Zrun Neutral Newbie December 19, 2003 Share December 19, 2003 (edited) I am shopping for performance tires, so, I think it is a good idea to post your experiences with certain brand of tires. Maybe put this as sticky. As a guideline, please keep this as a REFERENCE only thread, and post your reviews only, so that people can find things quickly. Avoid chit chating posts. Tire: Goodyear Eagle RS-A (All season(sucks) tire) Size: 205/55/16 Rating: (forgot) Driving style: Average to aggressive Dry: Fair, tire breaks away easily on less than perfect road. Wet: Fair to bad. Tire spins easily on full throttle. Hydroplane resistant thread. Snow: No traction. Tread life: Seems to be very long lasting due to hard compound. Price: (Comes with the car) Where to get: N/A km used: 25000km Recommendation: Lousy tire overall, estimate to last around 4 years. Not recommend. [inline "Goodyear eagle rs-ajpg.jpg"] Edited December 31, 2004 by Assassin ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear December 22, 2003 Share December 22, 2003 (edited) Tire: Falken ZE-326 Size: 195/50/15 Driving style: Average to aggressive Dry: Okie, acceptable level. Wet: Fair to bad (quite jialart) Tread life: Seems to be very long lasting, only 10~15% wear. km used: 15000km Recommendation: Lousy tire overall. [inline "Falken ZIEX ZE326.jpg"] Edited August 14, 2004 by Assassin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched December 26, 2003 Share December 26, 2003 (edited) Tire: Michelin Pilot sport Tyre Type: Max Performance / Ultra High Performance / High Performance / Comfort Size: 205/55/16 Price: S$250/each Driving style: Aggressive / Average / Mild Dry: Excellent / Very Good / Good / Average / Below Average Wet: Excellent / Very Good [slight aquaplaning from >100km/h] / Good / Average / Below Average Noise Level: Squeals when turning around in MSCPs because of the sticky tyre compound. Relatively [to me] noisy. Also depends on sound proofing of the car. Tread life: Treadwear rating of 220. Can last up to about 35,000km - 40,000km. km used: 25,000km UTOG Rating: AA/AA/220 Tyre Pressure: 220psi Where to get: All authorised Michelin tyre shops Recommendation: Excellent tyre, very grippy. [inline "Michelin Pilot Sport.gif"] Edited August 14, 2004 by Assassin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDIzen Neutral Newbie December 30, 2003 Share December 30, 2003 (edited) Tire: Potenza RE040 (OEM on some cars) Tyre Type: / High Performance Size: 205/55/16 ZR Price: S$180/each Driving style: Aggressive / Average Dry: Excellent / Very Good Wet: Excellent / Very Good [slight aquaplaning from >100km/h] / Good, Progressive breakaway in the wet, not shocking as you know its giving up on grip Noise Level: Squeals when turning around in MSCPs because of the sticky tyre compound. Quite noisy on certain surfaces. Also depends on sound proofing of the car. Tread life: Treadwear rating of 140. Can last up to about 20,000km. Km used: 13,000km UTOG Rating: AA/AA/140 Where to get: All authorised Bridgestone tyre shops Recommendation: Excellent tyre, very grippy, value for money. [inline "Bridgestone Potenza RE040.jpg"] Edited August 14, 2004 by Assassin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Neutral Newbie December 30, 2003 Share December 30, 2003 (edited) Tire: BF Goodrich G-Force Sport Tyre Type: Performance Size: 195/50/R15 Price: S$85 each Driving style: Average Dry: Excellent ... Wet: Excellent ... no aquaplanning on NSH at 130 kph in wet with exception to standing water but it cuts better than the previous Michelins I used. Noise Level: A wee bit noisy due to thread design. Car soundproofing sucks. Tread life: No idea. Km used : 15 000 km Where to get: All authorised BF tyre shops Recommendation: Excellent tyre, at a good price too. Made in Thailand though [inline "BF Goodrich GForce Sport.jpg"] Edited August 14, 2004 by Assassin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged December 30, 2003 Share December 30, 2003 (edited) my 225/55-17 are going botak soon, so i am looking for good tyres at slightly above average price range:- safety is important, so good grip is what i am looking for (in both wet/dry conditions, but especially wet conditions), at the same time, hopefully they are not too noisy (i know these two properties usually dun go hand in hand, so i will accept some kind of compromise between them with the first being more important)..... thanking you for advice in advance.... Edited December 30, 2003 by Super7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus 2nd Gear December 30, 2003 Share December 30, 2003 (edited) my 225/55-17 are going botak soon, so i am looking for good tyres at slightly above average price range:- safety is important, so good grip is what i am looking for (in both wet/dry conditions, but especially wet conditions), at the same time, hopefully they are not too noisy (i know these two properties usually dun go hand in hand, so i will accept some kind of compromise between them with the first being more important)..... 712 lah ! Erh??? Many 712 supporter here but why not review leh ?? Edited December 30, 2003 by Raptor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged December 30, 2003 Share December 30, 2003 ya, seriously considering 712 ........ have not sat in a car with 712 so i am not sure if the noise is really bad (dun want wife to nag, coz that will be even more noisy than the tyres) has anyone compared ES100 with 712 in terms of grip/noise??? .... do they cost about the same?? Many thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparrow Neutral Newbie December 30, 2003 Share December 30, 2003 (edited) Tire: Toyo Proxes T1-S Tyre Type: Max Performance / Ultra High Performance / High Performance / Comfort Size: 205/50ZR17 Price: Got it with rims during exhibition (but heard its about S$180) Car Set up: 2000cc FWD, Curb Weight:1500kg, strut bar, original suspension Driving style: Aggressive (on corner, wet condition) / Average / Mild Dry: Excellent / Very Good (CTE to TPE tunnel, outer lane; gripped at 100km/h)/Good / Average / Below Average Wet: Excellent / Very Good / Good (slight aquaplaning about 80km/h)/ Average / Below Average Noise Level: Squeals on gloss surface carpark. Slightly noisy (depends on insulation quality of the car) Tread life: Treadwear rating of 220 km used: 20,000 km UTOG Rating: Dont know Where to get: Ubi (Main Distributor), Bendeemer Other Comments: If you are into performance and with some moola to let go, this is a very good Jap made tyre to get Recommendation: Buy [inline "Toyo Proxes T1S.jpg"] Edited August 14, 2004 by Assassin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrxblue 1st Gear December 30, 2003 Share December 30, 2003 (edited) Tire: Kumho 712 Supra (Made in Korea) Tyre Type: High Performance - Cat A Size: 215/45 VR17 & 205/40 VR17 Price: 15" @ $70-80, 16" @ $90, 17" @ $115-120, 18" @ $180 Car Set up: 2000cc 4WD, Curb Weight:1300kg - WRX V5 & 1600cc, FWD, Curb weight:1050kg - Peugeot 206XS Driving style: Average - Aggressive Dry: Very Good - good enough for both street and track use Wet: Good (slight aquaplaning about 100km/h), tends to activate ABS easily on wet road in hard braking Noise Level: Squeals on gloss surface carpark. Slightly noisy (due to tyre design and depends on insulation quality of the car) Tread life: Treadwear rating of 280 km used: 10,000-15,000 km(with street & track use), 7000km(still using) UTOG Rating: Dont know Where to get: Ubi (Main Distributor), Yap brothers and other authorised Kumho distributors Other Comments: If you are into performance and dont want to pay more than a CAT B tyre, this is a very good alternative to get, with this price who can complain... Recommendation: Buy & use again & again [inline "Kumho 712.jpg"] Edited August 14, 2004 by Assassin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparrow Neutral Newbie December 30, 2003 Share December 30, 2003 Good one!!! My next try cos pocket bo money liao :> But i will expect it to be more noisy and harder ride than the Proxes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrxblue 1st Gear December 30, 2003 Share December 30, 2003 (edited) I dont know about Proxes, I believe the Toyos are very good tyres...but if you have a direct comparison of size to size then i believe Kumho will provide a better ride coz the tyre wall is relatively soft.... But ultimately I believe in getting a good set of tyres for your car, it is the only contact your car has with the road and it is the last line of defence in stopping the car. Tyres are like running shoes, no point have a powerful heart, legs and lungs if you dont wear the proper and right shoes to do a sprint or run. Edited December 30, 2003 by Wrxblue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King 1st Gear December 30, 2003 Share December 30, 2003 (edited) Tire: Korea Nexen N-2000 Size: 195/55/15 Driving style: Average to aggressive (Thread look then nice ,like F1 eagle) Thread Wear: 340 Traction:AA Dry: average to quite good,make a lof of noise when taking corner Wet: F*&Kup,longer braking distance Tread life: Due to thread wear at 340,compound may hardend km used: 3000k Recommendation: for 70 dollar per tire,cannot complain la One more thing same as kumho,Soft side wall for money and noraml useage,can consider this tire [inline "Nexen N2000.jpg"] Edited August 14, 2004 by Assassin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparrow Neutral Newbie December 30, 2003 Share December 30, 2003 Good points...should not save on tyre Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched December 30, 2003 Share December 30, 2003 (edited) my 225/55-17 are going botak soon, so i am looking for good tyres at slightly above average price range:- safety is important, so good grip is what i am looking for (in both wet/dry conditions, but especially wet conditions), at the same time, hopefully they are not too noisy (i know these two properties usually dun go hand in hand, so i will accept some kind of compromise between them with the first being more important)..... thanking you for advice in advance.... You've got PM. You might want to start a new thread on this and continue from there as I would be cleaning up this thread soon to keep it clean as a reference thread. Edited December 30, 2003 by Assassin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged December 31, 2003 Share December 31, 2003 Tire: Kumho 712 Supra (Made in Korea) Tyre Type: High Performance - Cat A Size: 215/45 VR17 & 205/40 VR17 Price: 15" @ $70-80, 16" @ $90, 17" @ $115-120, 18" @ $180 Car Set up: 2000cc 4WD, Curb Weight:1300kg - WRX V5 & 1600cc, FWD, Curb weight:1050kg - Peugeot 206XS Driving style: Average - Aggressive Dry: Very Good - good enough for both street and track use Wet: Good (slight aquaplaning about 100km/h), tends to activate ABS easily on wet road in hard braking Noise Level: Squeals on gloss surface carpark. Slightly noisy (due to tyre design and depends on insulation quality of the car) Tread life: Treadwear rating of 280 km used: 10,000-15,000 km(with street & track use), 7000km(still using) UTOG Rating: Dont know Where to get: Ubi (Main Distributor), Yap brothers and other authorised Kumho distributors Other Comments: If you are into performance and dont want to pay more than a CAT B tyre, this is a very good alternative to get, with this price who can complain... Recommendation: Buy & use again & again soft sidewall: ok for suv like airtrek??? thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged December 31, 2003 Share December 31, 2003 31,000km liao and din rotate tyres coz read elsewhere that no need to rotate, now regretting reading wrong advice.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrxblue 1st Gear December 31, 2003 Share December 31, 2003 I presumed it is ok...unless your car is those heavy tyre then a stiffer sidewall would be better to withstand the load. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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