Hi, Just booked the 1.6SX Forte recently.. DO you guys change the tyre on the 1st day you got your car?

what is the brand of your new wheels ?

I did not. Also because I did not, I regret every single day of not listening to my friend's advice to change them on day 1.

Before you do anything to the car, go change those plastics 1st.

Hi, Just booked the 1.6SX Forte recently.. DO you guys change the tyre on the 1st day you got your car?

I did not. Also because I did not, I regret every single day of not listening to my friend's advice to change them on day 1.

Before you do anything to the car, go change those plastics 1st.

Which type of tyre I should look for? Pls enlighten me the brand and it's spec as well. Thanks first bro...

How much can be trade in for those tyre?

Dear Darel,

On this issue regarding the wind noise, I have talked to the SC, and they have given me their input regarding your complaint.

First and foremost, we need to understand that wind noise is something quite subjective and not easily quantifiable, hence it leads to some subjective judgement as to whether it is normal or abnormal. Some level of wind noise is inevitable, especially when the car is driven at high speed. It is quite different from other defects, such as the fogging up of the head lamp, or misalignment of the wheels which technically should not exist at all and easily detectable.

The SC usually try to solve a complaint within their ability, knowledge and experience. In this case, we note that you have even changed the rubber weather strip earlier at another SC, but the "perceive" issue did not go away. Based on the mechanic's observation, and after doing the high speed drive, he has concluded that this is normal wind cutting noise for Forte and has communicated the information to the front-line desk person who had told you the same.

I know there is no way to convince you to agree that this is normal wind cutting noise, which is quite subjective and arguable, as reasoned earlier. The next step therefore, is to take this matter to the Naza technical department to probe and investigate this issue further to determine if this is construed as a defect, and if so, what are the actions need to be taken.

The AZ World Car SC had done what it could and should have done based on SOP. The mechanic showed empathy and attended to your complaint to try to understand the situation, including exploring ways to minimize any wind noise intrusion. They did not brush off the problem at an instance, but took time to investigate. However, the outcome is not what you had wished for.

Having said that, EVEN IF ( I repeat, even if) this is indeed deem a DEFECT, and the SC does not have a solution in hand, despite trying its best, is it fair to brand them as the "WORST?" Is it a Hero or Zero sum up game?

Hi, Just booked the 1.6SX Forte recently.. DO you guys change the tyre on the 1st day you got your car?

Which type of tyre I should look for? Pls enlighten me the brand and it's spec as well. Thanks first bro...

pls note that the stock tyre bit noisy compare to others tyre.
change at early stage because its still have higher trade in value...so u just topup abit for others tyre...

*noisy...but still can go 200 if u dont care the noise.
spec should be same with stock 215/45/17..
for price here area some references (taken from sos kicap)

215/45R17
Continental MaxContact MC5 - RM390 - Ipoh ( Feb 12 )
Continental MaxContact MC5 - RM380 - Tayarmart, Prai ( June 13 ) free balancing
Goodyear F1 Asy 2 - RM450 Ban Hooi Klang (Dec 12) - Tyres only, no Bal&Alignment
Goodyear F1 D5 Made In Thailand - RM360 Tek Ming, Sunway (26/7/2012)
GT Radial Champiro HPY - RM320 Quicksave (Aug 12)
Michelin PRIMACY HP - RM 778 3S Specialists Ara Damansara (Apr-13) B+A+N.Gas
Michelin PRIMACY LC - RM 528 3S Specialists Ara Damansara (Apr-13) B+A+N.Gas
Michelin PS 3 - RM 513 3S Specialists Ara Damansara (Apr-13) B+A+N.Gas
Michelin PS3 - RM470 Ban Hooi klang (Nov'12)
Toyo C1S - RM410 Hin Leong Klang(Mac 13)
Toyo R1R - RM530 Ban Hooi klang (Dec 12)
Toyo T1R - RM415 Ban Hooi klang (nov 12)
Yokohama A-Drive R1 - RM325 Yu Leck Tyre, Rawang (July 12)

*go google for each tyre...each have their own pros/cons... 

pls note that the stock tyre bit noisy compare to others tyre.
change at early stage because its still have higher trade in value...so u just topup abit for others tyre...

*noisy...but still can go 200 if u dont care the noise.
spec should be same with stock 215/45/17..
for price here area some references (taken from sos kicap)

215/45R17
Continental MaxContact MC5 - RM390 - Ipoh ( Feb 12 )
Continental MaxContact MC5 - RM380 - Tayarmart, Prai ( June 13 ) free balancing
Goodyear F1 Asy 2 - RM450 Ban Hooi Klang (Dec 12) - Tyres only, no Bal&Alignment
Goodyear F1 D5 Made In Thailand - RM360 Tek Ming, Sunway (26/7/2012)
GT Radial Champiro HPY - RM320 Quicksave (Aug 12)
Michelin PRIMACY HP - RM 778 3S Specialists Ara Damansara (Apr-13) B+A+N.Gas
Michelin PRIMACY LC - RM 528 3S Specialists Ara Damansara (Apr-13) B+A+N.Gas
Michelin PS 3 - RM 513 3S Specialists Ara Damansara (Apr-13) B+A+N.Gas
Michelin PS3 - RM470 Ban Hooi klang (Nov'12)
Toyo C1S - RM410 Hin Leong Klang(Mac 13)
Toyo R1R - RM530 Ban Hooi klang (Dec 12)
Toyo T1R - RM415 Ban Hooi klang (nov 12)
Yokohama A-Drive R1 - RM325 Yu Leck Tyre, Rawang (July 12)

*go google for each tyre...each have their own pros/cons... 

what is the brand of your new wheels ?

Bro, this is extremely dangerous. I do not think that we have reports on such cases. Please go to another SC to try to fix this.

There has been a few who has complained about this in the MyForte forum. I went back last week to check, apparently it is due to the brake cable. Hopefully the SC can replace mine soon.

Brake cable as in brake hose?

I suppose, something along those lines. I'm no car expert 

So it is reverse no brake? Forward all OK?