QUOTE(6UE5T @ Aug 18 2017, 09:43 PM)
Autobild should have some credibility in their reviews, at least better than nothing at all and just our non professional gut/butt feel. I think the best tire reviews so far is by Autoexpress UK which also still comes from Europe. The only issue maybe is that their test environment (climate and asphalt) is different than here in SEA but since there's not much other more credible reviews then still better to just read those European reviews. Unfortunately yes, most of the time Yokohama models do not come out as good as expected in any of those reviews, except the AD08R.
For smaller 15' sizes, I would probably recommend as below in ranking order:
PS3
F1D5
RE003 or V12E2 (this one I'm not entirely sure which one better yet. I suspect the RE003 would be better in the dry while V12E2 slightly better in the wet but having said that, based on some reviews the V12E2 can be a bit tricky too in the wet. I'm considering to try these 2 along with S1 Evo 2 and of course PS4 in the future for replacement of my CSC5).
If 16' then similar to the above with the addition of PS4 at the top, maybe also CPC6 in the mix later.
PS3 15" price still ok , 16" not really cheap
F1D5 i think goodyear malaysia give up on this , not many store carry them cos the price might be same with PS3 for 15"
RE003 the good thing is dry grip , wet grip and life span really thing that let down this tire , plus the price 2xx for 15" not cheap
V12E2 (this one I'm not entirely sure which one better yet. I suspect the RE003 would be better in the dry while V12E2 slightly better in the wet but having said that, based on some reviews the V12E2 can be a bit tricky too in the wet.
I'm considering to try these 2 along with S1 Evo 2 and of course PS4 in the future for replacement of my CSC5).
v12e2 15" less than rm200 , is the cheapest among the list , feedback are positive for the price. not the best tire but u can u get 18" in 3xx? v12evo2 can with these performance offered
thats y we compare the performance and price as well , currently my store will recommend PS3 , V701 for 15" UHP
the tire review compare v701 with f1a3 , csc6 really not a fair comparison cos they on different league