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Offline fam

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Re: Tyres for Latio
« Reply #220 on: April 26, 2010, 12:18:52 PM »
ha, i always think that the balloning effecting is the side wall protection to protect the rims against kerb rush, din noe there is a diff between the side wall protection and oversize width untill the tyreshop owner explain to me  ;D
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Re: Tyres for Latio
« Reply #221 on: April 26, 2010, 09:18:26 PM »
My 195 tires do not really have "balooning" effect looks cos my new rims is wider than stock.

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Re: Tyres for Latio
« Reply #222 on: April 26, 2010, 11:35:42 PM »
Quote from: david1881 on April 26, 2010, 09:18:26 PM
My 195 tires do not really have "balooning" effect looks cos my new rims is wider than stock.

 ;D



Ya, dun noe y the stock rims are only 6" thick. Save alloy???
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Re: Tyres for Latio
« Reply #223 on: April 27, 2010, 12:09:17 AM »
Cos wider rims will weigh heavier.
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Re: Tyres for Latio
« Reply #224 on: April 27, 2010, 02:18:56 PM »
Quote from: david1881 on April 26, 2010, 09:18:26 PM
My 195 tires do not really have "balooning" effect looks cos my new rims is wider than stock.

 ;D



If your after market rims are wider to accommodate the 195 tyres, then there should not be any bulge.
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Offline alangohek

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Re: Tyres for Latio
« Reply #225 on: May 03, 2010, 11:56:20 AM »
Quote from: idone2u on April 24, 2010, 09:19:53 PM
I noticed that a lot of people change to 195 instead of the Manual 185...

do u know what impact it has on our Latio?

I thought 195 means more contact and hence more friction and hence fuel consumption will increase and means that the car is not tuned to 195 but 185

enlighten please
Hi idone2u,

I am using 205/50/15 Falken ZE912 on Nitrogen gas .. gotten from Soh Tyres. The rise in fuel consumption is not significant from the time I am on stock tyres (185/65/15).

rgds
alan
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Offline jliow

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Re: Tyres for Latio
« Reply #226 on: May 03, 2010, 11:14:11 PM »
The change from 185 to 195 has significant improvement in handling for me personally fuel comsumption negligible

give it a try, ive got no regrets 7k into the new tyres on stock rim

given im not too inclined to change rim giving wider tyres a miss

if 195 can make me feel the joy in handling cannot imagine hw 205 will excite me
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Re: Tyres for Latio
« Reply #227 on: May 04, 2010, 11:17:09 AM »
looks like a shortage of ls2000 all over singapore for our stock size (tried calling 10 over shops)... any other recommendation for tryes <$100 per pcs? hows hankok? got mixed reviews for their tryes...
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Re: Tyres for Latio
« Reply #228 on: May 04, 2010, 03:50:49 PM »
Quote from: alangohek on May 03, 2010, 11:56:20 AM
Hi idone2u,

I am using 205/50/15 Falken ZE912 on Nitrogen gas .. gotten from Soh Tyres. The rise in fuel consumption is not significant from the time I am on stock tyres (185/65/15).

rgds
alan


Your speedo reading on your 205/50R15 there is 5.7% too fast, and also translates to more more km travelled, hence the perception that the rise in fuel consumption compared to stock size is not significant.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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Re: Tyres for Latio
« Reply #229 on: May 04, 2010, 10:55:49 PM »
Quote from: hct on May 04, 2010, 11:17:09 AM
looks like a shortage of ls2000 all over singapore for our stock size (tried calling 10 over shops)... any other recommendation for tryes <$100 per pcs? hows hankok? got mixed reviews for their tryes...

stock size for ls2k is non existent as far as i tried. even though it is availale frm the manufacturer went for 195/60 Instead so far so gd no worries
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Offline Mikal

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Re: Tyres for Latio
« Reply #230 on: May 04, 2010, 11:47:18 PM »
Wondered if anyone try out the new Michelin LC? 195/60/R15

Supposed to be very quiet with good dry/wet grip....but has got soft side wall that not good for any fast cornering...
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Re: Tyres for Latio
« Reply #231 on: May 09, 2010, 06:19:39 PM »
Quote from: Mikal on May 04, 2010, 11:47:18 PM
Wondered if anyone try out the new Michelin LC? 195/60/R15

Supposed to be very quiet with good dry/wet grip....but has got soft side wall that not good for any fast cornering...

u might be looking for tyres for the wrong purpose

performance tyres hardly gives u comfort

comfort tyres hardly give u performance
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Re: Tyres for Latio
« Reply #232 on: July 08, 2010, 12:55:53 PM »
Hi,

Anybody Using Sumitomo tyre from TC? May I know how is it performance? I was told by TC that this tyre cost $91 per pcs.

Best regards
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Re: Tyres for Latio
« Reply #233 on: July 09, 2010, 09:02:40 AM »
Quote from: clarence on May 04, 2010, 03:50:49 PM
Your speedo reading on your 205/50R15 there is 5.7% too fast, and also translates to more more km travelled, hence the perception that the rise in fuel consumption compared to stock size is not significant.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

based on the tire size calculator, 215/50R16 has exact diameter as the stock 185/65R15... has anyone tried that sizing?

i'm on 205/50R16 thus 1.6% faster than stock calibration, happy with the + variance as a "buffer" to clear speed cams... not much (80kph +1.6% is only 81.26kph PIE cam) but sometimes its that critical 1kph that activates the cam :D
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Re: Tyres for Latio
« Reply #234 on: July 11, 2010, 10:13:59 PM »
Quote from: scoobydoo on July 09, 2010, 09:02:40 AM
based on the tire size calculator, 215/50R16 has exact diameter as the stock 185/65R15... has anyone tried that sizing?

i'm on 205/50R16 thus 1.6% faster than stock calibration, happy with the + variance as a "buffer" to clear speed cams... not much (80kph +1.6% is only 81.26kph PIE cam) but sometimes its that critical 1kph that activates the cam :D

If not wrong you can't get a 215/50R16 tire, if can it would be expensive.
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Re: Tyres for Latio
« Reply #235 on: July 12, 2010, 08:57:15 AM »
tyrepac sinkapor's webby showed falken ZE912 abt $147 and toyo proxes r888 abt $262 (super ex)... i'ld rather stick to a 205  ::)
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Re: Tyres for Latio
« Reply #236 on: August 15, 2010, 04:21:35 AM »
Quote from: kanzo on April 15, 2010, 10:35:20 AM
bros the michelin pilot sports 3 looks nice.. anyone using them? can give FR? :thumbsup:
No reviews yet?
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Re: Tyres for Latio
« Reply #237 on: August 15, 2010, 10:19:05 AM »
Quote from: scoobydoo on July 12, 2010, 08:57:15 AM
tyrepac sinkapor's webby showed falken ZE912 abt $147 and toyo proxes r888 abt $262 (super ex)... i'ld rather stick to a 205  ::)

215/50R16 90V ZE912   Made in Thailand @ $135/pcs
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Re: Tyres for Latio
« Reply #238 on: August 15, 2010, 10:40:09 AM »
how much for ZE912 185/65 R15?
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Re: Tyres for Latio
« Reply #239 on: August 15, 2010, 10:59:24 AM »
Quote from: Silver on August 15, 2010, 10:40:09 AM
how much for ZE912 185/65 R15?

185/65R15 88H ZE912   Made in Thailand @ 90/pcs
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