i think u sh look for the stock tire size in japan 175/65/R15

this is the perfect match with our 16" tire
u can check here http://tire-size-conversion.com/tire-size-calculator/

michelin xm2 has this size @ RM255 RRP
http://www.michelin.com.my/Products-Servic...er=Energy%20XM2

for the rim u can check with this guy.... he's selling 15" @ RM720 only
http://www.mudah.my/Sport+rim+Advanti+15th...ci-21930859.htm

EDIT: the latest Insight model in Japan using 185/60/R15 84H
http://www.honda.co.jp/INSIGHT/webcatalog/driving/spec/

This post has been edited by cjlai: Aug 4 2013, 09:10 AM

Hi. Im Jonathan. Im interested to buy a second hand honda insight 2011. I wanna know bout the battery waranty. How long will it last?

thanks for the info. i did compare before the jap spec n that make me feel it is possible to use 15"

There is a 5 years warranty for the 100v hybrid battery (originally was 3 years or 140k km mileage, but was extended to 5 years even for old cars) and 2 years warranty for the 12v battery. Condition is you must service at authorised service center at the predetermined 5,000km interval. So if your previous owner breach this condition, then you may not be entitled to the 5 years warranty.

Anyway, the replacement cost of the hybrid battery had dropped drastically that the 5 years warranty is not that critical anymore. Furthermore, a lot of owner that face symptom of hybrid battery not holding charge even when the car is only 2 years old is actually due to problem of a degrading 12v battery which drains the hybrid battery excessively during car operation.

My advise, budget 5k as spare. If you get a second hand insight with a bad battery and no warranty, just replaced it and you have a battery like in new car condiion. If you get a car with battery still ok (high likely cause that battery is made to last), then the 5k can be used for paint touchup, bodykit, sound system or even tyres and rims.

My car original made-in-japan 'jambatan batu' still got 30% bunga after 2 years and 100+ km clocked on odometer. Of course need to bear with loud road noise cause tyre gets hard after the age and mileage clocked.

Very important tyre care is to keep the air pressure correct, alignment good and periodic rotation. This will ensure nice and even tyre wear and allow the tyre to be safely used for longer period.

My 12v battery 2 years old and over 50,000km, when does it needs changing? SC checks it every time I service, they say still good. They got this little printout
If konk I'm gonna get back the same Panasonic battery....quite tahan

My also same..in 3rd year now.everytime ask them check the 12v battery the answer is always ok.

But I do doubt on the checking. The 12v battery always connected to ima battery. When they use the battery checker n apply the load on 12v battery, the ima battery wont help to supply power to 12v during that time?

May i ask for your advise on tires. I will need to buy new tires soon for my insight.

What brand of tire would you recommend me, I am looking for noise reduction and average pricing.

i think u can try out Michelin XM2.

price taken from autoworld.
185/55R16
MICHELIN XM2 - RM 278 3S Specialists Ara Damansara (Apr-13) B+A+N.Gas
Michelin XM2 - RM270 Weng Heng Tayar Bukit Kemuning (Jun 12)


This post has been edited by cjlai: Aug 4 2013, 06:12 PM

A million thanks mate

Michellin XM2 is good..Soft and quite when on the road.
I just changed 4 tyres for RM270 per pcs:)

Rm270 does that includes alignment and balancing?
Here got one shop in Puchong selling XM2 for Rm280 each includes balancing, alignment and nitrogen gas

Any new Insight owners wish to upgrade their tires can sell me your stock tires lol

This post has been edited by idoblu: Aug 5 2013, 07:03 PM

Anyone lost their spare key before? How much is the replacement cost and where can get it done? Thanks.

which shop in Puchong selling RM280?

go back to service center with you cobra serial/code
they sh b able to give u the price

Same row with EPF. Corner shop. Can't miss it as you turn in there
I dunno the name

Spare key as in the key without the remote ya?
This is cheap, can get it done in any reputable locksmith, just present them your main key and they can duplicate it for u.
They might even have the same key design as your spare key if you're lucky.

I forgot our Honda insight spare key got remote or not

If no remote then it is cheap.

If come with remote sure expensive.

I thought the spare key also got immobilizer chip inside? So if cut in key shop to exact replica, can insert into keyhole and turn but engine might not start. Someone tried duplicate the key outside before?

any recommend for upgrade to 17' rim ?

Dear all,

I'm asking this on regards on someone who owns a 2011 Insight.
The problem is recently (since Q2 - 20000km), the car has been experiencing very rough stuttering (like a horse ride; a jumping back and forth kinda feeling) especially on low speed cruising or acceleration.
This has never occured before and recently it's been getting more noticeable ever since.
I did read the 1st post before writing this comment & it seemed like point 8. (although I may be wrong), so I would like you expert advice and opinions over this matter - as to what should I be aware of and how do i address this with Honda.
TQ in advance.