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amscouzach57
post Dec 16 2024, 10:10 PM

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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Dec 16 2024, 06:17 PM)
Suggest u whatapps Oscar Bukit Kemuning for price. i got my size, cheaper a lot more than any online price, shopee and all
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Indeed. Same with me. Online prices of tires are always more expensive
amscouzach57
post Jan 9 2025, 07:11 PM

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QUOTE(littlefire @ Jan 9 2025, 06:50 PM)
After install the foam in the tires, you also need to redo all the normal balancing process when fit back on the sport rim so actual is not a big deal.  laugh.gif
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Concept similar to "tampal dalam" when treating punctured tires.
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post Mar 20 2025, 04:47 PM

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QUOTE(littlefire @ Mar 19 2025, 03:55 PM)
Goodyear if want longevity only the Assurance Triplemaxx range

Toyo CR1 SUV for me it is consider as lower budget range, longevity should be similar to Yokohama but more towards comfort base.
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I recommend Goodyear Assurance Maxguard SUV for SUV tires. Best bang for buck tires IMHO.

Affordable, decent grip, good NVH & durable threads

This post has been edited by amscouzach57: Mar 20 2025, 04:49 PM
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post Mar 21 2025, 12:44 PM

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QUOTE(littlefire @ Mar 20 2025, 05:30 PM)
For normal touring/budget Goodyear range tires i dont like is after few years their tire compound really will harden up. Benefits is treads really can last longer, but weakness the braking performance will drop significant, i got few bad experience with Goodyear tires in the past after like 3~5 years usage even the treads still thick but brakes performance really drop a lot and felt longer brakes.
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Noted. I will verify this in next coming years on my current set.
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post Mar 21 2025, 12:50 PM

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QUOTE(DM3 @ Mar 19 2025, 08:41 AM)
Well many users like me started off long time ago with the V12,jus love the grip of course back then sceptical also y cheap n then their reputations/popularity grew.
I've used V12 many sets n then s1 Evo n Vp3 ,PS3,ps4,contis,bridgestone, older toyos.
Fyi I changed tyres yearly so had many try outs.
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My experience with VP3 was frustrating. Lack of grip in wet. Very poor aquaplaning resistance.

It was fitted on 2 cars of different sizes. The driving experience was roughly similar.

Drive slow or fast also lost grip. The bad experience dettered me from using Hankook tires ever again.
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post Mar 22 2025, 06:31 AM

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QUOTE(DM3 @ Mar 21 2025, 01:27 PM)
Ya won't say superb,if for we u shud take S1evo3.
Btw ur tyre size?
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205/50R16
235/50R18
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post Mar 22 2025, 06:37 AM

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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Mar 21 2025, 02:22 PM)
Last time eyeing this falken azenis fk510, but due to less shop bring it in here, and iinm made in Japan, the price is more expansive than PS4 Michelin.
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I've tried FK510 on 225/45R19

Superb grip on wet & have excellent aquaplaning resistance.

However, the happiness lasted till halfway, when the threads start thinning, the grip loses considerably.

Mileage was low. I only got around 35k km on those tires.

FK520 was claimed to have better grip, lower weight & longer thread life than the FK510.

Price is also significantly higher almost close to Michelin PS series pricing
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post May 1 2025, 07:41 AM

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QUOTE(Iceman74 @ Apr 30 2025, 04:20 PM)
Hi,

got any advice which tyre that are good in
1. Comfort
2. Quiet
3. Grip

long lasting is not important cos it will be low mileage car
Size is 215/60/16
Current tyres is Michellin XM2 & Primacy 3st going 9 and 10 years tyres. Still got at least 40~50% but don't dare use it any longer.

prefer cheaper tires with priority above so can change in 6~7 year mark
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Go for Michelin Primacy 5. Worth the price & won't dissapoint in expected performance

This post has been edited by amscouzach57: May 1 2025, 07:42 AM
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post Jun 3 2025, 06:44 PM

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QUOTE(Steponlego @ Jun 3 2025, 04:36 PM)
Actually how long does a tire can last in malaysia climate?

My 4 years old Dunlop got side wall damage today. I don't remember hitting any potholes. Went to tire shop because I remember saw a nail sticking out last Friday, what I thought to be RM7 repair becum RM500 tire change lmao.

Got plenty of tire tread. This car I drive daily 80km.

