Stock Tire

by max 4th December 2009, 2:04 pm

Bro Ian, can chk wif u the stock tire Kumho model is it KU31 ???

by epig 4th December 2009, 2:36 pm

max wrote:Bro Ian, can chk wif u the stock tire Kumho model is it KU31 ???

erm.. think so.. ltr i go carpark double confirm for u.

by max 4th December 2009, 2:39 pm

epig wrote:
max wrote:Bro Ian, can chk wif u the stock tire Kumho model is it KU31 ???

erm.. think so.. ltr i go carpark double confirm for u.

thks bro

by epig 4th December 2009, 2:47 pm

max wrote:
epig wrote:
max wrote:Bro Ian, can chk wif u the stock tire Kumho model is it KU31 ???

erm.. think so.. ltr i go carpark double confirm for u.

thks bro

no prob. need to get something from the car also. bbl.

by epig 4th December 2009, 3:07 pm

bro, here you go.. its KH17

Stock Tire IMG_0412

by max 4th December 2009, 3:17 pm

epig wrote:bro, here you go.. its KH17

thks bro ..... hmmm KH17 .... tot we r given KU31 ..

by redkoup 4th December 2009, 3:23 pm

Kumho Solus KH17. Surprisingly not too shoddy as it seems to hug corners quite ok. Wet dunno yet as I've yet to take my Koup out in the rain.

by epig 4th December 2009, 3:25 pm

redkoup wrote:Kumho Solus KH17. Surprisingly not too shoddy as it seems to hug corners quite ok. Wet dunno yet as I've yet to take my Koup out in the rain.

not bad also. tired it out these few days when raining liao. grip seems to be quite gd.

by epig 4th December 2009, 3:27 pm

pic of the threads for our stock

Stock Tire 54934-a-ku-

by JuanST 4th December 2009, 3:30 pm

any official reviews?

by redkoup 4th December 2009, 3:42 pm

Initially when I saw the thread pattern, thot "OMG...wat a CMI-looking tyre!". Another Kia surprise. haha....

Let's see how it holds up. Maybe our Forte bros who hv been on the KH17s longer can give better feedback.

by max 4th December 2009, 3:47 pm

when come to tire better dun play play ...... the only contact ... anything can save but not tire ....

by redkoup 4th December 2009, 3:56 pm

max wrote:when come to tire better dun play play ...... the only contact ... anything can save but not tire ....

Agree. I'm using F1 Asymmetric on my other car. Great tyre. Was thinking of swapping the KH17s for these but since it seems to grip ok for the modest power, maybe try out longer and see how.

by omg2doors 4th December 2009, 3:59 pm

welll....if u're not street racing, almost every stock tyre is more than sufficient. Stock tyres are long lasting, but compromise on grip.

i drive hard, and my personal choice is Toyo. Stock Tire Icon_razz

by max 4th December 2009, 4:07 pm

omg2doors wrote:welll....if u're not street racing, almost every stock tyre is more than sufficient. Stock tyres are long lasting, but compromise on grip.

i drive hard, and my personal choice is Toyo.

bro not really .... my previous ride using stock tyre along AYE traveling abt 65km/h raining but not heavy .... out of sudden whole car going snake ... out of control ... lucky no car behind .... otherwise RIP liao ...

by epig 4th December 2009, 4:19 pm

max wrote:
omg2doors wrote:welll....if u're not street racing, almost every stock tyre is more than sufficient. Stock tyres are long lasting, but compromise on grip.

i drive hard, and my personal choice is Toyo.

bro not really .... my previous ride using stock tyre along AYE traveling abt 65km/h raining but not heavy .... out of sudden whole car going snake ... out of control ... lucky no car behind .... otherwise RIP liao ...

hmm.. any what brand was ur stock tyre?

maybe there was oil leaked by vehicles on the road.

i do agree that a good set of tyres are impt and brakes.

by max 4th December 2009, 4:25 pm

epig wrote:

hmm.. any what brand was ur stock tyre?

maybe there was oil leaked by vehicles on the road.

i do agree that a good set of tyres are impt and brakes.

