Sutnev Neutral Newbie December 15, 2005 Share December 15, 2005 been hearing alot on hankook tyres.. are they any good?? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakman Neutral Newbie December 15, 2005 Share December 15, 2005 So far, each time I had to change tyres, I've gone to the Bridgestone Turanzas. Tried both the 50s and the 80s. Have to say, they're very quiet with excellent grip. Prior to choosing the Turanza 80s, I had read several articles and they all rated the 80s very highly. In my case, used the 80s for about 2 1/2 years and even after that period, with about 40k of usage, still very quiet. mine is bridestone potenza leh... very noisy... like surround system like that.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juzzme 3rd Gear December 15, 2005 Share December 15, 2005 I just replaced my stock Michelin Energys with Yokohama AVS dBs. (not to confuse with aspec and dna dB). Driving a Focus Mk1 like you, stock tire profile. After 1000km (jus returned from M'sia), i find the AVS dBs to be much quieter than the Michs or Falken ST115 which i had on another ride. Comfort is good, considering the Focus's slightly stiffer suspension/dampers. Steering feel is definately better than the Michs, and grip is quite good (tested on the twisties on a rainy day up Cameron highlands). This is where the AVS dB differs from the supposedly aquaplan prone Aspec dB. Not as good as the ST115s (cuts thru water like a hot knife thru butter !), but not bad at all. I believe both GR80 and AVS dB have good reviews from fellow focus drivers in the local forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledosun Neutral Newbie December 15, 2005 Share December 15, 2005 Freakman, the potenzas are performance tyres while the turanzas are comfort tyres. Good performance normally come with lots of noise!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focusdude Neutral Newbie December 15, 2005 Share December 15, 2005 Bro, Thanks for your reply. Glad to hear that the GR80 and AVS dB have served our fellows well. :) What's the damage for changing the full set of tyres to AVS dBs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyreboy Neutral Newbie December 15, 2005 Share December 15, 2005 damage to your piggy bank but got yourself a safe ride home.....so gospel..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanker Neutral Newbie December 15, 2005 Author Share December 15, 2005 about 25000km only , tyre rotation also done at every 10k , still can hear noise esp travel on TPE. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_mel 1st Gear December 15, 2005 Share December 15, 2005 been hearing alot on hankook tyres.. are they any good?? They are relatively cheap tyres with above average performance. I am using the K104 for more than a year now and still have much tread in them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutnev Neutral Newbie December 16, 2005 Share December 16, 2005 visited their overseas' website.. looks like they have done tons of events overseas.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmodz Neutral Newbie December 16, 2005 Share December 16, 2005 i havent "tested" all their tires b4, so i cannot say they are good or bad. Ventus V8 is definitely quiet and comfortable. even on profile 45. Z212 RS2 - i have heard many good grippy news abt it. wat are u looking for? If ur interested, can go down with me, i try to help u fight price as the boss and i are friends la. he is also a MCF forummer, RobertOon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzy Neutral Newbie December 16, 2005 Share December 16, 2005 i've been using Yokies C drive for abt 2 months now, quite a good set but noisier than AspecDB for sure....someone mention Continental in the threads before..anyone has a first hand experience using this brand....i know that Stamford and a few other car marts carry this brand too.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinetics Neutral Newbie December 17, 2005 Share December 17, 2005 (edited) Anyone interested in my 4 pcs of Turanza GR80? just changed from pxx xxxg but "too quiet" as used to those performance type. Mine is also 195/65/15. Edited December 17, 2005 by Kinetics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutnev Neutral Newbie December 17, 2005 Share December 17, 2005 also know the boss.. just want to hear how the tires are. saw them at the Big Boyz Toyz, so thought of putting some effort into knowing more about them. though they have been in singapore for awhile, this is the first time seeing them in action.. their models also very HOT!! haha[sweatdrop] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmodz Neutral Newbie December 17, 2005 Share December 17, 2005 oh so u noe robert too thats good. then don need me to recommend liao. haha ok..wasnt realli interested in the models..after starting playing with cars and ice, somehow lost interest in the hot sexy stuff...hee, but i guess its because i keep telling myself, im not good enuff for hot girls, so no pt dreaming:P anyway, hankook has been in sgp for a long time yes, but in the earlier days, their main customer groups were the lorries and trucks industries. its only recently that they step up efforts in the cars market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limbhuat Neutral Newbie December 18, 2005 Share December 18, 2005 Hi Flanker I am using the ASPEC DB tyres too. Mine is 205/50/R16. Initially after I put them on. I felt quite irritable by the rumbing sound. Especially at the higher speed, 90km/h and above. Finally, I went for high speed balancing and wheel alignment. After that...viola!!!! The quietness just came in.... I was told that the high speed tyres balancing also considered the wheel shafts. You may want to consider trying that to optimise your DB's performance. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willam Neutral Newbie December 18, 2005 Share December 18, 2005 Where do you do the high speed balancing and wheel alignment. please recommend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limbhuat Neutral Newbie December 19, 2005 Share December 19, 2005 Bro already PMed you the details.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevenz Neutral Newbie December 20, 2005 Share December 20, 2005 Ya, aspect DB quite quiet. BUT.... grip might not be too fantastic. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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