Edit: nevermind, I actually remember 3 weeks ago I hit a sharp tiled curb at new office building. Not even going fast, just do slow uturn, but I didn't see it. lol.
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Usually sidewall damage is irreparable. Any passenger car tires also same.
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post Jul 2 2025, 09:24 PM

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QUOTE(DM52 @ Jul 2 2025, 09:13 PM)
Hello, between Hankook Ventus Prime 4 & Michelin Primacy 5, which one more comfortable and more gooding?.

Size 225/50R17
Price Hankook Prime 4 is RM380
Price Michelin Primacy 5 is RM 550

Currently using Hankook Ventus Prime 3, All I can see, this tyre comfort level is very good. but, only one downside, the tyre is not that silent. everything else, handling, wet, dry, comfort level, braking, all I satisfied. Its like a perfect tyre for my diriving pattern.

Always in my mind want to change into prime 4 until primacy 5 come out. only downside I see about primacy 5 is design is so damn ugly. dont know u all agree or not about this. lol.
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I have very opposite opinions on VP3. If you're okay with it, definitely you'll be okay with VP4.

I will choose Primacy 5 anyway as I'm happy with my current Primacy 4. Money well spent.

This post has been edited by amscouzach57: Jul 3 2025, 08:58 AM
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post Jul 3 2025, 12:04 AM

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QUOTE(DM52 @ Jul 2 2025, 09:54 PM)
What u notice switch from Ventus 3 into Primacy 4?. can tell me the difference.. Primacy 4 design is quite beautiful, but suddenly primacy 5 design is very different. michelin really want to differentiate the design maybe, dont want to look same like pilot sport 5. but design primacy 5, quite weird. If primacy 5 design as beautiful as pilot spot 5, I not hesitate to pull the trigger.
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All around improvement.

Increased grip & handling during dry & wet.

Major aquaplaning resistance.

Lower noise.

To me, VP3 was such a lousy tire. Poor grip during dry & wet. I've dump the tire after less than a year & 10k ish km.

In my personal view, Primacy 5 is more aesthetically pleasing than Primacy 4.
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post Jul 3 2025, 12:06 AM

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QUOTE(DM52 @ Jul 2 2025, 09:56 PM)
One more things, I remember, I ask shop, the price of continental max contact 7, is almost same as primacy 5 for 225 50 17. but max contact 7 is not touring tyre right. but threads pattern show mc7 is like comfort tyre wo. or this mc7 compund is hard type?. I interested with mc7 threads too, but scared not comfortable as ventus 4 and primacy 5
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MC7 is marketed as an entry level UHP tire. Tire compound should be on the softer side

VP4 & Primacy 5 are categorised as premium touring tires.

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post Jul 3 2025, 09:03 AM

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QUOTE(DM52 @ Jul 3 2025, 06:11 AM)
Do u think MC7 will be harsh if compared to premium touring tyre?. I tot MC7 tire compound is a bit stiff due to uhp..but I do read user review this tyre sidewall a bit soft, so that made me include this tyre in consideration. before end of this month, will change either into vp4, primacy 5 or mc7
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Usually UHP tires would have softer tire compound for more grip. Their sidewalls are generally stiffer than touring tires.

My guess, MC7 will provide the best grip compared to VP4 & Primacy 5.

However, it could be noisier & wear out faster.

In terms of aquaplaning resistance, Primacy 5 would be the best.
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post Aug 10 2025, 05:09 PM

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QUOTE(TanJy1814 @ Aug 10 2025, 05:25 AM)
Anybody know this happen?

Michelin PS3about 4 years with ~50k mileage.

More serious the the front wheels. There is on the rear as wheel. But very minor.

Issue with the tyre(harden) or something wrong with alignment or car?

user posted image
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Normal. It looks like close to time to change the tires.

Reaching 50k km with PS series tires is quite a feat. I've never managed to reach that mileage. Max was 45k km for me with the PS3.
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post Oct 6 2025, 08:40 AM

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QUOTE(pandikar @ Oct 6 2025, 06:14 AM)
What kind of specific inspections for tyres more than 5 years?

Have one Toyota Corolla SE with last replaced 185/60R14 in Dec 2019. Car only for weekend drive, haven't reached 5,000km.

Plan to change all 4 until I read your post.
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Visual inspections for any surface anomalies such as deep cracks, brittleness &/or peelings at the treads & sidewalls.
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post Oct 16 2025, 08:13 PM

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QUOTE(CAL V @ Oct 16 2025, 05:11 PM)
Have a new to me car coming, it has Conti MC6 on it from 2023 70% thread remaining.

If I am changing new tyres, PS5 vs MC7. Which one is a better pick?
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MC7. However, if you ask PS4 vs MC7, I would recommend PS4.

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