Kumho KU31.. come in

[Vinceng]

If you put that in car brand terms, most Singaporeans will choose brand over range.

 

True. I see many Mercedes C180 1.6 on the road. C180 1.6 is now selling like the Corolla of yesteryear.

 

Majority of car buyers prefer to pay $183K for a bottom range German marque, than just $164K (save almost $20K) for a top range Jap marque like Nissan Teana 2.5 & Mazda 2.5.

Edited January 22, 2014 by Vinceng

[Blackyv]

The same money gets me either:

 

1) An economy brand top range tyre, OR

2) A premium brand bottom range tyre

 

Which would you choose?

Whichever serve you better.. . I don't care about brand, I care about my pocket and butt feel.. So far, ku31 matches my Latio well... Never missed a grip before on wet or dry...Hehehe...

[Roberttan]

1 mans meat the othermans poison.

each of every User has their priority

Premium brand Company spent Money on R & D to improve their product to help their customer drive More pleasant and SAFER.

Premium tyre does have Soft compound tyre which has very short tyre service life , and they only sold this kind of product to end user only through right dealer who knows their job is to make sure the Customer know what he Needs it for.

in the market We have many choice you pick your choice enjoy your choice you wont go wrong but remember the choice is your choice be responsible of your choice too

[Vinceng]

Haha... : )

 

You have your point but

That makes Taxi companies highly irresponsible in using bottom of the line and unheard of China brands like Triangle and Wanda., endangering other road users.

[Roberttan]

Haha... : )

 

You have your point but

That makes Taxi companies highly irresponsible in using bottom of the line and unheard of China brands like Triangle and Wanda., endangering other road users.

Taxi companies is responsible Corporation

when any thing happen they will divert you to the Supplier (Singapore Company only)

and tell the vendor Please take care of his customer

and ALL Taxi Captain is100% responsible the Safety of commuters by Abiding all Traffic regulation especially

SPEED limit and suppose to slow down when raining

The main ans only responsibilty of TAxi company is make sure they get the Best Price(usually the lowest) for any purchase.

[Kurty]

Wanna ask, how to check the manufacturing date for ku31?

 

I felt mine was getting old, but how old, I don't have a clue.

 

Thanks.

[Furrynadz]

Wanna ask, how to check the manufacturing date for ku31?

 

I felt mine was getting old, but how old, I don't have a clue.

 

Thanks.

 

 

look for the 4 digit num on the sidewall

 

XXYY = which wk of which yr

[Kurty]

 

 

look for the 4 digit num on the sidewall

 

XXYY = which wk of which yr

Nope, Mine don't have the 4 numbering..

I read earlier post that it's on the left side so can't really see then..

 

Anyway theres an indication triangle, Once the groove touches the triangle, is it time for a change?

[Furrynadz]

2 yr or 40k of use

or by 4 yr of production

[Notsogoodman]

Nope, Mine don't have the 4 numbering..

I read earlier post that it's on the left side so can't really see then..

 

Anyway theres an indication triangle, Once the groove touches the triangle, is it time for a change?

 

 

For KU31, u can only see it on one side

[Roberttan]

 

 

For KU31, u can only see it on one side

all only marked on 1 side , KU31 is not alone.

but not sure KU31 come with any official warranty from local agent base on the marking, if 1 is in doubt can check with the shop you buy or ask the local agent for Official answer

otherwise just ask for official invoice from the shop you buy

[alex976]

2 yr or 40k of use

or by 4 yr of production

 

Totally agreed with your estimation as tyre compound hardens after approx. 2 years of road usage.

[Vinceng]

it is possible to burn more fuel on this kind of Budget tyre if you are running on better tyre before changed.

 

Robert,

 

You are so accurate in your comments.

 

I just switched from Michelin PS3 to Kumho KU31.

 

Travelled 1500+km over 3 tankfuls of petrol. Fuel consumption went up slightly. The Kumho is also noiser than my old Michelin.

 

The Kumho KU31, which has only 1 ply polyester on the sidewall also displayed more bodyroll during cornering compared to the Michelin PS3, which has 2 ply polyester. Unable to take corners as fast on the Kumho.

 

The Kumho also has high rolling resistence. The car does not roll so freely when I change to neutral gear to let the car glide to a stop to the red light ahead.

[Imraneo]

Hi fellas.

 

Just wanted to borrow this thread as I can't create a topic for now.

 

My car seems to have negative camber and is wearing my tyres out unevenly. I'm sure this is a common problem:

 

It's so bad that the inner material is showing and I'm planning to change tyres and get alignment done. Now my question is, is this camber adjustable? Can the tyre shop that does alignment do this adjustment?

This tyre has been on for the past 2 years and If the camber adjustment costs alot (with camber kit and all) then I might just go with tyre replacement and alignment as my ride has 4 years left to it (Hyundai i30).

 

Comments pls. Thanks!

[Furrynadz]

what tyre size are u on

why the inner part of the tyre like stretch looking like tyre too wide for rim

, look more like buah inner fender than negative camber wear..the tyre gap to fender so big a cat can go in, how negative can the camber be

 

Hi fellas.

 

Just wanted to borrow this thread as I can't create a topic for now.

 

My car seems to have negative camber and is wearing my tyres out unevenly. I'm sure this is a common problem:

 

It's so bad that the inner material is showing and I'm planning to change tyres and get alignment done. Now my question is, is this camber adjustable? Can the tyre shop that does alignment do this adjustment?

This tyre has been on for the past 2 years and If the camber adjustment costs alot (with camber kit and all) then I might just go with tyre replacement and alignment as my ride has 4 years left to it (Hyundai i30).

 

Comments pls. Thanks!

 

[Kingkong]

Hi fellas.

 

Just wanted to borrow this thread as I can't create a topic for now.

 

My car seems to have negative camber and is wearing my tyres out unevenly. I'm sure this is a common problem:

 

 

It's so bad that the inner material is showing and I'm planning to change tyres and get alignment done. Now my question is, is this camber adjustable? Can the tyre shop that does alignment do this adjustment?

This tyre has been on for the past 2 years and If the camber adjustment costs alot (with camber kit and all) then I might just go with tyre replacement and alignment as my ride has 4 years left to it (Hyundai i30).

 

Comments pls. Thanks!

Even if change new tyres, I suggest you go do a proper wheel alignment and get ws opinion if you need to install camber kit to get it right.

Else the same thing may happen to the new set of tyres as well.

[Hamburger]

change and see from alignment measure how much negative camber there is. Anything above 1.2 is not ideal if its not lowered.

 

Most front camber is not adjustable unless you install a camber kit.

[Furrynadz]

i think he need full suspension overhaul + lower arm + all bushings instead