the best tyre for now will be what brand?

sime tyre ok ? is it noise ? end of last year i got the michelin energy also at rm250ea before price increase... but my fren said i kena that shop chop head ad..hahaha ..

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Added on June 7, 2011, 11:27 amyeah...any brand also have best model ... as long as u have $$$ ...hehehe

This post has been edited by JynoRip: Jun 7 2011, 11:27 AM

One of the better ppl to ask is at autoworld.com.my forum, VR2Turbo. Very practical man with wide knowledge on tyres with lots of hands on.

Sorry, I no good at top range coz cannot afford. No point commenting on tyres I only know by theory but not practical usage.

For more affordable mid-range tyres tyres tat I used before, i can comment lar..

Value for money, Hankook V12, used to be...now price keep going up, I still like V12 tho...its soft, noise but with excellent aqua-planning. Very comfortable tho some cannot tahan noise, good aqua-planning minimization = large drain = noise. Very even wear, coz my City last time always makan 1 side....after use this, even wear. Definitely better than Falken 912 in most aspect, IMO.

Michelin PS3 is even better with good dry grip and excellent wet grip but tyres sidewall on the hard side, so for those with hard suspension, not really comfortable. Improved on its noise tho vs PP2, those some still mention noisy tho some say very quiet.

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Added on June 7, 2011, 11:43 amBro...energy at Rm250 !!!!!! before price increase some more.....

You betul betul kena chop liao....at that price, you should be able to get Michelin PS3....at that time, some more got balance to keep some more. (Also depends on which state you're from, if Klang Valley, you very good water fish).

I know very well coz I just got PS3 15" just before price increase this year...

Even now, michelin PS3 should around that price at 15", I think..

Sime tyres i mention as a joke....would never consider them....unless i'm really ultra broke, in that case, they're ok (as saying goes, gets you from point a to point b). For grip wise, sucks...better use back nct5.

This post has been edited by Cavino: Jun 7 2011, 11:51 AM

hahaha...i also dont know much tht time...somemore tht's my fren's shop..i just believe in him..manatau kena chop... actually i'm from terengganu...maybe transport fees from their supplier too expensive ad...hahaha...since i know i kena chop i didnt go that shop almost half year ad... now PS3 how much ? more then 300 ?

Oh....Terengganu, maybe that might be the case. Those states outside Klang Valley sure higher price, I might not blame the vendor until you find someone getting it cheaper than you in that state. As for PS3, 15" still around Rm250 to Rm280 range.

then bro, do u have idea bout less noise tyre ? later i might go survey the price for PS3 , hankook v12 , falken ziex & yokohama ac drive

helo every1..,long time didn't lepak now become v18..really geng a..
i'm using xm1 almost a year le..,still have 70% to spare..can say bargain for money..

o ya..,but the ori brake pad is really getting my nerves..wan to change dy..
the pad tat posted on 1 page..is it reliable..?

This post has been edited by seng12345: Jun 7 2011, 12:16 PM

your car it's new right, howcome foreman can tell you their cant do anything to ur problem's, please report to their superior or other channel to assist you, i see u had bad problem's with ur new car. ur 1st car issit?
if mine confirm i wont touch anymore proton car the rest of my life

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Added on June 7, 2011, 12:52 pm their spam this thread like no tomorrow, i need to reverse page after page.
I rev my car but the sound still same and consistent engine sound, but like diesel engine lor.

This post has been edited by dadurtyz: Jun 7 2011, 12:52 PM

actually, since all already chatting about tyres and rims..

If i were to get 16" rims what are the things which i should know or recommended to get? Like the tyre specifications (got some no.s on it which i dun understand ) And the rims..the no. of spokes play a part?

I had followed zeng and another forumer advise to clean and wash the filter. now cold d. Thanks..

Zeng missing in action already... should be went to "cheong" already...

Finally someone understand why I'm willing to fork out Rm 400+ for a piece of 215/45/17 tyre

Yup... It definitely plays a part.. It makes ur rim look nicer/uglier..

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Added on June 7, 2011, 3:32 pmBut seriously Pupumaru...

215/45/17 91W

215 = tyre width.
45 = tyre thickness (low/high profile?)
17 = tyre diameter (17 inch).

91 = max load/weight capacity.
W = Max speed rating.

Traction AA = Wet Grip rating.
Threadwear 220 = threadwear rating.

Have I missed out anything else?

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Added on June 7, 2011, 3:37 pmSince u're using 15 inch.. Jz pay a bit more n get the S drive..

This post has been edited by xandras: Jun 7 2011, 03:37 PM

Thx for your explanation...any recommendations for the tyre?...in your opinion, 16" rims would be better? meaning the less spokes the better? easier for people to steal also? hahah

Hmm..you mentioned tyre thickness - thicker is higher profile? i mean i dun under the profile thingy haha

Saw my bro just got Enkei rims go back later will check what type.

Time to become guinea pig for Petronas XP3 ATF...

Haha.. Too much Extra sweet TT for her ady.. I never lied that its hu ge clea va ge.. XD

Both also good.. Carfit is for engine compartment only. .If u were to fit the whole car sure add on another 200kg++.. The insulflex/superlon is for interior usage, it blocks sound and heat.. so ur car will be cooler than normal and wont hear those tire noises much after covering the whole car..

Lokatoo girl long lone gone ady.. She was only there till the end of nov last year..
U shd have brought laptop there and watch PPS loh..

Yeah im planning to change tires and rims after my current one botak only.. Now feel really sayang leh want to throw away these tires when its still quite new..

Best tested for wet performance to date Toyo Proxes T1-R (tested on Honda FD2 - tested up to 170kmh in very wet and heavy rain and it didnt even slip a bit) .. For dry performance, Continental Extreme Contact (botak damn fast, can only last around 8k km on M5), Pirelli PZero (superb grip, but noisy), bridgestone potenza RE001..

XM1 is more to long life compound.. The tires are harder and noisier.. So far travelled for around 55k km on my Sentra B14 and still it looks like it has 10k km to go before it needs to be changed..
Yeah the front page RS Pads are very good.. High stopping power.. XD

Spam biasa lah... haha.. Active chatting mah.. At least got lots of stuffs to chat here. XD
Then its normal engine harshness lah.. What engine oil do u use? If u want it to be quieter u can use engine oil that are a bit thicker, with the viscosity in 50 range.. But u sacrifice a bit of performance lah, especially acceleration.

I cheong with my books leh.. Tmr exam...

any of u before 20k have to change brake pads?
mine start to have ekk sound edi..
Damm fast lor.

check ur pad still have how many % left....
If u change performance pad will have some sound during slow braking..hope u are not annoyed by the sound

I ask few friend also say the same., for me some sound doesn't matter as long it bite well

Hey Xan,

Is it normal for my RS brake pads to have a metal sound or whistling sound when slow braking? Do I need to wait a little to longer for the sound to disappear?

i did experience it b4 since i change my brake pad.. and i sent to my car for check up.. they did mention to me that the disk brake surface not in even shape.. so when u install new brake pad which is purely perfect surface.. when it (brake pad) contact with uneven disk brake which eventually course the metal sound.. i did ask if wan to skinning the disk brake and brake pad.. it cost RM70.. is it reasonable? i dono

Performance brake pad do have sound when slow braking...cause is semi metalic compound...
I have ask some foreman

ekk sound means its time..?