Kia K5

[teomingern]

Just replaced 4 factory fitted Nexen Nfera SU1 with Goodyear EfficientGrip 225/45/R18 after 2 years of use. Road noise from tyre significant reduced and ride is more comfortable now. Yet to see how long the tyres will last.

 

Also reduced noise cos your Nexens are old while the Goodyears are new... makes a difference too...

[Edmundgan]

Tot of changing to kumho ps31 as seems to be value for $. But to find 225/45/18 tyres.. aspect ratio 45 seems to be less common than 40 and more expensive. Any advice from bros here?

[CKONG1301]

Not really that way. When Nexex's thread wore out (almost botak), the noise actually get lower. When it was new, when I pumped to recommended PSI, K5 became bumpy and noisy. If I reduced the PSI, K5 less bumpy but get noiser and fuel cost went uo.

With Goodyear, recommended PSI give both comfort and less noise.

Both tyres were about 9months old when I started using them.

[teomingern]

Not really that way. When Nexex's thread wore out (almost botak), the noise actually get lower. When it was new, when I pumped to recommended PSI, K5 became bumpy and noisy. If I reduced the PSI, K5 less bumpy but get noiser and fuel cost went uo.

With Goodyear, recommended PSI give both comfort and less noise.

Both tyres were about 9months old when I started using them.

 

You mean you bought second hand Goodyears?

[CKONG1301]

1st hand. Manufacturer date is about 8 months ago.

[teomingern]

1st hand. Manufacturer date is about 8 months ago.

 

Oh you mean that both sets of tires were first used about 8-9 months from date of manufacture?

 

May I ask how much you paid for these Goodyears? Your set is 225/45/18. Mine is 235/45/18. I wonder if these Goodyears have such a size? I'm also looking for quieter tires but I guess I have to wait until these current Kumhos are done... which will be another 35,000 km first... long time more... at least 3 years...

[CKONG1301]

Both sets of tyres were manufactured 8 months ago, by the time it reach the rack and installed and used by me is 8 months later.

I got each at $275/tyre + GST. I don't think ir is the cheapest I could get but at least from someone I know who will not give >2 years old tyre.

[teomingern]

Both sets of tyres were manufactured 8 months ago, by the time it reach the rack and installed and used by me is 8 months later.

I got each at $275/tyre + GST. I don't think ir is the cheapest I could get but at least from someone I know who will not give >2 years old tyre.

 

Wah good price leh... but it's a bit smaller than what I asked for today... went to Autobacs, was quoted $350 for Yokohama Advan Sport... and $400+ for Michelin Pilot Sport 3... phew... super expensive tires leh... for my tire size, they only have these two brands... I'll be happy to pay less than $300 for lower performance tires, but with good grip and low ride noise... and lasting... don't need super duper tires...

[CKONG1301]

Call Jean Ong for quote. Say intro by CK Ong. Not my relative just happened to be same surname. They can get direct from mamufacturer.

Off:6841 5393

Hp: 9107 6301

Add: Chang Choon Tyre

Kaki Bukit Industrial Terrace #01-00 S(416091).

[Eviltrap]

Anyone wants used Bosch Aerotwin wipers for their K5?

 

24" and 18" 5 sets.

 

2 sets are rather old and the other 3 sets are relatively newer. None of them used more than 2 months per rotation. So 1 year use once for 2 months, then wash, clean, cost with rubber dressing and then go back to storage.

[Muser]

Wah good price leh... but it's a bit smaller than what I asked for today... went to Autobacs, was quoted $350 for Yokohama Advan Sport... and $400+ for Michelin Pilot Sport 3... phew... super expensive tires leh... for my tire size, they only have these two brands... I'll be happy to pay less than $300 for lower performance tires, but with good grip and low ride noise... and lasting... don't need super duper tires...

Well, you did go to Autobacs, and while I confess that I regularly enjoy browsing the place, and even buy stuff on occasion, it's never been particularly cheap for tyres. Any tyre specialist should be able to give you better deals. You should be able to get pretty super tyres in your 235/45R18 size without busting your $300 budget.

[teomingern]

Call Jean Ong for quote. Say intro by CK Ong. Not my relative just happened to be same surname. They can get direct from mamufacturer.

Off:6841 5393

Hp: 9107 6301

Add: Chang Choon Tyre

Kaki Bukit Industrial Terrace #01-00 S(416091).

 

Thanks bro!!!

Well, you did go to Autobacs, and while I confess that I regularly enjoy browsing the place, and even buy stuff on occasion, it's never been particularly cheap for tyres. Any tyre specialist should be able to give you better deals. You should be able to get pretty super tyres in your 235/45R18 size without busting your $300 budget.

 

I'm quite clueless about tires lar... cos change so infrequently... every 40,000 km then change once... so never really bothered much... but now cos the tires are so expensive, must take more interest... so far the Yokohama Advan Sport V105 seems like a good balance between ride comfort, noise and grip... with my tire size, only can consider ultra high performance tires... a bit sian...

[Goldenvodka]

After about 2 months of owning a used K5. I have the following findings.

 

18inch stock rims really makes the car a little sluggish. I guess 17 or even 16 is better.

 

Cabin was quiet and stock sound system is good as well.

 

Acceleration and pick up was decent.

 

FC is about 8.8L/100km from my trip monitor

[teomingern]

After about 2 months of owning a used K5. I have the following findings.

 

18inch stock rims really makes the car a little sluggish. I guess 17 or even 16 is better.

 

Cabin was quiet and stock sound system is good as well.

 

Acceleration and pick up was decent.

 

FC is about 8.8L/100km from my trip monitor

 

You probably can get better fuel consumption... I'm getting close to 7.8L / 100 km or about 12.0 km / L consistently, especially on more relaxed drives, I'm looking at 12-13 km/L...

[Kevinhwc]

Either you guys are good or I have a problem. I'm getting approx 8km/l on average. 100% urban peak hour drive.

 

 

You probably can get better fuel consumption... I'm getting close to 7.8L / 100 km or about 12.0 km / L consistently, especially on more relaxed drives, I'm looking at 12-13 km/L...

 

[teomingern]

Either you guys are good or I have a problem. I'm getting approx 8km/l on average. 100% urban peak hour drive.

 

That's normal mah... I get around 9.8 - 10.2 km/L on Mon travelling from Jurong West to Serangoon, non-highway all the way via Boon Lay Way, Ulu Pandan, Farrer, Lornie, AMK Ave 1... super a lot of traffic... that's 100% urban peak at around 6.45 - 8.00 pm... takes more than one hour...

 

 

Usually I clock 12.0 km/L on 50% highway 50% urban, morning school-going peak hour. Weekend trips are usually better than 12 km/L cos less traffic, not rushing, cruise more... 

[Goldenvodka]

No more new K5 owners? 

[teomingern]

No more new K5 owners?

Unfortunately I don't think so... not in this forum at least... also I haven't seen any new K5s on the road... really haven't seen any. Also not easy to spot. Also haven't seen any new Sonatas on the road either... probably very few sold. At this price point, people prefer SUVs.