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Posted 26 January 2010 - 02:07 PM

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QUOTE (chy23 @ Jan 25 2010, 12:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey guys...inokom matrix comes with original spec tyres size & rims 185/65/R14?

Is there any suggestion whether a change in tyre size or a rim size upgrade is neccesary to improve traction & handling?

currently the matrix 1.6L is running on a 2 years+ Goodyear Ducaro GA 185/65/R14...

Is it wise to go for Michelin Energy XM1 185/60/R14? or 195/60/r14?


Try not to use XM1. It is an entry level Michelin tire and it shows when road condition is wet. The wet grip is unacceptable after 50% worn.


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Posted 26 January 2010 - 03:08 PM

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QUOTE (onetree710 @ Jan 26 2010, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Try not to use XM1. It is an entry level Michelin tire and it shows when road condition is wet. The wet grip is unacceptable after 50% worn.

Depends on priority. Michelin sells by it's name, that is why it still can sell....... smile_tongue.gif

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Posted 26 January 2010 - 03:47 PM

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QUOTE (vr2turbo @ Jan 26 2010, 03:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Depends on priority. Michelin sells by it's name, that is why it still can sell....... smile_tongue.gif


i'm using the 912 and so far no complain until recently...after about 40,000km.. at about 80-110km/h there's tire sound, at first i thot it was my bearing but my mechanic says it most prob are the tires....

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Posted 26 January 2010 - 04:53 PM

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QUOTE (seethoe @ Jan 26 2010, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i'm using the 912 and so far no complain until recently...after about 40,000km.. at about 80-110km/h there's tire sound, at first i thot it was my bearing but my mechanic says it most prob are the tires....


40k km is about time

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Posted 26 January 2010 - 05:14 PM

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QUOTE (onetree710 @ Jan 26 2010, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Try not to use XM1. It is an entry level Michelin tire and it shows when road condition is wet. The wet grip is unacceptable after 50% worn.

you are right..and I hv same experience too
I think started from 30% ...when 50% hv to really slow down
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Posted 26 January 2010 - 05:30 PM

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QUOTE (seethoe @ Jan 26 2010, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i'm using the 912 and so far no complain until recently...after about 40,000km.. at about 80-110km/h there's tire sound, at first i thot it was my bearing but my mechanic says it most prob are the tires....

Most tires will be noisy after 50% ..but yes 912 are Very noisy when wear out
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Posted 26 January 2010 - 06:28 PM

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QUOTE (seethoe @ Jan 26 2010, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i'm using the 912 and so far no complain until recently...after about 40,000km.. at about 80-110km/h there's tire sound, at first i thot it was my bearing but my mechanic says it most prob are the tires....

Check properly. For the bearings, you can jack up the car and spin the wheel and touch the springs for vibration.
My colleague went and change the tyres, but found out it was the bearings..... smile_shock.gif

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Posted 27 January 2010 - 12:06 AM

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QUOTE (onetree710 @ Jan 26 2010, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Try not to use XM1. It is an entry level Michelin tire and it shows when road condition is wet. The wet grip is unacceptable after 50% worn.



ermm..so is there any other tyre suggestions? since most probably i'll hav2 stick back to the 185/65/r14 lor ....GY NCT5?? BS AR10??

noticed from continental www that CPC2 hav 195/60/r14...if can find, wise to try it?

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Posted 27 January 2010 - 09:25 AM

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QUOTE (chy23 @ Jan 27 2010, 12:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ermm..so is there any other tyre suggestions? since most probably i'll hav2 stick back to the 185/65/r14 lor ....GY NCT5?? BS AR10??

noticed from continental www that CPC2 hav 195/60/r14...if can find, wise to try it?

CPC2 are good tyres, but should be local made now, so not sure..... smile_blackeye.gif

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Posted 18 February 2010 - 11:43 AM

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QUOTE (vr2turbo @ Jan 26 2010, 06:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Check properly. For the bearings, you can jack up the car and spin the wheel and touch the springs for vibration.
My colleague went and change the tyres, but found out it was the bearings..... smile_shock.gif


thanks bro..but just found that one of my front tires has leak....it leak due to previous two puncture at the same location...so i guess its time to change tire....: