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Post by ez_s_abc on Aug 12, 2008 16:27:40 GMT 8
Guys any recommendations and as well as shops?
Btw, a rough guide on the price if possible too?
Thanks!
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Post by subzero on Aug 12, 2008 17:31:16 GMT 8
Depends on what type of tyre u looking for.. Comfort or spirited biased?
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Post by ez_s_abc on Aug 12, 2008 17:54:20 GMT 8
Think more on comfort side. Btw, roughly what are the difference between the 2 besides forgoing a little comfort for the other?
Thanks
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Post by addie on Aug 12, 2008 18:34:03 GMT 8
try goodyear F1 or ferderal. price range from $120-$150 each.
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Post by BluePicanto on Aug 12, 2008 21:38:59 GMT 8
If comfort is ur need, think might consider bridgestone GR80. Not bad.
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Post by CWES88 on Aug 13, 2008 0:13:57 GMT 8
If comfort is ur need, think might consider bridgestone GR80. Not bad. Ya... I using GR80... ard $130 for 16"
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Post by BluePicanto on Aug 13, 2008 0:22:11 GMT 8
$130 is dirt cheap. Even my bro-in-law's GR80 205/65R15 is ard $145 ea liao.
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Post by ez_s_abc on Aug 13, 2008 8:54:24 GMT 8
Thanks for the recommendations!
a question, though it is a noob one what does the 205/65 R 15 means? The R 15 part if i'm not wrong is the size of the rims which is 15", what about the 205/ & 65 ?
Thanks!
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Post by ez_s_abc on Aug 13, 2008 9:57:31 GMT 8
Thanks !!
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Post by BluePicanto on Aug 13, 2008 10:50:57 GMT 8
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Post by ez_s_abc on Aug 16, 2008 20:52:12 GMT 8
NEXEN N2000 believe is Korean made.
Any views?
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Post by subzero on Aug 16, 2008 21:25:46 GMT 8
Bro, if u wish to go for Korean rubbers, I reccomend using Kumho KU31.. Good in performance as well as comfort.. Value for money too..
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Post by ez_s_abc on Aug 16, 2008 21:39:39 GMT 8
What's the estimate for the kumho KU 31... also the shop to get them from? Today was at the Lavender area and checked 3 shops there.
But all different makes. Except for one, the rest seem to discuss among themselves and calculate and discuss again... and then give me the price... seems like they trying to see how much they can make from me hehehe...
Not necessarily Korean... just looking for a reasonble priced tyres good for wet and dry riding.
On more thing.. the label at the driver's door states that for 16" rims... the appropriate tyre size is 205/50/16. Does this means that this is the only "combo" that we should go for?
Cause when i traded my original KIA tires and rims, the shop gave me a tyre with these specs 205/55/16. Is this okay?
If yes, what other types of "combo" can we go for?
Thanks!
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Post by subzero on Aug 16, 2008 21:51:18 GMT 8
It's perfectly fine bro.. I'm using 205/45/16 currently and previously was on 50 series.. Downside is that, ride is a little harsh on uneven roads.. OK for the Kumho KU31, I was quoted about 120 from that famous shop in AMK.. I went there to get it changed but reccomended Nexen instead even I had contacted them before hand that I wanted Kumho.. Then I went to Yap Brothers in Ubi to get it done.. Less than 20min job.. But it wasnt the KU31 model, because there's no stock then.. Now I'm running on Kumho KU15, slightly higher specs than the former..
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Post by LMF on Aug 17, 2008 12:51:08 GMT 8
Falken 912 for u sir?
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Post by ez_s_abc on Aug 17, 2008 15:01:11 GMT 8
If i'm not wrong my current tires are Falkens something 205/55/R16 too... hehehe, i don't even know my current set-up.
I'm ok with these tires ... any idea how much are those, the ones you mentioned Falken 912 and also where to get them at competitive prices? Only this time might want to try the 205/50/R16 series if they have them in this specs.... thanks!
One more question .. between the 205/50/R16 and 195/50/R16 (if there is such a series for the 195), what will i be getting in terms of comfort and performance between these 2 sets of tire specs?
If i'm not wrong the 205 and the 195 are the contact point between the tires and the ground measured in millimeters, right?
Thanks again!!
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Post by LMF on Aug 17, 2008 15:37:41 GMT 8
believe mine's 205/50/R16 bought at ban hin at 135 or 140 per piece, forget already also, maybe u can scout around for better price...
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Post by infraguy on Aug 17, 2008 20:28:47 GMT 8
Am using FALKEN 912 for 30K liao. Very happy with the performance wet & dry
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