Agree, if want budget tires the best in local market now is Toyo CR1.

It is a fact PS4 perform more better, PS5 only good in better tread wear but because of this the traction performance drop.

If you want lower budget tyres go for middle range tyres like Falken FK520, Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3, Maxxis Victra Sport or Giti Sport S2

Most premium tires example like Bridgestone, Yokohama also same, due to rubber compound.
You want better performance, quiet and better braking performance you need to be soft, once soft if you drive in poor road condition a lot the rubber confirm will peel off, this is normal and will not impact overall tire unless it is worn down until the safety limit.

You dont like rubber peel off, get those cheaper tires with harder material compound but you loss on the benefits as per feedback above.

https://www.michelin.com.my/auto/advice/cha...g-do-tyres-last

Max 10 years
After 5 years have them checked by a professional at least once a year.

Read, professional. Not some roadside tire shop will keep using fear mongering to tell you need to change after 5 years.
My tires most around 5~7 years now, always keep in good tire pressure, do proper allignment, rotation & balancing nearly every year.
Yesterday sent 1 of my classic 1971 beetle over to tire shop to rotate, balance the tires 2019 year still in good condition without any cracks or hardening. The tire shop say if did not always drive in bad road condition, keep under sun shade the tires easily can last around 10 years.

This post has been edited by littlefire: Nov 1 2024, 08:52 AM

If your not demanding driver, no issue. But if you always like to drive in corners high speed or speed demon then not recommend. As different tires act differently during emergency (braking), traction & cornering ability. Just imagine when entering in corner high speed and suddenly need emergency braking, if either 1 side of the tires more poor perform you might just loss control.

Bro, Michelin & Toyo tires just get from outside. Why want to buy from Toyota SC which they also markup higher?

Just google the nearest official distributor from Michelin & Toyo malaysia website and ask them quote for you.

Bridgestone Alenza 001
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Nexen RU1 SUV
Yokohama BluEarth-XT AE61
Toyo Proxes CR1 SUV/ CF2 SUV
Michelin Primacy SUV
Goodyear Efficientgrip SUV

Most tires when new also quieter, tires after a while when harden or low treads will create more road noise.
Even some tires manufacturer purposely put noise maker like small bumps in treads to create more tire noise when hit the safety wear limit.

Yes, depends on the manufacturer rubber formula. Not only performance, most premium brands even for normal comfort range also like softer compound as it is more comfort, safer (shorter braking distance) and silent compare to harder compound. Weakness is faster wear & easy to chip off the treads.

If you go do research, PS5 actually a downgrade in term of performance when compared to PS4. Just go compare the Traction rating on the tires itself you will know. PS4 - AA, PS5 - A (Only 1 A). The only thing PS5 good over PS4 is comfort and higher wear rating (last longer compare to PS4)

https://www.tyrereviews.com/Search/Size/245...9/Season/Summer

Michelin PS4
Goodyear Eagle F1 AS6
Continental SportContact 7 <- Recent EVO summer test beat Michelin and claim no1 spot (Refer link below)

https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2024-EV...r-Tyre-Test.htm

This post has been edited by littlefire: Dec 26 2024, 11:17 AM

If you just concern about tread wear, go for GY Assurance.
But dont expect good NVH especially in tire noise & comfort, as usually good tread wear tires tend to be harder in rubber compound.

PS5 only good in comfort and higher tread wear and downgrade in performance, a lot of people still prefer PS4 as the Traction rating (AA -> A in PS5) still higher and better compare to PS5. If you ask me, if want PS5 rather buy the normal Primacy 4 series and save the extra money since it is like going to become comfort touring tires.

You want to use in what car?
If normal road car, foam only will add weight and will not help much

If EV, yes this will help reduce a lot of road noise as EV itself already very quiet and any additional road noise with be annoying.

If die die want to buy, just go aliexpress or taobao and buy. Plenty of cheap tire foams from China as nowadays their EV is quite a lot otr.

This post has been edited by littlefire: Jan 9 2025, 09:41 AM

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.

We been talking on this for many times, 1st of all you need to consider your sport rim width. Ori sport rim width usually design to match with the 185 size, just imagine small feet with bigger shoes size when you run how you feel?

Besides that, by changing bigger tire wider size it will also impact fuel consuption. The money you save now on the tires, might even waste more money in long term when driving. Do take note your tire usually last around 40000~50000km. If fuel consuption increase to like even 0.01cent per km, 40000km = RM400 bro.. Is the higher fuel consuption really got savings in long term? Somemore fuel subsidies going off soon bro.

If i were you, i would rather stick to the original size with the original sport rim.
Unless you willing to go all out by changing lightweight sport rim with the suitable width to match the 195 size and in long term due to lightweight maybe still can maintain similar fuel consuption as previous.

This post has been edited by littlefire: Jan 16 2025, 07:28 AM

Do you have spare tires? Use that 1 to replace first. If really dont have, ask the tyre shop to drop by since you mentions only 5.9km usually if near tyre shop can ask their worker to go out help but need pay extra for it. Please confirm with the tire shop before telling them to drop by.

2023 old? Bro, u tot tires is banana/food izzit?

Tires can last at least 10 years bro, nothing to worry.
A lot of people prefer at least 1~2 years tire, 1st cheaper price and 2nd tire composition is more stable/mature.

T005A - Is design for Asia pacific region

Not sure with the T005B, but previously A version is for Asia pacific region and got slight different treads design or rubber composition as compare to original T005 which is design for Europe or US market. Even with A or B revision, Turanza is more towards premium touring tires similar category to like Michelin Primacy 4 series.

Budget? Driving style? Can accept non-flat tires or not?
Too many varienty, tires need to match what owner needs, better you give more info so that people can recommend suitable tires.

Yes, with that kind of budget can get Michelin Primacy 4 series.
Since just want smooth and quiet drive, Primacy 4 would be sufficient.
Other options, Bridgestone Turanza T005 or Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

Buy from halfcut shop izzit? You need to know the date, usually max is 10 years from manufacturing date.
2nd is the tires all season, summer or snow tires? If snow just skip, too loud to drive on the roads.
3rd is tire condition, is there any long/deep cracks on the sidewall or treads? Treads depth still ok?

Usually we only buy imported used tyre for training purpose, like to go for drift, track or gymkana traning rounds. If lucky can get performance tires at cheap price, but those are not suitable on-road and only on competition gound.

This post has been edited by littlefire: Feb 6 2025, 12:43 PM