I'm looking for fuel efficient tyres. I would like to ask you all on your experience or opinion with any eco tyres you've tried. I stress again ECO LOW ROLLING RESISTANCE FUEL EFFICIENT tyres. So no i'm not looking for pilot sport or things like that.. Also, not Primacy since those are more towards silent & comfort, only then fuel efficient (am i right?)

Already found my tyre. keeping this list as ECO tyre available in Malaysia.

Candidates in mind:
1. Michelin XM2
2. Hankook Kinergy EX (replacing Kinergy Eco)
3. Silverstone M3 or M5 Synergy
4. Goodyear Assurance TripleMax (replacing Fuelmax update: 3-Oct-2013)
5. Kumho EcoWing ES01 KH27 (available in malaysia?)
6. Nexen nBlue Eco
7. Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 & EP200 (EP150: Nissan Leaf & Mitsu Mirage's OE tyre )
8. Toyo NanoEnergy 3 (launched in malaysia Jun-14)
9. Yokohama Bluearth AE01
10. Pirelli Cinturato P7
11. Continental EcoContact 3 (available in malaysia?)
12. GT Radial Champiro ECO

EU Tyre Label Check : http://www.mytyres.co.uk/

List of OE Tyres of Energy efficient Car:
1. Toyota Prius
2. Toyota Prius C (Bridgestone Potenza RE080)
3. Honda CR-Z (Bridgestone Potenza RE050A)
4. Honda Jazz Hybrid (Goodyear GT3, i don't understand why as this is not GY's LRR tyre)
5. Honda Civic Hybrid (Dunlop SP Sport 300, CBU Thailand 2013)
6. Honda Insight
7. Mitsubishi Mirage (Bridgestone Ecopia EP150)
8. Mitsubishi Attrage (should be same as mirage??)
9. Nissan Leaf (Bridgestone Ecopia EP150)
10. Nissan Serena S-Hybrid (Bridgestone Ecopia EP200)
11. BMW i3 Electric (Bridgestone Ecopia EP500 Ologic)
12. Volkswagen Hybrid (i not familiar with VW cars tongue.gif )
13. any other hybrids, or non-hybrid car but MAIN advertised on FC as their MAIN SELLING POINT like the Mirage
14. Perodua Axia (Hankook Kinergy EX)

List of known AA rated EU tyre label, meaning tyre scored both A in Rolling Resistance & Wet Grip. None of these available in Malaysia (yet):
1. Bridgestone Ecopia EP001S
2. Michelin E-V
3. Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
4. Nokian eLine
5. Goodyear EfficientGrip AA
6. Dunlop Sport BluResponse AA

This post has been edited by efaceninja: Nov 24 2014, 10:21 AM

look for yokohama bluearth series tires

Yokohama Bluearth got which model? The Avid Ascend is supposed to be Bluearth series also. but not sure if it is available in malaysia.

pirelli cinturato series all eco tyres, so far p1 cinturato and p7 cinturato is available in malaysia

how is cinturato compare to XM2? using XM2 as reference because i think most ppl more familiar with XM2

i m using p1 cinturato, much silent compared to xm2, however, cant tell the wet and dry grip, coz havent really tried xm2.

http://www.yokohamatire.com/tires/detail/avid_ascend
no they aren't in the bluearth series, among the first tire to utilize yokohama's orange oil compound.

bluearth uses orange oil too:
http://www.yokohamatire.jp/yrc/japan/searchbytirebrand.html

http://www.yokohama.com.au/en/Tyres/BluEarth-AE01.aspx
http://www.yokohama.com.au/~/media/BluEart...20Brochure.ashx

the best least rolling resistance tire are the bluearth ef20 that was just released last month, expect few months/next year arrival in malaysia. In the meantime there's bluearth ae01 (to note, they just released a newer compound/version bluearth A [seems like it may be replacing c drive 2?] last month same as ef20) that's already in malaysian market which is an indirect replacement for the a drive (it is still being produced, not discontinued yet)

http://www.yokohamatire.jp/yrc/japan/tire/...arth1_ef20.html

http://www.yokohamatire.jp/yrc/japan/tire/...earth_ae01.html

How's AE01 compare to XM2?

can't comment since i dont have cars equipped with either tire

I've been using XM2 for half a year & you can notice it saves fuel. I am able to get an additional 1km out of every litre of fuel now. (Monitored using the car's digital fuel consumption gauge).

