At smaller sizes, difficult to find a match for the PS3 in the wet at cheaper price range (in the dry there are already many other options). PS4 is already available and surely better but it will be more expensive. The other cheaper options are:

- Yokohama Advan Fleva v701: this one not really sure how it will stack up to PS3 especially in the wet coz it's still very newly released tire. FYI it has been used as the race tire in MTC Sepang series and the feedback I read from a reliable source in ZTH Forum who is closely connected to the racing community is that this tire is actually pretty good both in the dry or wet. Price also very competitive, much cheaper than PS3, so this is probably your best bet.

- Goodyear F1D5: this is also a very well balanced tire, very close to PS3 in both dry & wet performance. But like PS3 also has similar chipping problem of driven hard enough. I'd think this maybe your second best option here.

- Hankook V12 Evo 2: this is also rather new tires in Malaysia (even though has been released longer in other countries). Based on reviews on the web, the dry performance is pretty good but wet might not be as stable as PS3, not really sure. Price is the cheapest though.

- Bridgestone RE003: this one better in the dry than PS3 but not as good in the wet. The wet traction rating is only A compared to AA of the others above. It will also wear out much faster due to the low tread wear rating of just 220 vs 300-320 in the others above. So this might be your least favorable option.

hmm ya i agree with u..i quite like the current PS3..i am amazed tat the grip and aqua planing is still good despite the tyres will b due soon..i can still comfortably cruise at 140-160km/h (110-120 in the rain) without being too noisy, tackle highway u-turn exit at 80km/h, going through puddles...during hard-braking they performed quite well too..the onli bad point is the price..anyway advan fleva and f1d5 will b in my shorlisted candidates for the next tyre change

Good, do update us though if you get the new Fleva.     It is also high on my list but it will still take me around another 2yrs before I need to change on my current CSC5, so if you or anyone else already get them then I can get feedback before my time to change. 

guys i am currently using PS3 for my 205/55/R16 tyres which need to be changed soon due to wear (almost 2 years alrdy)...thinking of trying other brands which have similar performance but slightly cheaper..driving style; occasional spirited driving and hard cornering, speeding in rain..70% highway 30% city... any recommendations?

i have one problem though..where the heck am i going to find yokohama dealers in penang..googled but not clearly stated if the handful of shops have them or not..1/2 confirm got but distance is quite far for me..haizzz

Hi, for size 205/55/16, Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance also good or Dunlop BlueResponse (If both avail in Malaysia). They are more in comfort and less noise. Performance wise also good. Otherwise PS3 shall be the one to go for if no budget constraint.

It's ok la if a bit far, you change tires only like once every 2-3 years what.
Those 2 are just mid-level tires, maybe better in terms of comfort or noise but definitely below PS3 level in terms of performance.

Any recommendations for alza ? Need quiet and safe wet driving. I read about Toyo ne3. Mixed reviews. Most good review did state that they are made in Japan. But Toyo acquired Silverstone factory recently right? I'm planning to get 195/55/15. Am planning to get xm2 but some forumers did say it is not good in wet driving. Currently using stock Silverstone, actually it's good and durable, just that it is brick bumpy and noisy.

Eh guys, I plan to change the 2 front tyre for my Myvi. Any good recommendation? I remember someone recommended Yokohama but couldn't remember the model name.

Don't really need high performance, just comfort and durability will do.

Any recommendations for alza ? Need quiet and safe wet driving. I read about Toyo ne3. Mixed reviews. Most good review did state that they are made in Japan. But Toyo acquired Silverstone factory recently right? I'm planning to get 195/55/15. Am planning to get xm2 but some forumers did say it is not good in wet driving. Currently using stock Silverstone, actually it's good and durable, just that it is brick bumpy and noisy.

Guys,
I was offered Pirelli P1, size 185/60 R14 at RM195/pcs to replace all 4 XM2 on my ride. Anyone got any opinions about this entry level Pirelli?

Was previously considering Bridgestone EP200, or Dunlop J5 or LM704 (got this on my MPV and quite satisfied for comfort ride), or slightly larger (185/65 R14) Yoko BlueEarth AE50.

Not really keen on CC6 after feeling the rather thin tire walls, plus was disappointed with the earlier CC5 on an earlier ride.

215/45R18
Currently using stock Toyo T1 Proxes, damn noisy. But got to admit the performance is superb imo.

Im willing to sacrifice grip for quiet tyres. Any recommendation? Maybe need to change to 225/40R18 or 225/45R18.

Guys,
I was offered Pirelli P1, size 185/60 R14 at RM195/pcs to replace all 4 XM2 on my ride. Anyone got any opinions about this entry level Pirelli?

Was previously considering Bridgestone EP200, or Dunlop J5 or LM704 (got this on my MPV and quite satisfied for comfort ride), or slightly larger (185/65 R14) Yoko BlueEarth AE50.

Not really keen on CC6 after feeling the rather thin tire walls, plus was disappointed with the earlier CC5 on an earlier ride.

Toyo T1 is not so good grip actually. If you want really good high performance tires with also pretty quiet, try the new Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 3, it's rated at only 68dB! If want much cheaper option, then can try the new Yokohama Advan Fleva, also rated around 67-69db. (Most other tires are rated at over 70db which is like double the noise).

You are driving mazda 3 also right? Think ive seen you in m3 thread. So which tyre are you using now? I get in average 80-83 dB using the toyo T1 tires doing 100kmh

So far i have options ps3, bridgestone gr100, yoko advan fleva, and goodyear f1 asymmetric 3.

No I'm not, I'm driving Toyota Mark X, currently on Continental CSC5.
F1A3 should be the best choice for silent high performance tires now but expensive since still made in Germany. Fleva is cheaper option but performance should be below F1A3. PS3 is excellent tire too but not that silent, just normal for this type of UHP tires. GR100 is just mid level tires below the others, not worth it.