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Nissan Car Lounge - Almera, Juke, Latio, Qashqai, Sylphy, Teana Owners => Latio => Topic started by: SoL on December 10, 2009, 09:19:57 PM

Title: 205/50R16 tyres
Post by: SoL on December 10, 2009, 09:19:57 PM
Hello guys, recently my steering keep vibrating at 60km/h, so went to check, then mechanic say tire spoil, uneven. Got such thing?

If want to change, any recommendations for tires for this profile? Priority is road noise, grip is not very important to me. I'm on this notoriously slippery tire, but I feel its ok, I drive very slow.
Title: Re: 205/50R16 tyres
Post by: idiotboi89 on December 10, 2009, 09:37:26 PM
Quote from: SoL on December 10, 2009, 09:19:57 PM
Hello guys, recently my steering keep vibrating at 60km/h, so went to check, then mechanic say tire spoil, uneven. Got such thing?

If want to change, any recommendations for tires for this profile? Priority is road noise, grip is not very important to me. I'm on this notoriously slippery tire, but I feel its ok, I drive very slow.

tyre worn out unevenly? .. better check.. its kinda rare to have tyres wearing out itself til it vibrates @ 60km/hr did u hit any kerbs or anything?
Title: Re: 205/50R16 tyres
Post by: Zerogravity on December 10, 2009, 11:35:01 PM
Hmmm...how about alignment? Did the mechanic check alignment?
Title: Re: 205/50R16 tyres
Post by: Silver on December 11, 2009, 01:25:40 AM
sounds like the front tyres are not balanced
Title: Re: 205/50R16 tyres
Post by: SoL on December 11, 2009, 07:11:28 AM
Quote from: idiotboi89 on December 10, 2009, 09:37:26 PM
tyre worn out unevenly? .. better check.. its kinda rare to have tyres wearing out itself til it vibrates @ 60km/hr did u hit any kerbs or anything?

I park outside my house, have to park very close to curb so as not to block other cars. Think hit curbs at least once a week. I shall try the wheel alignment and balancing as Silver and Zerogravity said, any shop can do this? Scarly is small problem, don't have to change wheels afterall.

Any recommendations?
Title: Re: 205/50R16 tyres
Post by: clarence on December 11, 2009, 02:42:18 PM
If your priority is road noise, ie. a quiet tyre, I am surprise dthat you chose such a wide tyre - 205/50R16.

Stock size 185/65R15 will offer you the most comfort.


The Japan made Goodyear LS2000 Hybrid2 with its Noise Volume Reduction rubber compound should meet your requirements for a quiet tyre. $138 each.

http://www.tyrepac.com/Form/B2C/Home.aspx?type=TyresSearch&width=205&size=16&profile=50&season=all&brand=All&source=Home

Title: Re: 205/50R16 tyres
Post by: SoL on December 11, 2009, 07:12:18 PM
Quote from: clarence on December 11, 2009, 02:42:18 PM
If your priority is road noise, ie. a quiet tyre, I am surprise dthat you chose such a wide tyre - 205/50R16.

Stock size 185/65R15 will offer you the most comfort.


The Japan made Goodyear LS2000 Hybrid2 with its Noise Volume Reduction rubber compound should meet your requirements for a quiet tyre. $138 each.

http://www.tyrepac.com/Form/B2C/Home.aspx?type=TyresSearch&width=205&size=16&profile=50&season=all&brand=All&source=Home



I bought the car 2nd hand, and it already comes with this profile. Is it possible to downgrade back to 185/65R15?
Title: Re: 205/50R16 tyres
Post by: wind79 on December 11, 2009, 07:38:51 PM
Quote from: clarence on December 11, 2009, 02:42:18 PM

Stock size 185/65R15 will offer you the most comfort.

The Japan made Goodyear LS2000 Hybrid2 with its Noise Volume Reduction rubber compound should meet your requirements for a quiet tyre. $138 each.


Hahaha, thats what I got when I trade in my stock tyres leh...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 205/50R16 tyres
Post by: clarence on December 11, 2009, 10:38:59 PM
Quote from: SoL on December 11, 2009, 07:12:18 PM
I bought the car 2nd hand, and it already comes with this profile. Is it possible to downgrade back to 185/65R15?

205/60R16 tyres make your actual speed 1.6% faster than the actual speedometer reading
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

You can always ask around if any new Latio buyers intending to upgrade tyres and rims want to sell you their stock rims and tyres. $400 excluding labour is reasonable.
Title: Re: 205/50R16 tyres
Post by: Ying on December 14, 2009, 05:55:24 PM
you can look for a tyre feature that helps protect the rim, higher profile (like stock) is better if you "hit curbs at least once a week."
Title: Re: 205/50R16 tyres
Post by: SoL on December 16, 2009, 06:51:39 PM
Quote from: clarence on December 11, 2009, 02:42:18 PM
If your priority is road noise, ie. a quiet tyre, I am surprise dthat you chose such a wide tyre - 205/50R16.

Stock size 185/65R15 will offer you the most comfort.


The Japan made Goodyear LS2000 Hybrid2 with its Noise Volume Reduction rubber compound should meet your requirements for a quiet tyre. $138 each.

http://www.tyrepac.com/Form/B2C/Home.aspx?type=TyresSearch&width=205&size=16&profile=50&season=all&brand=All&source=Home



Saw Hankook Ventus V8 today at $140, how does it compare to LS2000? Which should I get?
Title: Re: 205/50R16 tyres
Post by: tayyw76 on December 17, 2009, 10:23:34 AM
Quote from: SoL on December 16, 2009, 06:51:39 PM
Saw Hankook Ventus V8 today at $140, how does it compare to LS2000? Which should I get?


I will choose the ventus V8 cos the grip is Good....
Title: Re: 205/50R16 tyres
Post by: clarence on December 17, 2009, 03:22:51 PM
I rather get LS2000 which is cheaper and also made in Japan.

No doubt about Japanese quality and QC.