Quiet Tires to recommend?
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MapleLeaf
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Re: Quiet Tires to recommend?
Opvaulet,
So far I used the Bridgestone barely 50km only. I am a typical city-cruiser, so am not looking for a performance tyre, though I do hit 120 to 130 along CTE (midnight going home cases).
I do find the Briegestone very quiet, compared to the earlier stock CSC. My ride is 318, the last batch of the Sports Edition.
Had my damaged tyre replaced. They had the wheel spinned and I saw no wobble or unusual uneven weight balance.
Opvaulet,
So far I used the Bridgestone barely 50km only. I am a typical city-cruiser, so am not looking for a performance tyre, though I do hit 120 to 130 along CTE (midnight going home cases).
I do find the Briegestone very quiet, compared to the earlier stock CSC. My ride is 318, the last batch of the Sports Edition.
Had my damaged tyre replaced. They had the wheel spinned and I saw no wobble or unusual uneven weight balance.
Re: Quiet Tires to recommend?
Hi folks,
Check this tyre ratng site
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=MP
They rated Dunlop Sport Maxx #1. Mich PS2 only #3.
Have been reading up and some bro here swear by the Dunlops SportMaxx.. Not sure if anyone know the price for 245/40 R18" for the Dunlop SportMaxx. What's est. cost ??
Tks,
Hi folks,
Check this tyre ratng site
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=MP
They rated Dunlop Sport Maxx #1. Mich PS2 only #3.
Have been reading up and some bro here swear by the Dunlops SportMaxx.. Not sure if anyone know the price for 245/40 R18" for the Dunlop SportMaxx. What's est. cost ??
Tks,
silverbeam
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Re: Quiet Tires to recommend?
Anyone knows whats the equivalent name of Bridgestone GR80 on tirerack? Or is GR80 only spec'ed for Asia?
Anyone knows whats the equivalent name of Bridgestone GR80 on tirerack? Or is GR80 only spec'ed for Asia?
Re: Quiet Tires to recommend?
UHP tires are typically harsher on rides compared to their lower performance grade siblings. As for noise level, other than the compound/tread design, an equally important factor causing it is the profile of the tires. The lower, the noisier.
The quietest and most comfortable UHP tire available today is undoubtedly Michelin Pilot Sports2. I have tried it and can vouch for it. Many would agree with me.
As for the Dunlop tires, I have them on my Z4.
They are quiet but ride is a little hard as expected. However, I dont think it's as hard as SO-3 tho.
FYI, another good one to look at is the latest Falken flaghip 452, whose tread design is very similar to SportMaxx.
UHP tires are typically harsher on rides compared to their lower performance grade siblings. As for noise level, other than the compound/tread design, an equally important factor causing it is the profile of the tires. The lower, the noisier.
The quietest and most comfortable UHP tire available today is undoubtedly Michelin Pilot Sports2. I have tried it and can vouch for it. Many would agree with me.
As for the Dunlop tires, I have them on my Z4.
They are quiet but ride is a little hard as expected. However, I dont think it's as hard as SO-3 tho.
FYI, another good one to look at is the latest Falken flaghip 452, whose tread design is very similar to SportMaxx.
opvaulet
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Re: Quiet Tires to recommend?
Sure. in fact been in an e46 valvetronic with T1-R's at 19 inch and ride and noise was amazingly low. Friend fitted same to legacy GT also reported amazing quietness and ride, along with the usual UHP characterisitics. I also tried a new Opel Zafira 2 with these tires. Ditto.
Mapleleaf gave ma a ride on his e46 with Bridgestone GR80 17inch. wisper quiet indeed. thanks Maple leaf
eddie said:
Sure. in fact been in an e46 valvetronic with T1-R's at 19 inch and ride and noise was amazingly low. Friend fitted same to legacy GT also reported amazing quietness and ride, along with the usual UHP characterisitics. I also tried a new Opel Zafira 2 with these tires. Ditto.
Mapleleaf gave ma a ride on his e46 with Bridgestone GR80 17inch. wisper quiet indeed. thanks Maple leaf
MapleLeaf
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Re: Quiet Tires to recommend?
I am using all four 225. I think in an earlier post in this same thread, somebody did mention that by changing to 4 x 225, we are not taking full advantage of the staggered stepup.
Having 225 on the rear means the edge of the rim will be slightly further out of the tyre - the rear rim size being 8.5 (front: 8 inch). But don't get mistaken that having 4 x 225 means you can rotate your tyres. Because the rims are of different width, you have to remove the tyres from the rims and not just rotate with the rims.
I ask PML for their comments and their "standard" reply - if you do not revert to factory-default, you might jeopardise your warranty.
I have no problem with 4 x 225.
I am using all four 225. I think in an earlier post in this same thread, somebody did mention that by changing to 4 x 225, we are not taking full advantage of the staggered stepup.
Having 225 on the rear means the edge of the rim will be slightly further out of the tyre - the rear rim size being 8.5 (front: 8 inch). But don't get mistaken that having 4 x 225 means you can rotate your tyres. Because the rims are of different width, you have to remove the tyres from the rims and not just rotate with the rims.
I ask PML for their comments and their "standard" reply - if you do not revert to factory-default, you might jeopardise your warranty.
I have no problem with 4 x 225.
