I've done extensive research on the internet, including pakwheels. I've even surveyed most of the markets in ISB / RWP, and have narrowed down my options but I'm very confused about which tyres to get.
My options are:
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<li> Dunlop LM704 (Japan)</li>
<li> Dunlop LM703 (Indonesia)</li>
<li> Yokohama ECOS (Japan) </li>
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Let me list some of the facts I gathered after my extensive research:
<u>Dunlop LMs:</u>
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<li> People on pakwheels have told that dunlop LMs have louder road noise and they skid on some occasions as well.</li>
<li> I've also seen people say that LMs are quite and comfortable.</li>
<li> I have Dunlop LM 703 (Indonesia) retreaded, installed currently.</li>
<li> My 1 and half year experience with them wasn't bad, considering that I have not experienced any other tyres personally and extensively.</li>
<li> LM703 (Indonesia) are available for around 15k and LM704 (Japan) are available for around 20k. Are they worth the difference if I go for dunlop? </li>
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<u>Yokohama:</u>
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<li>I've found out that generally Yokohama is better than Dunlop.</li>
<li> Dealers say that Yokohama ECOS = Dunlop LMs</li>
<li> As far as Yokohama ECOS is concerned, I've seen reviews that this tyre is not comfortable on bumpy / rough roads.</li>
<li> I've also seen reviews that they are quiter but wear out earlier.</li>
<li> A friend just got them recently, the don't seem as wide as my LM703. Both are 175/70 R13.</li>
<li> Does Anybody know where I could find Yokohama C drive 175/70 R13? </li>
<li> <b>MAIN CONCERN: </b> I called and asked Asad Tyres, they said they don't have Yokohama ECOS as they're "kabli" and they only have imported A.drive in that size. Is that true? or only because they didn't have it?</li>
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