For the time being, yes but don't forget I'm comparing a new tyre to a 3 years old tyre.

Yeah. I hope you can come and comments more after you drive more on these tyres. As I might be changing it later but not now as I have to survey more.

Sure thing. Just replaced my rear 2 tyres to J5 as well. After changing all to J5, cabin noise had reduced significantly. As for road handling and grip, I will report after I've traveled 1000km with this set of tyres.

This post has been edited by Jasonlee1603: Apr 28 2015, 03:14 PM

I personally have done more than 2000 KM with these tyres.
Man, i never felt my money spent so well in a long while!

But it is only noisy when you are travelling above 160Km/H
So does what it suppose to, and i feel confident even when it is a wet day.

With the Full Silica compound, it does help with FC (comparing to the D-01 used before this).
So overall, must give award to this mode of tyre.

I have to really agree on that. Personally I've never favor Dunlop when it comes to tyres. But recently I've worked as an event crew for the launching of the Dunlop SP Sport J5 and Formula D05, and only come to realize that Dunlop tyres are now manufactured by Continental, that's what made me change my mind after that.

Well as for that speed, I don't think I will have the chance to try it though, as I have another car for long distance driving. As for me, overall I'm really satisfied with the tyre, although I wish it could have a slightly stiffer side wall.

Just changed 2 tyres to Dunlop SP Sport J5 this morning.

J5 is softer side wall than Ecopia EP200 and much more silent than A-Drive (used until almost botak).
The weight of the J5 (tyre only) is similar to A-Drive but not as light as EP200.
This might be the reason why the EP200 react to be bouncer (stiffer) since the suspension should react softer as unsprung weight is heavier.

I'm lucky to make a decision to put the EP200 (few months tyres) to the Front and put J5 at the Rear as my Iswara rear suspension is harder (Gas Shock) and front suspension is slightly softer (Oil Shock). So now, the stiffer tyre pair with softer suspension and softer tyre pair with harder suspension.

I can't test much of the J5 grip as it was not raining yet. Dry grip can't mentioned much as it was put at rear tyres.
Hopefully it doesn't disappoint me.

But worth the price as i get RM123 per tyre including GST and Balancing. Exclude Alignment and Tube Head (valve).
Tube Head (Valve) rubber cost RM5 per piece.

Ah I see. Actually before replacing my car's tyre to the J5, I've considered few tyres (Yokohama C.drive2, Bridgestone Ecopia EP200, and Yokohama Bluearth AE01), but C.drive2 being my most favorable choice among all due to all good feedbacks from sifus here and experience as well (was using C.drive2 on my old myvi last time). But this round's tyre change reminds me of the recent launch event which I was involved in (working as an event crew which happens to be Dunlop's SP Sport J5 and Formula D05 launching event), and get to know that Continental is now manufacturing these tyres. Happen to know that Continental made these tyres, I kinda gave the J5 (as the D05 do not have 14" variant) a try without much consideration.

After riding on these tyres for about 2-3 weeks now, I have to say that I'm satisfied with it, apart from it being a little bit soft (in terms of sidewall). Road noise generated is decently quiet but not the quietest I've ever had, grip is decent in dry and wet. However I might give other brand a shot during my next tyre change as I'm not much a brand-loyalty kind of person.

This post has been edited by Jasonlee1603: May 10 2015, 01:47 AM

Seems like I have the same thought as u as I have consider to change to C Drive 2 before, but one of the shop owner mentioned, it does abit noisier and my thought was C Drive 2 was few years back product design and J5 consider as latest design, which may yield better noise control. Besides that, my tyre size is 185/60R14 which doesn't have D05 size. So I just make a try on this J5. The tyre dry grip is still consider as normal, not skidded yet.

Since the C Drive 2 has 4 big longkang and not much small pattern for dry grip, this makes me worry that it will have less dry grip considering that 185
Width has limited space for 4 big longkang instead of 3 big longkang on J5.

I believe J5 is better choice for 185 width size that will provide balance between wet and dry grip Rather than Wet grip more than dry grip.
This is my assumption and may not be 100% correct.

Anyone else have their feedback on this tyre?
I really think there is nothing more "worth it" tyre brand/model compared to this.

Maybe just not that soft of tyre wall to me (also could be because my tyre pressure is 34 psi). Haha

Maybe you can pump 32psi and try it out.
I found it softer side wall then Ecopia with the same Psi comparison and same tyre position (rear compare with rear).
Now I pump to 32psi.

Today just change 4 pcs J5 175/70/r13 at Citicars Empire. Total damage RM432+RM24 (rubber valve). BTW at this outlet, their staff are not in the proffesional way to serving customer. My personally does not recommend this outlet service. THe overall the tyres performance comparative to XM2, the side wall for J5 abit too soft. dry grip quite good, while the wet grip also not bad. Today has try in dry and wet as weather change too fast recently. water cutting not bad at all on water poodle. It is value for money.

This post has been edited by jccf23: May 16 2015, 11:50 PM

Last night, I able to try high speed cornering on the J5 tyre. The grip is good on the slightly wet road, start drizzling. Partial wet and partial dry. IMHO, good to test tyre grip.
I able to corner on 100-110 Kmh.
Not dare to drive faster as my car suspension and handling was not good. Able to chase the new C Class
Not bad consider this is not a high performance tyre.
Overall really statisfy with the J5 performance.

Yeah if I'm not mistaken the C Drive 2 is 2010-2011 year design. But nonetheless still one of the best choice when it comes to tyre choice. I'm riding on a same tyre size as you as well. After running in the tyre for about 1000 KM, the tyre actually got more comfortable and silent. Dry and wet grip is still the same as when it's new. Very satisfied with this tyre considering the price of it.

Yes, the quality is indeed very good value for money.
I do recommend for others as well.

Yeah had to agree with you on that. For the next tyre change I'd probably get a new 15" shoe and try out the D05.

Any review / comment on Dunlop D05 VS J5 VS Goodyear Assurance Triplemax?

I personally don't trust Good Year. Haha

Any reason for your dun like Goodyear? Myself dun like rubbish Silverstone. And my car is riding on Bridgestone EP200, just dun like these donuts. What are the differences between D05 vs J5?

This post has been edited by IiBbMm: May 21 2015, 09:22 AM

I personally hate Silverstone especially I used Silverstone Synergy M3, very poor grip.
But depends on model, as Silverstone Atlantis V something is quite good.

I've personally did not try Dunlop Formula D05 nor Assurance Triplemax. As for Dunlop SP Sport J5, I have to say it's a pretty good tyre considering it's price point and performance. Very quiet and comfortable tyre with good grip in both wet and dry.

If compared to Michelin XM2, I believe J5 have better comfort due to softer compound compared to XM2 which is harder. XM2 tends of have slightly harsher ride IMO.