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Nissan Car Lounge - Almera, Juke, Latio, Qashqai, Sylphy, Teana Owners => Latio => Topic started by: chiari07 on January 19, 2009, 01:35:01 PM

Title: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: chiari07 on January 19, 2009, 01:35:01 PM: Hi, i am currently running on TOYO Stock Tires since day 1 from 2006..... Seems time to change the tyre as i experience some of form of Skids on the back wheels...

Any recommendation or should i just replace my back wheel to the front wheel ? If change, i am not really the SPORTY type.. only looking for quiet and comfort tyre..
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: Jazz on January 19, 2009, 01:55:07 PM: I haven change mine, but if I am to change, will most probably going for Hankook K415, cheap and good.
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: Zippy on January 19, 2009, 02:23:22 PM: Hi! i've been using Michelin Energy XM1 since my previous ride - very comfy and quiet. Another comfy tyre is Michelin Energy MXV8. This is suppose to be Michelin's most quiet and comfy tyre.

However, it costs more than XM1(XM1 195/60R15 is $135 ea at Shell Autoserv) and i personally have not tried it before coz not many shops stock this model. i only recently found out that Autobacs carries this model. Next time i change my tyres i think i'll give MXV8 a try.
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: iagree on January 19, 2009, 03:22:03 PM: Quote from: chiari07 on January 19, 2009, 01:35:01 PM
Hi, i am currently running on TOYO Stock Tires since day 1 from 2006..... Seems time to change the tyre as i experience some of form of Skids on the back wheels...

Any recommendation or should i just replace my back wheel to the front wheel ? If change, i am not really the SPORTY type.. only looking for quiet and comfort tyre..

hi chiari07

recently i chg to GR80, song.
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: kraziesg on January 19, 2009, 05:50:16 PM: I recently changed to Bridgestone MY-01. I find it pretty decent and quiet tires.

Quote from: chiari07 on January 19, 2009, 01:35:01 PM
Hi, i am currently running on TOYO Stock Tires since day 1 from 2006..... Seems time to change the tyre as i experience some of form of Skids on the back wheels...

Any recommendation or should i just replace my back wheel to the front wheel ? If change, i am not really the SPORTY type.. only looking for quiet and comfort tyre..
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: Carmodz on January 19, 2009, 07:03:47 PM: Quote from: Jazz on January 19, 2009, 01:55:07 PM
I haven change mine, but if I am to change, will most probably going for Hankook K415, cheap and good.

yep, the k415 definitely got my vote as well.
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: iwilly on January 19, 2009, 07:16:07 PM: im using falken 452 make in japan, good for dry and wet road.
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: Carmodz on January 19, 2009, 07:18:33 PM: Quote from: iwilly on January 19, 2009, 07:16:07 PM
im using falken 452 make in japan, good for dry and wet road.

the 452s are Falken's flagship tires currently.

how's the noise level?
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: iwilly on January 19, 2009, 07:23:15 PM: Quote from: Carmodz on January 19, 2009, 07:18:33 PM
the 452s are Falken's flagship tires currently.

how's the noise level?

noise level still ok, somtimes just on my ice louder abit to cover up the noise. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: chiari07 on January 20, 2009, 09:54:01 AM: Quote from: Carmodz on January 19, 2009, 07:03:47 PM
yep, the k415 definitely got my vote as well.

How much is the k415?
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: chiari07 on January 20, 2009, 09:55:04 AM: Quote from: iagree on January 19, 2009, 03:22:03 PM
hi chiari07

recently i chg to GR80, song.

GR80 is the Bridgestone right and TC have promotion on that now?
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: chiari07 on January 20, 2009, 09:56:04 AM: Quote from: iwilly on January 19, 2009, 07:16:07 PM
im using falken 452 make in japan, good for dry and wet road.

