dvinez@
if you prefer comfort, the stock 14" is fine.
else, go for 15" wheels for better handling but some sacrifice in comfort. 195/50/r15 with profile 50 being less comfort.

I just bought the rims and tyre. Thank you thread.

thanks thanks, so i will have to remain at 14" stock.
i can get that michelin xm when i want to change tyre ? as i read it few pages before this, is quite good and stock goodyear ducaro are bad.
if i change rims got any difference ? or look only, cos i see a lot changed their rims.

dvinez@
avoid getting the same tyre; ie; gy ducaro or silverstone's m3 or m5 traction and grip sux big time. especially in wet. wheels lock but tyre skid.
safety first. get a better offering from michellin, yokohama or falken.
changing to 15" rim will allow you to get a wider diameter tyre as in 195 width, which increased the car's cornering / handling ability and wider choices of tyre too. safety first. looks is secondary.

okok thanks a lot bro, ill avoid silverstone and goodyear when i change..

...avoid sime tyres too...

at least, sime astar 3000 is slightly better in wet than ducaro and silverstone m3/m5 at those price
btw, no compromise in safety. getting a better tyre is always the best option.

Any body used Federal tires before??? how's the review?

never tried 'em but looks quite promising. you should check with oly in wira thread instead. heard that it was quite a performer!

+ 1

Tyres are the only part of your car that actually have contact with the road.... people who go for cheaper tyres boggles my mind...

Currently using conti-comfort1 195/60/R15 and going to change it. Any suggestion of brand tyre with same spec with comfort & low noice. thank you

my old bluebird was using that tire....so far no problem...great cornering,grip,and everything but well is noisy when i go highspeed...maybe old car la..

myboo_1988@
it's normal for performance tyre to be noisy. the directional tread in most of the federal tyre offering does add up to the noise factor.
as usual, any tyre tend to become noisier as the tread wear out.

klia@
you can try premacy lc. or the new cc5 which replaced the cc1.

klia@
you can try premacy lc. or the new cc5 which replaced the cc1.

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I thought cc5 is noiser than cc1 and more expensive . Michellin xm1 is soften than cc1 so wear and tear is faster but quality wise is better, is it true? Thanks for sharing

klia@
just a friction noisier. not really noticeable when new. increased overall performance. and replacement model always cost more expensive.
you are right about the tread wear, michellin xm1 tend to wear out faster but more comfortable.
anyway, tread wear is another subjective thing. will be very much depend on the driving style as well.

different ppl different view...no point to say this no good tat no good!

every tire have their good/bad stuff...

I'm using Federal SS595

Found the tyre is sticky to the street, handling is pretty good.
Noise is an issue though......

it's not about point of view. point of view can be biased due to influence from tires shop which in turn might be due to their supplier
after all, tires to car is like a shoes to us human. we wear formal shoes to office, and we don't wear 6 stud on running track. same thing apply to car.
for those user who prefer a leisure and comfort ride, any tyre will probably be just as useful.
but for spirited and experience driver, settling for something which is less than expectation is quite risky.

oh! and you are wrong, every tires out there made for good. none had a bad stuff. i prefer to call it weak point
just that different level of playing field / individual preference makes some other tires(in the same class; ie; uhp ) inferior to others.
so, choose one that suit our preference, driving style, and the car itself.
and never neglect the safety aspect.

I use Federal 595 RSR 2nd set now... like the grip & tyre noise is not that bad lah....

also where I can check out the kumho KU36 tyres...???

This post has been edited by blue.taxi: Aug 12 2010, 11:52 AM

hey guys..any idea for a 14' tyre ? looking for the comfort purposes ..i only know continental comfort ..haha..other than that i have no idea ><