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Toyo Tire Corporation has announced the decision to cease productions at the Silverstone Malaysia Bhd (SSM) factory in Taiping by June 2021. Liquidation of SSM will start as soon as 31 December 2021 while all operations will be moved to Toyo Tyre Malaysia’s other factory. The factory has been in operations for 30 years and currently produces Silverstone tyres for new cars as well as after-market sales, and certain Toyo brand tyres. In case you’re wondering, the Silverstone brand will live on, on

Jerrica

Feb 17, 2021

Toyo Tire Corporation akan menghentikan operasi kilang tayar buat anak syarikatnya, Silverstone Malaysia Bhd bermula Jun 2021. Keputusan ini akan disusuli dengan pembubaran syarikat Silverstone Malaysia Berhad (SSM) pada 31 Disember ini. Menurut ketua pegawai eksekutif Toyo Tire Corporation, keputusan penutupan kilang pengeluaran tayar Silverstone di Taiping dibuat setelah mengambil kira keupayaan produksi di peringkat global. Keputusan ini bernas memandangkan syarikat itu telah merekod kerugian

Faisal

Feb 17, 2021

Fitted with either Silverstone Kruizer NS800 or Goodyear Assurance Both tyres meet all of Proton’s performance requirements Kruizer NS800 has a longer lifespan, Assurance has a higher speed rating When the 2019 Proton Iriz facelift was launched in Malaysia, all variants except the entry-level 1.3 Executive (MT) (14-inch 175/65 R14) came equipped with 15-inch alloys shod in 185/55 R15 profile rubbers. Given the strong demand for the Iriz, the refreshed hatchback has very quickly found its way to

Adrian Chia

Aug 30, 2019

I know I haven’t checked mine in a while, to be fair. I also can’t remember the last time I pumped air into my tyres, let alone checking the tyre pressure. It wasn’t until my colleague Adrian pointed out that the ride of my car felt odd, and recommended that I checked my tyre pressure just to be sure. I swung by a nearby petrol station to get my tyre pressure checked, and yes, all four of my tyres had really low pressure, one of them as low as 23 PSI. Yup, 23 PSI. That is much lower than the man

Eric

Oct 12, 2019

Your car ownership experience isn’t complete without having at least one flat tyre incident. For this, manufacturers have given us full-sized spares, space-savers, run-flat tyres, and even tyre repair kits. What you have in your car has been pre-determined by the manufacturer. The question is, which is the best? The answer depends on the type of driver you are, the type of commute you do, and where you live. Each option offers its own pros and cons. 1. Full-sized spares A full-sized spare is ide

Arif

Jun 9, 2020

Toyo Tires has launched their latest Proxes CR1 passenger car and SUV tyres in Malaysia. The Proxes CR1 models are claimed to have four distinct benefits namely Silent, Safety, High-Grade and Comfort. Silent The Proxes CR1 produces 11% less road noise compared to its predecessor, the Nano Energy 3. The Poxes CR1 uses noise reducing materials inside the tyre. Pitch noise is dispersed by the silent wall and out-in different pitch arrangement. A noise protection sheet is incorporated within the con

Arif

Nov 21, 2020

How do you check your tyre wear? Universally, we are taught to hold a coin within the grove of the tyre to check the depth of the treads. It took quite a bit of digging before I found the Malaysian coin version of the test. If all the alphabets of the words Bank Negara Malaysia on your 10 cent coin is on show when you hold the coin to the tread, it means it’s time to change your tyres. But did you not know that there is an even better fool proof test you can carry out without the use of coins? A

Jerrica

Oct 30, 2019

You might have come across this scenario while sending your car to your neighbourhood tyre shop – after the job is done, whatever it may be, the tyre shop will try to upsell you nitrogen gas inflation for your tyres. You will mostly be shown some materials or be told that it is better to fill your tyres with pure nitrogen rather than regular air. You will also be told that nitrogen-filled tyres will save you fuel, prolong the lifespan of your tyre, require lesser maintenance, and are better for

Hans

Sep 6, 2019

You’re driving on the highway at 90 km/h, listening to your favourite tune and jamming along to the lyrics, when all of a sudden you heard a loud boom coming from the rear. In that split second, you noticed the rear end of your car and steering doesn’t feel quite right, and your natural instinct is to brake amidst the chaos. It that the right action though? In this article, we’re going to take a look on how tyre blowout occurs, and what is the appropriate response that will either save you and/o

Zamil Syaheer

May 14, 2020

They’re the only part connecting you to the road yet so easily forgotten. Tyres are one of the most important parts of your car, so take care of them through these three simple steps and they’ll take care of you. 1. Don’t forget to inflate! It’s a simple tip but one of the most important things you’ll need to know - inflate your tyres! It’s super simple - just know the basics of your tyre size and follow the correct pressure guide, usually located on the driver’s door pillar. It’s just a matter

Sanjay

Jul 12, 2020

It is amazing how much time and internet juice is spent trying to explain that tyre choices matter. Not too long ago we made a post about why when it comes to tyres you get what you pay for. And it is good to see that for many of our readers, it isn’t news to them. This time around let’s outline a suggestion that may make people care more about the tyres they buy. And for that, we will use an economic theory known as the Diamond-Water Paradox, or better known as the Paradox of Value. The Diamond

Daniel

Oct 9, 2020

Customers are very happy when it comes to Michelin tyres, according to J.D. Power's 2021 Original Equipment Tyre Customer Satisfaction Survey. So happy, that they've voted it to be the most satisfactory original equipment manufacturer (OEM) brand in every category, trumping brands like Pirelli and Goodyear. The U.S.-based study is based on responses from 26,131 owners of 2018 and 2019 model-year vehicles. Metrics of the study factor in the absence of tyre-related issues, as well as appearance an

Sanjay

Apr 2, 2021

I don’t know about you, but tyres are a fascinating subject to me. I spend hours researching on what sort of tyre should I go for next. Full-on performance rubber? Or maybe I should give my back and ears a break and opt for a more comfortable option. One thing is for sure, I will be splashing my cash for one from a manufacturer of repute. And thankfully I’m not alone on that opinion. The responses from our dear fans and readers on WapCar Forum topic of cheap vs premium tyres were very encouragin

Daniel

Sep 24, 2020

Tyres. It's a longtime topic. Yes, other parts exist, yes they are equally important but tyres are the only parts connecting you to the road. Which is why it's very important to make the right choices, especially in a market that's absolutely flooded with subpar-quality tyres for not much cheaper, really. Recommendations Not all tyres are equal, so in this guide we'll list five main tyre categories and recommend one tyre for each size. The prices are taken from several online tyre shops. For thi

Sanjay

Sep 19, 2020

** This article is the personal experience of a 2002 Proton Waja owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Sharviin Sasasey Manigam Since everybody was asking about my busted tyre situation... here you go....a brief explanation about that incident. If you haven't read the previous story, here is the link. Okay before that please bear in mind that all my mechanicals were stock. Brakes, engine, gearbox, no e-manage, no fuel regulators and etc etc.... So back then in 201

Owner Review

Aug 4, 2020

Sewaktu Proton Iriz facelift 2019 dilancarkan di Malaysia, semua varian didatangkan dengan roda 15-inci yang berukuran 185/55 R15. Model permulaan 1.3 Executive manual pula didatangkan dengan roda 14-inci yang berukuran 175/65 R14. Namun demikian, beberapa pemilik Iriz telah mempersoalkan jenama tayar yang didatangkan pada kenderaan mereka. Sekiranya anda lihat, Iriz didatangkan dengan tayar Silverstone Kruizer NS800 ataupun Goodyear Assurance. Sesetengah pemilik kurang berpuas hati jika Iriz me

Faisal

Aug 30, 2020

** This article is the personal experience of a 2002 Proton Waja owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Sharviin Sasasey Manigam ↓↓↓ Press Here To Share Your Story ↓↓↓ It all started when my dad drove home a 2nd-hand bought 2002 Proton Waja. It was bought in 2005, and was in Artic Blue (still maintaining the same colour).... At first, I was excited because it was a Waja man.... And straight away I sat in the Waja and started to touch and feel the dashboard and all

Owner Review

Jul 30, 2020

The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team has confirmed that 7-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for Covid-19. Hamilton will miss the Sakhir Grand Prix this weekend (5 December 2020) and most probably the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on the following week. According to Mercedes, Hamilton was tested 3 times last week, including on last weekend’s Bahrain GP race day itself, but each test had returned negative. But the 2020 World Champion woke up on Monday with mild symptoms. He was

Jerrica

Dec 1, 2020

** This article is the personal experience of a 2018 Proton Saga 1.3L Premium CVT owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Xavier Pang First, a huge thanks to WapCar for accepting my request to join the owner group and allow me to share my story, as part of a growing movement on real cars, real story sharing. I have always wanted to do a sharing like this, where real owners share real experiences on their rides. As I myself very much enjoy such sharing, it is right o

Owner Review

Aug 11, 2020

Sebuah pasukan di United kingdom berhasrat untuk bersaing di dalam kejuaraan World Rallycross Championship 2021 dengan menggunakan Proton Iriz RX Supercar. Untuk maklumat anda, kereta ini adalah senjata buat pasukan Team RX Racing. Pasukan ini juga berhasrat untuk bersaing di dalam British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy dan European Rallycross Championship. Dari segi teknikal, Proton Iriz RX Supercar dihasilkan berdasarkan Iriz R5 yang telah dibangunkan oleh Mellors Elliot Motorsport (

