Tyres for Myvi - Please recommend

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175 ah? Erm... I dunno. I think I might have swapped them out with 185 along the way and forgot about it.
Yes 175/65/R14. But but but but...if for normal driving, common Goodyear Duraplus or Conti Contact CC5 are already very good enough. Im currently running on stock rim with conti contact cc5. It performs better than I expected but will be a little bit slippery in rain. But i dont think it matters coz I actually tried it at quite a high speed we wont usually do when taking corners like that in a myvi and also on a quite controlled situation.

TS, if you want performance or better grip for safety as you mentioned, change the rim to a wider one first lol. If not, the driving style itself determines the safety issue here.....cheers:biggrin:
 

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Falken ziex/ Azenis hehe..
The Ziex ZE-912 used to be good and had many good feedback, until they changed the rubber compound formula (I think), because initially they have traction AA rating, but lately only traction A rating, have fast wear and wet grip deteriorated.
Azenis not in 14" sizes....

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I also thought 185, since my BLM also is 185/60/14, but 185 should be able to fit myvi too.
Yes, if convert to 185 can, but 185/60R14 not 65 series. That one diameter is bigger

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Yes 175/65/R14. But but but but...if for normal driving, common Goodyear Duraplus or Conti Contact CC5 are already very good enough. Im currently running on stock rim with conti contact cc5. It performs better than I expected but will be a little bit slippery in rain. But i dont think it matters coz I actually tried it at quite a high speed we wont usually do when taking corners like that in a myvi and also on a quite controlled situation.

TS, if you want performance or better grip for safety as you mentioned, change the rim to a wider one first lol. If not, the driving style itself determines the safety issue here.....cheers:biggrin:
Still can upgrade to 185/60R14 and have mid level Yokohama C-Drive 2 that is better then entry level traction....:driver:
 

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What do u mean by convert? Change rim or change the tyre, but maintain the same rim? :hmmmm: sorry my knowledge in tyres is limited.
 

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Yes 175/65/R14. But but but but...if for normal driving, common Goodyear Duraplus or Conti Contact CC5 are already very good enough. Im currently running on stock rim with conti contact cc5. It performs better than I expected but will be a little bit slippery in rain. But i dont think it matters coz I actually tried it at quite a high speed we wont usually do when taking corners like that in a myvi and also on a quite controlled situation.

TS, if you want performance or better grip for safety as you mentioned, change the rim to a wider one first lol. If not, the driving style itself determines the safety issue here.....cheers:biggrin:
CVKit,
You are right!
Conti Contact CC5 is quite a good tyre!
Very durable!
Mine did almost 80,000km ! :listen:
 

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What do u mean by convert? Change rim or change the tyre, but maintain the same rim? :hmmmm: sorry my knowledge in tyres is limited.
Change tyre size but maintain same rims....
Meaning if original is 175, and want to use 185 size, the series (aspect ratio) or sidewall height have to use lower to get as close as possible the overall diameter, therefore from 175/65R14 to 185/60R14. If use 185/65R14 the overall diameter is much bigger.
175/65R14 - 583mm
185/60R14 - 578mm - smaller by 0.9% (This is closer)
185/65R14 - 596mm - bigger by 2.2%
 

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Change tyre size but maintain same rims....
Meaning if original is 175, and want to use 185 size, the series (aspect ratio) or sidewall height have to use lower to get as close as possible the overall diameter, therefore from 175/65R14 to 185/60R14. If use 185/65R14 the overall diameter is much bigger.
175/65R14 - 583mm
185/60R14 - 578mm - smaller by 0.9% (This is closer)
185/65R14 - 596mm - bigger by 2.2%
I dint know that this is possible! But the 175 and 185 are the width right? How does 185 fit nicely on rims meant for 175? If 185 is fit in, does the overall area surface contact increases too?
 

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I dint know that this is possible! But the 175 and 185 are the width right? How does 185 fit nicely on rims meant for 175? If 185 is fit in, does the overall area surface contact increases too?
Oh! you were more worried of the rim width. Usually upgrade 10mm in not a problem as the rim width is usable for various width. If upgrade 20mm, then got to calculate to see if the rims fit.

For example 175/65R14 can use rims from 4.5 to 6"
185/60R14 - 5 to 7"
185/65R14 - 5 to 6.5"

Not sure of exact width, but Myvi rims should be 5 or 5.5" therefore can fit all 3 sizes
 

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so here most of you recommend michelin. How good is it compare to Continental? I'm looking forward to change my alza's donut. 15"

please guide all bro
 

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Oh! you were more worried of the rim width. Usually upgrade 10mm in not a problem as the rim width is usable for various width. If upgrade 20mm, then got to calculate to see if the rims fit.

For example 175/65R14 can use rims from 4.5 to 6"
185/60R14 - 5 to 7"
185/65R14 - 5 to 6.5"

Not sure of exact width, but Myvi rims should be 5 or 5.5" therefore can fit all 3 sizes
I see i see...wahaha learn new things :rofl::rofl:

But I'm still sticking to my plan to change to 195/50/R15 :rofl:

Thanks tayarking !!
 