How much is the falken 452?
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: tayyw76 on January 20, 2009, 11:48:04 AM: Quote from: Carmodz on January 19, 2009, 07:03:47 PM
yep, the k415 definitely got my vote as well.

Hankook tyre definately got my vote. if u want better tyre can try the v2 blackbird.
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: clarence on January 20, 2009, 02:12:00 PM: Below is a wide range of tyres for you to select for Latio stock tyre size 185/65R15 ;D

http://www.tyrepac.com.sg/Form/B2C/Home.aspx?type=TyresSearch&width=185&size=15&profile=65&season=all&brand=All&source=Home

The Yokohama A Drive (model no. AA01) at $97 each is a value-for-money quiet and comfortable tyre.
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: Carmodz on January 20, 2009, 02:36:50 PM: Quote from: chiari07 on January 20, 2009, 09:54:01 AM
How much is the k415?

how about reading this test report first?

http://shhtyres.com.sg/images/tyres/passenger/HighPerformance_415.pdf
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: gnipihz on January 23, 2009, 12:33:42 AM: Today changed my tyres to Hankook K415...

Can feel it's more quiet than my stock toyo. Also seems more comfy. (Pressure at 230)

Costs: $88 per pc.
Location: 268 Joo Chiat Rd

Look for Ah Meng. A very friendly guy.
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: Carmodz on January 23, 2009, 12:57:00 AM: Quote from: gnipihz on January 23, 2009, 12:33:42 AM
Today changed my tyres to Hankook K415...

Can feel it's more quiet than my stock toyo. Also seems more comfy. (Pressure at 230)

Costs: $88 per pc.
Location: 268 Joo Chiat Rd

Look for Ah Meng. A very friendly guy.

heehee Uncle Beng :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: iwilly on January 23, 2009, 06:15:22 AM: How much is the falken 452?
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mine is 16in paid abt $150-$160
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: nymin9 on January 23, 2009, 09:41:40 AM: think all new tyres are quiet. changed form my 185/65/12 V2 to falken 912 205/50/16. tot will be more noisy but surprising more quiet. think my V2s was due for a change already. went more than 40k with them. In fact, if not for noise will not be changing.

Btw, seems lke V2 braking distance shorter compared to 912.
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: Carmodz on January 23, 2009, 01:23:15 PM: Quote from: nymin9 on January 23, 2009, 09:41:40 AM
think all new tyres are quiet. changed form my 185/65/12 V2 to falken 912 205/50/16. tot will be more noisy but surprising more quiet. think my V2s was due for a change already. went more than 40k with them. In fact, if not for noise will not be changing.

Btw, seems lke V2 braking distance shorter compared to 912.

even when the 912s are 2cm broader?? Wow!
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: vortex on January 23, 2009, 02:34:14 PM: Quote from: nymin9 on January 23, 2009, 09:41:40 AM
think all new tyres are quiet. changed form my 185/65/12 V2 to falken 912 205/50/16.

Btw, seems lke V2 braking distance shorter compared to 912.

Hmm... sounds illogic if the thread pattern is similar. It could be due to difference in force applied on brake, travelling speed, road conditions, weather condition, brake pads, weight of load in car, etc.
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: Carmodz on January 24, 2009, 12:31:13 AM: Quote from: vortex on January 23, 2009, 02:34:14 PM
Hmm... sounds illogic if the thread pattern is similar. It could be due to difference in force applied on brake, travelling speed, road conditions, weather condition, brake pads, weight of load in car, etc.

v2 and 912 of vast difference. V2 is directional and 912 is asymmetric. difference in compound used probably the reason.
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: nymin9 on January 24, 2009, 09:41:53 AM: probably so.. no choice. times are bad.. will have to wait till end of yea b4 switching to V8s.
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: wytan on March 14, 2009, 10:41:49 PM: Quote from: chiari07 on January 20, 2009, 09:55:04 AM
GR80 is the Bridgestone right and TC have promotion on that now?

^

Could anyone confirm on the above?

