Garlic 1st Gear June 10, 2007 Share June 10, 2007 (edited) As above, has anyone tried Nexen tyres before? Was told by tyre shop its a "Kimchi" tyre which is relatively new in Singapore; did a search and can't find much info here. I checked and a set of 205/45/R16 rated at 87W XL is S$60 cheaper than Thai made Eagle F1s. More info @ http://www.nexentire.co.kr/english/product...=N3000&expend=1 Did a search on goggle and its compound contains silica, UTQG rating: Threadwear @ 340 Traction AA Temperature A They seem pretty popular in the States for its performance and price, many have commented that its a quiet HP tyre. Reviews 1) http://www.club3g.com/forum/wheels-tires-b...3000-tires.html 2) http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?re...=58751&t=400825 3) http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=400825 4) http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=466167 Edited June 10, 2007 by Garlic ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garlic 1st Gear June 10, 2007 Author Share June 10, 2007 They are also known as Lexani in the States, http://www.lexanitires.com/n3000_about.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crasher Neutral Newbie June 10, 2007 Share June 10, 2007 whereabouts in singapore can we find this tyre? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garlic 1st Gear June 10, 2007 Author Share June 10, 2007 I have seen it at quite a few tyre shops, the "famous AMK shop" sells it as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crasher Neutral Newbie June 10, 2007 Share June 10, 2007 luckily, i keep a low profile, so no "famous" shop for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evildoer Neutral Newbie June 10, 2007 Share June 10, 2007 u changing tyre??? i was looking at hankook V8RS.... about $124... how much is nexen? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garlic 1st Gear June 10, 2007 Author Share June 10, 2007 (edited) Its well known in local forums for being cheaper than mothers but its censored here due to forum rules. Trying out the full name will results in ******** being displayed. Edited June 10, 2007 by Garlic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garlic 1st Gear June 10, 2007 Author Share June 10, 2007 Planning to trade-in stock 15" rims and 16K tyres for a new set of 16" rubber. I'm not too sure of its price but as a package, its $60 cheaper than F1s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerstorer 1st Gear June 10, 2007 Share June 10, 2007 $60 cheaper? Seems like dirt cheap. The famous shop is selling 215/45/17 GY F1s for only $140 or less. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garlic 1st Gear June 10, 2007 Author Share June 10, 2007 Yep, $60 cheaper than F1s and $100 cheaper than ST115. Above prices are quoted together with a set of 16" rims. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garlic 1st Gear June 10, 2007 Author Share June 10, 2007 They seem to be targeting European and American markets, http://www.tirereview.com/default.aspx?typ...lText&item=4800 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vooth 2nd Gear June 10, 2007 Share June 10, 2007 Have used Nexen N2000 before, wet grip not impressive at all... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evildoer Neutral Newbie June 11, 2007 Share June 11, 2007 now 3000 le...1000 more power points.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evildoer Neutral Newbie June 11, 2007 Share June 11, 2007 i wan tyre oni...combine discount power le Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vooth 2nd Gear June 11, 2007 Share June 11, 2007 I will try if they sponsor the tyres, otherwise I'm staying clear of them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaway 1st Gear June 11, 2007 Share June 11, 2007 As above, has anyone tried Nexen tyres before? Was told by tyre shop its a "Kimchi" tyre which is relatively new in Singapore; did a search and can't find much info here. I checked and a set of 205/45/R16 rated at 87W XL is S$60 cheaper than Thai made Eagle F1s. More info @ http://www.nexentire.co.kr/english/product...=N3000&expend=1 Did a search on goggle and its compound contains silica, UTQG rating: Threadwear @ 340 Traction AA Temperature A They seem pretty popular in the States for its performance and price, many have commented that its a quiet HP tyre. Reviews 1) http://www.club3g.com/forum/wheels-tires-b...3000-tires.html 2) http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?re...=58751&t=400825 3) http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=400825 4) http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=466167 waoh....traction AA rating for such price tyre...i think u cant complain liao.... 340 tyre wear seems rather hard compound type..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrynadz 5th Gear June 11, 2007 Share June 11, 2007 (edited) firstly : traction rating is not a definitive indication of tyre grip secondly : traction rating is a rating of the ability of tyre to stop on wet pavement if u read b/w the lines u should realise 1) not all rubber is created equal 2) not all "aa" rating tyres perform equally 3) even the same tyre on diff brands of cars and suspension setups perform equally a lower threadwear aa tyre is better in all ways than a high one, anything above 300 is overkill for singapore, ur rubber will be hardened even b4 it reaches half threadlife Test Procedure - Test tyres are mounted on wheels & inflated to 24psi (165kpa). These wheel / tyre assemblies are then fitted to the test (instrumented) trailer. Each tyre is loaded to 492kg (1,085lbs). The test trailer is towed over the wet concrete & asphalt surfaces at a speed of 65kph (40mph). Water depth is the same for each test. The trailer brakes are locked-on as the trailer reaches the wet section of the skid-pavement. The tires are dragged in this condition, the friction generated is measured. This test is done on the concrete & the asphalt surface. Twenty measurements are taken on each surface, these results are averaged to give a final result. Tyres are given a grading based on the friction they generate during the above test. Application of Test Results - The tests for traction measure wet braking traction only, not straight ahead acceleration traction. The ratings achieved in these tests do not relate to cornering traction or peak-grip values like those achieved during non-skid braking tests. Edited June 11, 2007 by Furrynadz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garlic 1st Gear June 11, 2007 Author Share June 11, 2007 There are quite a few models available, N2K, N3K and N5K; the latest N6K has yet to be released. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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