Brand - Yokohama Model - Aspec db

following day when tire shop change ..... the uncle said that tire cmi esp wet ......

by omg2doors 4th December 2009, 4:38 pm

low range falken tyres are rather bad imo...

anyway, if want to be pro korean, can try Hankook..

by redkoup 4th December 2009, 4:40 pm

i guessed it was Aspec DB. quite a few ppl commented it's CMI. even supposedly low noise oso i find it CMI. the Asymmetric UHP is prob quieter and has tons more grip.

by max 4th December 2009, 4:42 pm

redkoup wrote:i guessed it was Aspec DB. quite a few ppl commented it's CMI. even supposedly low noise oso i find it CMI. the Asymmetric UHP is prob quieter and has tons more grip.

only thing good abt Aspec db will be quiet that's all ..... Shocked

by omg2doors 4th December 2009, 4:55 pm

quiet tyres are quiet cos the the groove pattern..and those type of groove pattern will not be grippy.

by JuanST 4th December 2009, 5:18 pm

there were some threads b4 discussing tyres....

performance the other end comfort
generally :
performance - noisy , good grip
comfort -silent, lousy grip

by The Blue Cruiser 4th December 2009, 5:28 pm

not really that case. some low-rolling resistance can perform exactly on the same level as a standard tyre. of course, if the test uses a lousy standard tyre like the NCT 5, then it may be biased. but on local roads, with a speed of 90km/h and below, any tyre is good enough to take on most wet surfaces.

for a reference, watch this video, a comparison between a series of VLRR tyres:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crFBFChstwI

by JuanST 4th December 2009, 5:57 pm

The White Cruiser wrote:not really that case. some low-rolling resistance can perform exactly on the same level as a standard tyre. of course, if the test uses a lousy standard tyre like the NCT 5, then it may be biased. but on local roads, with a speed of 90km/h and below, any tyre is good enough to take on most wet surfaces.

for a reference, watch this video, a comparison between a series of VLRR tyres:

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my statement is generalisation ..... of course technology will get better, and there will always be exception to the generalisation..... Stock Tire Icon_sad

i think the goodyear eagle lsd 2 series (i think) is said to have good grip and low noise....that i wan to buy.... after i botak this stock... maybe after 15k..

by **unlimitedz** 4th December 2009, 9:49 pm

redkoup, epig - u guys got reduce pressure to 220???

by epig 4th December 2009, 9:55 pm

unlimitedz wrote:redkoup, epig - u guys got reduce pressure to 220???

lol.. i bo check tyre pressure

by **unlimitedz** 4th December 2009, 9:59 pm

later u go check 360 then u heartache... how e fuel conmsumption?? -+ 10??

by rickong 4th December 2009, 10:34 pm

redkoup wrote:i guessed it was Aspec DB. quite a few ppl commented it's CMI. even supposedly low noise oso i find it CMI. the Asymmetric UHP is prob quieter and has tons more grip.

My first car had the aspec db tires. I crashed it in wet weather even though I applied the brakes very early. I was surprised my car skidded so far. Maybe also due to the fact that the car had no ABS.

by max 5th December 2009, 2:08 am

rickong wrote:

My first car had the aspec db tires. I crashed it in wet weather even though I applied the brakes very early. I was surprised my car skidded so far. Maybe also due to the fact that the car had no ABS.

its the tires not the car ..... Smile

by KingJerry 5th December 2009, 2:29 am

Hmmm, not sure if its the same tires as forte.

So far i think the tires are pretty grippy even in wet conditions. Can corner 50 - 70km/h in heavy rain or 80 - 100km/h on straight road, no feeling of skidding so far.

But the downside is it's rather noisy.

by Corgel 5th December 2009, 7:57 am

unlimitedz wrote:redkoup, epig - u guys got reduce pressure to 220???

why do u have to reduce tyre pressure? I thought higher pressure = better grip? especially for aqua-planing...

by omg2doors 5th December 2009, 9:14 am

higher pressure: better FC, slightly more responsive pick up
lower pressure: better grip

but effects are negligible.

by Genesis33 6th December 2009, 1:46 am

USE!! ... Bridgestone POTENZA adrenline.. RE001..

very good.. in wet and dry..

enough for our daily use.!

by max 7th December 2009, 2:41 pm

Genesis33 wrote:USE!! ... Bridgestone POTENZA adrenline.. RE001..

very good.. in wet and dry..

enough for our daily use.!

yep ... I'm using on my current ride .... thumbsup

by Bed 7th December 2009, 10:57 pm

max wrote:
Genesis33 wrote:USE!! ... Bridgestone POTENZA adrenline.. RE001..

very good.. in wet and dry..

enough for our daily use.!

yep ... I'm using on my current ride ....

