would like to ask some question....
I am driving a Myvi year 2008 n now my tires are almost time to change (almost bold). My current tire is 195/55/15 and is Falken ZE912.
1st question. Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max and Continental CC5 which should I go for?
2nd question. what is the difference between 55 series and 50 series?
3rd question. If I change from 55 to 50 will it affect fuel consumption?
For question number 1. I still got other option in my mind, Silverstone Atlantis V7, Dunlop Formula D01 or China brand tires.
Or you guys have any other tires to intro? my budget is around RM230.
50 series aspect ratio means the sidewall height is 50% of your tyre width.
This means 195 x 50%= 97.5mm
If 195/55 then 195 x 55%= 107.25mm
From your original tyre size of 175/65R14 (Myvi) 195/55R15 diameter is bigger by 2.1%
If use 195/50R15 the overall diameter is smaller by 1.23%
Do you have tyre scrapping problem in your rear wheels? If not, then can continue using 55 series. 55 is more comfortable only. 195/50 will handle better but more bumpy ride.
Between the two, 50 series will give you better FC (very slight and depends on driving style too) and better pick up because of the smaller diameter.
What are your priorities in the tyrres you are looking for?
Since you have budget already forget the China tyres. Take a look at Yokohama New C-Drive 2.
For performance Hankook V12Evo also good.
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if im using 225/50/17, whats the best tyre to choose?
What priorities in your "Best"? Comfort , handling, etc....
Some prices for your reference....
225/50R17
Goodyear F1 Directional 5 - RM544 Quicksave USJ (Sep 11)
Pirelli P7 (XL) - RM620 Vigor Auto Setia Alam (Mar 12)
Toyo Proxes C1S (XL) - RM495 Vigor Auto Setia Alam (Mar 12)
Yokohama Advan dB V551 - RM550 Ban Hooi Klang (Dec 11)