Saaber Neutral Newbie December 19, 2002 Share December 19, 2002 (edited) In Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Guys, Maybe a list below will help us rate various brand/model tyres in terms of the respective performance. Please help name the most suitable tyres in the following categories:- Best overall grip (never mind about noise, this is for hardcore drivers):- - Bridgestone Potenza S03 Pole Position - Michelin Pilot Sport - Best wet grip (never mind about noise, this is for hardcore drivers):- - Michelin Pilot Sport - - Most silent (dun mind so-so handling, the quieter, the better):- - - - Best compromise between grip and noise:- - - - Don't mind I add another category: Best value for money yet good compromise between grip and noise: - Kumho Esta Supra 712 - - Cheers n thanks Edited December 19, 2002 by Eddie ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolaba 1st Gear December 21, 2002 Share December 21, 2002 Hi Guys, Maybe a list below will help us rate various brand/model tyres in terms of the respective performance. Please help name the most suitable tyres in the following categories:- Best overall grip (never mind about noise, this is for hardcore drivers):- - Bridgestone Potenza S03 Pole Position - Michelin Pilot Sport - Best wet grip (never mind about noise, this is for hardcore drivers):- - Michelin Pilot Sport - - Most silent (dun mind so-so handling, the quieter, the better):- - Yokohama Aspec dB - - Best compromise between grip and noise:- - - - Don't mind I add another category: Best value for money yet good compromise between grip and noise: - Kumho Esta Supra 712 - - Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie December 21, 2002 Share December 21, 2002 Post: Hi Guys, Maybe a list below will help us rate various brand/model tyres in terms of the respective performance. Please help name the most suitable tyres in the following categories:- Best overall grip (never mind about noise, this is for hardcore drivers):- - Bridgestone Potenza S03 Pole Position - Michelin Pilot Sport - Yokohama AVS Sport - Falken Azenis Best wet grip (never mind about noise, this is for hardcore drivers):- - Michelin Pilot Sport - - Most silent (dun mind so-so handling, the quieter, the better):- - Yokohama Aspec dB - - Best compromise between grip and noise:- - - - Don't mind I add another category: Best value for money yet good compromise between grip and noise: - Kumho Esta Supra 712 - - Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolaba 1st Gear December 21, 2002 Share December 21, 2002 I'm using the A500. This tyre has adequate grip in dry. But drive sanely in wet weather, otherwise u'll risk aquaplaning. The tyre performs rather well in dry weather, but exercise caution in wet weather Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kianbeng Clutched December 21, 2002 Share December 21, 2002 I'm using the Falken Azenis also. Very good grip....even on wet roads. But very noisy leh....especially in carparks or cement floors (coz the roads very smooth) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lufu 1st Gear December 21, 2002 Share December 21, 2002 fully agree, using that tyre too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icemanic Neutral Newbie December 21, 2002 Share December 21, 2002 i'm oso on the a500. really lik the quietness and comfort. my average speed is 100km/h. so tis tyre is defintely suits me. oso heard abt the average wet drip. thus i tried 2 keep a safe distance whenever it rains. at the end of the day, it really depends on individual needs and driving style. but if u really need 2 balance between performance and comfort, i would recommend yokoyama avs100. i mayb using tis tyre when my a500 life ends Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Et2002 Neutral Newbie December 22, 2002 Share December 22, 2002 yap... completely agree.. The A500 came with my new car.... in less than 2 weeks drive, aquaplaning numerous times and skidded 3 times.... Threw it out and change to Dunlop LM701. A500 do have reasonable dry grip.... but the wet grip is terrible.. BTW those skidding occurs when I drive over puddle of water or cornering at raining days.... speed 80~100km/hr. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max1218 1st Gear December 22, 2002 Share December 22, 2002 hmmm.......currently, i'm a A500 user............ever experience this skidding once I drive past a puddle of water...........be very wary of this.....on joke...........me planning to change but???? still undecide abt which to go for??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie December 23, 2002 Share December 23, 2002 Go for those with deep water channel as Singapore is a RAIN city..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged December 23, 2002 Share December 23, 2002 (edited) hope you guys dun mind another fundamental question: when we go for good wet grip tyres (safety in wet conditions), do we always have to sacrifice/compromise in dry grips / tyre noise / durability / prices / life span etc????? cheers Edited December 23, 2002 by Super7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic December 23, 2002 Share December 23, 2002 Afraid so. Wet tyres usually got bigger longkang in the thread pattern. More longkang usually more noise too. Juz look at the noise as safety insurance. What tyres do the asstrek come in anyway?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged December 23, 2002 Share December 23, 2002 the Ass comes with Yoko ES100 or ES500 215/55 or 50 - 17....... hope this matches the car's performance, what do you think??? cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie December 23, 2002 Share December 23, 2002 Not to bad tyres... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic December 23, 2002 Share December 23, 2002 Ditched my 1-week old Potenza GIII coz the ride was awful (think the 215 was too wide for the S40). I'm riding on 205/45/17 Yoko ES100 now too. Find the ride comfort pretty good and the noise level quite acceptable. Grip seems slightly better in the wet than dry tho. Tracking n cornering not as sharp as the GIII but respectable enuf for the occasional lunge into corners. Overall, quite satisfied wif it. U mentioned ES500. Errr....guess u mean the Yoko DB500? Stay away from that wet road hazard!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max1218 1st Gear December 23, 2002 Share December 23, 2002 cheers Ed!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged December 23, 2002 Share December 23, 2002 " ........ U mentioned ES500. Errr....guess u mean the Yoko DB500? Stay away from that wet road hazard!! ..... " stock Asstrek Turbo R comes with 215/55-16 ES100, i negotiated for 17-inch rims and therefore the rubber size i believe should be 225/50-17 or something similar. when i went to check with C&C's tyre/rim supplier (also happened to be distributor of Yokohama tyres) YHI, they told me that max size for ES100 is 215/55-17, and for 225/50-17 the choice is "ES500".....(maybe should read DB500)...... if i wanna avoid the DB500 series, then i would have to stay with 215/55-17, eg narrower by 225-215=10mm........... i guess i should avoid 'DB500' at the expense of narrower rubber ie 215 vs 225!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie December 23, 2002 Share December 23, 2002 Pay a bit more and get upgrade to AVS Sport (equal to Bridgestone S03)-a great performance tyre It is the highest range of the AVS Sport Series. The ES100 is the lower series. (As in Pontenza GIII) ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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