KIA K3 Owners check-in!

[teomingern]

Lately seeing more and more of the Forte, quite hard to mistake the tail lights design

 

Yeah April is the month of deliveries I think...

[coolbluepica]

You fc not accurate due to your tyre size. K3 should be 215 45 17.

According to my mechanic friend, aircon temperature will affect fc. His advice to set to coldest possible. Will also prolong compressor life.

 

I tried it on my last ride and is true.

My tyres is only wider by 10mm, overall diameter still the same at R17. Ya I heard about the aircon. Cos when we set higher temp it will mix hot air into the cabin, which returns to cooling coil and coil have to work harder due to the hot air mixed in.

Try to use their shell oil.dun use other oils

Ya shell oil is pure with no additional additives. Oil like Motul has additives that made the engine smoother but in turn damage engine in the long run as it has coatings to coat the Cynlinder walls to reduce friction.

Hi all, The tyres is stock Nexen. Not changed yet. I know that tyres are not good according to fellow owners.

 

8.6l/100km I shall not complain but is 8.6km/l based on manual calculation. 60% city and 40% highway bah. I drive quite slow when in the city cause a lot of roadworks with gravel. Scare to damage paintwork. :) Now change to 70% highway 40% city then can get 11.6km/l.

 

Yeah my old car pump around 240PSI so fuel economy is quite good for a 10 yrs old ride.

Poor tyres have high rolling resistance that will produce bad fc. And the wet road braking is poor. Beware driving in rain and do not hard brake. I think better to invest in a good set of tyres cos it's the only contact point with the road.

[Jagash]

My tyres is only wider by 10mm, overall diameter still the same at R17. Ya I heard about the aircon. Cos when we set higher temp it will mix hot air into the cabin, which returns to cooling coil and coil have to work harder due to the hot air mixed in.

 

Ya shell oil is pure with no additional additives. Oil like Motul has additives that made the engine smoother but in turn damage engine in the long run as it has coatings to coat the Cynlinder walls to reduce friction.

 

Poor tyres have high rolling resistance that will produce bad fc. And the wet road braking is poor. Beware driving in rain and do not hard brake. I think better to invest in a good set of tyres cos it's the only contact point with the road.

225 tyres slightly higher too. Difference is 1.44% bigger diameter.

 

Agree that Nexen tyres not so good.

Better to change to PSP3, CPC5 or F1A2.

Can do a comparison between price, durability and performance then decide which you prefer.

[coolbluepica]

225 tyres slightly higher too. Difference is 1.44% bigger diameter.

 

Agree that Nexen tyres not so good.

Better to change to PSP3, CPC5 or F1A2.

Can do a comparison between price, durability and performance then decide which you prefer.

That means actually my FC is better than what is displayed ?

[Jagash]

That means actually my FC is better than what is displayed ?

Yes, that is correct.

However, your fc will be better on 215 tyres.

[coolbluepica]

Yes, that is correct.

However, your fc will be better on 215 tyres.

I see. But CSC5 don't have 215. That's y I got 225.

[Jagash]

I see. But CSC5 don't have 215. That's y I got 225.

Maybe by your next tyre change, it will be available otherwise can consider others.

 

Personally, I'm very happy with Goodyear F1A2 for the price, durability, grip and quietness. My previous FD also on same tyres and tyres still good after 45,000km.

Waiting for F1A3 to come in to Singapore in time for next tyre change.

[coolbluepica]

Maybe by your next tyre change, it will be available otherwise can consider others.

 

Personally, I'm very happy with Goodyear F1A2 for the price, durability, grip and quietness. My previous FD also on same tyres and tyres still good after 45,000km.

Waiting for F1A3 to come in to Singapore in time for next tyre change.

I see. Can try Goodyear on next tyre change. I bought CSC5 because I know the guys at Stamford tyres and they always to things for me foc.

[Jagash]

I see. Can try Goodyear on next tyre change. I bought CSC5 because I know the guys at Stamford tyres and they always to things for me foc.

Stamford tyres prices quite expensive.

I paid $145 per tyre for F1A2. I think your CSC5 from Stamford closer to $200.

Anyway, CSC5 are excellent tyres albeit expensive.

[coolbluepica]

Stamford tyres prices quite expensive.

I paid $145 per tyre for F1A2. I think your CSC5 from Stamford closer to $200.

Anyway, CSC5 are excellent tyres albeit expensive.

Ya bro $198 per pc. But I traded in the Nexen for $40 per pc. So total I paid $632 for full set tyres.

[Jagash]

Ya bro $198 per pc. But I traded in the Nexen for $40 per pc. So total I paid $632 for full set tyres.

Mine a little complicated.

I kept my old 17" rims from my FD.

So I had to get a set of old rims and tyreswhen deliver my FD in exchange for my new K3.

Traded in the 16" rims and tyres from my EX for the 17" F1A2. Paid $300 in total.

Edited April 17, 2016 by Jagash

[coolbluepica]

Mine a little complicated.

I kept my old 17" rims from my FD.

So I had to get a set of old rims and tyreswhen deliver my FD in exchange for my new K3.

Traded in the 16" rims and tyres from my EX for the 17" F1A2. Paid $300 in total.

So you using what rims ?

[Jagash]

So you using what rims ?

Mine is a metallic rims from RM.

So if you see any white K3 on the road with metallic coloured rims, it's my ride.

Anyway, I retained my 26 year old number plate.

[7hm]

Yeah April is the month of deliveries I think...

 

The more I see K3, the more it remind me of my own tail lights...

[coolbluepica]

The more I see K3, the more it remind me of my own tail lights...

What happened to your tail lights?

[7hm]

What happened to your tail lights?

 

nothing, just that the design is similar.

[Kwoni]

I see. But CSC5 don't have 215. That's y I got 225.

CSC5 has  215/45/17 bro...Im on it..

 

Suggest u look around other shops as Stamford is expensive...

Edited April 18, 2016 by Kwoni

[BullsEye]

CSC5 has  215/45/17 bro...Im on it..

 

Suggest u look around other shops as Stamford is expensive...

 

Ya, Stamford price always more expensive than others.

 

My regular tyre workshop is at Yap Brothers at Ubi. Their price are cheaper and reasonable. Service also good.

Edited April 18, 2016 by BullsEye