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post Nov 1 2020, 03:27 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Nov 1 2020, 08:54 AM)
I scanned through 30+ launch coverage... only 2 publications mentioned rival ps4... maybe is kiss ass "reporters" trying to get free review tires... laugh.gif
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Maybe but unfortunately that's the message that was heard widely. What's even more disappointing is the fact that Continental Malaysia still refuses to bring in the globally tried and well proven CPC6 while just pushing for this MC6 as if indirectly supporting that claim!
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post Nov 4 2020, 01:10 AM

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QUOTE(DS51 @ Nov 4 2020, 12:30 AM)
My size 225/50 R17, last time I change ps4 in melaka, rm530 per piece, but now like got a lil price hike, just ask around rm550 per piece. got a lil price hike, but mc6 price almost the same, rm395.

got 2 possibility:
1) conti tyres is indeed cheap
2) michelin inflated ps4 price due to its popularity.

Sometimes, its insane to think, same size, price can be so different.gap rm150 between mc6 and ps4 is like a 1 pieces of small tyre. So insane.
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Continental if imported ones from Europe like those CSC5 or ECS are even more expensive than PS4!
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post Nov 4 2020, 01:12 AM

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QUOTE(speedy3210 @ Nov 3 2020, 05:11 PM)
Walaooo...... Primacy4 outbraked PS4/RE003 biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(dwRK @ Nov 3 2020, 11:20 PM)
eye opening...  laugh.gif

mc6 outbreaked pzero from a Korean test... so results match with the powerpoint

got info from korean/japanese websites/videos too.. but don't understand a single word they saying ... hahaha
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How about dry and wet handling?
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post Nov 4 2020, 12:11 PM

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Interesting results. If only they had included some popular Goodyear models like the new F1A5 and Efficient Grip. But yeah as many have known, China tires in general are worse.

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post Nov 5 2020, 09:36 AM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Nov 4 2020, 01:39 PM)
uhp I think means got 20“, low profiles, high speed & load rating...lol

that's why my favorite uhp is s1n2...try to buy again but no more

mc6 have softer rubber design for malaysian's jkr roads...hahaha.  in a separate Korean video, tread wear was quite bad imho after track racing
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S1N2 is UHP? You mean S1E2?
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post Nov 5 2020, 01:07 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Nov 5 2020, 11:48 AM)
just throwing my s1n2 into the fray...since comfy p4/mc6 doing so well against ps4/re003... hahaha

i know your definition of uhp is "can fight" with ps4/f1ss/pc6/etc... i'm following traditional uhp definition of v, w or y rated low profile tire ah... summarized a bit from the net...

"UHP tires, are available in two basic categories: summer and all-season. Summer UHP tires generally focus on dry and wet handling and traction. This focus will involve stiffer sidewalls (achieved in part by low profile designs) in addition to bolstered construction and relatively softer tread compounds that provide increased traction. All-season M+S UHP tires are directed more at “everyday” use. Without giving up dry and wet handling, these tires are designed to also offer good traction on snow and ice."...  s1n2 is classed as all season uhp, not summer uhp so its hard to find tests/comparisons... usually ppl focus only on summer and winter tires
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One way to also distinguish is the tread wear rating. True UHP usually have no higher than 340TW. If higher then usually entry level UHP or borderline with touring category. S1N2 if not mistaken is around 400-500TW, is it?
UHP also never have profile higher than 55 and not available with speed rating H or below.
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post Nov 5 2020, 03:07 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Nov 5 2020, 01:29 PM)
i consider s1n2 more of a touring tire also myself...that's why i bought it... but its a strange beast, treadwear is much higher than touring, but traction is AA even beat out maxx 050+... also yokohamas are well known for soft/quiet tires and s1n2 beats them also... lol... hence i'm having a hard time finding a replacement since hankook stop this noble line liao... mc6 currently top choice but treadwear 340 only... haiz

s1n2 (500 AA A)...whilst p4 (340 A A), t005a (320 A A), prime3 (300 A A), 050+(240 A A), mc6(340 AA A)

anyways to me uhp is a meaningless label lah... study comparative tests and select metrics that i want more importance...
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Traction rating is wet traction, so not really indicative coz many UHP are still just A rating, especially BS which has none in AA!
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post Nov 28 2020, 08:49 PM

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QUOTE(HalseyFrangipane @ Nov 28 2020, 01:28 PM)
Based on the recent posts of the Chinese test, does this mean that MC6 is worthy of replacing V12 evo2's title as the budget PS4?

