QUOTE(sanakim @ Jul 8 2024, 04:09 PM)
Friends,
My X50 flagship 2021 is almost at 3 years mark - so far so good but time to change tyres and want to upgrade the Carlinkit Apple Carplay.
1. I'm set on Michelin PS tyres - what is the best equivalent dimensions since Michelin doesn't have 215/55R18 like stock? Also, do you recommend PS5 or PS4SUV?
2. For CarPlay Carlinkit, it's a godsend... never really used any other app besides that. I'm using the old CPC200-CCPA model.. what is the latest you recommend?
Thanks!
Hi everyone,
Sharing an update for my tyres - decided to go with the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 with 235x50R18 and it’s been ~2 weeks driving around town, up Genting and on some highways. They cost ~Rm670 per piece and tire shop charged additional RM55 for alignment.
Overall, quite happy with the tyres vs stock UC6 and would do it again if needed. Couple of observations:
1. Much better wet & dry grip than UC6, particularly noticeable these few days as KL has been very wet and many roods floodded
2. Handling overall when overtaking/cornering feels much more confident and less understeering effect
3. However, I feel that overall 0-100 acceleration is marginally slower.. I didn’t time it but maybe it’s an effect of new tires, wider tires etc, but I do feel it takes a smidge longer to get up to speed.. anyone else can confirm/deny this?
4. The aesthetics is super pretty with the “velvet touch” wall.. probably one of the key reasons I landed with the Pilot Sport
5. Speedometer change is ~1-2 km/h so tyre shop say no need to do recalibration
Hopefully helpful for other owners who are keen to change tyres.