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TSdvinez
post Jul 12 2012, 12:38 PM, updated 14y ago

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Hi guys,

I am interested to change all my tyres but still considering Continental Max Contact 5 or Nexen N8000.

Anyone used or using these tyres? My donut size are 215/45/17. Need some kind inputs.


Also, it is advisable for me to use 215/50/17 for extra comfort?
No budget to downgrade the size, cos need to spend additional money and look less nice if 16 inch.



Thanks
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post Jul 12 2012, 03:13 PM

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dont know about max contact..
nexen n8000 is a budget performance tire..
good in wet and hydroplaning.. but quite high wear...
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post Jul 12 2012, 04:51 PM

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should be okay as long not damm high wear, i only drive around 10K+ per year biggrin.gif
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post Jul 12 2012, 05:03 PM

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n8000 damn easy pregnant.... 8 months of usage . 2 pregnant. on on fiesta



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post Jul 12 2012, 05:56 PM

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hankook V8 and V12 seems ok
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post Jul 12 2012, 10:36 PM

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There's nothing max in maxcontact. It's a comfort tyre afterall.
TSdvinez
post Jul 13 2012, 08:44 AM

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QUOTE(Andy0625 @ Jul 12 2012, 10:36 PM)
There's nothing max in maxcontact. It's a comfort tyre afterall.
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no need max..

but i scare if easy puncit or pregnant when lalu hole..

sometime really no mood to siam those obstacle on road..
as long have good grip, or as long overall better than my current Silverstone Atlantis V7 will do.


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QUOTE(nzh0920 @ Jul 12 2012, 05:03 PM)
n8000 damn easy pregnant.... 8 months of usage . 2 pregnant. on on fiesta
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thanks for sharing valuable experience bro

QUOTE(turbocharged @ Jul 12 2012, 05:56 PM)
hankook V8 and V12 seems ok
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expensive ka? will look into it thanks biggrin.gif

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post Jul 27 2012, 02:30 PM

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MCS 5 would set you back at least 350 a piece.

overall its a good tire, quiet and comfortable. quite good wet grip. not sure about wear cuz i have only done 2k+ on mine.
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post Aug 2 2012, 11:03 AM

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n8000 can consider good because low noise, traction wise in wet and dry is consider good but sidewall soft and some of my tyre thread seems tear off abit. about 8 months and 10k using. Overall is a good and recommended budget tyre
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post Aug 11 2012, 10:29 PM

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QUOTE(turbocharged @ Jul 12 2012, 05:56 PM)
hankook V8 and V12 seems ok
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Yes, IMHO V12 is good
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post Sep 2 2012, 07:15 PM

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QUOTE(dvinez @ Jul 13 2012, 08:44 AM)
no need max..

but i scare if easy puncit or pregnant when lalu hole..

sometime really no mood to siam those obstacle on road..
as long have good grip, or as long overall better than my current Silverstone Atlantis V7 will do.
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atlantis v7 not good? how so? can you tell me please.i'm interested about tyres as well. i love v7 thread pattern, so was interested in it blush.gif
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post Sep 3 2012, 12:15 AM

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You may try out GT Radial Champiro HPY. It's the flagship model from GT Radial and in the same league as the N8000. Costs about 350 per donut for 225/45R17. Not sure if they have for 215.

Have done about 6k km on my ride and the silence, comfort and grip is just excellent. Most importantly it's affordable.

You can check with Quicksave USJ.
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post Sep 3 2012, 10:38 AM

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QUOTE(fix24311 @ Sep 2 2012, 07:15 PM)
atlantis v7 not good? how so? can you tell me please.i'm interested about tyres as well. i love v7 thread pattern, so was interested in it blush.gif
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cannot say not good but mc5 is much comfort and less noise if compared
for me v7 rubber is very hard, i dislike the harshness especially on rough or patched road
replaced it with mc5 at 350 each and used for 3k mileage at the moment, so far so good

if you interested in v7, try ask in forte forum..there might be someone selling as it is stock tyre for forte as i last known
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post Sep 3 2012, 11:42 AM

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oh...not comfortable for ride eh? thanks smile.gif
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post Sep 10 2012, 12:48 AM

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QUOTE(dvinez @ Jul 12 2012, 12:38 PM)
Hi guys,

I am interested to change all my tyres but still considering Continental Max Contact 5 or Nexen N8000.

Anyone used or using these tyres? My donut size are 215/45/17. Need some kind inputs.
Also, it is advisable for me to use 215/50/17 for extra comfort?
No budget to downgrade the size, cos need to spend additional money and look less nice if 16 inch.
Thanks
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If you want something low noise, good rubber compound, superb quality, good handling, go for Yokohama Advan dB V551. Cost around RM475, look for "nestum" in Automotive Garage for best price.

Had mine in 215/45/R17 size, so far so good, really quiet.
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QUOTE(oec88 @ Sep 10 2012, 12:48 AM)
If you want something low noise, good rubber compound, superb quality, good handling, go for Yokohama Advan dB V551. Cost around RM475, look for "nestum" in Automotive Garage for best price.

Had mine in 215/45/R17 size, so far so good, really quiet.
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How about dry grip and wet grip of this tyre?
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post Sep 20 2012, 10:38 AM

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Almost da same price as michelin ps3,any comparison between this two?smile.gif
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post Sep 23 2012, 09:40 PM

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I've used few sets of n8k.
the sidewall is soft - yes..but u can counter by filling up to 34psi.

Best price/performance ratio for me. I am semi aggresive when driving and i like sweeping corners. A set has lasted me about 24000 km on average
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QUOTE(cockerish @ Sep 23 2012, 09:40 PM)
I've used few sets of n8k.
the sidewall is soft - yes..but u can counter by filling up to 34psi.

Best price/performance ratio for me. I am semi aggresive when driving and i like sweeping corners. A set has lasted me about 24000 km on average
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Yup it was highly recommended by nestum.
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post May 22 2013, 06:53 AM

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i also use this n8000.. so far it grips the road like a champ..used around 30k km i think, now left to 50%, but still have lots of grip..

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