Do note that you need to change all 4 tyres to feel the effect.

This post has been edited by Thrust: Sep 1 2013, 09:04 AM

More reasons to search for fuel efficient tyre with the rising Ron95 price, lols.

I'm getting the Bridgestone Ecopia EP150

Which Eco Tyre recommended for Preve Turbo? Currently on the stock tyres.

Looking for quieter but save petrol as well. I am not the speeding type unless on highway and that also mostly within speed limit. Maybe up to 130 if no mata mata lah.

What's the tyre size? Normally just choose XM2. because i really see quite a lot on the road. I choose Ecopia EP150 mainly because it has the closest size to my tyre (stock 165/60R14, my new Ecopia 165/65R14). my previous set is GY NCT5.

Other than that you can look for Bridgestone EP200 or Yoko's Bluearth, maybe's cheaper than XM2, but still Eco tyre from reputable manufacturer.

Preve is 205/55/R16

bro @lkyoong, I think ANYTHING would be quieter than the stock BAX2. They are horrendous!

I'm thinking of MC5's for my next set. They wear fast but they are quiet & roll better IINM. Couple that with lighter rims & I think that make a good 'investment'

Did you mean Conti Maxcontact 5? why don't you try Conti EcoContact? i mean, i'm not sure if they're available in malaysia. So maybe you can help us find out

Anyway using 'Eco' tires here?, got really fuel savings?

I opened this thread because i want to hear other ppl's experience using Eco tyres. But so far not much reviews yet

Myself is using Ecopia EP150, but i just started using so i can't comment yet as currently still have not enough fuel-ups data. but i do 'feel' the car easier to roll, ie, at some usual traffic lights stops at my area, now i find that i need to tekan brake or else my car will slowly roll forward or backward . whereas previously, my car will stay stationery without apply brake. hopefully its not my placebo effect though

This post has been edited by efaceninja: Sep 15 2013, 09:21 PM

Some reading material for all:
EU Tyre Labelling
Ultimate Eco tyre by 3 tyre manufacturer - not sure if malaysia already has it.. but i think for sure don't have my tyre size..

And lastly, this UK tyre online store has stored the EU Tyre Labelling infos. You can select the tyre size you want and you can click to sort by EU tyre labelling. But mind you that this infos are most suitable to UK only as the tyre model available in malaysia and UK are slightly different, even within the same manufacturer.

Currently using Yokohama AE01, 175/70r13 for my Iswara. First of all is handling in wet and dry condition is good, water cutting very good i can say compare to last tyre i used -> falken sn828 and gy duraplus. I feel less resistance when going through wet and "watery" road. Second about the FC, I didnt feel much different compare to last tyre i used. Got a bit difference, but not so huge la. Driving in highway, I think will give more mileage, but according to the website stated, urban driving give more mileage compare to highway driving. A bit confusing here. haha. BUT ONE THING IS YOKOHAMA BLU-EARTH IS MUCH MORE QUIETER than last tyre brand i used. Conclusion is :

Handling [both wet and dry] : 8.5/10
Quietness : 7/10 (u know right? iswara mah.. xD)
FC : 6/10. Can't feel the difference(maybe my car using carb, will consume a lil bit more fuel)

after some calculation, my car can go up to 14km/litre average. 1.3 engine.

woah nice fc figures there and thanks for the bluearth feedback! (i think you're among the first i've read )

first time read AE01's user review also
btw, your 1.3 iswara, auto or manual? 14km/l for carb is like... super duper good man???

very doable with manual.

for 3 speeder auto, if you can deal with <40km/h, then yea probably doable too.