What about the Primacy 4 vs PS4, according to these tests? Seems like it's outperforming the PS4 in certain categories. The general consensus used to be PS4 = performance, Primacy 4 = comfort/touring.

For 225/45 R17, the average price on Shopee seems to be as follows:
MC6 = RM350
PS4 = RM480
P4 = RM440

How would you suggest which to get for someone like me who is very indecisive?
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For touring tires, Goodyear Efficient Grip or BS Turanza T005A would be a better value for money than P4.

For UHP, try find Falken FK510, well proven good UHP tire with better value for money as well, usually just around 80-90% the prices PS4. Another better value is the newest Goodyear F1 Sport, also should be quite a bit cheaper than PS4.

If I were you I'd try the F1S coz usually Goodyear makes excellent tires which rival or even better than those of Michelin, especially the F1 line up.
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post Nov 29 2020, 02:19 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Nov 29 2020, 09:14 AM)
hahaha...you giving him more choices...he already very indecisive...hahaha

for myself...for touring i'd go with mc6...for sports i agree with you i wanna try f1s...

my dilemma, i really wanna try mc6 on my slow car but no 205/55/16 size...if put this on my fast car i can't try out f1s...  ranting.gif
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I suspect F1S price is very similar to MC6 or at least not far so I's just take the F1S.

QUOTE(_kilakila_ @ Nov 29 2020, 12:23 PM)
Is efficientgrip much more diff than triplemax?
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Triplemax I think is more towards durability.

QUOTE(HalseyFrangipane @ Nov 29 2020, 12:43 PM)
I've already fitted a set of new PS4, but it's quite interesting to keep up with the tyre choices/performance over time haha. And this sifu decided to add more headache to the equation aaaaaa
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Good la if already use PS4, only another 2-years then only headache to change again. Lol
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post Dec 11 2020, 11:52 AM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Dec 11 2020, 09:08 AM)
yeah.

what also surprised me on second reading is ls588 going head to head with re003 at maybe half the price... another very good candidate for touring use and some fun if required
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Hmm not quite correct to say ls588 head to head with RE003. If you scrutinise more closely on the results, you would see that ls588 is more for comfort tires, low noise and rolling resistance then better on wet braking but in other categories which are more for performance oriented, the RE003 is ahead. So those are 2 different types of tires, one is more for comfort touring while the other UHP (and more geared towards dry).
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post Dec 11 2020, 07:43 PM

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[quote=dwRK,Dec 11 2020, 05:10 PM]
ya in terms of overall performance re003 is still ahead...so I agree with you per se, but ls588 didn't lose out big or disgraced itself...often coming in just 1 or 2 spot behind re003, except for dry handling where re003 is legendary... that's why i did say ls588 is a good candidate as a touring tire

my main concern on ls588 outside of performance is this...
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saw this 5yr old low mileage cracking n chipping...
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Many tires are like that if driven too short distances so they don't reach optimum temperature and easily brittle. Even PS3 also like that.
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QUOTE(neekun @ Dec 15 2020, 04:53 PM)
I am looking to replace all 4 tyres 225 45 19 for my Mazda 6 wagon.

I was quoted BRIDGESTONE T005B RM770 and UC6 SUV RM660. Don't know which one to take, please advise. BTW, what is the difference between UC6 and MC6?

Thank you.
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T005 should be better than UC6. It's more proven internationally while UC6 is just a low end category tire for local Malaysia market.
UC6 is 1 class lower than MC6 and just 1 class higher than the horrible bottom of the pile CC6.

 

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