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Title: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: limck007 on February 14, 2012, 02:32:43 PM
currently on my 50000km liao... Think its time to change tyres (and rims if dmg is not too high)..but abit newbie on tyres leh..

So anyone got any good recommendation for places to change tyres and maybe rims? and what is the possible dmg??


i am alright with 2nd hand tyres and rims if their conditions are good!!.==>> i will be swing by ALTC (http://www.altc.sg/) to check out



Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: ahjie on February 16, 2012, 11:30:39 PM
I changed mine to Bridgestone Turanza GR90 185/65R15 at Chen Jin in Dec 2010 @ $125 per piece. Free lifetime rotation. AL Tyres quoted @$120 each then but no free rotation..
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: dm on February 17, 2012, 04:17:48 PM
using hankook optimo k415, price is very affordable and it's plus point is, driving in wet weather, i feel the grip is really good. can't tell the diff between wet and dry.
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: EDD!E on February 17, 2012, 07:25:12 PM
Michelin PS3 ...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: maxngck on February 18, 2012, 02:32:38 PM
Michelin PS3 ...  :thumbsup:

Read n heard many gd review on this but.... This is expensive  :(. Else I would sure get this.
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: maxngck on February 18, 2012, 02:34:09 PM
Hi,

U can try hankook v12 evo. Reasonable price with gd grip. Just tat side wall a little soft. Overall I m stil Irving it a  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: desmond_spencer on February 19, 2012, 01:46:28 PM
no offence but i still think the best is stock.

recently changed to 17" federal 595 with aftermarket rims (used) and i hate them!

Am l'm looking for stock rims....!!!

Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: Ringoping on February 22, 2012, 01:55:37 PM
Just changed to Dunlop ve302 stock size. Noise significantly reduced compared to stock tyres. Grip is adequate both wet and dry.

However, the ride is sluggish even with 240psi. Maybe they r heavy tyres. FC dropped to average 14km/l from 15km/l.

$110 per piece with 4 rotations.
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: tower22 on February 22, 2012, 10:32:39 PM
continental tires got promotion now. i just changed to CPC2.
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: jliow on February 23, 2012, 12:35:28 AM
no offence but i still think the best is stock.

recently changed to 17" federal 595 with aftermarket rims (used) and i hate them!

Am l'm looking for stock rims....!!!

Stock tyres are nothing but total crap. Sorry no offence ;D
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: tan1688 on April 07, 2012, 12:44:25 PM
Tyre price update on 7April12 - all 185/65/R15 size

1) stamford tyres falken 912 - $102sgd per piece
2) stamford tyres Conti - $126 sgd per piece
3) Arrow Bridgestone - $130 sgd per piece
4) Arrow nexen - $100 sgd per piece
5) Hankook SH tyres K415 - $118.18 sgd per piece member ship price ($33sgd membership)
6) Hawk tayar Michellin XM2 - $260 MYR per piece ~$107sgd per piece
7) Hawk tayar Good year efficient grip 195/60/R15 - $240MYR per piece ~ ~99.58sgd per piece
good year don't have 185/65/R15 size at hawk tayar

All comes with free wheel balancing, inclusive of installation.
Thus i choose option 6) michellin XM2

can check here for MY tyre prices, quite accurate
http://forum.autoworld.com.my/index.php?showtopic=86484&st=1580
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: desleyhan on April 11, 2012, 12:46:48 AM
Tyre price update on 7April12 - all 185/65/R15 size

1) stamford tyres falken 912 - $102sgd per piece
2) stamford tyres Conti - $126 sgd per piece
3) Arrow Bridgestone - $130 sgd per piece
4) Arrow nexen - $100 sgd per piece
5) Hankook SH tyres K415 - $118.18 sgd per piece member ship price ($33sgd membership)
6) Hawk tayar Michellin XM2 - $260 MYR per piece ~$107sgd per piece
7) Hawk tayar Good year efficient grip 195/60/R15 - $240MYR per piece ~ ~99.58sgd per piece
good year don't have 185/65/R15 size at hawk tayar