Stock tyre (I think is Toyo?) 185/65R15, I have the intention of changing them to GR80 195/60R15 at a tyre workshop. Recommended to change? Or don't bother and just use the stock tyre since I'm not changing rim size? :nonod:
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: maxngck on March 14, 2009, 11:25:27 PM: hi!

today just send my car to TCM BT for some chking. the foreman took my car out for a spin and told me that my tyre handling is very good :devil2:. I was actually complaining to them abt my bad fc and rough engine noise. then i ask him whether is it my tyre road holding power is too good then causing my bad fc. he was smiling and saying mayb abit lor :confused1: hmm...... dunno how true is it. btw, i m using Potenza RE001 :smile:
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: fri13th on March 15, 2009, 12:56:25 AM: Quote from: Carmodz on January 24, 2009, 12:31:13 AM
v2 and 912 of vast difference. V2 is directional and 912 is asymmetric. difference in compound used probably the reason.
hi carmodz! is the comfort and sound level of v12 comparable to our stock toyo tyres? cos itchy feel like changing to v12 :bleh:
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: Carmodz on March 15, 2009, 01:17:47 AM: Quote from: fri13th on March 15, 2009, 12:56:25 AM
hi carmodz! is the comfort and sound level of v12 comparable to our stock toyo tyres? cos itchy feel like changing to v12 :bleh:

im not sure, u try then let me know leh :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: Astro on March 16, 2009, 11:51:28 PM: U can try Falken ST115, size 195/60R15. I used them on my Latio, the wet and dry grip is good though a bit noisy.
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: ordiofile on March 21, 2009, 09:44:35 AM: Quote from: tayyw76 on January 20, 2009, 11:48:04 AM
Hankook tyre definately got my vote. if u want better tyre can try the v2 blackbird.

I also enquired about the H424 V2 Blackbird 185/65R15 in Toh Guan as a direct replacement for my Stock Toyo Tyres. Slightly above S$100 per tyre.

The thing is, the tire manufacturing date indicated 06/08, which I believe Week 6, 2008 production. Is the tyre too old to use?

My Toyo tyres are reaching 50000km soon. Time to change?
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: Carmodz on March 21, 2009, 02:48:21 PM: Quote from: ordiofile on March 21, 2009, 09:44:35 AM
I also enquired about the H424 V2 Blackbird 185/65R15 in Toh Guan as a direct replacement for my Stock Toyo Tyres. Slightly above S$100 per tyre.

The thing is, the tire manufacturing date indicated 06/08, which I believe Week 6, 2008 production. Is the tyre too old to use?

My Toyo tyres are reaching 50000km soon. Time to change?

Should be $100 nett.
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: mambo on March 21, 2009, 06:32:05 PM: I;m on Federal 595EVO and loving it! $130 a piece for 215/45/R17 its really ecellent value for money. Noise level is good, wet grip has lived up to expectations, hit standing puddles of water did not even aqua plann left or right. definitely the tyres to go for and has a strong following in the states as well. I say if u r looking for performance tyres this is great value.
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: gunner1976 on March 23, 2009, 11:59:31 PM: hi mambo,

i m keen on federal 595evo, but worry abt the noise level..is it silent or the noise is juz simply bearable? is it available in 15"?
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: machim on March 24, 2009, 07:28:17 AM: Any bro knows where to get new gr80 tyres? Heard it is no longer in production...
Title: Re: Recommendation on Tyres
Post by: alangohek on March 24, 2009, 04:26:42 PM: Quote from: Carmodz on January 24, 2009, 12:31:13 AM
v2 and 912 of vast difference. V2 is directional and 912 is asymmetric. difference in compound used probably the reason.
What is the difference btw directional and asymmetric?
Noticed that for every car servicing above 10K at TCM, Rotate and Balance Tyre is "part of the package". If we change tyre outside ourselves, will this service still be included?

Many thanks for your advice in advance =)