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rocketeer_ace
post Jul 13 2016, 01:45 PM

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Anyone know whether GY AS3 is available on the market yet? If yes, where can I get it?
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post Aug 1 2016, 10:13 AM

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QUOTE(overfloe @ Jul 14 2016, 08:49 AM)
yes.. a few shops have some stock.. one of it is quicksave in USJ
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funny... I called up Quicksave and they say they don't have it... :s
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post Aug 2 2016, 08:50 AM

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QUOTE(overfloe @ Aug 1 2016, 10:51 PM)
What size? I saw they posted asy3 225/40r18 not long ago lol.. must be limited stock available.
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looking for 225/45/17.... but thinking of getting 235 tongue.gif

I just asked them whether they have AS3 or not? without telling them the tire spec.... and straight away, they say they don't have AS3.... sad.gif
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post Aug 8 2016, 10:06 AM

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QUOTE(stasio @ Aug 6 2016, 10:26 AM)
Thanks but sadly.... they also don't have it sad.gif

Now, I think I have no choice but to look for alternative...
Any suggestion? Looking for a tire that can perform as good as Asy2....
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post Sep 15 2016, 02:45 PM

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Just a little word of advice to those whom keens on getting cheap tyres….
Cheap tyres doesn’t provide you with the grip/reliability that you need in the event of emergency. You may save some moneys in getting cheap tyres for your car…. But bear in mind, should you ever get into an accident because your car lost grip… the repair work will cost more than the money you saved from getting cheap tyres. And worst… if someone else got hurt…

The black & rubbery thing on your car is what connecting your car to the road… It’s the most important equipment on your car. Think of your own safety plus those in your car… ohmy.gif

Tyre shop owner would say anything to convince you to buy/change tyres from them…. They don’t care whether the tyre is safe or not because in the end…. You wanted it, they supply it. They didn’t point a gun on your head & force to get it.

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post Sep 19 2016, 07:55 AM

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QUOTE(RigerZ @ Sep 17 2016, 07:20 PM)
Hi folks, I would like everyone to have a look at my tires and provide your comments about them (Size 185/60 R14):
Front tires, installed late last year and covered about 10-15k before being rotated in May. After that covered another 8k.

RHS. Advanced wear on the sides. Common knowledge says this is under-inflation wear, however I have constantly maintained it at 33PSI and checking every 1-2 weeks.
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LHS. Noticeable wear on the inside, some additional wear on the outside. Similar wear as the RHS tire only less severe.
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Rear tires, installed early 2014, covered about 60-70k before being rotated in May.

Scrubbing, noticeable side wear and little cracks. Again, looks like under-inflation wear although I have constantly maintained 33PSI. Are tires supposed to start cracking like this after only 2-3 years? Its driven everyday but always parked under hot sun.

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Front tyres.... Looks like alignment issue. When was the last time you send your ride for alignment? Best practice.... Send your car for wheel alignment, balancing & wheel rotation every 8-10k.

Rear tyres.... As you mentioned... its already 2-3 years. The tyre compound will eventually dries up & starts to crack over time. Also, our Malaysian's weather is not helping the situation.

There's another thing I would like to highlight here..... As I've mentioned earlier, the tyre compound will eventually dries up & starts to crack over time, this would also means that the grip performance will also deteriorates. So regardless, how the tyre still looks new after several years... it doesn't means that the tyre is still in good/prestige condition.

Which reminds me of an article about the real possible caused of the late Paul Walker's fatal crash...
https://www.yahoo.com/news/truth-behind-cau...-195132892.html
rocketeer_ace
post Sep 19 2016, 11:39 AM

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QUOTE(@skyhawk@ @ Sep 16 2016, 12:10 AM)
ya bro.. im totally agreed with u..

anybody knows where got sell michelin ps4? already launched at europe right?
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Try checking out with Quicksave.... If I'm not mistaken, someone once told me that they have them...
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post Sep 20 2016, 09:25 AM

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QUOTE(RigerZ @ Sep 19 2016, 10:56 PM)
Last alignment adjust was in May together with the rotation. What kind of alignment issue will cause wear on both outer sides?
For standard 13" is 30PSI, but i'm using 14" and 33PSI
What kind of alignment issue could it be?

Proton Wira can adjust rear toe ke?

Front is Viking, rear is Maxxis
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Wear on the outside is due to the chamber setting is on the positive side. How it happened? Hard to say.... the workers at the tyre shop did a bad job in wheel alignment... faulty equipment at the tyre shop (giving false reading)...... hitting pothole could also messed up the wheel alignment.... aggressive driving style (whacking corners) could be a factor as well.

What you can do now is send your for alignment again... to make sure the alignment is OK. And this time... try sending to a different tyre shop. Talk to the person whom did the alignment.... find out whether is there any issue with the alignment & etc.... Tthis way..... you'll get to know whether the earlier shop did a good job or not? tongue.gif

33PSI on a Wira seem to be abit high to me.... Sorry, I could be wrong here tongue.gif
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post Oct 6 2016, 12:37 PM

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QUOTE(titan @ Sep 30 2016, 07:09 PM)
the more i read about tires (am no auto expert, just a normal car user), am nearing to the conclusion that one can never get:

1. comfortable and quite
2. durable
3. performance (good grip)

it is always a combination of maximum of 2. unless i am wrong?

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That's because PERFORMANCE doesn't mix well with DURABILITY....

There’s no tyre that excel in all categories/conditions…. Tyre Manufacturer would claims that they have such tyre but in reality… it’s a difference story. The main reason for this… road surface condition & climate

As a consumer.... ask yourself these question instead

1) what kind of performance are you looking for? dry or wet...
2) what is your tolerance level when it comes to performance?
3) durability.... how long do you expect the tyre to last (min.)
4) what is your tolerance level when it comes to tyre noise?
5) what is your tolerance level when it comes to ride comfort?

By the way.... you missed out PRICE in your list above tongue.gif

with that... it comes to your final question.....

6) How much are you willing to spend on your tyre?

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post Oct 8 2016, 07:21 PM

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QUOTE(ksgill80 @ Oct 6 2016, 10:41 PM)
thanks

but ii still wonder is it alright and safe to have 2 different brands of tires on a car?  does it affect the car in any way like safety / handling / consumption etc

wonder if anyone here may have some insights to this
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if you're not the kind of attacking corner at high speed.... then no issue.

otherwise... its dangerous especially when the road is wet
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post Feb 18 2020, 04:11 PM

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QUOTE(wild_card_my @ Feb 18 2020, 01:52 PM)
Just checking, what are some of the best tire brands/models that would give the best grip and to avoid hydroplaning? I don't drive too fast (low top speed), but sometimes I take fast corners and turns. Given our weather I would rather be safe than sorry, who knows if the water I am driving is wet. I also do not care about tire noise. Run-flat-tires preferable despite their disadvantages (my car has no space for spares)

My budget is less than RM10k, lower is better. But I have at least 1 more year to mentally prepare for this, so might as well go big

Sizes:

1. 225/45/R18
2. 255/40/R18
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If you're looking for RTF... Bridgestone S001 is one option to look at.

 

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