Yeah! I use it on my previous ride. Not noisy. Cornering is more stable and less efforts on steering wheel. Will definitely change to Adrenaline when my stock botak.

by max 17th December 2009, 3:17 pm

this time round I will try Goodyear Eagle F1 ... Smile

by redkoup 17th December 2009, 9:44 pm

max wrote:this time round I will try Goodyear Eagle F1 ...

make sure u get the german F1 Asymmetric, not the tomyum F1 GSD3. the tomyum one realli CMI.

by max 17th December 2009, 11:33 pm

redkoup wrote:

make sure u get the german F1 Asymmetric, not the tomyum F1 GSD3. the tomyum one realli CMI.

yep but teck kok wan beri hard to find leh .... mostly tomyum

by Genesis33 18th December 2009, 9:10 am

if u get germany F1... might as well get the re001 potenza.. better, less noisy and more sweeeeeee in corners

by Pegasus 18th December 2009, 9:32 am

rickong wrote:
redkoup wrote:i guessed it was Aspec DB. quite a few ppl commented it's CMI. even supposedly low noise oso i find it CMI. the Asymmetric UHP is prob quieter and has tons more grip.

My first car had the aspec db tires. I crashed it in wet weather even though I applied the brakes very early. I was surprised my car skidded so far. Maybe also due to the fact that the car had no ABS.

Actually tire width do plays a part. What's your previous ride's tire width?

by max 18th December 2009, 10:59 am

Genesis33 wrote:if u get germany F1... might as well get the re001 potenza.. better, less noisy and more sweeeeeee in corners

bro germany F1 much better grip den RE001 Smile

by scalar 18th December 2009, 11:15 am

our koup not tc lei.... juz normal point a to point b car....

by max 18th December 2009, 1:46 pm

scalar wrote:our koup not tc lei.... juz normal point a to point b car....

bro .... more on safety .... Smile

by Corgel 18th December 2009, 3:10 pm

yup... when u go through a puddle of water or negotiating a turn when the road is wet, u'll be happy u made the investment...

on a side note, i almost got killed by abs...

by godspeedyou 18th December 2009, 5:33 pm

sometimes just have to figure out how far the car can go, and expect the expected and not beyond.

by redkoup 18th December 2009, 8:06 pm

max wrote:
Genesis33 wrote:if u get germany F1... might as well get the re001 potenza.. better, less noisy and more sweeeeeee in corners

bro germany F1 much better grip den RE001

that's rite. hv heard quite a few poor FR on the RE001's wet performance. in tyre tests, the previous F1 GSD3 used to outgun the competition. now the Asymmetrics are doing the same.

by redkoup 18th December 2009, 8:12 pm

Genesis33 wrote:if u get germany F1... might as well get the re001 potenza.. better, less noisy and more sweeeeeee in corners

Not sure abt the noise part but the DOT traction rating on the RE001s are A but the F1s are AA.

The traction rating is the test indicator adopted by all tyre manufacturers of how well the tyre is capable of stopping on wet pavement. "AA" is the highest rating; "C" is the lowest.

by Genesis33 18th December 2009, 11:16 pm

imo.. i feel the re001 is better in dry den the f1.. i tried both tyre b4.. sound wise aso better. but re001 seems harder.. more steel bracing? hehehe

actually i like the POTENZA on the side wall.. but both tyre are not bad la.. normal driving.. safe!!!

by Genesis33 18th December 2009, 11:19 pm

or POTENZA RE11...........wooohoooo even better.. overkill liao.. hahaha

by Bed 22nd December 2009, 1:23 pm

F1 is built more for wet performance. However it sacrifice noise & comfort. Adrenaline is for both performance & noise & comfort. Hence expected performance may not be better than F1, however, it's less noisy & comfort for day to day travel. Just drive normally & it's safe enough.

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