Hey sifus and donutmen,

Tomorrow I'm getting my new ride, was informed after booking and stuff that I'd be getting Michelin Primacy 4. Yesterday, was told I'd be getting Dunlop Sport MAXX 050 (I believe it's non + ones) instead. I quite bengang but also there's nothing I can do.

So with my driving preference below, can you guys recommend me if I should stick to it, or day 1 terus go change to better donuts.

1) 225/45/R17 (Dunlop SP MAXX 050)
2) Driving pattern - 100km daily driving, 80% highways, 20% city (about 2,200km/month) with holidays and adhoc trips, I think my usage will be around 25000-27000km annually.
3) I only drive at road legal speed, 80-90 kmh, 110 kmh if I rush/overtake
4) Klang Valley, highway condition is decent
5) My expectation is quiet level, as I drive long distance daily, my very first priority is comfort + NVH

So with the above, as I never used Dunlop tyres before, would like to get some insights from you all, if I should use it partially, use them till end of life, or change immediately (so I get better trade-in value)?

Please also recommend me some good models, so far I'm only eyeing on Michelin Primacy 4.

Thanks in advance!

mind to know what's the car?

It's a Toyota Corolla 2020. Uncle car but pretending young lol

Michelin Primacy 4 and Dunlop Sport Max 50 are 2 different types of tire.

Michelin Primacy 4 = Comfort oriented tires; quiet & comfortable.

Dunlop Sport Max 50 = Sports tire, often compared to the Michelin PS4.

If you like quiet and comfort, I suggest you trade in for a set of Michelin. And do it as early as possible because tyres tend to lose value very fast when used.

Means much grippier but also a bit harsher on the ride comfort, yes?

Damn, they swap tyres that is not within the same region of characteristics then =.=

Thanks for the input, I couldn't find much info on this tyres on the net so decided to ask here instead.

Also I've seen on Shopee/Laz, every one of them are selling Maxx 050+, is this just a branding from different market region or...where they're manufactured? Like Japan, non-Japan?

I haven't used Dunlop before... but I've used both Michelin Primacy 4 and Pilot Sport 4 before, and I can say that the Pilot Sport 4 is much gripper than Primacy 4, just as comfortable than Primacy 4, and both have equal wet performance. But the PS4 wears out faster and is slightly noisier than the Primacy 4.

I'd prefer the PS4 anytime.

Have you tried discussing with your dealer to swap back to Michelin?

I did asked, but doesn't seem to be much of use, especially for CBU cars. Aih.. I guess I'd wait till I pick up the car tomorrow and decide based on the input I will be receiving in this thread. But I'm more inclined to change straightaway for now.

Thanks for your input bro. I've used PS4 on previous ride, so Primacy 4 is new to me, but thanks for your comparison between the 2!

Toyota Coroll is CBU? Should be CKD, right?

Toyota Corolla Altis 2019/20 is a CBU from Thailand.

Just use first la. Change straight away also still counts as used tires and tire shops will still low ball you! Sportmaxx 050 is same UHP class almost like PS4, not as good but should be similar, while Primacy 4 is obviously 1 category below PS4.

So in a way, it looks like an upgrade, lol. I really have little knowledge about this MAXX. Thanks for your input bro!

Primacy 4 is also overpriced. If want comfort touring tires, Bridgestone Turanza T005 is a much better value for money so you can instead consider that in the future.

I'm holding out for Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 2... no idea when coming though.... haiz

what is your view on lassa tyres... they look quite comfy type

This post has been edited by dwRK: Sep 24 2020, 02:13 PM

Lassa is like the cheap low end of Bridgestone, maybe like Dayton? I read some of the reviews on their top model and many said it's horrible! I personally wouldn't touch it.

recently i just change my tyre 225/45/18
michelin ps3 to conti mc6

i would say mc6 > ps3, price wise also fairer than ps4, thus i choose mc6

please dont, if budget constraint, mayb u can try
toyo tr1
hankook k125

much better than lassa in terms of liability and reputation.

I'll go for users comment

https://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Dunlop/S...xx-050-Plus.htm

thanks guys. I just came across this brand recently...curious what you guys think and any first hand experience

my comfort tyre...s1 noble2 no more in market... no interest in tr1 and prime3... will wait n see if Goodyear get the performance 2 in by year end...

my another ride is using k120
Really high in CP ratio, too bad its is no longer in the market