This post has been edited by Quazacolt: Sep 27 2013, 02:08 PM

40km/l ah, that's quite kesihan... hahaha. but you're always redlining your saga 3speed auto (from reading your other posts), how much you usually got?

http://www.fuelly.com/driver/quazacolt/saga

Bridgestone Ecopia EP150

EP150 used as Nissan Leaf's OE tyres!



This post has been edited by efaceninja: Oct 1 2013, 07:49 PM

Michelin XM2


Hankook Kinergy Eco & EX



This post has been edited by efaceninja: Oct 1 2013, 07:48 PM

fixed

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example

Nice thread! Best eco tire for size 185 60R 15 and 185 65R15 anyone?

oh thanks!! i never knew was like that!

quite difficult to recommend to you cause really not so much feedback/review on eco tyres. Best if you can pick one from the list, test it, and review it here

Videos for eco tyres that i'm not sure if its available in malaysia.

Toyo NanoEnergy 1, NanoEnergy 2, (latest edition is NanoEnergy 3)
it also explained a little bit on the EU tyre label, but, sorry, can't find eng version


Kumho Ecowing series, also not sure if available in malaysia

i would like to compile a list of OE tyres that comes with those fuel efficient car like hybrids which available in Malaysia). Appreciate forumners can give me some input!

1. Toyota Prius
2. Toyota Prius C (Bridgestone Potenza RE080)
3. Honda CR-Z (this is practically a sporty car.. maybe it comes with HP tyre??)
4. Honda Jazz Hybrid (Goodyear GT3, i don't understand why as this is not GY's LRR tyre)
5. Honda Civic Hybrid
6. Honda Insight
7. Mitsubishi Mirage (Bridgestone Ecopia EP150)
8. Mitsubishi Attrage (should be same as mirage??)
9. Nissan Leaf (Bridgestone Ecopia EP150)
10. Nissan Serena S-Hybrid
11. Volkswagen Hybrid (i not familiar with VW cars )
12. any other hybrids, or non-hybrid car but MAIN advertised on FC as their MAIN SELLING POINT like the Mirage

This post has been edited by efaceninja: Nov 1 2013, 07:37 AM

New Eco tyre launched!! Goodyear Assurance TrippleMax http://paultan.org/2013/10/03/goodyear-ass...lemax-malaysia/

Actually it seems GY didn't advertise it as a FC tyre. GY stress on its safety and wet braking distance if according to the article. but since it is replacing the Goodyear Assurance FuelMax, so i think its fuel saving properties are not bad either.

then again, only R15 and above small car no chance to use

try look for goodyear efficient grip performance. seems like a good deal too

GY Efficient Grip i think its more towards silent feature. aka akin to Mic Primacy ST or Yoko Advan dB series. It may gives good FC to but i'm not sure about that. And again GY didn't offer size below R15 ..

This post has been edited by efaceninja: Oct 6 2013, 08:59 PM

just change 4 brand new Pirelli Cinturato P7 215 50 17 recently

great all rounder performance, handle wet roads, comfort,

wouldn't think twice on this tyre after mileage touches another 50k.

only, pocket burns alot..

I just known ....this type of tyres...
I need few more
Honda Jazz Hybrid5. Honda Civic Hybrid
Honda Insight
Bridgestone Ecopia EP
Bridgestone Ecopia EP150

Its manual. Depends on the style how you drive. Normally I wont suddenly press hard on the pedal lo, I will like press a lil bit until the engine got the power pick up, then i will maintain it. Although it will slow pick up, but who cares? All I want is comfort and quietness. Haha.. recently I calculate again my FC, this time is 90% highway and 10% urban driving, it gives me 16km/litre... Believe or not, ITS TRUE. If got time, I will try to attach some pictures or videos in here

how is the FC? feel any improvement so far?? What was your previous tyre?

oh manual. still very impressive being a carb engine??

last time i did 1 trip 95% highway, i very patient drive at 90-100kmh only, can get 16-17 km/l. but mine is cvvt already.. but really very hard to achieve, driving slow on highway is killing me..

