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mdziaf
post Jul 3 2018, 02:01 PM

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QUOTE(icyd @ Jul 2 2018, 03:50 PM)
current size is 205/60/R16. to use 17', my options come down to 215/50/R17 and 205/55/R17 the latter is more preferable but not a very common size i think.
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215/50R17 would be slightly smaller compared to your current size (0.8% smaller in diameter and in circumference) while the 205/55 R17 would be 0.8% larger in diameter and in circumference. I think in the end which you choose would come down to how smaller you want your sidewall to look like when the tire is fitter (there's like a 5mm difference in sidewall height between the two). You can see the difference from a tire size calculator online smile.gif

QUOTE(leehernandez @ Jul 3 2018, 11:16 AM)
continental especially the mc6 is still new.cant find many info yet.but cant deny the v701 and v12 is good tyre.many positive feedbacks..
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I thought MC6 more like PS4 which is for performance.. if for comfort wouldn't the CC6 be more fitting? Apart from Conti, I think the Ecopia line from Bridgestone might be suitable as well.. Not sure about others.. still also doing research for a comfort low noise tire biggrin.gif haha
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post Jul 4 2018, 11:27 AM

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QUOTE(icyd @ Jul 3 2018, 08:08 PM)
Im not looking for ultra low profile look.my intention to upsize to 17" is just to make the tyres look a bit more substantial against the tall bulbous body of the rondo.slightly smaller diameter of the 215 would also give a bit more economy in the city,which is a plus but thinner sidewall may be a tad harsher too.hmm decisions decisions...
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Yea... I understand.. but i think at 5mm its very small difference that you would be better of with the more common size smile.gif


QUOTE(6UE5T @ Jul 4 2018, 12:40 AM)
You should go either 215/50/17 which is slightly smaller diameter or 225/50/17 which is slightly larger. If you want comfort, 225/50/17 will be a bit more comfortable in general than 215/50/17 due to the taller sidewall by about 0.5cm. I would not suggest to go with 205/55/17 because too odd size hence very limited choices.
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Again at 5mm I don't think it makes much difference how much more comfortable the tire would be.. Between the two, if I had to choose the size, it would be based on which is cheaper icon_rolleyes.gif


QUOTE(6UE5T @ Jul 4 2018, 12:40 AM)
If you're talking about Continental then you need to go with at least the MC6 but this is still very new tires with not much proven review on it so not sure if its as good. Anything lower than MC6 is not as good anymore. Since MC6 price is higher than V12E2 then the V12E2 is the better value.
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Why would you only suggest MC6? hmm.gif Its a UHP product, and for sure gives harsher/noisier ride.. Not what icyd wants..

To be honest I am in the same boat as icyd, needing a tire for comfort and low noise for my car. A UHP product is definitely not the right tire for this application. Right now I am looking at the Ecopia EP300 series, the UC6/CC6, Falken ZE914, or sticking back with the XM2.. I heard good things about the EP300 series, but can't find a proper review.. UC6/CC6 seems good also and has some reviews... Falken is a hit and miss.. Some say its UHP, some say got good noise control and its cheap but if not mistaken its not an easy tire to find (also missing reviews):S

side note; Reviews here are from automotive websites and not necessarily reviews from direct owner wink.gif
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post Jul 4 2018, 11:36 AM

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QUOTE(icyd @ Jul 4 2018, 11:32 AM)
Would u throw in goodyear's efficientgrip as well?how does it compare? european reviews rated it at 69db whle V12 is 70db
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oh didnt see that tire before.. hmmm need to read review first and check the price for it before I can say much haha

Edit: I think its not available for my car size (185/55R16)..hence why it wasn't on my radar initially

This post has been edited by mdziaf: Jul 4 2018, 11:42 AM
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