Itsec 2nd Gear June 20, 2011 Share June 20, 2011 opinions needed.... My S drive (205/45/16)got a nail near the sidewall few months ago and was plugged... so far so good.. it didnt leaked.. As of now...i have neutron nt5k back (30%) and front S drive (60-70%) i was thinking of wearing my S drive and change to 4 at one time in a yrs time... however im going genting 2 months later with my family... i was wondering whether i am putting them at risk.... max speed (150km/hr) there are options i exploring 1) rotate front / back as mine is FWD (make sense?) 2) change 4 but look for cheaper alternative like KU31 3) rotate front / back and change 1 pair of S drive... 4) dont bother, travel slightly slower.... 5) others?? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyo 1st Gear June 20, 2011 Share June 20, 2011 Given this scenerio, I would choose option 3 change the rear to a pair of new S drive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky2007 Turbocharged June 20, 2011 Share June 20, 2011 I would change out the S drive.. the nosiest thee i had ever tried... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Help1 1st Gear June 20, 2011 Share June 20, 2011 opinions needed.... My S drive (205/45/16)got a nail near the sidewall few months ago and was plugged... so far so good.. it didnt leaked.. As of now...i have neutron nt5k back (30%) and front S drive (60-70%) i was thinking of wearing my S drive and change to 4 at one time in a yrs time... however im going genting 2 months later with my family... i was wondering whether i am putting them at risk.... max speed (150km/hr) there are options i exploring 1) rotate front / back as mine is FWD (make sense?) 2) change 4 but look for cheaper alternative like KU31 3) rotate front / back and change 1 pair of S drive... 4) dont bother, travel slightly slower.... 5) others?? "i was thinking of wearing my S drive and change to 4 at one time in a yrs time... however im going genting 2 months later with my family... i was wondering whether i am putting them at risk.... max speed (150km/hr)" the word "wondering" means u are hestitant and willing to gamble their lives....responsibilty bro..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itsec 2nd Gear June 20, 2011 Author Share June 20, 2011 (edited) i attached the pix for reference. Edited June 20, 2011 by Itsec Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily1986 5th Gear June 20, 2011 Share June 20, 2011 (edited) i attached the pix for reference. thread is well worn imo and the sidewall incursion would have alarmed me in any case. Anyway i am not sure how well worn your other tires are. If the other three still have plenty of mileage left, i suggest change 2 only to save $$$ If the other three are not much better than the picture then change 4. Edited June 20, 2011 by Happily1986 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Turbocharged June 20, 2011 Share June 20, 2011 Shld change all 4, safety is paramount, esp with family on board n going on a road trip! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fu11thr0tt1e Turbocharged June 20, 2011 Share June 20, 2011 i attached the pix for reference. This is extremely risky! May burst anytime especially traveeling fast under extreme heat and pressure. U hv been warned! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royong Neutral Newbie June 20, 2011 Share June 20, 2011 Hi, change the older pair of tyre and put the new pair in front. N make sure your spare tire is in good condition. As u will be driving for couple of hour, the tire will heat up quite substantially, this will in turn cause the repair to give way.(rather dangerous at high speed.) Do it this way if u r tight on budget, if not, just change for safety seek. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royong Neutral Newbie June 20, 2011 Share June 20, 2011 bro, is that the damage before or after repair? Looks damn serious. Better change it for the trip, ask for 2nd hand tire if u r tight, else change all four of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itsec 2nd Gear June 21, 2011 Author Share June 21, 2011 bro, is that the damage before or after repair? Looks damn serious. Better change it for the trip, ask for 2nd hand tire if u r tight, else change all four of them. Its after repair.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itsec 2nd Gear June 21, 2011 Author Share June 21, 2011 I would change out the S drive.. the nosiest thee i had ever tried... yup... nosiest i had tried so far.. but i feel 'safe' with this tire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yewheng Twincharged June 21, 2011 Share June 21, 2011 (edited) Its after repair.. Anyway base on the picture, the tyre also going to EOL already.. quite worn off.. so just change lor.. can take it as change tyre abit eariler than usual.. and save trouble of thinking of will tyre give way when driving lor.. Not as if the tyre were brand new.. if brand new.. understandable will be very wasteful.. but urs.. take it as a reason for tyres for time to change already... [laugh] Edited June 21, 2011 by Yewheng Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Neutral Newbie June 21, 2011 Share June 21, 2011 if you think that tyre in pic is only 30% worn id hate to see what your rear tyres look like!! as my po po used to say "if in doubt, throw it out" Id get 4 new tyres if i was you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beregond Supersonic June 21, 2011 Share June 21, 2011 opinions needed.... My S drive (205/45/16)got a nail near the sidewall few months ago and was plugged... so far so good.. it didnt leaked.. As of now...i have neutron nt5k back (30%) and front S drive (60-70%) i was thinking of wearing my S drive and change to 4 at one time in a yrs time... however im going genting 2 months later with my family... i was wondering whether i am putting them at risk.... max speed (150km/hr) there are options i exploring 1) rotate front / back as mine is FWD (make sense?) 2) change 4 but look for cheaper alternative like KU31 3) rotate front / back and change 1 pair of S drive... 4) dont bother, travel slightly slower.... 5) others?? u already mention your family leh, and u mention 150km/hours. and u mention 'risk' how long u plan the trip already? forget about the tyre blow and cause accident ( touch wood ) if minor c--k up like the tyre give way , u need change spare, or tow, or visit tyre shop there also spoil the trip right ?? lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyo 1st Gear June 21, 2011 Share June 21, 2011 Based on your pics, the damage looks quite bad. its better to change it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passion 5th Gear June 21, 2011 Share June 21, 2011 Change of. My one left 30% or more I change out. Due to the tyre not gripping as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itsec 2nd Gear June 21, 2011 Author Share June 21, 2011 (edited) okie.. i think i just change 4 looking for Ku31 ...it seem like the remarks are good... I ask a few but there's no korea made.. any lobang for korea made ?? Edited June 21, 2011 by Itsec ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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