FC hard to judge as my previous tyre size is 215/45/17

pirelli p7 is on 215/50/17 - of course change to a higher profile will give u extra mileage i reckon.

http://www.pirelli.com/tire/us/en/car/shee...nturato_p7.html

ENERGY™ EFFICIENT:
Up to 20% less rolling resistance as a result of the improved tread compound, sidewall geometry and internal tire structure.
Result: Reduction of almost 4% in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

CLEAN AIR:
In addition to decreased fuel consumption and reduced emissions, the Cinturato Family is also completely free of highly aromatic oils. Changes in production and the introduction of specially developed polymers have also significantly minimized overall environmental impact.

LOW NOISE
NOISE REDUCTION:
A reduction in noise is achieved by a specialized tread pattern, construction design and compound selection. The result is a 30% decrease in subjectively perceived tire noise.

HIGH MILEAGE
INCREASED MILEAGE:
Performance is not sacrificed in favor of durability with the CINTURATO™ P7™. Optimized tread contact area, compound and profile design increase performance and maintain safety, all while extending average tire life.

can use to 50k-70k mileage.. great value in long term.

Using XM2 for 1.5years, 20,000km on it. My priority was Wet grip > Silent > Eco

1st impression, it's dead quiet... for the first 10,000km. After that mileage, the noise levels increase slightly.

Wet performance, it's darn good. I can maintain same speed during cornering without slipping. Beware though, deep water puddle has slightly pull feedback, but no hydroplaning below 60km/h.

Lastly, rolling resistance. First 5000km, the tire has ridiculously low rolling resistance. Purposely drove to 60km/h, release pedal, free the gear, and be amazed by the distance it can go. Making use of this, you'll need to release much earlier before stopping to feel the fuel saving effect. Got out easily 40km extra out of each tank with this method.

Hard acceleration and braking will not get you any FC savings with this tire.

thanks for the review do you mind sharing what was your previous tyre?? know roughly what tyre you coming from gives us a better view/insight~!

Comparing against Conti CC1

I agree with you on the Quiet-ness, when compare to GY Ducaro GA.
Btw, thanks for your new method! I'm going to try it!

current A.drive user and the tyre almost time up, thanks to this thread, guess i will go next with bluearth to test it out

remember to give your review back here later!

got it changed from Klang at rm165/pc for 165/55/14.

Not able to check on the fc yet but it do ok on dry/wet road for now, it was raining when i drive my way home from shop and it is reasonably good on wet road condition, hope it do better after run in~

what i feel immediate after the change is the Quietness compare my 3 yrs old Adrive. now the road noise is gone...wat i get is only my old engine noise.

This post has been edited by G|O: Nov 11 2013, 07:11 PM

Agree with you
I coming from falken ziex 912
although only change 2 tyre at the back
Can feel much comfortable noise also very good

hehehe, i asked the tyre shop guy, he said BluEarth compound is softer compare A.drive, made for better fc, not sure how true, gonna pump a full tank and see if there is any improvement for fc

forget to add up my 2 new tyre are from xm2

Lol..icic..too bad xm2 dun hv for my size of 165/55/14..only pp2 but damm expensive..above 200/pc..

Due to budget n brand liking..i go back to yoko

Xm2 is great i heard but some ppl said da performance drop dramatically after 50% usage...not sure how true it is tho...

let me see how is it go with it
i tried to search for yoko cd2 but no where to be found at northern region had to switch to xm2 for a try

Anyone using Bridgestone Ecopia EP200? How is the performance on wet road? Thinking of changing to this soon from my current C drive 2.

i used it for 2 week already.. wet road performance is good since i never speeding and make emergency brakes frequently..

make use of its low rolling resistance, it will serve the purpose to get more milage.. totally not a tyre for those who are like to speeding and whack corner..

bro mind sharing with me the tyre shop location? thanks!

I am also searching and surveying for a new tyre.

