Was wondering if anyone is toying with the idea of changing tires, my fingers a bit itchy but for our rim size, it seem alot of brands do not carry them. I was actually looking at Yoko Advan DB AVS551 but it seem alot of shops dont carry it..the standard Nexen i find is a bit noisy and sounds even bad when its raining..

Anyone here already changed their tires?

Thanks for the heads-up, looks like I have to search for alternatives..

Yeah..that was one of the consideration for the price but I heard can't last more than 25k km it seems...is it really quiet?two more am considering is the hankook 12v and gy ef1 D5..what other brands do u carry?

Yeah, thanks for the links, was thinking of sticking to the standard tire dimensions...not sure if there are any difference in terms of handling though seeing the contact patch is wider....better grip in the dry

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Added on July 12, 2012, 10:55 amWell, I dont have friends who used those 2 tires before so dont have any real life feedbacks, what I know is all read forums and it seems most of the reviews stipulates these 2 to be 'quiet', I mean I want some handling as well and not just primarily quiet, If sole number one factor is quiet, would have went with those primacys or dunlop Veuros302....was really looking at those Advan DB551 but too bad daretodrift aint bringing it in? You got any suggestions for quiet tires bro?

Not sure if Toyo Proxes sedan tires are quiet, I have them shod on my SUV and it handles like its on rail but emits some drone whilst travelling highway maybe because the Toyo's thread are quite aggresive.

This post has been edited by joonnyx: Jul 12 2012, 10:55 AM

Where did you change yours bro? how is the handling? These tires also not stocked at many places...only shop that have them is one place in Klang but she didn't give me the exact price, she just told me 600+ over the phone...how much did you gets yours and where? thanks for the response..

Hi, the fuel consumption is not too bad, on average I get about 650KM per full tank of abt RM 125 and my driving style varies...i travel at about 140km/h daily as I commute from Damansara to Cyberjaya for work everyday...Power is adequate when you are driving alone.....but when you have 5 people in the car, its better to just cruise ..

Handling is good with no complains, standard tires a bit noisy though but this can be rectified by upgrading to quieter ones.....not sure if chaning to a new set of tires would rectify that "jumpy steering" symptom..I do notice that wind noise is apparent once you go past 120KM on the driver side...but some forummers have mentioned that buying those rubber strips from jayongmall would lessen the exterior noises..you can always consider those 3rd party soundproofing if its not quiet enough for you...its not that bad though..

All in all no regrets and loving each day with the car...

thanks for the input bro, oh well, dont think its a problem as long as you dont speed over broken roads..

I believe he is one of the members of the FB K5 group..

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Added on July 17, 2012, 12:51 amand i presume you drive a BSK5 as well?..quite hard for me to see many BS on the road though..I see mostly 85% SWP from my end..

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Added on July 17, 2012, 12:59 amThis will be a good experience to gauge how far Naza is willing to go for this brand...they tell you 3 months but if you receive good news before the stipulated timeframe..I would say that is good service...Exceed expectation so to speak....

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Added on July 17, 2012, 1:13 amI just wanted to ask you guys about the 'jumpy steering' that some of us here are facing....during stationary, when you turn the steering in any direction; sometime during the revolution, there will be a fraction of a second point where my steering 'jumps' a bit but very faintly..you would definitely be able to feel it. ...do any of you experienced this? wonder if I need to send to SC to take a look..


This post has been edited by joonnyx: Jul 17 2012, 01:13 AM

In my previous ride, whenever I encounter the wipers juddering, I will apply a layer of rain X which will always solve the problem. Depends on how you look at it, some people may be reluctant to apply it..I apply it usually when a layer of waters forms on the windscreen after rain... Have not applied on my K5 yet though..

Well, it solves it for me 'pemanently'..I usually apply Rain X 2 - 3 times a year and in between that, never noticed any juddering..My K5 is also experiencing the juddering during showers but not during heavy rain..

Another resolution which worked for me was to change wipers to those Bosch Aerotwins which have a better sweep pattern and adjusts to the curvature of the windscreen but I don think this is neccesary as the wipers on the K5 are also frameless.

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Added on July 17, 2012, 5:43 pmAgreed, everytime i tried on silicon wipers, it would always squeak and judder without fail on my previous ride..be it duraedge or those PIAA wipers so I usually advise against using silicone wipers. I believe in those bosch aerotwin rubbers

This post has been edited by joonnyx: Jul 17 2012, 05:43 PM

What brand of the VS you are using? I used Zaptor in my old car..

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Added on July 17, 2012, 8:43 am

I think is normal, is because friction between the tyre and road surface espeacially when the tyre is new and just after cleanning it. It also depends on the type of road surface, not all the time u will feel it.

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Yeah, but the vibration seems to feel 'mechanical'..not really like friction..but that's just me...


This post has been edited by joonnyx: Jul 17 2012, 08:30 PM

I have that 'tik tik' sound on the drivers seat as well as on another 2 cars which seats can be electronically adjusted. I think its just the sound of some mechanics clicking / contact inside the seat..nothing to worry about...spoked to another forumer and he seems to have the clicking sound as well..

Didn't really noticed about the radio bit though..

been wanting to but was not able to find the plug type from the manual and the dealers are not sure which plugs suits our unit...I read from somewhere on a US sites that the model is IKH16 but am not sure if its for their turbo gdi..

hahaha..i think buGG know thats a camry, sarcasm detected!!.