Bridgestone Turanza GR-100

[Earthboy]

ok lei. still can compare lei. from the marketing material, it is better in all areas except wear rate still around the same. it really very very quite to me, perhasp my previous one was way too noisy :)

wrong post. Thought it was GR90 lol.

 

[Lala81]

ok lei. still can compare lei. from the marketing material, it is better in all areas except wear rate still around the same. it really very very quite to me, perhasp my previous one was way too noisy :)

 

 

my gr90 from soh brothers in Jan this year. 195/65/15 also. They will probably have the GR100 i guess.

135/piece then.

 

GR90 yes quiet. I still like the wet grip even in heavy rain/mild ponding (normal driving).

[Earthboy]

 

my gr90 from soh brothers in Jan this year. 195/65/15 also. They will probably have the GR100 i guess.

135/piece then.

 

GR90 yes quiet. I still like the wet grip even in heavy rain/mild ponding (normal driving).

Aiya you should try the gr100 lar. This is your 2nd set of gr90 right? My is 245/45 18 so abit more expensive but I feel that it worth my money. Hope it will be as quiet through out. Was your pervious 90 get noisier when you chalk up the milage/when tyre got older?

[Deckbuild]

Tempting now, will get it changed soon and give a comparison on my current xm2.

[Lala81]

Aiya you should try the gr100 lar. This is your 2nd set of gr90 right? My is 245/45 18 so abit more expensive but I feel that it worth my money. Hope it will be as quiet through out. Was your pervious 90 get noisier when you chalk up the milage/when tyre got older?

 

lol that time don't have 100 mah.

Of course after 10-20k, the road noise will increase. But frankly in a newish car u will notice more. Once car is like 5-6 yrs old, quiet tyres just don't make the road noise worse lol.

[Wacko]

Money not really the issue, I just wanna try and see whether its really what they claim, super comfort and silent. =)

 

you can try asking Tyre N Rim, got mine from there, and it was the cheapest from the 5 or 6 different shops that I asked around.

http://www.sgcarmart.com/directory/merchant.php?MID=14683

[Roberttan]

Quoted MYR 350 per pc in JB for GR100.

Quoted S$145 for PS3 in SG.

 

Currrent tyre DOM 4211. Clocked 31,000 km so far. Thread still left 50%.

 

Would you guys change tyre now or later?

i would change if I got xtra money doing nothing

Good quality tyre like ps3 had the shelf life of 6 years by tyre maker assurance

you can continue for any other 30,000 km easily

don't got bull shit by those shop must change your tyre , already 3 years old bla bla

[Earthboy]

hi bro, have them changed? how is it? quiet boh?

Tempting now, will get it changed soon and give a comparison on my current xm2.

 

[Deckbuild]

hi bro, have them changed? how is it? quiet boh?

 

 

Not yet, too busy lately with work, will update once i get it changed

[Earthboy]

if you want comfort and quiet, i would think that you will like it. rolling resistance is good also. play with it the other day. accelerate to 100km/h and let it go, it just go on and on. the other side of it is that it does take a tiny bit longer distance to brake to a complete stop.

 

Not yet, too busy lately with work, will update once i get it changed

 

[Shiokadoo]

I think my reply comes a little too late.

 

After having used Bridgestone Turanza GR-90 tyres on two occasions. I thought the Turanza GR-100 would be the same or even better than the GR-90 - I was totally wrong!!!

 

The older GR-90 was originally manufactured in Japan and the latest GR-100 in Thailand. After about a year, I began to hear humming sound from one of the tyres (to be exact the front driver side tyre). I thought it was my car wheel bearing and decided to change it. The sound persisted for some time. I referred the matter to Bridgestone agent (which I bought from from Kah Motor). He did a visual inspection on the tyre, which was inconclusive so recommended that I agree to removed the tyre and allow him to test it with some kind of gauge or caliper for any defect. The test on was done on four points of the inner-lining of the tyre. He concluded that there was no defect found, according to the measurements and according to specifications.

 

However, he further informed that if I wish for thorough test again, I would have to leave the tyre for a couple of days or weeks (I can't

remember how long). The agent didn't consider how I would be able to drive my car with only 3 tyres??? If they truly find any defect, then

only that tyre would be replaced. I left it asis, thinking it's not worth going through the hassle - first, without offering me a replacement

tyre while it was sent for testing. Second, if replaced with a new tyre - the wear and tear on 3 tyres will not be balanced. They could at

least offer to replace two new ones, instead of just one. Thirdly, I've lost all confidence with Bridgestone tyres altogether, let alone

Turanza series and especially those manufactured outside of Japan.