There is one shop at kajang sells Yokohama blueearth AE01 at RM 270.00 for 205/55/R16... is it cheap since the salesman said that they are on a promotion now. And i notice that the tyre is made from philippines.

This post has been edited by abugem: Nov 23 2013, 01:31 PM

any idea how much is michelin xm2 for 215/45/17?

As Silverstone Synergy M5 user, I would strongly suggest to avoid it. Been using it and should have paid extra rm20 each tyre for Bridgestone/Goodyear.

Im getting good fuel consumption, average 16km/l on Honda City idsi, but the wet performance is really bad. Feels kinda slippery during rainy day, constant hydroplaning, and had wheelspin a few times especially after stopping at hill during rainy day/wet road.

Should had done research before getting it, as many user on the internet complaining about the same bad wet performance.

Works fine on dry road, but seriously bad on wet road.

This post has been edited by faridr: Dec 3 2013, 06:47 PM

that's quite a good FC. but i think the iDSI is one of the most fuel efficient car right?

these few weeks lots da rain. can wet test my EP150. So far feel the wet grip is quite good, can go through water pots at 80-90kmh with confident.

Yeah it is, and I'm seeing improvement from 13-14km/l to around 15-16km/l after using synergy M5, not an accurate measurement, but thats what the car km/l trip meter is showing.

But for the fuel saving vs wet performance, I really dont think its worth it. Blasting through LDP/NKVE around 90-110kmh on dry, and had to slow down to 50-60kmh when its raining since the car felt slippery.

what was your previous tyre that did 13-14 km/l?

It was Goodyear Eagle, not sure the specific model as before I had the car, my dad did all the servicing.

Interested in Bridgestone Ecopia.. Where to look for tyre sizes available for this? Cant get it from Bridgestone web... My tyre is 175/65R15..

bridgestone malaysia web is kinda useless when looking for their size. they're not listing all the sizes they're selling here in malaysia.

for example the EP150 that i'm currently using, size 165/65R14. not listed on the web. however i stumble upon it when tyre hunting. so i email to bridgestone malaysia and ask is the size officially available in malaysia. they replied yes its available, ask me to look in any of their bridgestone dealer shops.

maybe you can email them directly also.

you must consider these factors when one says 'fuel efficient'.

Tire drag accounts for only ~16% in the overall car's drag. This varies on the car too. If you have a powerful engine, tire drag is negligible.

Tires also last very long. I have been using GD F1 for ~60k km already. No difference in fc compared to NCT5 or PS3. So, buy a tire that you will enjoy for the next >50k km...

hope you guys understand and be an informed consumer. Those sales/marketing out there only says half the story.

i echo on this

I got mine 195/65/R15 for RM210 in Pandan Indah.

Good price.

I am also using AE01. 215/60/16 on a cefiro.
Overall very good, but I feel a little bit noise compare my previous Michelin MXV8.

Serena s-hybrid is using bridgestone ecopia 195 60 r16

thanks for the info! i presume is Ecopia EP200 sice EP150 supposely got no R16 size

I am planning to change my stock GT3 (Jazz Hybrid) to Ecopia.

1) What size should I go into? Stock is 175/65/R15. Thinking of going wider, maybe 185 or 195?
2) What's the difference with EP150 and EP200?
3) What is the price range I'm supposed to look at? Don't want to get "cut" by the shop
4) Lastly, any recommendation of shop around Shah Alam/Klang?

1. better stick to original size, as your car is Hybrid and FC is important.
2. EP 200 is overall better than EP150, in terms of specs (FC, NVH, grip) on paper la. Also EP200 usually cater for bigger size tyre. But both are marketted as LRR tyre.
3. ermmm... no idea
4. no idea

Honda still giving Goodyear GT3 as the stock tyre to their Jazz Hybrid?? GT3 is listed as the most entry level tyre in goodyear website. can't they offer something better? lol. At least la assurance fuelmax

1) original size got very limited tire choice
suggest the nearest 185/60/15

u can get ECO tire like Yokohama Bluearth AE01 , Michelin XM2
not sure bridgestone available ornot

GT3 not recommended at all

BS would be their ecopia ep150/ep200 series

What is your mileage now? Would like to know GT3 can last until what mileage.. So far ok?

