QUOTE(ktek @ Oct 30 2023, 01:43 AM)
Newer heard lower arm so easy bend unless you involved in serious accident or hit a very big pot hole or object. Most cases i seen is just the bushes that are the first to go, not the whole lower arm part.
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QUOTE(ktek @ Oct 30 2023, 01:43 AM) Newer heard lower arm so easy bend unless you involved in serious accident or hit a very big pot hole or object. Most cases i seen is just the bushes that are the first to go, not the whole lower arm part. mdziaf liked this post
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Oct 31 2023, 11:02 AM
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QUOTE(epjx31 @ Jul 10 2022, 06:42 PM) Hey guys, hiAs some of you have seen me posted before, I am a tire engineer working for one of the top 4 premium manufacturer. My ultimate goal is to enable consumers to make a more knowledgeable decision when it comes to buying tires and I hope I can do so by using my website as a medium of information. Anyways, since I am bored and its Sunday, I would take questions related to tires. Feel free to ask any questions in regards to tires and I will try to answer as good as I can. Thanks! michelin xm2+ 185 60 15 4pcs recently change to these tyre for vios ncp150 my driver seat side stated 230 kpa front, 220 kpa rear but the tyre foreman ask me to use 34 psi for all 4 is 34 psi around 230-240 kpa? suitable for this type type ? what s ur view |
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Oct 31 2023, 11:55 AM
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QUOTE(chong6998 @ Oct 31 2023, 11:02 AM) hi Tires have a max inflation pressure of 51 PSI (its actually much higher with safety margin). The question is what feels comfortable.michelin xm2+ 185 60 15 4pcs recently change to these tyre for vios ncp150 my driver seat side stated 230 kpa front, 220 kpa rear but the tyre foreman ask me to use 34 psi for all 4 is 34 psi around 230-240 kpa? suitable for this type type ? what s ur view I would say use the recommended inflation pressure stated in your door. OEM test this quite vigorously. If you dont feel comfortable, you can adjust this but try to stay within +- 2 PSI. |
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Nov 6 2023, 05:50 PM
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Hi, currently driving vento 1.2 tsi with cpc2 215/45/r16
As it’s almost impossible to find similar size, seeking your advice on alternative size. Is Conti UC7 205/50/r16 suitable? |
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Nov 7 2023, 08:09 PM
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I am currently using Michelin Primacy 4 on my Nissan Serena.
I found that the set of tyre on my car always can't last. Current Primacy4 is only 1.5 years with less than 20+km but the tyre thread is almost gone dy. Is this normal? My car is less than 5 years and this is my 3rd set of tyre (new car tyre > ecopia > pirmacy 4) |
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Nov 7 2023, 08:43 PM
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QUOTE(saltedfish @ Nov 6 2023, 05:50 PM) Hi, currently driving vento 1.2 tsi with cpc2 215/45/r16 205/50R16 is still within 3% of your 215/45R16. So its ok to change. Just be mindful that your speedometer will read slightly slower than your actual speed. E.g. 100kmh on speedo will be around 102 actual.As it’s almost impossible to find similar size, seeking your advice on alternative size. Is Conti UC7 205/50/r16 suitable? Another option is to downsize the wheels to 15inch and put on 195/55R15. It would be cheaper down the line as the 195 R15 will be cheaper compared to a 205R16. But you need a bigger upfront cost to change the wheels. |
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Hi, what would be the ideal tyre size in my situation.
My car OE tyre size is 235/45/18 And I've replaced an aftermarket 19inch rim, 235/35/19 is widely available in the market but My overall tyre diameter will be smaller than the OE spec 235/40/19 is the closest diameter to my OE spec but the size are difficult to source Does changing my tyre diameter from OE spec will cause any damage to my car ? This post has been edited by Corsair0418: Nov 9 2023, 01:18 AM |
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QUOTE(shadow111 @ Nov 7 2023, 09:09 PM) I am currently using Michelin Primacy 4 on my Nissan Serena. Did you check your car lower arm, absorbers condition, alignment & rotate the tires position like every 5K~10k? I found that the set of tyre on my car always can't last. Current Primacy4 is only 1.5 years with less than 20+km but the tyre thread is almost gone dy. Is this normal? My car is less than 5 years and this is my 3rd set of tyre (new car tyre > ecopia > pirmacy 4) If no, even the best tire also will wear out fast. |
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Nov 9 2023, 10:58 AM
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Ori spec is 185 55 16 if I change to 205 55 15 will it be within spec?
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Nov 9 2023, 11:02 AM
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my tyre punctured by iron nail once and repaired. after that when try to pump air pressure no response, mean tyre kong alrdy?