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so here most of you recommend michelin. How good is it compare to Continental? I'm looking forward to change my alza's donut. 15"

please guide all bro
If compared Michelin to Conti CC5'

Michelin XM2 is slightly better

But that doesnt mean that Conti CC5 is not good...

Michelin is softer, while Conti is slightly harder, thus delivers more mileage than Michelin...

On quietness, I think both almost the same low noise level....

On grip, I think Michelin is slightly better, both wet & dry...
 

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XM2 treadwear is at 460 if not wrong. but surely above 400.

To me, I find that XM2 is bank for buck, u will not regret getting XM2, it has less rolling resistance which in return
gives 20% more mileage than other leading competitors as stated.

Is also more fuel saving and have faster water evacuation. Which I tried, lower risk in hydroplanning which is why
is good in dry and wet.

Saves Fuel, 20% more mileage, and comfortable. Safety was never compromised with its new technology. Quiet as well.
Used on my BLM if compared, when using Silverstone and XM2, I gain more mileage on XM2.

Even on my Altis is using XM2 as well. FC to genting was better than Falken ZE912. Grip I would say safe enough to
make sure your car don't skid (don't push it though)

You can read more from here or do your own comparison.

Michelin Energy XM2 tyre launched in Malaysia
 

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so here most of you recommend michelin. How good is it compare to Continental? I'm looking forward to change my alza's donut. 15"

please guide all bro
It depends. Are you looking at the UHP range? If yes Continental contact sport (CSC5) doesn't come in 15" size. Their lower range tyres are all pretty decent la. Not great but not as bad as some chinese/indonedian brand tyres.

Michelin is an established brand and is famous for their softer compound tyres which usually equates to good grip. But unfortunately they are next to Pirelli the 2nd most expensive brand you can buy out there. Even their midrange tyres are expensive in comparison to Goodyear, Yokohama and all. For their XM2 range it's pretty decent for average use. Use it on track and expect your car to be sliding all over the place after a few laps. But for daily city driving it's pretty good.

But for the same money (actually less..) I'd go for the Yokohama C-drive2. Bang for buck and has great water displacing properties. Not as good as Michelin PS3 or Goodyear Eagle F1 but it's good in its own right.
 

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I dint know that this is possible! But the 175 and 185 are the width right? How does 185 fit nicely on rims meant for 175? If 185 is fit in, does the overall area surface contact increases too?
Miss you end question. With 185 size contact surface more by 10mm....:driver:

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I see i see...wahaha learn new things :rofl::rofl:

But I'm still sticking to my plan to change to 195/50/R15 :rofl:

Thanks tayarking !!
That of course is better. 195 width, contact more by 20mm, traction greatly improved.
50 series, less body roll, handling greatly improved. 15", more tyre choice especially have High performance pattern, traction and handling improve further....:driver:
Cons is slightly more bumpy ride, more expensive tyres, but the pros can cover all these cons....:proud:

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so here most of you recommend michelin. How good is it compare to Continental? I'm looking forward to change my alza's donut. 15"

please guide all bro
Alza tyre size I think is 185/55R15, probably can try fitting 195/55R15 as this size have more choices.
If into performance then tyres like Michelin PS3, GY F1 D5, Hankook V12 Evo. Mid level Yoko C-Drive 2. Conti CPC2, Entry level XM2, Conti CC5, so a lot to choose from depending on your priorities and budget...:driver:

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Even on my Altis is using XM2 as well. FC to genting was better than Falken ZE912. Grip I would say safe enough to
make sure your car don't skid (don't push it though)

You can read more from here or do your own comparison.

Michelin Energy XM2 tyre launched in Malaysia
Falken ZE912, many have complain of bad FC.....:banghead:
 

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Miss you end question. With 185 size contact surface more by 10mm....:driver:

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That of course is better. 195 width, contact more by 20mm, traction greatly improved.
50 series, less body roll, handling greatly improved. 15", more tyre choice especially have High performance pattern, traction and handling improve further....:driver:
Cons is slightly more bumpy ride, more expensive tyres, but the pros can cover all these cons....:proud:

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Alza tyre size I think is 185/55R15, probably can try fitting 195/55R15 as this size have more choices.
If into performance then tyres like Michelin PS3, GY F1 D5, Hankook V12 Evo. Mid level Yoko C-Drive 2. Conti CPC2, Entry level XM2, Conti CC5, so a lot to choose from depending on your priorities and budget...:driver:

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Falken ZE912, many have complain of bad FC.....:banghead:
Ya, I realised that after using XM2 :biggrin: at 1st no rasa. But the grip was good even though
at 1 time my tyre thread left about 30% only.
 

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Anyone knows what happened to Bridgestone tyres?

Potenza, and the rest of the range?

I ve used it before, very silent, low Db, and good grips...

Somehow it aint popular now...