All comes with free wheel balancing, inclusive of installation.
Thus i choose option 6) michellin XM2

can check here for MY tyre prices, quite accurate
http://forum.autoworld.com.my/index.php?showtopic=86484&st=1580

Hey tan1688, whereabout in JB u changed ur tyres? Hawk beside Shell at tua bey?
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: CADesign on April 12, 2012, 12:19:59 AM
Its cheaper to change in Singapore..
Tyre price update on 7April12 - all 185/65/R15 size

1) stamford tyres falken 912 - $102sgd per piece
2) stamford tyres Conti - $126 sgd per piece
3) Arrow Bridgestone - $130 sgd per piece
4) Arrow nexen - $100 sgd per piece
5) Hankook SH tyres K415 - $118.18 sgd per piece member ship price ($33sgd membership)
6) Hawk tayar Michellin XM2 - $260 MYR per piece ~$107sgd per piece
7) Hawk tayar Good year efficient grip 195/60/R15 - $240MYR per piece ~ ~99.58sgd per piece
good year don't have 185/65/R15 size at hawk tayar

All comes with free wheel balancing, inclusive of installation.
Thus i choose option 6) michellin XM2

can check here for MY tyre prices, quite accurate
http://forum.autoworld.com.my/index.php?showtopic=86484&st=1580
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: CADesign on April 12, 2012, 12:23:38 AM
Tyre price update on 7April12 - all 185/65/R15 size

1) stamford tyres falken 912 - $102sgd per piece
 > CAD Falken ZE-912 (April) - $98/PCS
2) stamford tyres Conti - $126 sgd per piece
 > CAD Eco Contact-3(France)(April) - $120/PCS :thumbsup:
3) Arrow Bridgestone - $130 sgd per piece
4) Arrow nexen - $100 sgd per piece
5) Hankook SH tyres K415 - $118.18 sgd per piece member ship price ($33sgd membership)
6) Hawk tayar Michellin XM2 - $260 MYR per piece ~$107sgd per piece
7) Hawk tayar Good year efficient grip 195/60/R15 - $240MYR per piece ~ ~99.58sgd per piece
good year don't have 185/65/R15 size at hawk tayar

All comes with free wheel balancing, inclusive of installation.
Thus i choose option 6) michellin XM2

can check here for MY tyre prices, quite accurate
http://forum.autoworld.com.my/index.php?showtopic=86484&st=1580
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: Panerex on April 15, 2012, 10:34:47 PM
Tyre price update on 7April12 - all 185/65/R15 size

1) stamford tyres falken 912 - $102sgd per piece
2) stamford tyres Conti - $126 sgd per piece
3) Arrow Bridgestone - $130 sgd per piece
4) Arrow nexen - $100 sgd per piece
5) Hankook SH tyres K415 - $118.18 sgd per piece member ship price ($33sgd membership)
6) Hawk tayar Michellin XM2 - $260 MYR per piece ~$107sgd per piece
7) Hawk tayar Good year efficient grip 195/60/R15 - $240MYR per piece ~ ~99.58sgd per piece
good year don't have 185/65/R15 size at hawk tayar

All comes with free wheel balancing, inclusive of installation.
Thus i choose option 6) michellin XM2

can check here for MY tyre prices, quite accurate
http://forum.autoworld.com.my/index.php?showtopic=86484&st=1580

i am currently using Hankook K415 now..most prob will stay with the same...

one good thing abt Hankook is that there is only distributor in Sg, all outlets selling the same price...hence no fear abt kena carrot-choped.
further, a good tyre overall.

Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: tan1688 on April 16, 2012, 03:02:21 PM
i change at
HAWK TAYAR SERVICE SDN BHD
1 & 3, JALAN PERISAI, TAMAN SRI TEBRAU
Malaysia 80050 JOHOR BARU

map is here -> http://superpages.com.my/listings/my121497

All the hawk tayar branch price is same lah, i asked at southern city branch, pelangi,
then chose those not too crowded one else have to wait a while

HAWK TAYAR
NO.2, JALAN SETIA 3/1, TAMAN SETIA INDAH
Malaysia 81100 JOHOR BARU
Work Phone : 073584673

