West Lake tires?

[Dna_engine]

So that mean kumho has no plant in China,.but rather they sub contract out their products?

 

Not sure about the plant in China but you can also find Kumho SV308 if you google it. The manufacturer name is Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co. and they are like top 10 tyre manufacturer globally. I had a serious doubt about Westlake tyres and did quite a bit of search before I decided to purchase it. So far no regrets but my friends are always doubtful about China products, so none of them wanted to try this tyre.

[Roberttan]

Not sure about the plant in China but you can also find Kumho SV308 if you google it. The manufacturer name is Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co. and they are like top 10 tyre manufacturer globally. I had a serious doubt about Westlake tyres and did quite a bit of search before I decided to purchase it. So far no regrets but my friends are always doubtful about China products, so none of them wanted to try this tyre.

why should 1 doubtful of China product, they are few hundred thousand of car in China running on those China produced tyre.

WHY not China Brand tyre (NOT China produced Foreign Brand)

Why not we Drive A China Car

[Pbrian26]

Yes Im very familiar with this brand , as a matter of fact were using it..... for our Komatsu

Forklift. Our company want cheap cheap what to do. 1 Year gone case. I think it depends on the usage... so so

[Whiteshadow76]

I'm using a SV308 and find it ok for daily drive, went up melake twice with it n it hold like any average tyre. My mileage is almost 10k n it still serving me well but can't really comment for performance handling.

 

[Slyver]

see this brand on the road before but not too sure about the usage..

[Bunpire]

I've just change my tyres & rims bout 2 weeks ago. Using west lake sv308 205/50/16. So far so good. Very quiet & quite good grip. No complaints thou. Friend recommended this base on his experience & had google on the net before buying.

 

Anyway, i got it really cheap with rims @ $800 after trade-in old set.

 

 

[Bh0322]

Can advise which tyres shop is carrying this branding ?

 

I gotten mine at my usual tyre dealer in Bukit Batok though. I will PM you if you need the address.

 

I have been using SV308 for 6k and so far it has been good. Running on 205/50/16.

 

 

 

 

[Jacklim82]

I've just change my tyres & rims bout 2 weeks ago. Using west lake sv308 205/50/16. So far so good. Very quiet & quite good grip. No complaints thou. Friend recommended this base on his experience & had google on the net before buying.

 

Anyway, i got it really cheap with rims @ $800 after trade-in old set.

 

Where u got it?

[Bunpire]

Hi,

 

I got mine at Hong Tyre 20 Bukit Batok Crescent #03-01. Usually i deal with Ah Yam.

[Arixlim]

nice thread..finally can download the videos, will view in my free time... any tyre specialist can make a comparison and sales pitch? hahaha.. sure come visit u, i think my new tyres run in haven 10k but will seriously look for 4s cos u never know friend or you got emergency or u can trade in your quality tyre with a try with new recommends...thumbs up...there is something call "tyre trading" there is 1 shop i passed by..his sales pitch and strategy is good, any-more tyre phenomena to super or buy tyre with credit haha..inflation mah..or those 18" above ones..easier payments go road inspection also look better..hahaha...u never know..cos singapore safe..but i very suay ok...help me if u see me on the road..tks..just a newbie to mcf

[Mits_jc]

Ur post....haha...not that easy...u know...hahaha..to figure out or understand...tks.

 

nice thread..finally can download the videos, will view in my free time... any tyre specialist can make a comparison and sales pitch? hahaha.. sure come visit u, i think my new tyres run in haven 10k but will seriously look for 4s cos u never know friend or you got emergency or u can trade in your quality tyre with a try with new recommends...thumbs up...there is something call "tyre trading" there is 1 shop i passed by..his sales pitch and strategy is good, any-more tyre phenomena to super or buy tyre with credit haha..inflation mah..or those 18" above ones..easier payments go road inspection also look better..hahaha...u never know..cos singapore safe..but i very suay ok...help me if u see me on the road..tks..just a newbie to mcf

 

[Ag123]

think for tyres the most confusing problem is that for the same brand

there are tons of different makes/series and even then some of them of the same make in different countries

 

seem like found the china web for west lake tyres

http://www.bloomberg.com/quote/HARUBZ:CH/profile

 

they have 2 chinese webs

a flashy 1 for their premium tyres

http://www.chaoyang.com/productsdesc.php?cat_id=1

and a industrial page

http://www.hzygxj.com/doce/gsjj.htm

 

most people i guess got routed here:

http://www.westlaketire.com/

due to the english searches, this probably represent a different set of products targeted to different countries

 

and about tyre makes, on the 'industrial' page u see their products for 'solid' tyres, most likely for tractors

if u use 'solid' tyre (meant for tractors) for sports car probably end up with *lousy grip* at high speeds :p lol

 

still evaluating, researching, as cheap tyre is good, but if cheap compromise safety then it probably defeats the purpose

 

but i agree that the appropriate tyres make a difference in *safety*, currently using bridgestone turnaza ar10 and is happy with its performance for 2 years.

 

i guess most pple stick with the 'branded' 1s e.g. ‎Michelin, Bridgestone etc despite paying some rather steep premium in some ways as it simply the search, but the premium can be pricy

Edited July 20, 2013 by Ag123

[Jamomatt]

If plan for normal use might as well spend more lah. But if the purpose is to burn them and lose traction these are great choices.

[Marlboro79]

been using it for my 17 inch & 18inch for two sets(each both) liao.. this is a cheap and good tyre which both last me a good 1.5yrs estimated.... your money your choice..

[Tiger1]

You need to drive very carefully using those tyres. If not, you might drive into west lake.

 

Go buy a more reliable and proven brand la. $100 dif but peace of mind right? Tyres are the only palm size bet you and the road.

[Chucky2007]

westlake quite ok. its normal for tyres to be made in china as more than 80% products we used are made in china :)

Go ahead and use.. it's your $$ so decision is yours.

[Eastman427]

Bought Westlake SV308 195/55/15 since Dec 2011 at Vicom Kaki Bukit

 

My reviews:

 

Civilised driving: Good value for money Firm grip on wet & Dry road

Uncivilised driving: Personally hit max 180km/h(Dry) on straight with no problems, Cornering (S Bend) hit 120km/h(Dry) with tyres screaming out loud.

 

Most of the time: Uncivilised driving

Been using since 2011.

 

Your money your Decision. To each of its own.

 

 

 

 

 

[Tracksiao]

I saw their taxi advertisement everywhr! if you guys didnt mention it is from china, i will tot is another conti brand.