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broader tires
need some advice on tires. am interested in PS2 but they dun carry 225/45R18. am considering 235/40R18. would fuel efficiency be significantly affected? btw, my gas mileage is about 5.5-6km/l now. mostly city driving.
any inputs would be appreciated. thanks.
any inputs would be appreciated. thanks.
Last edited by sandman369; 02-14-2007 at 09:40 PM.
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Originally Posted by Emperor
Its only 10mm. But you might want to check overall wheel size. 5.5-6? Thats very high FC.
ya FC is bad probly due to mostly city driving (abt 15% H/W 75% city) and low usage (abt 6 days to empty one tank). would be int to know if anyone is getting better FC given similar usage pattern.
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Can't help you with FC comparison, but I switched from stock 225/45R18 to 235/40R18 PS2s. FC difference is marginal but the PS2s are excellent.
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Originally Posted by sqflyer
Can't help you with FC comparison, but I switched from stock 225/45R18 to 235/40R18 PS2s. FC difference is marginal but the PS2s are excellent.
i may be able to get PS1 225/45R18, at about the same price of PS2. am in a dilemma now.
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Originally Posted by mkl22
take PS2. no need to think...
PS2 is no doubt the more advanced tyre.
I am sortof a handling freak that's why I said i'm in a dilemma. also PS1 comes in 225/45R18 and PS2 does not carry this profile in Singapore.
Thanks for the inputs anyhow.
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I'm into handling too, and the PS2 are enough to create some serious "testicular displacement". If you are considering between 225/45 PS1s and 235/40 PS2s, the little bit you lose in poorer steering response (which is already pretty fantastic) in PS2s you gain back with the lower profile and extra grip. Not to mention weight savings and noise reduction. Like what mkl22 said, take PS2, no need to think.
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Originally Posted by sqflyer
I'm into handling too, and the PS2 are enough to create some serious "testicular displacement". If you are considering between 225/45 PS1s and 235/40 PS2s, the little bit you lose in poorer steering response (which is already pretty fantastic) in PS2s you gain back with the lower profile and extra grip. Not to mention weight savings and noise reduction. Like what mkl22 said, take PS2, no need to think.
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