HAWK TAYAR
108, JALAN SRI PELANGI,
TMN PELANGI Malaysia 80400 JOHOR BARU
Work Phone : 073326850

SG tyre in general more expensive  :bleh:
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: tan1688 on April 16, 2012, 03:14:34 PM
Oh i change Bosch S4 battery 65B24L -> 52Ahr (20hrs rate capacity), 480CCA (cold cranking amps) 210MYR at
same hawk tayar ~87sgd.

auto 101 sells for 130sgd ..
http://www.facebook.com/notes/auto-101-singapore/bosch-battery-compare-chart-with-price/316331598433155

sg everything is expensive lah, becuz of expensive property, sg income is low due to abundant cheap foreign labour.
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: limck007 on April 16, 2012, 04:46:18 PM
i change at
HAWK TAYAR SERVICE SDN BHD


Does hawk tayar do repairing ?? thinking of sending for repair too.. BUT safe to leave my car there overnight????
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: meeloh2002 on April 16, 2012, 06:52:52 PM
Changed mine to TOYO TEO at S$125 per piece last year.Very Good.
AL Tyres Cooperation. 344 Circuit Road Tel: 84181000
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: swiftmox on April 19, 2012, 05:22:52 PM
I changed mine to Bridgestone Turanza GR90 185/65R15 at Chen Jin in Dec 2010 @ $125 per piece. Free lifetime rotation. AL Tyres quoted @$120 each then but no free rotation..

Hey ahjie, is your GR90 still good? Was chatting with the technician at tanchong and he mentioned that GR90 wears out very fast. Last like less than 2 yrs..
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: kt on April 20, 2012, 08:26:31 AM
Heard from my friend too that Toyo is good too. Grip is good and tyres are quiet. I'm currently using Nexen N Blue. Grip is pretty good (probably because it's new) but pretty noisy  :( :(

Changed mine to TOYO TEO at S$125 per piece last year.Very Good.
AL Tyres Cooperation. 344 Circuit Road Tel: 84181000
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: crusty69 on April 26, 2012, 12:38:11 PM
u can give the kumho ku31 a go, cheap n good  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: bs on May 11, 2012, 09:30:14 PM
I want to change for less road noise. Any recommendations?
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: joerg on May 11, 2012, 10:06:37 PM
I want to change for less road noise. Any recommendations?

CAD offers Conti for a great price! http://forum.thelatioclub.org/index.php/topic,12247.msg197909/topicseen.html#msg197909 ask them to pm you the price ;D
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: haido on June 21, 2012, 09:39:26 AM
u can give the kumho ku31 a go, cheap n good  :thumbsup:

What is ideal KU31 size for our car? The closest it have is 195/55/15. Is that profile too low from the original 65?
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: wooks on June 21, 2012, 11:02:33 PM
Looking for Tyres too.  I saw this website, http://www.tyrepac.com/Form/B2C/Home.aspx?type=TyreMakeOrModelSearch&make=Nissan&model=Latio&Year=2004-Present&source=Home.

Will go to Teo Hin at Katong area.
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: Ying on June 29, 2012, 02:45:22 PM
Hey ahjie, is your GR90 still good? Was chatting with the technician at tanchong and he mentioned that GR90 wears out very fast. Last like less than 2 yrs..

GR90 wear faster than GR80.

Mine was made in 2010,  almost 2 years now and the about touching the triangle mark on the tire. Performance wise is good, I still prefer the old GR80 over this GR90.

Still looking for replacement.

which model you had give you bad experience, pls share.

These stock size tyre Good?

Dunlop Signature
http://www.dunloptires.com/en-US/tires/signature-tires?pc=26600216800000

GoodYear Excellence
http://www.goodyear.com.sg/tyre_details.asp?tyre_code=exec


Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: Panerex on July 09, 2012, 10:48:05 PM
u can give the kumho ku31 a go, cheap n good  :thumbsup:

what's the tyre size for this?  Doesnt seem to be the stock tyre size for Latio.

I rem stock tyre size for Latio shd be using Kumho Solus KH15  instead.
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: PTC77 on July 10, 2012, 08:11:21 AM
were thinking to change to Toyo C1S, quiet tyre as well, anyone using on latio?
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: Panerex on July 14, 2012, 12:16:26 PM
What is ideal KU31 size for our car? The closest it have is 195/55/15. Is that profile too low from the original 65?

i just checked.

