Tyres for Myvi - Please recommend

[vr2turbo]

Currently I'm using Michelin's PS3 195/50/R15 on my Myvi. I'm currently on GAB's lowering spring with Improve Comfort absorbers. The ride feels ok except for a little bumpiness. I'm now thinking of getting 195/55/R15 on my next change.

It should improve the bumpiness by a little right? Only thing is speedometer will be a little inaccurate and when full load it may scrub?

Yes, 195/55R15 will be more comfortable than 195/50R15. 50 series should have slightly stiffer sidewall.

As for speed reading 195/50 actual reads faster, means if meter shows 100kph, actually you are doing 99kph. For 195/55 will read slower, means meter shows 100, you are doing 102kph. Very small difference to be worried about.

Tyre scrub fender will also depends on your rims offset. If 40 and above should not be a problem, but best is still to test them out first.
However 195/55 tyres are more expensive....

 

[OKLY]

Just a bit bumpy at the moment for me so would like to improve things a little. On rough road, vibrations are quite strong which I think is coming from the tires that couldn't absorb much of the vibration and harshness.

If so then I think I will give 195/55 a try and if not much difference then I can change it back to 195/50 in the future.

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Yes, 195/55R15 will be more comfortable than 195/50R15. 50 series should have slightly stiffer sidewall.

As for speed reading 195/50 actual reads faster, means if meter shows 100kph, actually you are doing 99kph. For 195/55 will read slower, means meter shows 100, you are doing 102kph. Very small difference to be worried about.

Tyre scrub fender will also depends on your rims offset. If 40 and above should not be a problem, but best is still to test them out first.
However 195/55 tyres are more expensive....

Unless is meter show 100km/h but doing 110km/h XM2 is comfortable too

 

[vr2turbo]

Just a bit bumpy at the moment for me so would like to improve things a little. On rough road, vibrations are quite strong which I think is coming from the tires that couldn't absorb much of the vibration and harshness.

If so then I think I will give 195/55 a try and if not much difference then I can change it back to 195/50 in the future.

You mention above only a little bumpiness therefore 195/55 should be better, unless 195/50 is very bumpy then cannot help....

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Unless is meter show 100km/h but doing 110km/h XM2 is comfortable too

Like that 10% difference in tyre diameter liao.......

 

[OKLY]

Unless is meter show 100km/h but doing 110km/h XM2 is comfortable too

Too much comfort but not grippy, I don't think I can get used to comfort tires anymore. PS3 is fine with me.

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

PS3 is a better option for sure. Comfort + grip.
Too bad 15inch no more PP2 @vr2turbo.

 

[vr2turbo]

Too much comfort but not grippy, I don't think I can get used to comfort tires anymore. PS3 is fine with me.

Yup, usually poisoned with high grip tyres, very hard to change to comfort tyres...

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PS3 is a better option for sure. Comfort + grip.
Too bad 15inch no more PP2 @vr2turbo.

Because replaced by PS3 mah.....

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Yup, usually poisoned with high grip tyres, very hard to change to comfort tyres...

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Because replaced by PS3 mah.....

But PS3 don't have for 14" :frown:

 

[vr2turbo]

But PS3 don't have for 14" :frown:

They replace most sizes, not all. Some are still with PP2 as you know and have bought too....

Yoko AD07 replaced by AD-08 is worse. Those sizes not replace becomes not existence.....

 

[OKLY]

By the way, I don't know if I should give Hankook V12 a try or not. Currently I find the PS3 to be quite good overall even when mine is now about 40% left. From a lot of reviews, the V12 will not be so comfortable as it wears down? :hmmmm:

 

[vr2turbo]

By the way, I don't know if I should give Hankook V12 a try or not. Currently I find the PS3 to be quite good overall even when mine is now about 40% left. From a lot of reviews, the V12 will not be so comfortable as it wears down? :hmmmm:

V12Evo also comfortable, some mention due to directional pattern and if wear uneven will be more noisy only... However if PS3 becomes too expensive then V12 can be next choice...

 

[OKLY]

V12Evo also comfortable, some mention due to directional pattern and if wear uneven will be more noisy only... However if PS3 becomes too expensive then V12 can be next choice...