Faisal

Dec 17, 2020

No matter how advanced your car is, a tyre puncture is an occurrence you’ll have to endure every once in a while. Even if you have run flat tyres, a puncture still needs to be fixed. While massive punctures are usually unfixable, the common puncture is usually caused by a single nail or screw. In the case of a puncture, you should get it fixed immediately, either by changing to a spare wheel, limping to the nearest tyre shop to get it fixed, or just doing it yourself. There are 2 ways to fix a p

Arif

Jul 17, 2020

A team based in the UK is planning to compete in some world-renowned rallycross tournaments in 2021 including the World Rallycross Championship in a specially modified Proton Iriz RX Supercar. Team RX Racing will helm the Iriz RX Supercar. Besides the World Rallycross Championship, the team also plans to compete the Iriz in the British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy and the European Rallycross Championship. The fantastically-named rallycross Iriz is based on the Iriz R5 that was develo

CY Foong

Dec 17, 2020

Apabila bercakap mengenai soal tayar, ramai yang selalu meminta cadangan tayar yang bagus. Kali ini, kami ingin mengesyorkan tayar Toyo Proxes CR1! Tayar terbaru dari Toyo ini bukan calang-calang, diuji sendiri oleh Tengku Djan Ley pada kereta Mercedes-Benz C230 beliau. Ulasan Tengku Djan Ley adalah tayar CR1 ini menawarkan pemanduan yang selesa dan selamat untuk lebuhraya dan jalan biasa, selain mendapati kadar bunyi bising yang terhasil adalah minimum. Jadi bagaimana Toyo Proxes CR1 ini mampu

Haris

Nov 20, 2020

A common practice for manufacturers when it comes to differentiating their model trim or specification level is to have different wheel sizes. Higher rung models often have larger wheels thus having lower profile tyre, and the general consensus is that larger wheels look better. But are there actual benefits of having larger wheels? First, let’s take a brief through what exactly is the profile of a tyre. It refers to the gap or distance between the edge of the rim and edge of the tyre, it is ref

Shaun

Apr 13, 2020

Choosing a set of new tyres can be a daunting task to many and understandably so. There are just too many options, both good and bad, out there. For experienced users, you may know how to read your tyre size(s), prefer certain tyre brand and pattern. But there are so much more than just picking the correct size from a reputable brand and slap it onto your car. Details such as installation techniques, balancing requirements, and alignment settings all affects the cars handling performance, comfor

Adrian Chia

Mar 3, 2021

In our previous article, we shared why many carmakers choose Continental as their Original Manufacturing Equipment (OEM) partner. However, what if your current ride is in need of a new set of tyres? Fret not, there’s a Continental tyre model to suit every need. So, which Continental tyre model should you go for? ComfortContact CC6 The Continental ComfortContact CC6 is a comfort-oriented, everyday tyre that is suited to cars like the Perodua Myvi, Toyota Vios, or Honda City. If you’re looking for

Jason

Jan 7, 2021

You’ve probably seen it, the numbers and letters etched onto tyre sidewalls. But what do they mean and how does it benefit you to know? Well to answer the first question, it’s the tyre’s measurement and specification. Think of how a tailor measures your size, it's similar for tyres as tyre sizes are rather specific. Let’s use the above's tyre, 255/40 R21 Y XL as example. 255 is the width in millimeters (mm). 40 is the thickness of the side profile using a percentage of the width (in this case is

Shaun

Oct 21, 2019

Tyre pressure is the easiest yet most neglected car maintenance trick. It requires zero hard work and takes no time at all. You don’t even need to see a mechanic to get your tyres properly inflated. Before you go to a petrol station and start pumping away, firstly you need to identify the recommended tyre pressure for your vehicle. Usually, the recommended tyre pressure can be found on the driver side B-pillars or by the fuel lid. Otherwise, refer to the owner’s manual. Some cars which are avail

Adrian Chia

Sep 17, 2019

Bridgestone Tyre Sales (Malaysia) contributes to the ever-growing list of premium sports tyres with the launch of the Potenza Adrenalin RE004. The RE004 is developed with Bridgestone’s cutting-edge tyre technology featuring triple and half grooves for enhance rigidity. Couple that with the rigid connecting blocks, the RE004 promises sensitivity while at the same time reducing excess movements at high speeds. Bridgestone also promises the RE004’s dynamic tread pattern and wider rib will help impr

Jerrica

May 22, 2020

Checking our tyre pressure is an integral part of owning a car. But sadly not many car owners perform this check as often as they are supposed to. As my colleague, Eric, has highlighted, your tyre pressure easily affects your car's handling, ride and comfort and even your fuel consumption! So now you know the benefits of checking on your tyres constantly and keeping them well filled, but do you know how much air pressure to pump into your tyres? And where do you find the guide of the air pressur

Jerrica

Oct 20, 2019