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QUOTE(tany @ Nov 9 2023, 10:58 AM) Use this website Tire Size Calculator. Use the size comparison to see the size difference. You want your diameter to be at most +/-3% difference from your original size. If bigger than this you have issues with your speedometer and most likely have clearance issues in the wheel well.QUOTE(JungWoo @ Nov 9 2023, 11:02 AM) my tyre punctured by iron nail once and repaired. after that when try to pump air pressure no response, mean tyre kong alrdy? If fully deflated already, at the pump theres a third button that you need to press for the pump to inflate a fully deflated tire. BUT if its already deflated and you already drive with the tire deflated, theres a high chance that your sidewall could be damaged. |
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Nov 10 2023, 09:59 AM
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QUOTE(littlefire @ Nov 9 2023, 10:28 AM) Did you check your car lower arm, absorbers condition, alignment & rotate the tires position like every 5K~10k? I did rotation every 10km and the tyre thread wearing out evenly.If no, even the best tire also will wear out fast. No idea why as every set of new tyre I used can't go beyond 30km. |
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Nov 10 2023, 10:46 AM
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QUOTE(mdziaf @ Nov 9 2023, 04:39 PM) If fully deflated already, at the pump theres a third button that you need to press for the pump to inflate a fully deflated tire. BUT if its already deflated and you already drive with the tire deflated, theres a high chance that your sidewall could be damaged. yea can see there is a crease at the side as driven deflated before notice it was punctured. i have been using the same tyre for few months after repaired at tyre shop. everything look normal now but when i tried to check tyre air pressure at petrol station there is no beep sound anymoreThis post has been edited by JungWoo: Nov 10 2023, 10:47 AM |
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QUOTE(shadow111 @ Nov 10 2023, 10:59 AM) I did rotation every 10km and the tyre thread wearing out evenly. Then is either your tire or your driving attitude. If always like to speed and enter corners like nothing also will wear out fast.No idea why as every set of new tyre I used can't go beyond 30km. |
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QUOTE(shadow111 @ Nov 10 2023, 09:59 AM) I did rotation every 10km and the tyre thread wearing out evenly. some brand cheap. their depthness is shallow.No idea why as every set of new tyre I used can't go beyond 30km. 30k begin to touch line i force to rotate with spare tyre. 5 tyre last until 45k i tend to pam much high pressure than original QUOTE(littlefire @ Nov 14 2023, 08:18 AM) Then is either your tire or your driving attitude. If always like to speed and enter corners like nothing also will wear out fast. #metoo |
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QUOTE(JungWoo @ Nov 10 2023, 10:46 AM) yea can see there is a crease at the side as driven deflated before notice it was punctured. i have been using the same tyre for few months after repaired at tyre shop. everything look normal now but when i tried to check tyre air pressure at petrol station there is no beep sound anymore no sound maybe pam rosak or user skill isu.how much pressure on pam meter? if u confirm the pam is working one. increase until 280kpa. it should able put some air into tyre |
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QUOTE(tany @ Nov 9 2023, 10:58 AM) cpc2 very good original tyreQUOTE(Corsair0418 @ Nov 9 2023, 01:15 AM) Hi, what would be the ideal tyre size in my situation. 4 wheel together change rite. do ur car have radar/camera cruise control & aebMy car OE tyre size is 235/45/18 And I've replaced an aftermarket 19inch rim, 235/35/19 is widely available in the market but My overall tyre diameter will be smaller than the OE spec 235/40/19 is the closest diameter to my OE spec but the size are difficult to source Does changing my tyre diameter from OE spec will cause any damage to my car ? |
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Hi guys, my stock tire michelin ps4 i just notice the sidewall i believe is the rim protector got like side cut macam peel like tat, is it not too much of a concern? 235/40/r18 size..
Found same damage at front same side actually ran into kerb, but checked online said that is rim protector so not too much of a concern unless it is bulged or can see chords.. This post has been edited by ben3003: Nov 14 2023, 07:55 PM |
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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Nov 14 2023, 07:41 PM) Hi guys, my stock tire michelin ps4 i just notice the sidewall i believe is the rim protector got like side cut macam peel like tat, is it not too much of a concern? 235/40/r18 size.. can anyone help with this? should i just keep driving and check with tire shop later? cos if wan change 2 tire very costly almost 2k Found same damage at front same side actually ran into kerb, but checked online said that is rim protector so not too much of a concern unless it is bulged or can see chords.. Tried pull the flap abit it looks like this and wanna ask for advise also, since i still have 2 PS4's is in good condition, if i change both 2 to front, then back tire i use other cheaper brand, is it okay like tat? This post has been edited by ben3003: Nov 15 2023, 10:35 AM |
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