GT Radial Champiro HPY

[vr2turbo]

Does DS really uses Achilles? Or he just wear the shirts & stickers due to promotional contract?
Anyway I'd need better tires because my driving skill is certainly not even remotely close to DS!

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Oh really? Big increase?

Sponsor sure have to use loh......


The SX2 was the first as some members informed to me, that launch price and the price now differ quite a lot. But at first I thought maybe this model only, but later some mentioned HPY also. I check before for 18" was below RM500, that day a member check say is RM500 plus now....

 

[Dayline668]

Hello guys... pls give feedback of hpy now since its been awhile, mileage wear, grip, some foto would be great. ;)

 

[vr2turbo]

Hello guys... pls give feedback of hpy now since its been awhile, mileage wear, grip, some foto would be great. ;)

Mine are 2 years plus now. Rotate once. Front probably 60% rear maybe 40%. Rubber have harden slightly. Grip still there but hard braking seems to screech easier now (VR no ABS will lock)...hahhaha
But nowadays drive Vr less dy....:rolleyes:

 

[Dayline668]

Mine are 2 years plus now. Rotate once. Front probably 60% rear maybe 40%. Rubber have harden slightly. Grip still there but hard braking seems to screech easier now (VR no ABS will lock)...hahhaha
But nowadays drive Vr less dy....:rolleyes:

Thanks for the feedback taiko.. So do u recommend these tire or other better with the similar price range n performance. Mainly looking for comfort sport, put very low mileage on weekend awd wagon.

 

[Izso]

Thanks for the feedback taiko.. So do u recommend these tire or other better with the similar price range n performance. Mainly looking for comfort sport, put very low mileage on weekend awd wagon.

Bro, all the brands that've been mentioned here and their respective models are relatively good. Champiro HPY/HPX, SX2, SX1, Michelin PS3, Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric, Neuton N8000, Achilles ATR Sport 2, etc.. all are good and all have their pros and cons. Ultimately it's all about how much you can afford.

 

[vr2turbo]

Thanks for the feedback taiko.. So do u recommend these tire or other better with the similar price range n performance. Mainly looking for comfort sport, put very low mileage on weekend awd wagon.

What size are you using?

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Bro, all the brands that've been mentioned here and their respective models are relatively good. Champiro HPY/HPX, SX2, SX1, Michelin PS3, Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric, Neuton N8000, Achilles ATR Sport 2, etc.. all are good and all have their pros and cons. Ultimately it's all about how much you can afford.

Fuh! bro Izso know about GT Radial SX1, race tyre woh!....

 

[Izso]

Ha? Vr2turbo : Apalu cakap? I've been following you for so long you think I still dunno what is sx1 mehhhhhhhh

 

[cvkit17]

Ha? Vr2turbo : Apalu cakap? I've been following you for so long you think I still dunno what is sx1 mehhhhhhhh

Somebody like that actually exists

Btw I see many cars on neuton nowadays. Anybody using this brand?

 

[Dayline668]

What size are you using?

225/40/18 Nexen N8000, cannot use 45 as will rub fender leaf. Will it too hard on these Hpy?

 

[vr2turbo]

Ha? Vr2turbo : Apalu cakap? I've been following you for so long you think I still dunno what is sx1 mehhhhhhhh

But I seldom or did not mention SX1 before woh! only SX2.....hhahahhahahhaha

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Somebody like that actually exists

Btw I see many cars on neuton nowadays. Anybody using this brand?

Who ah?....

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225/40/18 Nexen N8000, cannot use 45 as will rub fender leaf. Will it too hard on these Hpy?

On my VR the HPY are more bumpy than my Asy 2....

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

But I seldom or did not mention SX1 before woh! only SX2.....hhahahhahahhaha

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Who ah?....

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On my VR the HPY are more bumpy than my Asy 2....

But performance wise surely Assy 2 better? I think Asy 2 can only compete with SX2 but SX2 surely better?

 

[vr2turbo]

But performance wise surely Assy 2 better? I think Asy 2 can only compete with SX2 but SX2 surely better?

Asy 2 is RM460 and HPY is RM320 last time for 215/45R17. Asy2 is better but more expensive also.
For bro. dayline 225/40R18 will cost much more....

SX2 better in traction, more expensive, more bumpy but this is his priorities...
"Mainly looking for comfort sport, put very low mileage on weekend awd wagon"
SX2 is overkill.....hahhahaha

 

[cvkit17]

Who ah?....:rofl

Haahahaha we all sure have that one friend...

