Nisse Neutral Newbie April 24, 2010 Share April 24, 2010 Was on KH15 stock tires for 4 years. I must say for it provides very good grip in both wet and dry conditions but the noise level is high. Have changed to Michelin XM1 and already driven over 1000km. So far, the grips are good and it's very quiet and comfortable. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nisse Neutral Newbie April 24, 2010 Share April 24, 2010 Look at your driver side door entrance, should have the manufacturer's recommended PSI for a range of tires. If the PSI indicated is 30, rule of thumb is to add 4psi, i.e. 30+4 = 34psi when you pump at a kiosk if you have driven >1.5km due to the hot air expansion in the tire. I got this info from a michelin tire brochure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nisse Neutral Newbie April 24, 2010 Share April 24, 2010 which mean i need to find a balancing point between the both. any idea Energy XM1 and GR90, which one have got more grip and less noise I'm on Energy XM1 for over 1000km. Good grip in both wet and drip conditions. Definitely very quiet. Cost about $100/pc for 185/65/15, include installation, wheel balancing and alignment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
0_Kewl Neutral Newbie April 26, 2010 Share April 26, 2010 Look at your driver side door entrance, should have the manufacturer's recommended PSI for a range of tires. If the PSI indicated is 30, rule of thumb is to add 4psi, i.e. 30+4 = 34psi when you pump at a kiosk if you have driven >1.5km due to the hot air expansion in the tire. I got this info from a michelin tire brochure. Excellent recommendation! Many people fail to take this factor into consideration, so despite their best intentions, they are still running underinflated. 6-7psi under-inflation can reduce your tyre life by 8,000 to 10,000km, ie. 18% to 20% based on an estimated lifespan of 50,000kms. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agoodfella Neutral Newbie May 3, 2010 Share May 3, 2010 Can anyone suggest a good, reasonably priced replacement for my OEM fronts: Bridgestone Potenza RE050 // 235 / 50 / 18 Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunno Neutral Newbie May 4, 2010 Share May 4, 2010 Can anyone suggest a good, reasonably priced replacement for my OEM fronts: Bridgestone Potenza RE050 // 235 / 50 / 18 Thanks! Your wheels are big, what car are you driving? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily1986 5th Gear May 5, 2010 Share May 5, 2010 pai seh i dont know alot about tires but i like the yokohoma c drive (AC01?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gohsj89 1st Gear May 17, 2010 Share May 17, 2010 just don't go for yokohama aspec / db.. i am on toyo drb though. good grib.. but noistyyyy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5936 1st Gear May 27, 2010 Share May 27, 2010 Are your driving the Vellfire or alphard to have such tyre size. I have just retired my Yoko db, after using to 50K. These are soft tyre for general driving. Good enough for my every day use. Went up NS HW, several times, no problem at >150 price is also mid rangeNot bad for Made in Japan tyres. Some bigger brand may be mfd in China or Thailand. I am using a in between. Goodyear RVS. made in Japan. As I wanted a bit more control without loosing on comfort and noise. Noise level almost the same.(Just pass my hearing test last year). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5936 1st Gear May 27, 2010 Share May 27, 2010 So Sorry, did not notice your VW Passat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5936 1st Gear May 27, 2010 Share May 27, 2010 I usually over inflate 0.5 PSI before returning home. Check tyre next morning when it has cooled overnight. Bleed excess pressure to get the correct reading. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowFlash Clutched May 27, 2010 Share May 27, 2010 in term of comfort, quietness, lasting & value for money...Hankook V8 is second to none. i think its been phased out and replaced by the V12...you can PM roberton to double check though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowFlash Clutched May 27, 2010 Share May 27, 2010 Anyone got comments about Yokohama Adrive R1? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel16 Clutched June 18, 2010 Share June 18, 2010 LS 2000 is a value for money tyre. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transfoamer Neutral Newbie June 20, 2010 Share June 20, 2010 yokohama db es501 is an improvement over the best selling db Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweakmax2 Neutral Newbie June 20, 2010 Share June 20, 2010 any idea which shop selling V12 or ls2000 with good price? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transfoamer Neutral Newbie June 20, 2010 Share June 20, 2010 depends on where u stay, every area has a 'good' shop. i think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayspiderx 3rd Gear June 21, 2010 Share June 21, 2010 Hi, just to share. Has been using V12 since last year Sept during their Aug Sale. Initially was comfort and grippy. But just this morning the horrible reality of having sport tire surfaced. The rolling noise is rather unbearable. Mileage used is 25k and vehicle is used for regular trip around urban set up. Even my previous DZ101 lasted til 50k. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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