toyo tyre taiping

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

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

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

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

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

Berdasarkan Operasi Samseng Jalanan yang dijalankan di Taiping semalam, seramai 120 penunggang dan pembonceng motosikal telah ditahan. Pada masa yang sama, mereka telah diarahkan untuk menolak motosikal masing-masing ke Balai Polis Batu Kurau yang terletak sejauh 6 km dari lokasi operasi di Jalan Besar Jelai, Taiping. Ketua Polis Daerah Taiping berkata operasi yang telah dijalankan bermula 5 petang semalam telah menyita 42 buah motosikal. Selain itu, sebanyak 134 sama Pol 257 telah dikeluarkan.

Faisal

Oct 23, 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

Following last week’s buying guide on highly-recommended tyres for 13- to 17-inches, as promised this week’s follow up is on SUV tyres. If you didn’t know, SUV tyres are a little different from passenger cars’ due to their larger size and heavier construction. Disclaimer In this guide, we’ll list out all available SUV tyres made by reputable manufacturers. Sure, there’s lots of cheap ones if you look but as Daniel says in this must-read article, better to stay away from them. The prices are take

Sanjay

Sep 25, 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

Today is Friday, Sep. 3. Here are Quick Grab-n-Go new car promotions, offers and upcoming events in Malaysia after Hari Merdeka you need to know! Ongoing Car Promotions, Offers and Events Proton 1 Tank Adventure 2019 PROTON'S 1 Tank Adventure is back in town and this year will be filled with many thrilling activities. Proton is looking for participants to explore Malaysia while using the least amount of fuel possible in the latest range of PROTON cars. Also, there is more than RM100,000* worth o

Tasia

Sep 3, 2019

The Proton X50 has set tongues wagging since the first spyshots emerged many moons ago, and with its rather competitive price, people have been clamouring to get their names in the order books. Still, buying a car is more than just affording the instalments, so let's explore the maintenance costs for this new B-segment SUV. Proton X50 roundup The X50 was launched on 27-October with four variants to choose from. You may have observed that its prices overlap with the Proton X70's, so here's an art

Sanjay

Oct 30, 2020

A woman whose Toyota Vios was declared a ‘total loss’ in 2019 received a shock when she was issued a summon for an accident that happened a year after her car was scrapped. The woman, known only as Lee, told Free Malaysia Today (FMT) that her Vios was declared beyond repairable and a total loss by both the insurance company and panel repair shop following a serious accident in June 2019. She received RM 45,000 from her insurance provider and moved on from the accident. But the incident came back

Jerrica

Apr 14, 2021

** 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

New to the 2020 Toyota Vios facelift is the addition of the GR-Sport (GR-S) variant, sitting on top of the G variant. The Toyota Vios GR-S adds a few goodies like a reprogrammed CVT with 10 virtual ratios, sports-tuned suspension, and 17-inch wheels just to name a few. Trade in User's Car Form If you’re pondering on whether to fork out another RM 8k over the G variant – we’ve listed pros and cons to help on your buying decision. Pros Superb suspension tuning Aggressive exterior styling Cons Slow

Shaun

Apr 12, 2021

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in Malaysia, together with authorized dealer Lofty Ambition Sdn Bhd celebrated the opening of a new Mitsubishi Motors 3S Centre (Sales, Service & Spare parts) in Sitiawan, Perak recently. This is Lofty Ambition’s third Mitsubishi Motors showroom in Perak, with the first two showrooms in Ipoh and Taiping respectively. Lofty Ambition’s outlet in Sitiawan is the first showroom in the Northern region with Mitsub

Robert

Aug 29, 2019

As we have reported before, the Royal Malaysian Police Force (PDRM) has selected the Honda Civic 1.8 as its choice of patrol car, replacing the aging Proton Wira and Waja units. The last time we reported, the PDRM has ordered 425 units of the Honda Civic and already received 30 units. This time, the Perak police have received 44 brand-new Civics, ready for their um…civic duty. According to Perak police chief Comm Datuk Razarudin Husain, the new cars are to improve the police force’s performance

CY Foong

Aug 19, 2020

Mazda claims that their Mazda CX-5 2.5L Turbo AWD has a rated fuel consumption of 8.2 L/100 km but how realistic is it in the real world? We put the Mazda CX-5 2.5L Turbo AWD through our WapCar fuel consumption test and here are our results. The CX-5 2.5 Turbo AWD is powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder SkyActiv-G petrol engine paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive. The engine packs 230 PS and 420 Nm of torque which makes it the most powerful petrol-powered SU

Adrian Chia

Apr 23, 2020

Polis Perak pada hari ini telah menerima sebanyak 44 buah Honda Civic sebagai kenderaan rasmi mereka. Ketua Polis Perak, Komander Datuk Razarudin Husain berkata, kenderaan tersebut bakal digunakan dalam mempertingkatkan operasi dan pemantauan terhadap warga Perak. Komander Datuk Razarudin Husain turut berkata penggunaan Honda Civic tersebut merupakan suatu keperluan bagi kontinjen polis daerah dalam negeri Perak. Polis Perak kini mempunyai 288 buah kereta bagi kegunaan mereka selepas pertambahan

Haris

Aug 19, 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 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

As we all hang on the edges of our seats awaiting the announcement if Movement Control Order would be extended yet again, we can only hope that none of our important appliances like our cars would require immediate repairs. But in the event that your car breaks down, all is not despair as the government has allowed workshops to remain open though at limited hours. Since the beginning of MCO, many car companies have ordered their service centres to partially close and announced a confirmation tha

Jerrica

Apr 10, 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