 

[vr2turbo]

Haahahaha we all sure have that one friend...

So, have you decided on UHP or extreme for next change?

 

[vr2turbo]

So after 4 years of use, finally saying Goodbye to my GT Radial Champiro HPY. The rubber compound have harden, fine cracks have appeared on the thread pattern, grooves, traction have dropped greatly, shoulder pattern have bruising.

Shoulder pattern bruising/cracking


Grooves also have cracks


When the tyres were compress to remove from the rims, the sidewall cracked also




Conclusion:
As mentioned in the first part of this thread, the GT Radial have serve me very well. Traction and handling were good. Price cheaper than other branded UHP tyres. Is only the rubber compound did not last against our hot humid weather. The fine cracks and shoulder pattern bruising started after 3 years used. I have been holding on for another year until the 4th year before changing them out because they have become very bad already.
Of course if can finish the tyres before 3 years, worth using. I have recommended to a friend using 225/45R17 in his PUG308T, and he did mention value for money. He finished them is 2 years and on his second set already....

 

[6UE5t]

Hmm how many km of usage? Treads still quite thick actually.
My F1-D5 last time had a lot less cracks but a lot less tread left (shoulder almost bald and middle approaching the marker) and lots of chipping until some can see the nylons/belts inside. I used them for about 50k km in around 3.5yrs.

 

[vr2turbo]

Cannot remember the mileage since I travel less the last 2 years. But for those who wants durability, no point keeping tyres pass 4 years as the compound will harden and traction will be less......

 

[6UE5t]

Cannot remember the mileage since I travel less the last 2 years. But for those who wants durability, no point keeping tyres pass 4 years as the compound will harden and traction will be less......

I suspect with that amount of tread left, you have only used them for about 30+k km.
Yes exactly! That's why I keep saying no point looking for durability but go for performance tires unless you are a taxi driver!

 

[vr2turbo]

But you will be surprised still have many going for durability.

Like I mentioned before my ex lady colleague who drives a few km to work daily. After 5 years still have like 80 to 90 pattern. Outstation use husband's car. Then when she sold her car, use car dealer came pick up her car, drive on federal highway, one tyre burst.......lol

 

[6UE5t]

But you will be surprised still have many going for durability.

Like I mentioned before my ex lady colleague who drives a few km to work daily. After 5 years still have like 80 to 90 pattern. Outstation use husband's car. Then when she sold her car, use car dealer came pick up her car, drive on federal highway, one tyre burst.......lol

See 99.9% of people are not like you and me, they think tire is just all the same black rubber donut to roll on dirt and shit on the road, so why spent much money on them? Since have to pay some money, then become very cheapskate and want to get the longest usage out of them to avoid paying again. People rather spend on bling2 stupid rims but settle for shitty tires coz they look cool! :stupid:

 

[vr2turbo]

See 99.9% of people are not like you and me, they think tire is just all the same black rubber donut to roll on dirt and shit on the road, so why spent much money on them? Since have to pay some money, then become very cheapskate and want to get the longest usage out of them to avoid paying again. People rather spend on bling2 stupid rims but settle for shitty tires coz they look cool! :stupid:

hahaha...yah! saw many at tyre shop, nice rims but cheapest tyres possible.....

 

[RENESIS VIII]

See 99.9% of people are not like you and me, they think tire is just all the same black rubber donut to roll on dirt and shit on the road, so why spent much money on them? Since have to pay some money, then become very cheapskate and want to get the longest usage out of them to avoid paying again. People rather spend on bling2 stupid rims but settle for shitty tires coz they look cool! :stupid:

Is time for someone to break the trend by buying steelie rims but using extreme or semi slick tyres. What I have seen lately would be stock Persona rims with RE003 in my university. Student's car. Looks stock, not modded but condition seems good.

 

[sweelt]

How about rpo1 (cap non japan) + ps3 ? :hmmmm: i using right now.
i not too keen about rims. Because tyre touch the road surface first.

 

[vr2turbo]

Is time for someone to break the trend by buying steelie rims but using extreme or semi slick tyres. What I have seen lately would be stock Persona rims with RE003 in my university. Student's car. Looks stock, not modded but condition seems good.

The thing is steel rims not wide enough. Most upgrade to wider lower profile tyres will need wider rims too.....

 

[RENESIS VIII]

The thing is steel rims not wide enough. Most upgrade to wider lower profile tyres will need wider rims too.....

Persona steel rims. 195/60/15 standard size? Can at least put 195/55/15 performance tyres.