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Nissan Car Lounge - Almera, Juke, Latio, Qashqai, Sylphy, Teana Owners => Latio => Topic started by: black85 on February 18, 2013, 01:49:47 AM

Title: Tyre recommendation for normal usage.
Post by: black85 on February 18, 2013, 01:49:47 AM

Hi guys,

Anyone used roadstone n'blue eco before on their latio sport? How is the wet performance and noise levels?

Any recommendations for good and cheap tyres? Budget ard 100SGD per tyre.

Please help. Thanks!!!  :smile:

Title: Re: Tyre recommendation for normal usage.
Post by: tdmax on February 18, 2013, 10:00:58 PM

I just changed to goodyear efficientgrip195/65/15 on sat. Bought from tyrepac and installed at arrow tyre.
Tyres are those comfort and quiet type with low rolling resistance. Steering is lighter and more precise in low speed as compare to my previous falken 912. For the price offered by tyrepac, i got no complaint lor. Whats more, its made in germany.  :yehyeh:

Title: Re: Tyre recommendation for normal usage.
Post by: black85 on February 19, 2013, 12:41:30 AM

Wow...thanks for the info! I was initially looking at Goodyear assurance fuel max 185/65. But still undecided. Didn't realize there was a 195/65, efficientgrip. An even quieter model.

No problem changing from 185 to 195 for our latios?  :confused1:

Title: Re: Tyre recommendation for normal usage.
Post by: Enzoni on February 19, 2013, 06:22:37 AM

for latio, 15 inch should get 185/65R15 or 195/60R15

Title: Re: Tyre recommendation for normal usage.
Post by: Enzoni on February 19, 2013, 06:27:33 AM

can refer to link below to calculate difference in tyre size

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Title: Re: Tyre recommendation for normal usage.
Post by: tdmax on February 19, 2013, 06:49:20 AM

Quote from: black85 on February 19, 2013, 12:41:30 AM

Wow...thanks for the info! I was initially looking at Goodyear assurance fuel max 185/65. But still undecided. Didn't realize there was a 195/65, efficientgrip. An even quieter model.

No problem changing from 185 to 195 for our latios?  :confused1:

I changed from 185/65 to 195/60, and now to 195/65. No problem with either size. The tyres are not touching or rubbing the fenders.
In fact, quite a number had changed to 195/65 with positive result. Speedo is more accurate, fender gap is smaller with a fatter tyre and you will also have a wider selection of tyres.

Title: Re: Tyre recommendation for normal usage.
Post by: Enzoni on February 19, 2013, 07:05:32 AM

Tire Size Comparison
Specification  Sidewall  Radius  Diameter  Circumference  Revs/Mile  Difference
185/65-15         4.7in   12.2in     24.5in         76.9in              824            0.0%
195/60-15         4.6in   12.1in     24.2in         76.1in              833           -1.0%
195/65-15         5.0in   12.5in     25.0in         78.5in              807            2.1%

less fender gap i agree, more accurate speedo?

anyway you pay money, you happy can liao  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Tyre recommendation for normal usage.
Post by: tdmax on February 19, 2013, 09:53:26 AM

Quote from: Enzoni on February 19, 2013, 07:05:32 AM

Tire Size Comparison
Specification  Sidewall  Radius  Diameter  Circumference  Revs/Mile  Difference
185/65-15         4.7in   12.2in     24.5in         76.9in              824            0.0%
195/60-15         4.6in   12.1in     24.2in         76.1in              833           -1.0%
195/65-15         5.0in   12.5in     25.0in         78.5in              807            2.1%

less fender gap i agree, more accurate speedo?

anyway you pay money, you happy can liao  :thumbsup:

Yes I agree with all the above but you missed out on one factor. Our speedo was set to run slightly faster than the actual car speed, normally 5-7% faster. So with a slightly higher side wall, larger diameter, the speedo difference will be smaller.

Title: Re: Tyre recommendation for normal usage.
Post by: Enzoni on February 20, 2013, 07:07:16 AM

oh i am not aware of that

normally people fill up their fender gap with larger rims and not more rubber

i reckon the handling should suffer but maybe more comfort, however the effect should be minimal

Title: Re: Tyre recommendation for normal usage.
Post by: black85 on February 21, 2013, 12:31:40 AM

Thanks guys for the inputs.

I have just order Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max from Tyrepac.

Gonna fit them soon at Beng Heng of toh guan. Anyone experienced with them?

Anyway, you guys used nitrogen gas for your tyres?