Tyres for Myvi - Please recommend

[wiz83]

My bro needs all 4 tyres replaced for his Myvi.

Need a good recommendation for tyres that has good grip in wet conditions, soft, least road noise. Tahan long or not doesn't matter, as safety is more important.

Also, recommend what is the cheapest/best value for money options, and where can I get the cheapest tyres installed at?

Thanks bros and sis.

 

[jerrysiow]

Hi, I would like to recommend you michelin XM2 which it gives you quiet ride, good in both dry and wet, and it can last quite long (claimed by michelin). Besides, it's a soft compound tyre. But, it's abit pricey compare to other brands such as yokohama A-drive and C-drive.

 

[LesleyAprotto]

Bridgestone range & Continental CC5 is not bad either....

 

[wiz83]

How much these tyres cost?

 

[LesleyAprotto]

How much these tyres cost?

Not too sure, depending on the size, probably in the region of RM200 each or below...

 

[Izso]

My bro needs all 4 tyres replaced for his Myvi.

Need a good recommendation for tyres that has good grip in wet conditions, soft, least road noise. Tahan long or not doesn't matter, as safety is more important.

Also, recommend what is the cheapest/best value for money options, and where can I get the cheapest tyres installed at?

Thanks bros and sis.

Assuming your bro is using stock tyres (185/65/14) then you don't really have much choice :

- Continental Contact 1
- Goodyear Duraplus
- *I think* Michelin XM2
- Some old stock Yokohama Neova AD07 (super duper grip but goddam noisy la)

With the Continental being the lowest ranked tyre. Prices range between RM160 to RM240 a piece depending on where you buy from. Since you're changing all 4 tyres then it'll be worth the drive to Klang or Rawang to get these tyres since they are roughly RM20 to RM40 a piece cheaper than KL prices. That's a savings of RM80 to RM160 if you change all 4. If it's just 2 pieces then anywhere in KL is fine la. The smaller savings isn't worth the toll and petrol to go to Klang (unless you're going there for bakkutteh.. )

If it's 15" then your choices go up significantly

- Michelin Pilot Sport 3
- Hankook V12
- Kumho dunno what model
- Goodyear Eagle F1 (best in class water grip tyre)
- Yokohama C-drive2
- Yokohama S-drive

All of these tyres price between RM220 to RM280 with the cheapest being Hankook which you can get from Sunway. I recently got my C-drive for RM240 a piece in Sungai Long, I heard it's about RM220 or RM230 in Klang.

If you really want to know more about where to go and whats good, try pm-ing vr2turbo. We all call him the tayarking for good reason!

 

[wiz83]

It is 14 inches.

Which part of Rawang/Klang? Any particular tyre shop?

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Can consider Michelin XM2 for that size. Dry and Wet also both consider good. But there are limits to it of course. Is a Green Concept
tyre, so has longer lifespan and I find it comfortable.

 

[wiz83]

How much Michelin XM2? And where to get them for best price?

 

[MAAN PV6]

Bro try 2 use "good year", i feel it has good grip in rain, and the important thing check alignment and Tyre balancing every 6months.

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and if u r a frequent driver then u need to check every 3months.....

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

How much Michelin XM2? And where to get them for best price?

185/65R14
Michelin XM2 - RM195 HupShun SS3 PJ (Nov 11)
Michelin XM2 - RM178 Speed Line Rahman Putra (Jan 12)-balancing & alignment inclusive
Michelin XM2 - RM240 Beustone Tyre Subang Perdana (Jan 12) manufacturing date 4511
Michelin XM2 - RM213 Pusat Servic Tayar BH, Lebuh Medan Ipoh, Ipoh (June 12)
Michelin XM2 - RM230 IGA Accessories & Tyres, Jalan Canning Estate, Ipoh Garden (June 12)

 

[vr2turbo]

Assuming your bro is using stock tyres (185/65/14) then you don't really have much choice :

- Continental Contact 1
- Goodyear Duraplus
- *I think* Michelin XM2
- Some old stock Yokohama Neova AD07 (super duper grip but goddam noisy la)

With the Continental being the lowest ranked tyre. Prices range between RM160 to RM240 a piece depending on where you buy from. Since you're changing all 4 tyres then it'll be worth the drive to Klang or Rawang to get these tyres since they are roughly RM20 to RM40 a piece cheaper than KL prices. That's a savings of RM80 to RM160 if you change all 4. If it's just 2 pieces then anywhere in KL is fine la. The smaller savings isn't worth the toll and petrol to go to Klang (unless you're going there for bakkutteh.. )

If it's 15" then your choices go up significantly

- Michelin Pilot Sport 3
- Hankook V12
- Kumho dunno what model
- Goodyear Eagle F1 (best in class water grip tyre)
- Yokohama C-drive2
- Yokohama S-drive

All of these tyres price between RM220 to RM280 with the cheapest being Hankook which you can get from Sunway. I recently got my C-drive for RM240 a piece in Sungai Long, I heard it's about RM220 or RM230 in Klang.

If you really want to know more about where to go and whats good, try pm-ing vr2turbo. We all call him the tayarking for good reason!

Wah! bro. Izso put me on the table also....ha! ha!

I thought all Myvi stock tyre size is 175/65R14?
If 175/65R14, recommend change to 185/60R14. This tyre size less choices for good grip tyres like those in performance category. The closest is comfort performance Yokohama C-Drive 2
Next is Michelin XM2 and Toyo Teo plus.
Was at tyre shop last Saturday, happen to see XM2 and then ask price, is RM190 now on offer.
For me I still prefer C-Drive 2......

 

[N/A secret]

Falken ziex/ Azenis hehe..

 

[Izso]

Wah! bro. Izso put me on the table also....ha! ha!

I thought all Myvi stock tyre size is 175/65R14?
If 175/65R14, recommend change to 185/60R14. This tyre size less choices for good grip tyres like those in performance category. The closest is comfort performance Yokohama C-Drive 2
Next is Michelin XM2 and Toyo Teo plus.
Was at tyre shop last Saturday, happen to see XM2 and then ask price, is RM190 now on offer.
For me I still prefer C-Drive 2......

175 ah? Erm... I dunno. I think I might have swapped them out with 185 along the way and forgot about it.

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

I also thought 185, since my BLM also is 185/60/14, but 185 should be able to fit myvi too.

 

[cvkit17]

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

 

[vr2turbo]

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

Still can upgrade to 185/60R14 and have mid level Yokohama C-Drive 2 that is better then entry level traction....

 

[cvkit17]

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.

 

[LesleyAprotto]

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

CVKit,
You are right!
Conti Contact CC5 is quite a good tyre!
Very durable!
Mine did almost 80,000km !

 

[vr2turbo]

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%

 

[cvkit17]

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?

 

[vr2turbo]

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

 

[ronaldindin]

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

 

[cvkit17]

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

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

Thanks tayarking !!

 

[LesleyAprotto]

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...