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hbgoh57
post Jan 24 2017, 04:39 PM

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QUOTE(Madgeiser @ Jan 24 2017, 03:41 PM)
I changed all 4 of my tyres to this recently. They are 16 inch ones.

So far the tyres has been of moderate satisfaction for me. I was previously using Michelin XM2. Noise level, moderate. Dry grip pretty good. Wet grip acceptable, going thru some moderate water puddle you will feel something. Durability, not sure since still new.
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How is the wet grip and aquoplanning resistance as compared to xm2?
How much and what size is your tyre?tq
hbgoh57
post Jan 25 2017, 12:33 AM

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QUOTE(elyssa_ @ Jan 24 2017, 10:22 PM)
yesterday drove down to KL from Ipoh in rainy season.

Drove 100 km/h - 150 km/h, no sign of aquoplanning.
Just as Continental and Dunlop suggests, I think wet road is where D05 really performs. Now is raining season, very good chance to try out D05 performance in wet.

Last time using Ecopia 200 got torque steer when trying to overtook. Also during wet condition.
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Thanks for the feedback..seems like d05 is worth a try given the price as compared to other brands
hbgoh57
post Jan 26 2017, 08:12 PM

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QUOTE(Madgeiser @ Jan 25 2017, 10:55 AM)
XM2 is better.
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Thanks for the info. I thought D05 would perform better since is specifically made for malaysian weather..

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post Apr 6 2017, 11:29 AM

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For those who has been using this tyre, how is the performance of this tyre so far?
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post Aug 10 2017, 10:45 PM

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QUOTE(rompers @ Aug 10 2017, 08:53 PM)
Been running with these (DUNLOP Formula D05) since Oct-2016.
After close to 10K km, I'd say I'm still pretty satisfied with the tyres.
Although not an extreme driver or frequent highway traveler, I still make monthly drives between KL-MUAR (dry & wet conditions on PLUS highway).

Here are my ratings for these set of rubbers after ~10K km:

Size & Specs: 215/45/R17 | Treadwear 340 | Temp A | Traction A
Noise: 6/10
Stiffness/Comfort: 6/10 (reminder that I'm on low-profile rubbers)
Dry Handling: 8/10
Wet Handling: 7/10
Cornering (sweeping corners at avg. speed 130~150 kmh): 7/10 - Dry | 6/10 - Wet (soft rain/wet road without puddles)
Downhill (Genting Highlands): 6.5/10 (Dry) *will not venture spirited-driving downhill on wet conditions there*

Disclaimer:
I'm not a pro driver, nor have used gazillion tyre brands/models.
However, I'd say that I have had a fair-share of experience (Pirelli P7, Bridgestone RE003, Toyo T1R, Yokohama A Drive, Yokohama S Drive, Kumho Ecsta Seven KU23, Silverstone Atlantis V7, to name a few that I've used).
I'll admit that I've very limited experience with Michelins and Continentals.
Anyhow, you get the drift smile.gif

Hope this helps.
Nope, never noticed such occurrences on any of my tyres (prior or current, even after 1.5 week stationary).
Maybe that's because I've always kept a lookout on my tyre pressures(?)
The only time I've witnessed flat-spotting was on a friend 's Prado fitted with Bridgestone Duelers, and stationary for 3 weeks. That also was due to under-inflation.
So, I guess one could say that tyre pressure plays an important factor towards flat-spotting(?)
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Thanks for the conprehensive review bro..seems like the tyre is worth a try..after all the price is quite reasonable


 

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