for guys only - tyre chat

[buff]

need to replace at least 2 tyres on my waja, as can't change just 1. anyway got good (and cheap) brand to recommend? cheapest is sime tyre, but it's crap... noisy and no grip... thinking of michelin xm1 or silverstone kruizer (read some good reviews)... abt rm180 each

can't afford the more exp tyres... :(

any feedback? size is 195/55/R15...

[KoChun]

I am using Goodyear Eagle. They are okay to me, rather reliable. I think should be able to get at about RM125-135 each.

Anyway, I heard that the cheapest place to buy tyres in Klang Valley is in Klang itself. Why not try there? Should be able to get something like RM100-110 each.

BTW, I also have a spare tyre around my waist. I don't mind giving it to you, FOC. :D

[daBoss]

need to replace at least 2 tyres on my waja, as can't change just 1. anyway got good (and cheap) brand to recommend? cheapest is sime tyre, but it's crap... noisy and no grip... thinking of michelin xm1 or silverstone kruizer (read some good reviews)... abt rm180 each

can't afford the more exp tyres... :(

any feedback? size is 195/55/R15...

erm... a very stupid question - how do you know when it's time to change the tyres? i'm worried cuz i know the tyres on your wife's waja is much newer than mine. since my timiing belt putus, have to try to maintain my junk a little...

[Fulat]

I am using Goodyear Eagle. They are okay to me, rather reliable. I think should be able to get at about RM125-135 each.

Anyway, I heard that the cheapest place to buy tyres in Klang Valley is in Klang itself. Why not try there? Should be able to get something like RM100-110 each.

BTW, I also have a spare tyre around my waist. I don't mind giving it to you, FOC. :D

Goodyear NCT 3 is also very reliable. I think only cost about RM150 each. Dont have to go to Klang to buy. There is a shop in SS3 who sells tyres at similar prices to Klang. But be warned. Dont ever do your wheel alignment in Klang. Those buggers cannot even get their wheel balancing right. They are only interested to sell tyres. Better go else where to do you alignment. The last time I changed my tyres I also went to klang. No doubt the tyres are cheap but I have to go come back and re-install my tyres and rebalance it. All out and my wheels are shaking like mad. My friend also had the same problem when he changed his tyres in Klang.

BTW, I also have a spare tyre too and can also give to you FOC but I guess might not be able to fit into your waja. If you got a Ford Ranger, than maybe might be able to fit.

[Fulat]

erm... a very stupid question - how do you know when it's time to change the tyres? i'm worried cuz i know the tyres on your wife's waja is much newer than mine. since my timiing belt putus, have to try to maintain my junk a little...

There is a marker on your tyre which tells you the when you need to change your tyres. But than again, it also depends whether your tyres are wearing out evenly or not.

Same tyres on different cars is also very difficult to say which will wear out first. My brader has the same type of tyres as my father's car. My dad only did less than 30K km already almost botak whereas my brader did 60k+ KM and still got about 30% more to go! My dad only travels around in Sitiawan whereas my brader drives around the whole of malaysia.

Funny.....

[buff]

Dont have to go to Klang to buy. There is a shop in SS3 who sells tyres at similar prices to Klang. his tyres in Klang.

BTW, I also have a spare tyre too and can also give to you FOC but I guess might not be able to fit into your waja. If you got a Ford Ranger, than maybe might be able to fit.

what's the name of the shop? think i've heard of it... it's opposite the shell petrol station same row as a mamak shop, rite?

yep, my spare tyre also for 4WD only...

[buff]

erm... a very stupid question - how do you know when it's time to change the tyres? i'm worried cuz i know the tyres on your wife's waja is much newer than mine. since my timiing belt putus, have to try to maintain my junk a little...

eh, since when ur wife got a waja? tho' u were getting the getz or something? :confused:

[daBoss]

eh, since when ur wife got a waja? tho' u were getting the getz or something? :confused:
no lah... i mean the last time i changed the tyres on my 9-year old wira is earlier than when you bought your wife her waja... so worried that i've not even thought about changing tyres and here you are talking about change the tyres on your wife's waja...

btw, my wife is 'driving' the lrt to work... :D

[Fulat]

what's the name of the shop? think i've heard of it... it's opposite the shell petrol station same row as a mamak shop, rite?

yep, my spare tyre also for 4WD only...

I cannot remember the name of the shop but there is only 1 row of shop houses and i think there is a mamak along that row. The shop if not mistaken has the Falken sign board. Opposite is a field or dewan.

[Fulat]

no lah... i mean the last time i changed the tyres on my 9-year old wira is earlier than when you bought your wife her waja... so worried that i've not even thought about changing tyres and here you are talking about change the tyres on your wife's waja...

btw, my wife is 'driving' the lrt to work... :D

You mean you have not changed your tyres since 9 years ago? wah lau! what kind of tyres you using? I also want to buy man! even if it cost RM500 each is still cheaper in the long run! I changes my tyres after only 30k+ km and I didnt even take corners like all those ah bengs.

[euj]

erm... a very stupid question - how do you know when it's time to change the tyres? i'm worried cuz i know the tyres on your wife's waja is much newer than mine. since my timiing belt putus, have to try to maintain my junk a little...
there's a recommended depth of the thread that you need to change the tyres when it reaches that depth. can't remember what it is. can probably check at the bridgestone website or some car websites. i think it's when the depth reaches .5 cm or something like that...

[song cm]

Mine is GT Champiro... RM150 per tyre....195/50/R15.....not sure whether they go 55 or not.

No complain....nice profile somemore........