 

To conclude, I think car owners who think about changing to Turanza GR-100 should think carefully what they are getting into. I'm speaking out of experience and want to share with the community. I hope you don't fall into the same predicament as I did. I'm now paying the price for the trust in a particular Brand and model. Oh yes, the price of GR-100 is 5% less than the older GR-90.

 

I've also rotate the front tyres to the back, and the humming is now on the back passenger side. I can safely conclude that it was the

particular tyre causing the humming and not the wheel bearing.

 

The GR-90 (made in Japan) and GR-100 (Thailand) specs are the same - 205 / 55R / 16 (91V). The tyres were changed in November 2014.

 

I've learnt a good lesson and will now go for tyres manufactured in Japan (obviously not those in Thailand!). All the best to everyone.

 

[alphard96]

Thanks for the tip.

 

I've good experience with both GR80 and 90, so thought of getting the GR100 in near future....look like need to reconsider after your experience.

 

 

 

I think my reply comes a little too late.

 

After having used Bridgestone Turanza GR-90 tyres on two occasions. I thought the Turanza GR-100 would be the same or even better than the GR-90 - I was totally wrong!!!

 

The older GR-90 was originally manufactured in Japan and the latest GR-100 in Thailand. After about a year, I began to hear humming sound from one of the tyres (to be exact the front driver side tyre). I thought it was my car wheel bearing and decided to change it. The sound persisted for some time. I referred the matter to Bridgestone agent (which I bought from from Kah Motor). He did a visual inspection on the tyre, which was inconclusive so recommended that I agree to removed the tyre and allow him to test it with some kind of gauge or caliper for any defect. The test on was done on four points of the inner-lining of the tyre. He concluded that there was no defect found, according to the measurements and according to specifications.

 

However, he further informed that if I wish for thorough test again, I would have to leave the tyre for a couple of days or weeks (I can't

remember how long). The agent didn't consider how I would be able to drive my car with only 3 tyres??? If they truly find any defect, then

only that tyre would be replaced. I left it asis, thinking it's not worth going through the hassle - first, without offering me a replacement

tyre while it was sent for testing. Second, if replaced with a new tyre - the wear and tear on 3 tyres will not be balanced. They could at

least offer to replace two new ones, instead of just one. Thirdly, I've lost all confidence with Bridgestone tyres altogether, let alone

Turanza series and especially those manufactured outside of Japan.

 

To conclude, I think car owners who think about changing to Turanza GR-100 should think carefully what they are getting into. I'm speaking out of experience and want to share with the community. I hope you don't fall into the same predicament as I did. I'm now paying the price for the trust in a particular Brand and model. Oh yes, the price of GR-100 is 5% less than the older GR-90.

 

I've also rotate the front tyres to the back, and the humming is now on the back passenger side. I can safely conclude that it was the

particular tyre causing the humming and not the wheel bearing.

 

The GR-90 (made in Japan) and GR-100 (Thailand) specs are the same - 205 / 55R / 16 (91V). The tyres were changed in November 2014.

 

I've learnt a good lesson and will now go for tyres manufactured in Japan (obviously not those in Thailand!). All the best to everyone.

 

[RH1667]

I think my reply comes a little too late.

 

After having used Bridgestone Turanza GR-90 tyres on two occasions. I thought the Turanza GR-100 would be the same or even better than the GR-90 - I was totally wrong!!!

 

The older GR-90 was originally manufactured in Japan and the latest GR-100 in Thailand. After about a year, I began to hear humming sound from one of the tyres (to be exact the front driver side tyre). I thought it was my car wheel bearing and decided to change it. The sound persisted for some time. I referred the matter to Bridgestone agent (which I bought from from Kah Motor). He did a visual inspection on the tyre, which was inconclusive so recommended that I agree to removed the tyre and allow him to test it with some kind of gauge or caliper for any defect. The test on was done on four points of the inner-lining of the tyre. He concluded that there was no defect found, according to the measurements and according to specifications.

 

However, he further informed that if I wish for thorough test again, I would have to leave the tyre for a couple of days or weeks (I can't

remember how long). The agent didn't consider how I would be able to drive my car with only 3 tyres??? If they truly find any defect, then

only that tyre would be replaced. I left it asis, thinking it's not worth going through the hassle - first, without offering me a replacement

tyre while it was sent for testing. Second, if replaced with a new tyre - the wear and tear on 3 tyres will not be balanced. They could at

least offer to replace two new ones, instead of just one. Thirdly, I've lost all confidence with Bridgestone tyres altogether, let alone

Turanza series and especially those manufactured outside of Japan.

 

To conclude, I think car owners who think about changing to Turanza GR-100 should think carefully what they are getting into. I'm speaking out of experience and want to share with the community. I hope you don't fall into the same predicament as I did. I'm now paying the price for the trust in a particular Brand and model. Oh yes, the price of GR-100 is 5% less than the older GR-90.

