Suggestions for 14" tyres

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Use the BFGoodridge tyres. I use on my wifes Myvi and cornering is way better than the cheaper Viking tyres I use on my other Myvi. BFG has reasonably good water dispersion too.
Am surprised since only got 2 straight line....:hmmmm:

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Am surprised since only got 2 straight line....:hmmmm:

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deep wide grooves...technically should be good in wet compared to viking city tech.With Viking, the 'feel' in wet is not there.i drive like old uncle with eye sight problem if its raining quite heavily.

But the viking with smaller thread block is noisy..could be the compound they used.

The GY Ducaro GA which comes with my BLM when its new performed really good compared to the Viking.
 

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deep wide grooves...technically should be good in wet compared to viking city tech.With Viking, the 'feel' in wet is not there.i drive like old uncle with eye sight problem if its raining quite heavily.

But the viking with smaller thread block is noisy..could be the compound they used.

The GY Ducaro GA which comes with my BLM when its new performed really good compared to the Viking.
Could be the compound but then generally entry level compound almost the same....lol

Some comment the Toyo Nanoenery NE-03 also not bad...:driver:
 

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Could be the compound but then generally entry level compound almost the same....lol

Some comment the Toyo Nanoenery NE-03 also not bad...:driver:
Considering BFG is under Michelin and is technically Michelins "Cheap and cheerful" tyre arm, I would be surprised if their tyre quality was shit.

deep wide grooves...technically should be good in wet compared to viking city tech.With Viking, the 'feel' in wet is not there.i drive like old uncle with eye sight problem if its raining quite heavily.

But the viking with smaller thread block is noisy..could be the compound they used.

The GY Ducaro GA which comes with my BLM when its new performed really good compared to the Viking.
So it's decided then. Viking tyres are not great. hahaha

Am surprised since only got 2 straight line....:hmmmm:

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Why la? It works
 

gunnerzz

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So it's decided then. Viking tyres are not great. hahaha
For me initially its not good as i undergo 'upgrading' then 'downgrading' cycle. My Blm history GY Ducaro GA-Michelin Certis-Michelin XM2-Viking City Tech. When i get the Viking it was about RM30-40 cheaper than XM2.
Blame it on the XM2 for my not so good rating for Viking. A bit regret i didnt go for Falken or Hankook or Toyo during that time.

Now i feel its worth it as i dont drive that much and the tire is getting older every year but the thread on the rear is like 2-3 month old.now reaching abt 3 years old.

Now my Waja tires are hard like flinstone tire already.Waiting for money to drop from the sky and change to brand i never personally used before like GT Radial, Toyo, Hankook, Falken, etc. All 'alternative' brand which show some good review. Not confident on china brand yet.

I cant afford to go for premium brand or range due to financial constraint and i havent drive to work for couple of month already....riding.
 

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Why la? It works
Because, aquaplaning resistance works by water channeling and with less grooves usually worse.
Just like Yokohama db that you used before. Grooves are fine and small so tyres are very quiet but water channeling is bad, that is why I never recommend the new AE-50 to those who loves running fast in the wet.....lol :rofl:
 

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Use the BFGoodridge tyres. I use on my wifes Myvi and cornering is way better than the cheaper Viking tyres I use on my other Myvi. BFG has reasonably good water dispersion too.
Finally something that I want to hear as I have been looking for review of this tyre.
 

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For me initially its not good as i undergo 'upgrading' then 'downgrading' cycle. My Blm history GY Ducaro GA-Michelin Certis-Michelin XM2-Viking City Tech. When i get the Viking it was about RM30-40 cheaper than XM2.
Blame it on the XM2 for my not so good rating for Viking. A bit regret i didnt go for Falken or Hankook or Toyo during that time.

Now i feel its worth it as i dont drive that much and the tire is getting older every year but the thread on the rear is like 2-3 month old.now reaching abt 3 years old.

Now my Waja tires are hard like flinstone tire already.Waiting for money to drop from the sky and change to brand i never personally used before like GT Radial, Toyo, Hankook, Falken, etc. All 'alternative' brand which show some good review. Not confident on china brand yet.

I cant afford to go for premium brand or range due to financial constraint and i havent drive to work for couple of month already....riding.
Avoid Falcon and Hankook entry level tyres. They are scary and almost as bad as the Viking. XM2 is pretty decent

Finally something that I want to hear as I have been looking for review of this tyre.
Two 1.3 Myvis, one using BFG and another Viking, BFG can carry 80-90kmh speed at the corner I like to take. Viking slips at 80kmh, to make it worse there's no warning. Just slip and slide when it feels like.

Because, aquaplaning resistance works by water channeling and with less grooves usually worse.
Just like Yokohama db that you used before. Grooves are fine and small so tyres are very quiet but water channeling is bad, that is why I never recommend the new AE-50 to those who loves running fast in the wet.....lol :rofl:
Hmm... ok maybe I'm not fast enough to go over the limits of these BFGs in the wet. But comparing side by side with the Viking, the Viking feels like I'm driving on ice! Zero confidence level.
 

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Avoid Falcon and Hankook entry level tyres. They are scary and almost as bad as the Viking. XM2 is pretty decent



Two 1.3 Myvis, one using BFG and another Viking, BFG can carry 80-90kmh speed at the corner I like to take. Viking slips at 80kmh, to make it worse there's no warning. Just slip and slide when it feels like.



Hmm... ok maybe I'm not fast enough to go over the limits of these BFGs in the wet. But comparing side by side with the Viking, the Viking feels like I'm driving on ice! Zero confidence level.
Ok, Means BFG slightly better than the other tyres that you have....:driver:
 

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