money is a issue too
for 4 brand new 13 inch cost 1/3 of my pay

change 2 first, then change another 2 next month. Or collect for 2 months, then buy 1 shot, will be slightly cheaper if buy 4 pieces at once.

Mine just due 4years crack on sidewall and botak..but still ok on wet condition so I say until crack and losing grip

Change it before it happen, not until it happen only change... by the time it MIGHT be too late (touchwood)..

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Added on May 17, 2011, 3:36 pmit could be between 1/3 of your pay and your life... like ahsam say, if really $$ tight, change 2 1st... but change all 4 if you can...

This post has been edited by twincharger07: May 17 2011, 03:36 PM

Don't underestimate the importance of tyres. Remember, it is the only thing that is contacting the road. It is the only thing that moves the car and allow it to stop. Even with the best brakes, spoilers, engine but without good tyres, you're as good as driving a barge on the road.

Fun fact: The average contact surface of a tyre on the road is around the surface area of your palm.

of course, not only becos of the road, becos engine is in front, so the front part of car heavier so the tyre in front wear off earlier.

so do the tyre switch every 10k.

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Added on May 17, 2011, 6:09 pmnormally when u swap tyre they will do the alignment and balancing.

at least i service at honda SC. it is like that.

This post has been edited by westlife: May 17 2011, 06:09 PM

i like soft compound tires coz quiet and grippy.

but wear is high, only last approx 40k - 50k.

rule of thum is 2 yrs or 40,000km whichever is earlier

how much per 13 inch tire?? im not yet change it becoz im just received my secondhand car...if too expensive i might get the secondhand ones since im only a student..

im also a student but am driving just a kancil lar.. one tyre only need to prepare around rm100.. but i dont like 2nd hand tyres.. still prefer 1st hand tyres to ensure my safety.. as i travel around 30km daily..

RM130-150 can get.. sometimes if ur lucky got cheaper grey imports in klang.. price ~110 oni

Tyre is good not to buy used.... Unless your life only worth rm0.0000001..... Can drink at Starbucks, got money waste on broadbands or cigarette but cannot afford a good tyre?

haha.. i also can talk like you since i can live without Starbucks & cigarette but not without internet.. but there are many ppl are addicted to Starbucks & cigarattes too.. all in all should manage money wisely.. Rm100+ shouldn't be a problem (for smaller cars) if you manage your savings..

i have my daily commute which is bsaed on duraplus...i think i've used them for about 40K and they still look new

travel about 120KM back n fourth from work

Hmm....my Savvy's tyres is 4 years old oready....but only 36k+ km...i suppose must change soon.

i drink and eat at home only
even wifi tumpang mamak for a teh tarik
most gaji went to rent , bil , sister education , petrol
habis liaw

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Added on May 18, 2011, 2:49 pm110 piece at kg subang airport
got indon tyre for 90 buck
all new
but 1.5 years ago
think price naik liaw

This post has been edited by sinister_sid: May 18 2011, 02:49 PM

Say if i would to change new tyre, what year should i look up? Year 2009 Made is ok?

If this is 2009, yes go ahead...
But now is 2011, why you want to help people to clear junk and endanger yourself? Unless they are selling for rm10 for a pair......

tyre shelf life is approx 2yrs.

how to know what year its made?
link

of course la..see ur car la..bmw..must be using one direction tyre. but mostly in msia we using normal road tyre. so tyre rotation is recommendable.

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Added on May 24, 2011, 9:59 amdepends..sometimes u can feel the ride a bit harsh..noisy..the rubber become hard..it's time to change.

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Added on May 24, 2011, 10:09 amreally? not really. because majority cars in msia is fwd..so the front tyre will be using more grip to move and handles more grip to stop.

This post has been edited by theanswer: May 24 2011, 10:09 AM