 

I've also rotate the front tyres to the back, and the humming is now on the back passenger side. I can safely conclude that it was the

particular tyre causing the humming and not the wheel bearing.

 

The GR-90 (made in Japan) and GR-100 (Thailand) specs are the same - 205 / 55R / 16 (91V). The tyres were changed in November 2014.

 

I've learnt a good lesson and will now go for tyres manufactured in Japan (obviously not those in Thailand!). All the best to everyone.

Thanks for sharing.

 

I am also planning to change my tyre probably end of the year, just wondering if this is a " one off " incident ? any other bro using GR100 have similar bad experience ?

[Columbian78]

One off case until more user report the same problem.

I dont want to promote bridgestone and my next set will not be them.

But i had used gr80, gr90 and current gr100 and no problem at all.

[Allen]

Thanks for sharing.

 

I am also planning to change my tyre probably end of the year, just wondering if this is a " one off " incident ? any other bro using GR100 have similar bad experience ?

have been using GR90 and then switch to GR100.

initially it is about the same but after probably 5k mileage, it is much noiser than GR90 and it is suppose to be a comfort tyre.

and the noise is getting louder by the day.  every time someone get into my car, this is the only comment, "wa, your tyre old already, how can so noisy?"  so if it is still possible to get GR90 then i would rather get GR 90 as my next replacement.

[Roberttan]

I think my reply comes a little too late.

 

After having used Bridgestone Turanza GR-90 tyres on two occasions. I thought the Turanza GR-100 would be the same or even better than the GR-90 - I was totally wrong!!!

 

The older GR-90 was originally manufactured in Japan and the latest GR-100 in Thailand. After about a year, I began to hear humming sound from one of the tyres (to be exact the front driver side tyre). I thought it was my car wheel bearing and decided to change it. The sound persisted for some time. I referred the matter to Bridgestone agent (which I bought from from Kah Motor). He did a visual inspection on the tyre, which was inconclusive so recommended that I agree to removed the tyre and allow him to test it with some kind of gauge or caliper for any defect. The test on was done on four points of the inner-lining of the tyre. He concluded that there was no defect found, according to the measurements and according to specifications.

 

However, he further informed that if I wish for thorough test again, I would have to leave the tyre for a couple of days or weeks (I can't

remember how long). The agent didn't consider how I would be able to drive my car with only 3 tyres??? If they truly find any defect, then

only that tyre would be replaced. I left it asis, thinking it's not worth going through the hassle - first, without offering me a replacement

tyre while it was sent for testing. Second, if replaced with a new tyre - the wear and tear on 3 tyres will not be balanced. They could at

least offer to replace two new ones, instead of just one. Thirdly, I've lost all confidence with Bridgestone tyres altogether, let alone

Turanza series and especially those manufactured outside of Japan.

 

To conclude, I think car owners who think about changing to Turanza GR-100 should think carefully what they are getting into. I'm speaking out of experience and want to share with the community. I hope you don't fall into the same predicament as I did. I'm now paying the price for the trust in a particular Brand and model. Oh yes, the price of GR-100 is 5% less than the older GR-90.

 

I've also rotate the front tyres to the back, and the humming is now on the back passenger side. I can safely conclude that it was the

particular tyre causing the humming and not the wheel bearing.

 

The GR-90 (made in Japan) and GR-100 (Thailand) specs are the same - 205 / 55R / 16 (91V). The tyres were changed in November 2014.

 

I've learnt a good lesson and will now go for tyres manufactured in Japan (obviously not those in Thailand!). All the best to everyone.

feel sorry to hear you bad experience with GR100.

As the good service provider Kah Motor should provide a temp tire to test the noise or loan you a tire so you can continue to use your car.

as for the country that where it produced the tires is not really matter to me.

If the Company has stringent QC , Origin shouldn't the Matter

[Shiokadoo]

I really don't know if anyone has written in this forum or aware such forum exists. But hope they're aware the problem I faced. It may be a "one-off" situation but don't want to be spending your money to find it out. I have had no problem with the original GR-80 which came with the car and subsequent two GR-90s. It's a wonderful tyre, quiet and safety on wet roads but problem arised when I changed to GR-100 Thailand. Besides the GR-80 & 90 both have better side-impact rubber fender to prevent damage to the wheel rim but not on the GR-100 just to add a pointer. If you compare your GR-90 with the 100, you'll understand what I'm trying to say. Thanks

[Shiokadoo]

Thanks but from what I understand Kah Motor asked me to contact the agent. There was no follow up on the matter from them despite I initially raised the issue to them as I bought the types through them. I felt like I was left to my own perils after the sales done.