like Soh Brothers and Yap Brothers. Their prices are cheaper.

the only contact of ur car on the road is your tyres.. and if u realise.. the contact area is only approx 1 x A4 page..
u wanna take the risk??

[clarence]

You have your valid points.

But even with the best tyres, all you need is some oil on the road and you will skid.

I believe in changing to mid range tyres and replacing them earlier before they are totally bald, rather than getting a top end tyre and using them till almost the end of their tyre life, as the tropical weather would harden even the best rubber compound within 2 yrs.

The key is to get tyres that suit & meet the demands of your driving habits.

[kanzo]

You have your valid points.

But even with the best tyres, all you need is some oil on the road and you will skid.

I believe in changing to mid range tyres and replacing them earlier before they are totally bald, rather than getting a top end tyre and using them till almost the end of their tyre life, as the tropical weather would harden even the best rubber compound within 2 yrs.

The key is to get tyres that suit & meet the demands of your driving habits.


agree.. 

[fam]

Nope, that 195 is still in my old ride, haven sell yet.

Diff brand and type of tyres are created for different needs. Some prefer comfort and will go for quieter tyres, some prefer performance and will go for those more sticky tyres. Some prefer value for money and will go for those lasting tyres with longer mileage. It all boils down to what they prefer, they are the one paying for them at the end of the day.

[nzmg]

Anyone encounter skid on your stock tyre? My ride is recently hit 40000km and i encounter skidding on my tyre, espeically on wet ground, even though my speed is less than 20km/h, it will kind of skid (come out from my parking lot).

Any idea rougly every many km should we change our tyres?

Generally, most people change tyres around 2 years or 40k KM. Some people may drive it for longer time since they feel comfortable with their current tyre.

Skidding is affected by road surface (eg. when it's wet or there is oil).  Many HDB multistorey car park road surface is very slippery when wet, so drive slowly and carefully especially on rainy days.

[david1881]

One indication of lousy tires is loud screeching sound when negotiating sharp turns at mscp. 

[Robfow]

Hey Guys, may I know how long did you all spend to change your tyres at Hock Thye Seng? Does it take a few hours?

[fam]

tyre change is usually quite fast, unless u talk ******** with the people down there.
Usual timing taken by all tyre shops is about 30mins to get all the rubber out, change, rotate and put back.

[kspchew]

Heard from a colleague that Hankook is having 20% offer on all their tyres. True?

[hct]

need to change tryes too... any place to recommend for LS2000? so far all the shop I called out of stocks... sianz 

[Keromond]

I used to use Falken ze912 16 inch....abt 38K....my car skidded n banged the rd barrier twice..when travelling ard 70Km/hr..... so guys...dun save on tyres...I'm lucky to survive the crash.

Using yoko S drive now....anyone using it too?