Small Tyres

[BoneStock]

Hi folks,

 

I just bought a small car recently and it came with Falken ZE322. These are relatively new with date code Dec 2011 and thread is still very thick.

 

When pumping air, I noticed that the rubber on the tyre valves for all 4 tyres have cracked. So I plan to change out all four tyres ASAP.

 

Need advice from bros here as I am not familiar with 14" tyres. This size seems to be very rare and there are not many choices available. btw, my ride's size is 185 60/R14

 

Went to check out SgCarstore and found the following tyres

 

1) Goodyear Assurance

2) Goodyear Duraplus

3) Nexen CP672

4) Pirelli P6

5) Dunlop EC201

6) Kumho Solus KH17

 

My last 3 sets of tyres are Hankook V8RS and K415, and Kumho KU37. I don't need sporty tyres, just reasonable grip on dry and wet will do. Something similar to K415 standard...

 

Budget below 100 per tyre. Avoid MIC if possible.

 

Thanks very much!

 

 

[BoneStock]

forgot to mention....I usually avoid Falken and Yoko

[Jamesc]

If you worry about cracking GY is out.

 

Read the thread on GY side walls cracking.

 

I always liked Pirelli from what I have seen

 

on their calendars. Never tried their tyres before.

 

[Fcw75]

Bridgestone tyres are good.

 

AR10 and MY02 got yr size. Should be within yr budget, ask a few tyre shop. Try Kim Hoe at Autobay, Sally pricing very competitive.

 

www.bridgestone.com.sg

[TVT]

  On 6/25/2013 at 6:50 AM, BoneStock said:

forgot to mention....I usually avoid Falken and Yoko

Why no Falken and Yokohama leh?

 

Do you mind Malaysian made GY tyres?

[BoneStock]

  On 6/25/2013 at 7:55 AM, Jamesc said:

If you worry about cracking GY is out.

 

Read the thread on GY side walls cracking.

 

I always liked Pirelli from what I have seen

 

on their calendars. Never tried their tyres before.

 

 

 

I see. I will take note of that

 

We are driving same ride IIRC. Mind sharing what tyres you using?

[BoneStock]

  On 6/25/2013 at 7:59 AM, Fcw75 said:

Bridgestone tyres are good.

 

AR10 and MY02 got yr size. Should be within yr budget, ask a few tyre shop. Try Kim Hoe at Autobay, Sally pricing very competitive.

 

www.bridgestone.com.sg

 

 

Thanks bro. This is good info, I will check it out

 

My last set of Bridgestone was GR80, before their rapidly rising prices

[BoneStock]

  On 6/25/2013 at 7:59 AM, TVT said:

Why no Falken and Yokohama leh?

 

Do you mind Malaysian made GY tyres?

 

 

Read a lot on these 2 brands and have heard more -ve than +ve.

 

I don't mind MY tyres but if they are prone to cracks then I better stay away

[Jamesc]

  On 6/25/2013 at 8:08 AM, BoneStock said:

I see. I will take note of that

 

We are driving same ride IIRC. Mind sharing what tyres you using?

I am using XM1 on 175/65/14.

 

I find it a very good tyre with very low

 

rates of wear. I think Mich is the company

 

that discovered adding silica to rubber

 

prolongs the life of the tyre and reduces

 

friction.

 

[SimplyTWL]

  On 6/25/2013 at 7:55 AM, Jamesc said:

If you worry about cracking GY is out.

 

Read the thread on GY side walls cracking.

 

I always liked Pirelli from what I have seen

 

on their calendars. Never tried their tyres before.

 

 

Think should avoid Pirelli, my cousin used it previously and commented that the tyre will turn into round or balloon shape after using for awhile.

I think Bridgestone Turanza AR-10 should be quite decent.

Used it before previously so i will recommend it.

[Fcw75]

Ar-10 are good tyres. Can check out the price from different tyre shop. Good luck!

[ChickenMob]

if possible try to upsize to 15" last time i also on 14" diffcult to find tyres.

[TJX]

Tot u r referring to this

[BoneStock]

  On 6/25/2013 at 8:30 AM, Jamesc said:

I am using XM1 on 175/65/14.

 

I find it a very good tyre with very low

 

rates of wear. I think Mich is the company

 

that discovered adding silica to rubber

 

prolongs the life of the tyre and reduces

 

friction.

 

 

I see. Again, this is very good info.

 

When I switched from Bridgestone to Hankook previously it was also because Hankooks have silica in their tyres as well.

 

Thanks

[BoneStock]

  On 6/25/2013 at 8:32 AM, SimplyTWL said:

Think should avoid Pirelli, my cousin used it previously and commented that the tyre will turn into round or balloon shape after using for awhile.

I think Bridgestone Turanza AR-10 should be quite decent.

Used it before previously so i will recommend it.

 

wow didn't know that. Always thought Pirelli is a premium brand.

 

yes, I will be checking out AR10.

[BoneStock]

  On 6/25/2013 at 9:01 AM, Fcw75 said:

Ar-10 are good tyres. Can check out the price from different tyre shop. Good luck!

 

thanks bro. I will do that

[BoneStock]

  On 6/25/2013 at 9:32 AM, ChickenMob said:

if possible try to upsize to 15" last time i also on 14" diffcult to find tyres.

 

oic. If my ride is newer, I may consider upsizing the rims. But since it only has a few years left, I will stick to 14s and keep the cost low.

[BoneStock]

  On 6/25/2013 at 9:51 AM, TJX said:

Tot u r referring to this

 

referring to what?