Wife complained the front tyre doesn't grip. It just screeched and slided during an emergency brake, more so during the current rainy season and intolerable aquaplaning. Though plenty of tread left on the standard tyre that came with the car, better place safety first. Been surveying around and hardly much choice for 185/55/15 size. Not opting for the common 195/55/15 size yet as I only intend to change the front tyre and hence, it should not be wider than the rear tyre. Went to Hin Leong Klang for a visit and ended up with something unexpected, Toyo Proxes T1R, a directional tyre with AA rated traction but the treadwear is a bit low at 280. I didn't expect it has 185/55/15 size. Cost me RM210 (exclude valve) per tyre which is within my budget. At this price, you can only get tyres like Continental Comfort Contact 5 in KL, and it's only A rated traction. At Klang, you don't just save money on the tyre price. They also offer higher trade in price, took mine for RM65 per tyre. Back at my neighbourhood tyre shop, they only offered RM40 per tyre.
The T1R tread really look aggressive but not too noisy or stiff at all. In fact, it's quieter than the stock tyre I was replacing.
The T1R tread really look aggressive but not too noisy or stiff at all. In fact, it's quieter than the stock tyre I was replacing.
The sidewall look normal on the Mazda stock rim.
The UTQG data
The stock tyre is still left at the rear wheel, Dunlop SP Sport 230, made in Thailand, A rated traction and treadwear rated at 240 but has V speed rating.
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 is available for 185/55/15 size but I have tried that on my Alza before and it didn't quite grip as good as the Michelin Pilot Preceda 2, although quieter.
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