Yup, still GT3 on jazz hybrid... Even the new 2014 honda city is still using GT3 as the stock tyre..

Why GT3 not recommended? Bad FC?

After few weeks driving it, I decided to keep it till it's dead. Hahaha, but I plan to change on to my avanza, EP200. Got quite a good bargain in Kapar, around RM160/piece for 195/55/15.

Anyway, just FYI, GT3 is used for the new Honda City as well~

Im using EP200 now.previous tyre Synergy M5.195/55/15.so far,braking improved lil bit compared to M5.

Mind to share your experience? How much you get it?

I also just use about a month, but 2 tyres only. Very quiet and soft, braking quite good, but feel a bit heavy not sure is real or not? or just my wrong feel.
I try to pump same pressure as my previous tyre.

just to update, new Eco Tyre launched in malaysia. Toyo NanoEnergy 3. anyone have tried pls update review here!

hi, can anyone please tell me where can i buy ecopia ep200 size 185/60/R15 or 195/60/R15 at a reasonable price? thank you (:

I got mine is seksyen 27, Shah Alam. Around 185/piece I think.

My experience is not bad, braking, stability is better. But slightly heavy in my opinion, but doesn't really affect my FC, basically the same when I'm using my 14". However,I note the noise is not that quiet as mentioned by others. Is it me who is too sensitive to noise or what? Haha

thank you! 185 include balancing?

This topic fuel efficient tyres...I dunno why anyone even bothered. ..most important thing for tyres is grip for safety and noise for nvh.
No matter how the marketing put it...a tyre is not going to change the fc of your car to be remotely significant. Better put your money for the safest and/or most comfortable or best performance , depending on your needs.

don't be like that mahhh

BS Ecopia EP500 for the BMW i electric car~~!

This post has been edited by efaceninja: Jul 2 2014, 08:57 PM

interested here.

saw in the star newspaper.

hows the price range ?

will consider this once my M5 exhausted.

M5 sucks to the max.

ptui

List of OE Tyres of Energy efficient Car:

5. Honda Civic Hybrid 2012(CBU Japan) & 2013(CBU Thailand) - Dunlop SP Sport 300 (195/65R15)

Note: Civic Hybrid 2013 comes with Reverse Camera and Hands-Free Telephony.

This post has been edited by lingyg: Jul 14 2014, 12:26 AM

Same condition here

SP Sport 300 is more towards sport oriented tyre like .. PS3? Or just the name sounds sporty only? Lols I'm not familiar with dunlop at all.

How come those company dont give their energy efficient car an eco tyre one.. like prius C also same, BS RE080.

Not that quite compare to which tyre? And braking, stablility is better compared to which tyre?

Hi guys,

Wanna update regarding Toyo Nanoenergy 3 a.k.a Neo 3.

175/65/R14 82H Treadwear : 420 Traction : A Temperature : A , Made in Malaysia
RM 185, Soon Jaya Melaka.

Fitted on Myvi, replacing stock tyre, Goodyear. After 2.5 years.

hi bro. Please share some info about this..
Price, performance, noise, comfort?

Hi,

Bought it early July.

Price: RM185 per donut at Soon Jaya Melaka foc balancing n alignment
Performance : On par with previously fitted stock tyre. (Goodyear Duraplus)
Noise : Much quieter
Comfort : On par with stock standard

Fuel Consumption : Better mileage, previously 14.2km/l from Melaka to KL (aircond on no passenger, no luggage whatsoever, maintain 100-110kmh) now 14.8km/l under the same condition. Myvi SE 1.3 2012 stock standard, no mod at all. Last week manage to get 15.2km/l when off aircond, midnight driving, window roll down a bit.


Toyo Nanoenergy 3 recently introduced in Malaysia, manufactured in Kamunting (ex Silverstone factory).