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Tyres Cost A Bomb These Days!

Published by simon on August 25, 2007

I’ve a little dilemma maybe some the auto guys may be able to help.

The other day i was shopping around for tyre prices when a shocking truth hit me. Tyres prices are damn expensive these days, man. It’s been less than 3 years since i last change car tyres (that was for my old Iswara which i have sold) and prices have gone up.

I find it pretty ironic that Malaysia is one of the biggest rubber exporters in the world…! Haha.

Anyway, i need to change the tyres on my current car. Stock tyre is Goodyear NCT 5 185/55/R15. Ha, now you can probably guess what car i drive.

Pic from blackcircles.com. They have excellent tyre reviews!

I’m not changing my rims, and 185/55 is quite an uncommon size, and i understand there’s only like 2 other brands that carry that size. And they are all not cheap.

One option is to change to 195/50/R15 or 195/55/R15, which are more common sizes, but slightly higher price. If i change, what brand should i get? Not Sime, too entry level and i’ve got some poor experience with them. I don’t mind paying up to RM180, but anything above that is too much for me.

Alternatively, if i want to save money, i can buy 3 of my stock tyres and use my spare tyre as the 4th (it’s new). But then again i’m concerned with mixing a 3-year old tyre with 3 other new ones…

Hmmm… decisions, decisions. Help, anyone?

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Comments (9)
  1. The Malaysian Blogosphere » Blog Archive » Simon Talks: Tyres Cost A Bomb These Days! Said,

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  2. pelf Said,

    Err.. I know nothing about tyres but I sure hope you get it settled soon! :)

  3. Ken Said,

    from experience please be informed that there is a life span for tyres I thnk around two years so be aware for safety reason!

  4. Rauff Said,

    http://achmedrauff.blogspot.com/2007/08/keng-kai-has-thus-far-provided-most.html

    Here is a gift for you. I bet you will find it useful.

  5. simon Said,

    wow thanks! latest august prices…!

  6. hcfoo Said,

    Tyre might costs a bomb but this is the kinda money that one should spend on for the sake of safety ;)

  7. Siput Said,

    I would go for 195/55/R15, the diameter will be 11mm bigger than your original type.

    Pro
    The width will improve the stability + comfort

    Con
    Increase the fuel consumption a little bit + less pick up power

  8. Dr. Tan Said,

    Well, going to 195/55 might mess up your ride(as in ride quality, not the nigger yo kinda ride) a little.

    Since when it goes wider, the rims go deeper into the car’s body. You’ll need to buy spacers to make the wheels come out a little.

  9. simon Said,

    i think i’m sticking with 185s… thanks guys

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