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Tyre choice for Nabira Upgrade/Changeover


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#1
saintmikal

Posted 11 January 2005 - 02:08 PM

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Okay...perhaps this has been discussed earlier but I thought it would be
interesting to share some information...

If I am not wrong, the tyres for the Nabira are predominantly 205/55/16.
This is the same size used for 318s as standard stock. Borrowing somebody
else's research, the following have been obtained.

1) Bridgestone G111 (made in Thailand) ..... RM395/pc

2) Continental ComfortContact-1 (made in M'sia) ..... approx. RM340/pc

3) Goodyear NCT5 (made in M'sia) ..... RM310/pc

4) Michelin MXV8 (made in Thailand) ..... approx. RM370/pc

5) Michelin Pilot Preceda (made in Thailand) ..... RM420/pc all in

And the choice of most BMW owners (if only given these choices to select
from) - the Michelin Pilot Preceda. Most compelling reasons - superior
handling in the dry, quiet, and extremely long lasting.

I am sure there may be others of worthy mention not on this list. Any one?



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nick900

Posted 11 January 2005 - 02:21 PM

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hey mikal,

You r surfing the net, replying the forum, sipping pinacolade by the pool
all at one go....? Hving a super gala time while business cum vacation
trip here.......Big Smile

Thanks for the links.......ThumbUp will check em out.

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ajay67

Posted 11 January 2005 - 03:02 PM

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for comparison sake, how much is the original tyre cost? turanza i
think...

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euanerin

Posted 11 January 2005 - 03:19 PM

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Turanza ? About RM280 each !

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ajay67

Posted 11 January 2005 - 03:29 PM

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thnx euanerin. this is good info. may i suggest that those who have
replaced new tyres pls give a review as well here.

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KassimAbu

Posted 12 January 2005 - 06:48 PM

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I've had Yokohama s306 at RM250 per piece (205/50/16) on used CLK rims.
To me it's better than Turanza in all respects, esp in terms of
quietness. But the lower profile did make a harsher ride. Also, I was
informed that being manufactured in the Philipines, quality consistency is
a bit suspect.

I'm now on Yoko Aspec dB V550 at RM275 (June 2004 prices for 195/65/15).
This is one brilliant tyre. Quiet, comfortable, good stability at high
speed, excellent in wet (it's directional). Highly recommended!

Oh, for info, my preference is for comfort & quietness hence the Yokos in
contrast to pure performance -so no bunga besar gang like Potenzas, ES100).

I know myzafira is on Semperit!

BTW, I repeat my offer, if you're thinking of changing your alloy rims,
I'm more than willing to buy them from you.



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myzafira

Posted 13 January 2005 - 09:45 AM

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KassimAbu

are u interested on my R.O.H Adrenalin rims?????emmmmmmmm if so wait
until i get this Irmscher Softstar rim first.....

OPEL
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KassimAbu

Posted 13 January 2005 - 06:30 PM

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Adrenalin you cantik, but it's not me lah. I'm young but old at heart -
you're old(er) but young at heart. Gurau aja lah. I'm stalling on the
decision to get the mudflaps from you bec. am thinking of getting
sideskirt. By the way, would the sideskirt compromise (tak ngam ke, tak
cantik ke)the mudflap? Kalau you ada sideskirt sms me the price boleh?
Senang sikit nak consider.

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jamal9112

Posted 14 January 2005 - 08:21 AM

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I was impressed by the new Eagle F1's performance and if you visit the
tirerack.com site, you will how well these tyres outperform it's
competion.

Non of the tyre the you mention above is listed!

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fulat2k

Posted 14 January 2005 - 08:28 AM

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Can someone advise what's the stock tyres that are installed with Nabs?
Must shoot myself for not knowing this.. ACK..