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post Apr 26 2015, 09:20 PM

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QUOTE(Jasonlee1603 @ Apr 26 2015, 04:43 PM)
Just came back from the tyre shop. Finally replaced my front 2 tyre from XM2 to SP Sport J5. The shop sold off another 2 sets that's why I can't change all 4.  vmad.gif
But because of that I could also make a comparison between the J5 and the XM2.
Initial feedback was:

1. Noticeably more quiet than XM2, especially when driving on a harsh and uneven road. Maybe because the J5 has slightly softer compound than the XM2.
2. Car felt stable at speed around 100km/h (No chance to test at higher speed due to traffic)
3. Dry grip is decent. Not sure about wet though as there's no rain at the moment.

Total spending just now was RM226, free balancing, steel valve. Will replace my rear 2 this coming Tuesday. Hope my initial feedback could help some of you who are considering this tyre.  icon_rolleyes.gif
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Thanks for your feedback bro.
Hope to get more details from you on wet performance or high speed dry performance.

I'm considering to get 2 tyres of XM2, CD2 or Dunlop J5.
Looking for better grip on both wet and dry will be my first priority and follow by noise and lastly follow by rolling resistance.
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post Apr 27 2015, 09:34 AM

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QUOTE(Jasonlee1603 @ Apr 27 2015, 12:57 AM)
Glad that I could help you in deciding your next tyre for your car. And once again I'm back to provide some feedback in wet performance for the J5. Just came back just now and driving on wet road, drizzling too. Initial feedback was, wow the tyre handles pretty damn well in the wet. Passing by a big puddle of water is very stable, even comparable to the XM2. Passing by the puddle of water with this tyre did not give you that "drag" feel like what the XM2 gives.

Based on my initial review is that this tyre is worth my money in any way. Good grip in wet, decent dry grip, and decent tyre noise too (XM2 might be slightly more silent when it's new but turns out after using up 30-40% of the thread). However tyre is still new so I can't really give you the full review in terms of the noise. But all I have to say is, give this tyre a try. In terms of rolling resistance, I have to monitor my fuel consumption for more accuracy, but base on initial feedback, rolling resistance is good too. Hope this help you. smile.gif
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Really appreciate your replied. smile.gif
Good to hear that it slightly better on wet grip compared to XM2 due to no drag feeling.
How about dry grip ? Is this better than XM2 as well ? Or similar grip level and handling of dry grip ?
Does it feel softer or harder ride than XM2?

I'm really considering J5 than XM2 now.

Fyi, I found that my EP200 is slightly bouncing when going thru uneven road while cornering, causing lower grip on dry surface compared to A-Drive (not the eco tyre). But wet grip is quite good, maybe I didn't drive fast on wet corner road.
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post Apr 27 2015, 06:33 PM

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QUOTE(Jasonlee1603 @ Apr 27 2015, 10:34 AM)
I believe the drag feel is due to the "longkang" on the tyre itself. The J5 got 3 whereas XM2 only have 2. Maybe that makes a difference. Dry grip is decent. However I do feel that the steering response is slightly slower compared to XM2, but is just a very slight delay, perhaps not even noticeable. As for ride comfort, more or less the same as XM2, with the J5 being a little softer and comfortable. As of now, the J5 is at my front whereas the XM2 is on the back. Most of the road noise is generated from the back, so I can safely assume that the J5 emits little to no noise (maybe because still new also).
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Seems like J5 is better than XM2 except for the steering response.
Thanks for the comments. smile.gif
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post Apr 27 2015, 10:49 PM

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QUOTE(Jasonlee1603 @ Apr 27 2015, 09:40 PM)
For the time being, yes but don't forget I'm comparing a new tyre to a 3 years old tyre. icon_idea.gif
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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. smile.gif
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post May 9 2015, 02:40 PM

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QUOTE(Jasonlee1603 @ Apr 28 2015, 03:13 PM)
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.  icon_rolleyes.gif
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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. icon_rolleyes.gif

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. thumbup.gif



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post May 10 2015, 05:41 PM

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QUOTE(Jasonlee1603 @ May 10 2015, 01:47 AM)
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.  tongue.gif
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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.
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post May 13 2015, 01:05 PM

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QUOTE(Calebraj @ May 13 2015, 10:07 AM)
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
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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.
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post May 17 2015, 07:14 AM

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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 tongue.gif
Not bad consider this is not a high performance tyre.
Overall really statisfy with the J5 performance.
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post May 18 2015, 10:53 PM

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QUOTE(Jasonlee1603 @ May 18 2015, 06:58 PM)
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.  thumbup.gif  thumbup.gif
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Yes, the quality is indeed very good value for money. rclxms.gif
I do recommend for others as well.
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post May 20 2015, 01:05 PM

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QUOTE(IiBbMm @ May 20 2015, 11:40 AM)
Any reason for your dun like Goodyear? Myself dun like rubbish Silverstone.
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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.
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post May 21 2015, 07:05 AM

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QUOTE(Jasonlee1603 @ May 20 2015, 10:25 PM)
Have to agree with you on that. Used to drive myvi which has stock Silverstone Powerblitz 1800 tyre on it. Real rubbish tyre. Skidded on straight damp road, and the best part is I'm not travelling fast at all (around 50km/h).

IMO Goodyear Duraplus is quite acceptable if compared to any Silverstone tyre within the 14" size range. My sister used that tyre before on her new myvi. Decent but her current Bridgestone Ecopia EP200 is much better than the Duraplus in terms of comfort and grip.
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Very interested to know that EP200 is better grip that duraplus. Maybe my other family member car in near future need to change to from Ducaro GA (assuming goodyear doesn't have much technology breakthru) to J5 consider the grip is quite good grip and soft, more comfortable. And price wise is cheaper than EP200 as well. smile.gif

 

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