Tyres for Myvi - Please recommend

[Supra_Fanatics]

Tyre shop did mention Michelin was giving offer that is why I ask for the price, now that you mention you got at RM220 then RM190 is really offer....

Sakit hati, bought expensive by RM120

 

[LesleyAprotto]

Sakit hati, bought expensive by RM120

I was once told by a master dealer of Michelin tyre in Old Klang Road that....

Michelin Malaysia has got very strict ruling on the recommended retail price...

Any Michelin dealer proven to sell their products below the recommended retail price may
result in their dealership revoked...

Anyone got any confirmation to this?

Or its just plain bullshit by this master dealer?

 

[vr2turbo]

I was once told by a master dealer of Michelin tyre in Old Klang Road that....

Michelin Malaysia has got very strict ruling on the recommended retail price...

Any Michelin dealer proven to sell their products below the recommended retail price may
result in their dealership revoked...

Anyone got any confirmation to this?

Or its just plain bullshit by this master dealer?

Yup, true. Bridgestone also. But got way to do one. Last time bought at lower price the receipt just put less trade in even though no trade in.....
Buy from Michelin their tyres also cash, no 30 days terms...

But the cheaper price mentioned above is Michelin's offer nothing to do with dealer selling cheaper....

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Sakit hati, bought expensive by RM120

But you bought way earlier....

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Yup, true. Bridgestone also. But got way to do one. Last time bought at lower price the receipt just put less trade in even though no trade in.....
Buy from Michelin their tyres also cash, no 30 days terms...

But the cheaper price mentioned above is Michelin's offer nothing to do with dealer selling cheaper....

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But you bought way earlier....

1 more thing is that at least Michelin got 6 years warranty

 

[vr2turbo]

1 more thing is that at least Michelin got 6 years warranty

Try claim and see what hassles you will go through......

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Ya, heard of it. That's why my mech said, if claim leave to them, they can claim easier as dealers.

 

[vr2turbo]

Ya, heard of it. That's why my mech said, if claim leave to them, they can claim easier as dealers.

Actually no, customer go and claim better, because they don't want customer to complaint.....

 

[OKLY]

Currently I'm using Michelin's PS3 195/50/R15 on my Myvi. I'm currently on GAB's lowering spring with Improve Comfort absorbers. The ride feels ok except for a little bumpiness. I'm now thinking of getting 195/55/R15 on my next change.

It should improve the bumpiness by a little right? Only thing is speedometer will be a little inaccurate and when full load it may scrub?

 

[jerrysiow]

Currently I'm using Michelin's PS3 195/50/R15 on my Myvi. I'm currently on GAB's lowering spring with Improve Comfort absorbers. The ride feels ok except for a little bumpiness. I'm now thinking of getting 195/55/R15 on my next change.

It should improve the bumpiness by a little right? Only thing is speedometer will be a little inaccurate and when full load it may scrub?

Hi, i'm using 195 55 R15, same tyres Michelin PS3 and also myvi. FYI, the speedometer won't have much different on the reading and i never face scrub when full load. I'm using adjustable suspension with 3 fingers gap between fender area and tyres.

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Currently I'm using Michelin's PS3 195/50/R15 on my Myvi. I'm currently on GAB's lowering spring with Improve Comfort absorbers. The ride feels ok except for a little bumpiness. I'm now thinking of getting 195/55/R15 on my next change.

It should improve the bumpiness by a little right? Only thing is speedometer will be a little inaccurate and when full load it may scrub?

Might improve the bumpiness but comfort most of the time depends on the suspension that you're on. But then with higher wall profile tyres, might make a difference by a little. Not much
though. Have to try to find out

Still not comfy then is your suspension to change or just bear with it

Speedometer thingy I'm not sure. Scrub fender also have to ask sifu Vr2turbo

 

[vr2turbo]

Currently I'm using Michelin's PS3 195/50/R15 on my Myvi. I'm currently on GAB's lowering spring with Improve Comfort absorbers. The ride feels ok except for a little bumpiness. I'm now thinking of getting 195/55/R15 on my next change.

It should improve the bumpiness by a little right? Only thing is speedometer will be a little inaccurate and when full load it may scrub?

Yes, 195/55R15 will be more comfortable than 195/50R15. 50 series should have slightly stiffer sidewall.

As for speed reading 195/50 actual reads faster, means if meter shows 100kph, actually you are doing 99kph. For 195/55 will read slower, means meter shows 100, you are doing 102kph. Very small difference to be worried about.

Tyre scrub fender will also depends on your rims offset. If 40 and above should not be a problem, but best is still to test them out first.
However 195/55 tyres are more expensive....

 

[OKLY]

Just a bit bumpy at the moment for me so would like to improve things a little. On rough road, vibrations are quite strong which I think is coming from the tires that couldn't absorb much of the vibration and harshness.

If so then I think I will give 195/55 a try and if not much difference then I can change it back to 195/50 in the future.

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Yes, 195/55R15 will be more comfortable than 195/50R15. 50 series should have slightly stiffer sidewall.

As for speed reading 195/50 actual reads faster, means if meter shows 100kph, actually you are doing 99kph. For 195/55 will read slower, means meter shows 100, you are doing 102kph. Very small difference to be worried about.

Tyre scrub fender will also depends on your rims offset. If 40 and above should not be a problem, but best is still to test them out first.
However 195/55 tyres are more expensive....

Unless is meter show 100km/h but doing 110km/h XM2 is comfortable too

 

[vr2turbo]

Just a bit bumpy at the moment for me so would like to improve things a little. On rough road, vibrations are quite strong which I think is coming from the tires that couldn't absorb much of the vibration and harshness.

If so then I think I will give 195/55 a try and if not much difference then I can change it back to 195/50 in the future.

You mention above only a little bumpiness therefore 195/55 should be better, unless 195/50 is very bumpy then cannot help....

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Unless is meter show 100km/h but doing 110km/h XM2 is comfortable too

Like that 10% difference in tyre diameter liao.......

 

[OKLY]

Unless is meter show 100km/h but doing 110km/h XM2 is comfortable too

Too much comfort but not grippy, I don't think I can get used to comfort tires anymore. PS3 is fine with me.

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

PS3 is a better option for sure. Comfort + grip.
Too bad 15inch no more PP2 @vr2turbo.

 

[vr2turbo]

Too much comfort but not grippy, I don't think I can get used to comfort tires anymore. PS3 is fine with me.

Yup, usually poisoned with high grip tyres, very hard to change to comfort tyres...

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PS3 is a better option for sure. Comfort + grip.
Too bad 15inch no more PP2 @vr2turbo.

Because replaced by PS3 mah.....

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Yup, usually poisoned with high grip tyres, very hard to change to comfort tyres...

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Because replaced by PS3 mah.....

But PS3 don't have for 14" :frown:

 

[vr2turbo]

But PS3 don't have for 14" :frown:

They replace most sizes, not all. Some are still with PP2 as you know and have bought too....

Yoko AD07 replaced by AD-08 is worse. Those sizes not replace becomes not existence.....

 

[OKLY]

By the way, I don't know if I should give Hankook V12 a try or not. Currently I find the PS3 to be quite good overall even when mine is now about 40% left. From a lot of reviews, the V12 will not be so comfortable as it wears down? :hmmmm: