Comments on: Goodyear Duraplus lasts up to 100,000km? http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Sun, 27 May 2012 06:38:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: tayardahbotak http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-442958 tayardahbotak Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:08:39 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-442958 got to rotate more frequent, bro.. got to rotate more frequent, bro..

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]]> By: fry http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-417051 fry Fri, 24 Dec 2010 04:12:11 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-417051 Changed to 4pcs Duraplus 165/55R14 end Dec 2010 The front tyre last for only about 38k km... not even reach 50k km... Only the rear tyre look like can reach 100k km... The OE tyre that came with the car, Sime if I'm not mistaken, last for 50k km for front tyre! Only that it has lesser grip. But Duraplus performance is much better that OE tyre. Especially in wet/heavy rain. Got to sacrifice milage for performace i guess... hhhmmmm..... Michelin price gap is too far for me to test.... Changed to 4pcs Duraplus 165/55R14 end Dec 2010
The front tyre last for only about 38k km… not even reach 50k km…
Only the rear tyre look like can reach 100k km…

The OE tyre that came with the car, Sime if I’m not mistaken, last for 50k km for front tyre! Only that it has lesser grip.

But Duraplus performance is much better that OE tyre. Especially in wet/heavy rain.

Got to sacrifice milage for performace i guess… hhhmmmm…..

Michelin price gap is too far for me to test….

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]]> By: anson http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-387261 anson Thu, 28 Oct 2010 04:41:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-387261 I just change the tyre Goodyear duraplus R13 today cost me RM130. It's expensive or normal price?? I just change the tyre Goodyear duraplus R13 today cost me RM130. It’s expensive or normal price??

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]]> By: JKucing http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-281592 JKucing Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:51:14 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-281592 anyone try tis tyre already? anyone try tis tyre already?

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]]> By: shirley http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-256611 shirley Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:57:01 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-256611 why no 175/65/R14 size? why no 175/65/R14 size?

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]]> By: Ken http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-254167 Ken Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:10:05 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-254167 Hi Paul, Nice work there. Hope to see more write-ups on tyres, etc. in the near future. Thanks. Hi Paul,

Nice work there. Hope to see more write-ups on tyres, etc. in the near future. Thanks.

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]]> By: hondaism http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-253814 hondaism Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:56:31 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-253814 I replaced new set after 35,000km, after just one and a half year. The threads is there, just nearing the indicator, however the compound is already rock hard. Nearly caused me an accident due to losing traction. Dry day. So, lesson learn for me is that: thread amount is not everything! The rubber must still be soft, otherwise grip is gone. I wonder just how this new GY manages rubber hardening.... I replaced new set after 35,000km, after just one and a half year. The threads is there, just nearing the indicator, however the compound is already rock hard. Nearly caused me an accident due to losing traction. Dry day.

So, lesson learn for me is that: thread amount is not everything! The rubber must still be soft, otherwise grip is gone.

I wonder just how this new GY manages rubber hardening….

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]]> By: Anon http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-252371 Anon Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:00:31 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-252371 Oo..man.. No 155/70 R12 for my kancil..:( Oo..man.. No 155/70 R12 for my kancil..:(

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]]> By: Alvin http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-252265 Alvin Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:40:51 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-252265 RM140 for 185/60/R14 RM140 for 185/60/R14

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]]> By: Charger http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-251694 Charger Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:37:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-251694 First 70k km, the treads still there. The follow 30k km, you are getting a free slick tyres. :D First 70k km, the treads still there. The follow 30k km, you are getting a free slick tyres. :D

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]]> By: Paul Tan http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-251595 Paul Tan Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:03:46 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-251595 @cfa T is 190km/h while H is 210km/h @cfa T is 190km/h while H is 210km/h

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]]> By: CocoBear http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-251590 CocoBear Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:42:12 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-251590 I will consider Duraplus.. Can anyone care to explain the readings? For example 176/70 R13 82H. I am lazy to google it. Haiz.. I will consider Duraplus.. Can anyone care to explain the readings? For example 176/70 R13 82H. I am lazy to google it. Haiz..

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]]> By: Rubber http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-251584 Rubber Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:59:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-251584 100 000 km is good but by then (average 4-5 yrs) the ride would be rough = rubber compound hardened due to our local weather + road conditions. Tested in Thailand for km's only ,but not duration. 100 000 km is good but by then (average 4-5 yrs)

the ride would be rough = rubber compound hardened

due to our local weather + road conditions.

Tested in Thailand for km's only ,but not duration.

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]]> By: ignas http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-251581 ignas Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:34:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-251581 wondering what is the noise level for these during the drive. wondering what is the noise level for these during the drive.

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]]> By: Leseid Obrut http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-251561 Leseid Obrut Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:41:25 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-251561 Cool...I'll give it a try when it comes out... =D Cool…I'll give it a try when it comes out… =D

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]]> By: awak http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-251556 awak Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:35:19 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-251556 dunlop sp 10 (made in indon) is also long millage tyre after 40000km suprisingly the tread is still thick, as if the groove is still deep. quiet as well, probally it easily go for another 30000k (onother one ne haf ye) dunlop sp 10 (made in indon) is also long millage tyre

after 40000km suprisingly the tread is still thick, as if the groove is still deep.

quiet as well,

probally it easily go for another 30000k (onother one ne haf ye)

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]]> By: xavier lert http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-251526 xavier lert Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:44:54 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-251526 no lo profile tyre.....?? 17inch?.....i change from Michelin PP (civic 2.0 stock) to Pzero rosso to Brige adrenaline RE001 in 2 years!!!.....maybe this can stop my prob (if they have 17 inch...) no lo profile tyre…..?? 17inch?…..i change from Michelin PP (civic 2.0 stock) to Pzero rosso to Brige adrenaline RE001 in 2 years!!!…..maybe this can stop my prob (if they have 17 inch…)

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]]> By: cfa http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-251401 cfa Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:59:03 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-251401 Mosh, 1996 or 2006. If 1996, you must have a death wish, just a 14 year old tyre. Mosh, 1996 or 2006. If 1996, you must have a death wish, just a 14 year old tyre.

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]]> By: cfa http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-251400 cfa Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:56:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-251400 Paul, what is the speed limit of this tyre. Most tyres are V which is good for 240km. Have not seen T or H in a long time. Paul, what is the speed limit of this tyre. Most tyres are V which is good for 240km. Have not seen T or H in a long time.

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]]> By: cfa http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-251397 cfa Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:50:29 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-251397 Is this considered to be higher or lowered specs compared to the NCT5. What about the tyre that is equiped for the City, can't seem to recall the name right now. Is this considered to be higher or lowered specs compared to the NCT5. What about the tyre that is equiped for the City, can't seem to recall the name right now.

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]]> By: Tire life http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-251390 Tire life Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:37:40 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-251390 Unless you're a taxi or transport comany 100,000 km will last you 5 years (20,000 per year average person). Tire has a life expectancy of 4 years maximum... what's the point here? Unless you want to compromise on your own safety by stretching the tire life to 5 years or more..Rubber fatigue and can cause tire to excessive wear without you releasing it. (I know it the hard way when I use the spare tire with lots of treads.) Just another gimmick by Goodyear? Unless you're a taxi or transport comany 100,000 km will last you 5 years (20,000 per year average person). Tire has a life expectancy of 4 years maximum… what's the point here? Unless you want to compromise on your own safety by stretching the tire life to 5 years or more..Rubber fatigue and can cause tire to excessive wear without you releasing it. (I know it the hard way when I use the spare tire with lots of treads.) Just another gimmick by Goodyear?

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]]> By: mosh http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-251377 mosh Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:50:06 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-251377 my stock 1996 dunlop has already clocked 150K woh.. ! outstation travel + local drive. the tyre is from my wira to my dad toyota LE woo heheheh my stock 1996 dunlop has already clocked 150K woh.. ! outstation travel + local drive. the tyre is from my wira to my dad toyota LE woo heheheh

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]]> By: Tiadaid http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-251369 Tiadaid Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:21:55 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-251369 They just released this? Damn, I just replaced all my tyres two weeks ago! For the 4th time in 5 years! I just don't understand why, even with all the alignment and balancing I've done on the car, the car still eats up the rubber! They just released this? Damn, I just replaced all my tyres two weeks ago! For the 4th time in 5 years! I just don't understand why, even with all the alignment and balancing I've done on the car, the car still eats up the rubber!

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]]> By: Paul Tan http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-251367 Paul Tan Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:09:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-251367 I've added the RRP to the story. I've added the RRP to the story.

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]]> By: valandil http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-251513 valandil Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:21:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-251513 Yes, tyre wear and tear depends on the correct tyre pressure as well. Also on the driving style of the driver, eg acceleration and cornering and loadings of the car. I think the standard life span of a tyre is about 2-4 years from the time of manufacture, if not mistaken. Longer than that, the rubber will become hard and will not provide anymore grip that is required. Yes, tyre wear and tear depends on the correct tyre pressure as well. Also on the driving style of the driver, eg acceleration and cornering and loadings of the car.

I think the standard life span of a tyre is about 2-4 years from the time of manufacture, if not mistaken. Longer than that, the rubber will become hard and will not provide anymore grip that is required.

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]]> By: Paul Tan http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-251346 Paul Tan Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:03:51 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-251346 Good suggestion, ford_ton. Good suggestion, ford_ton.

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]]> By: ford_ton http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-251344 ford_ton Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:02:52 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-251344 Good morning Paul. Tyre life will be much affected by alignment and not compound or tyre construction itself. I come to this conclusion on experience after 20 plus years of car ownership. Most self proclaimed 'alignment specialist' who takes the car out for a test drive after setting it up on the alignment jig will adjust the toe in/out by the roadside using 'feel' to correct the steering angle and drift. This will throw the previously setting on the jig way out of specification. The steering will feel light or overly assisted in case of power steering. Wandering, aquaplanning and brake pull to either side will be the most usual side effects caused by these inappopriate technique applied.No wonder theres a lot of accidents on the road caused by this. In my case I always insist on a no test drive alignment. You will find the steering a bit off centered but you'll live with it. Steering will feel nicely weighted and the car handling will be much better controlled and predictable not to mention evenly worn tyre and guess what a longet tyre life. Well.. That's my 2 sen worth of experience. Paul. Please run an article on the correct alignment technique and technical aspects of car maintenence for the benefit of your loyal followers. Malaysian roads will be a safer place to travel. Good morning Paul.

Tyre life will be much affected by alignment and not compound or tyre construction itself. I come to this conclusion on experience after 20 plus years of car ownership. Most self proclaimed 'alignment specialist' who takes the car out for a test drive after setting it up on the alignment jig will adjust the toe in/out by the roadside using 'feel' to correct the steering angle and drift. This will throw the previously setting on the jig way out of specification. The steering will feel light or overly assisted in case of power steering.

Wandering, aquaplanning and brake pull to either side will be the most usual side effects caused by these inappopriate technique applied.No wonder theres a lot of accidents on the road caused by this.

In my case I always insist on a no test drive alignment. You will find the steering a bit off centered but you'll live with it. Steering will feel nicely weighted and the car handling will be much better controlled and predictable not to mention evenly worn tyre and guess what a longet tyre life.

Well.. That's my 2 sen worth of experience.

Paul. Please run an article on the correct alignment technique and technical aspects of car maintenence for the benefit of your loyal followers. Malaysian roads will be a safer place to travel.

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]]> By: brutus http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-251337 brutus Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:19:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-251337 usually long lasting tires are not comfortable in terms of NVH. remember the days of Silverstone Firefox? claiming 70,000km, it was like riding on a inflated tyre at 40psi even at 28psi. hope GY can muster something way better than Silverstone did. usually long lasting tires are not comfortable in terms of NVH. remember the days of Silverstone Firefox? claiming 70,000km, it was like riding on a inflated tyre at 40psi even at 28psi.

hope GY can muster something way better than Silverstone did.

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]]> By: Littlefire http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-251473 Littlefire Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:14:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-251473 Tire are not suppose to last longer than 5 years due to rubber... Rubber will crack and it will explode when high temperature or heavy loading... Some more we are in hot and wet country... I still remember those old days tire which can last quite long... GT radial also can last around 4-5 years, but last time have a bad experience... Explode when driving on highway.. Tire are not suppose to last longer than 5 years due to rubber… Rubber will crack and it will explode when high temperature or heavy loading… Some more we are in hot and wet country…

I still remember those old days tire which can last quite long… GT radial also can last around 4-5 years, but last time have a bad experience… Explode when driving on highway..

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]]> By: Littlefire http://paultan.org/2009/07/22/goodyear-duraplus-lasts-up-to-100000km/#comment-251471 Littlefire Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:11:52 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16012#comment-251471 It all come's to the driver on whether he know how to take care his car and also driving behavior... If you like to do hard braking, going off road, traveling on worst road, drifting or hard cornering and heavy loading.. Also will cut short ur tire life... So in the end, come to the driver behavior, if you always check ur car alignment, rotate the tires and drive carefully. I think the tire can last for a few years. If you travel a lot like me from Penang to KL, tear & wear will also faster. Besides that, check ur tire spec first before buying it as some of them may not last long especially those performance tire as they are design for performance not for long run, due to better grip... It all come's to the driver on whether he know how to take care his car and also driving behavior…

If you like to do hard braking, going off road, traveling on worst road, drifting or hard cornering and heavy loading.. Also will cut short ur tire life…

So in the end, come to the driver behavior, if you always check ur car alignment, rotate the tires and drive carefully. I think the tire can last for a few years.

If you travel a lot like me from Penang to KL, tear & wear will also faster.

Besides that, check ur tire spec first before buying it as some of them may not last long especially those performance tire as they are design for performance not for long run, due to better grip…

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