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 Bridgestone ep300, Anyone tried this new eco tyre?

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voscar
post Jul 9 2017, 03:45 PM

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Anyone try this ep300? How it fares against Yokohama Bluearth ES32? I think these 2 are similar range right?
voscar
post May 12 2018, 09:36 PM

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QUOTE(efaceninja @ May 12 2018, 11:05 AM)
i've been using EP200 size 175/65R14 for a few years now.  Now i want to try out EP300, i was told that EP300 doesn't come in this size.  So then fine i said i want EP200 instead, but then was told that EP200 has stopped production as it is replaced by EP300.  Asked me to go with EP150 instead.

in dilemma now which tyre to take, as i don't want to go with EP150 as it is inferior to EP200.  any recommendations?
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Not sure if Yokohama Bluearth ES32 come with your size.. I think it is similar category with EP300.
EP150 was less superior compare to EP300..
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post Sep 29 2018, 08:08 PM

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QUOTE(tokdukun @ Sep 23 2018, 10:52 PM)
Changed my Gen2 CPS all 4 tyres 195/55/R15 from Dunlop D05 to EP300 last month (last gst holiday lol), changed at weng heng for rm128/piece.

Still yet to do 1,000km, but so far i notice it's easier to move from standstill, i guess this is what it means to have lower rolling resistance.

But it also makes me feel a bit more nervous when cornering, it just doesn't make me feel as confident, scared lose grip and terbabas kinda feel. I dunno if it's because it's still new yet to break in properly or memang liddis, i hope it's the former.

Probably won't get another EP300 next time, not for mildly fun car like Gen2 at least.
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I guess it's due to softer sidewall that gives you the nervous feel? I'm driving gen2 also, last time when changing from stock Sime Tyre to Falken Ziex 912, immediately I feel nervous when going to small roundabout near my office, the car feel "buang" when I do cornering, even the inferior Sime Tyre feels more stable. So I read online it's due to soft sidewall, so I increased the pressure to 34psi when cold, got little improvement but still not the feeling I like. Gen2 seems very sensitive on tyre sidewall as other cars I drive don't have such huge feeling difference...
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post Sep 30 2018, 08:09 PM

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QUOTE(mot88 @ Sep 30 2018, 03:06 PM)
Installed EP300 on Waja at the front during Lazada promotion. Was evaluating and deciding whether to put the same at rear but after a week, decided not to do it. The sidewall is too soft , feel the same also , nervous when cornering even compared to my aged Michelin. Moved the EP300 to the back and installed new Michelin PS3 at the front. Not the best setup, but have to live with it now. EP300, RM 130 while PS3 is RM240 each for 195/55/15. EP300 is best bang for buck but not for mild spirited driving.
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Thanks for your comments, was actually thinking to fit EP300 for my gen2 in future before you and tokdukun's comment. Last year also thought of fitting it on my Polo Sedan as well, but I ended up and satisfied with more expensive Yokohama ES32 after reading so many good comments overseas.

 

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