This profile is too small for latio 15 inch.

Hence i think i got to give this up.

Either go back to Hankook K415 or Kumho KH31
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: Panerex on August 29, 2012, 03:27:47 PM
decided to go with kumho KH31 eventually.

Currently my ride is on Nissan Stock 15-inch rim, on Hankook Optimo K415 185/65/R15.

Any problem if i change it to a KH31 195/60/R15?
Will it result in smaller tyre bulge which will result in less fuel-efficency?

thanks
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: edmundteo on August 29, 2012, 06:28:37 PM
decided to go with kumho KH31 eventually.

Currently my ride is on Nissan Stock 15-inch rim, on Hankook Optimo K415 185/65/R15.

Any problem if i change it to a KH31 195/60/R15?
Will it result in smaller tyre bulge which will result in less fuel-efficency?

thanks
I'm using Dunlop veuro 302, made in Japan 185/65 R15. Not bad and quiet using it for 15k km still quiet. $110 per pc.
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: jliow on August 29, 2012, 06:56:33 PM
My list of models i would go for

Goodyear EfficientGrip (made in prc) was quoted 135 -nah....skip
Firestone Tz700 Was quoted 110 - humm short list
Bridgestone GR90 was quoted 150 made in thailand somemore....skip too pricy
Yokohama Advan DB v551 model ( not Es501) made in japan quoted 140 - high on shortlist
Yokohama Earth 1 made in jap quoted 130 high on short list
Conti premium contact 5 quoted 135 made europe -my choice

No kumho, hankook, nexan n toyo

I just dun trust korean tyres n toyo brand. Sorry if this comment U think is offensive but my personal choice

Currently on LS2000, 195/60/15. Will b using back same size

Changing aft hungry ghost. Yes i patang, unless you experience wat i experience dun label me superstitious.

Just wana share my thoughts aloud here

Thanks
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: Panerex on August 29, 2012, 08:31:56 PM
What did u experience?
Title: Re: Any good tyres and rims to recommend?
Post by: tranceluscious on August 30, 2012, 02:23:26 AM
I suggest that you upgrade your stock wheels to 16". The current 15" in my opinion is a big risk considering Latio's lightweight body and poor braking power. Better if you could actually upgrade both wheels and brake set. I had twice experienced poor braking and grip. Brake has poor response and the feel is not to my liking. Others may find it OK but not me. The thin width of the stock tires is also a disadvantage and a big risk. Its has very poor grip even in dry conditions. To tell the truth, the ABS is consider useless in my car. I was involved in an accident and rear ended a van. Did a hard braking and to my horror, the tires did not grip and yes i kissed the van's rear. I drove a Subaru before this and the braking feel was way different and yes Subaru's ABS does really is functional.

What i realized seconds before the hit, the brakes took sometime to respond and the grip of tires were absent. I literally went flying into the rear of the van. I was about a car distance away and was slowing down. Unfortunately the van in front stopped suddenly. This is just my observation but in my Subaru i had a similar incident before but in wet condition at NSH. I was running on 16' tires with ventilated disc rotor. The ABS kicked in and i could actually feel the Subaru judder. Not in the case in Latio though. I guess we have to factor in the weight of LAtio. Subaru was much heavier and contributes to the tires gripping better on the road. Latio somehow does not have that advantage.

I guess i could drive more carefully but when i realized Latio's lightweight body and puny tires and poor braking system, I just have to warn others of the risk and eventually this accident could actually be avoided. My observations maybe wrong but hey, i was behind the wheel and experience of driving different cars from Japanese to continental cars, i was sure that Latio has poor braking and grip. Plus it's lightweight body. To tell the truth, i had four people on board Latio and the tires can still skid under normal braking. That happened along BKE.

So i suggest if you wish to use Latio for a long time, upgrade to 16' wheel set with wider tires and better braking system. Yet again i maybe wrong in this but in my experience, it says Latio stock brake and wheel set is really a risk.