Based on the recent tire price list for 195/55/R15, V12 is about RM240 while PS3 should be able to get it around RM280. For a set of tires, PS3 will cost around RM120 more, which I think should still be within my budget range.

In this case, I should go for PS3 since PS3 as an all-rounder will just be slightly better than the V12 right?

 

[vr2turbo]

Based on the recent tire price list for 195/55/R15, V12 is about RM240 while PS3 should be able to get it around RM280. For a set of tires, PS3 will cost around RM120 more, which I think should still be within my budget range.

In this case, I should go for PS3 since PS3 as an all-rounder will just be slightly better than the V12 right?

Yup, if you are within budget by all means go for PS3

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

I think not slightly better, is much better for PS3 if compare with Hankook V12

 

[vr2turbo]

I think not slightly better, is much better for PS3 if compare with Hankook V12

Got one friend using both on different cars, to him V12 also good.....

UK Tyre review
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2013-Auto-Review-Performance-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm

Not sure why they use V12 against these heavy weight like Asy2, CSC5, Sportmaxx RT, because should be S1Evo job...:hmmmm:

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Got one friend using both on different cars, to him V12 also good.....

UK Tyre review
2013 Auto Review Performance Summer Tyre Test | the online tyre guide

Not sure why they use V12 against these heavy weight like Asy2, CSC5, Sportmaxx RT, because should be S1Evo job...:hmmmm:

hen can consider for my kelisa next change on V12. Depending whether the cost of it close to PP2 or not

The Hankook V12Evo 15 inch RM240 is the same price as my 14 inch PP2 if not wrong

 

[vr2turbo]

hen can consider for my kelisa next change on V12. Depending whether the cost of it close to PP2 or not

The Hankook V12Evo 15 inch RM240 is the same price as my 14 inch PP2 if not wrong

Kelisa 14" V12 Evo tak dak woh!

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Kelisa 14" V12 Evo tak dak woh!

Tak ada ka? then is different Hankook I think. Mistaken liao. Got 1 model that I can use

 

[vr2turbo]

Tak ada ka? then is different Hankook I think. Mistaken liao. Got 1 model that I can use

V12 if not mistaken like PS3 start 15"

 

[ixeo]

I am using PS3 now, it is a good tyre -- best street tyre I have used so far. But it doesn't wear gracefully. I would NOT go for PS3 again. When changing, its going to be GY F1 GSD5.

Back then I got it for RM220 each. 195/50 R15.

 

[vr2turbo]

Tak ada ka? then is different Hankook I think. Mistaken liao. Got 1 model that I can use

165/55R14 Kumho have the Ecsta SPT KU31....

 

[kumbang]

205/45/16 what do you guys recommend?

 

[vr2turbo]

205/45/16 what do you guys recommend?

What are your priorities and budget?

Here are some prices...
205/45R16
Achilles ATR - RM200 Tee 3 Auto & Tyre Service Sdn Bhd (May-13)
Brigdestone Potenza RE002 - RM400 Hin Leong (Feb 12)
Michelin PS 3 - RM467 3S Specialists Ara Damansara (Apr-13) B+A+N.Gas
Thunderer - RM215 Extreme Wheels Ampang (July 12)
Toyo Proxes T1R - RM375 Hin Leong (Feb 12)
Yokohama A.Drive R1 - RM280 Tee 3 Auto & Tyre Service Sdn Bhd (May-13)
Yokohama S-Drive - RM385 Hin Leong (Feb 12)

 

[kumbang]

Thx for input, near my place michelin ps3 485
Using maxxis I pro atm.

Tyres option I hv in mind achilles, falken, kumho, Bridgestone and maybe continental.
Gt radical any good? This size?

 

[vr2turbo]

Thx for input, near my place michelin ps3 485
Using maxxis I pro atm.

Tyres option I hv in mind achilles, falken, kumho, Bridgestone and maybe continental.
Gt radical any good? This size?

GT Radial for 16" only the HPX model as the HPY model starts in 17"
As for brands got many models too.
Arcilles ATR Sports, Sports 2 starts with 17" if not mistaken
Falken ZE-912
Kumho KU-31 Ecsta SPT, KU36 I think do not have in this size
BS - RE-002. Lower no point
Continental - CPC2, not sure the sports (CSC3 above) range have your size