Assorted Problems with TOYOTA COROLLA 1.6Gli 1997 model

**mda** · August 20th, 2012 01:50 PM

The Kumho Ecsta are good tires.

The Kumho Solus, not so much.

The Hankooks overall are good, but I have no feedback with regards to each specific tire model (as with all manufacturers, some models are better/worse than others).

I'd stay away from the Sonars or Runways unless you're really on a tight budget. I don't have much info on those either.

The A Drive should be a little more upscale than the ASPEC. Newer tire design.

No ASPEC ones? Those should be cheaper than the A Drives and drive pretty well. These tires are stock on some of the Camry models.

Btw, for safety concerns, the 2 new tires should be at the back rather than the front.

**dr. d** · August 20th, 2012 02:00 PM

i believe the two new tires should be in front:
1. they support the heavier part of the car;
2. that's the end that gives you directional control;
3. that's the end with the stronger brakes;
4. that's the end that gives you power.

when your rear tires fail or slip, you can still get control of the car with your manipulation of your front wheels.
when your front tires fail, all you can do is pray.

some authors believe shifting from rear wheel drive to front wheel drive, is a good commercial decision (costs!) but a bad engineering decision.. putting your poorer tires up front compounds the problem and increases the risks..

**mda** · August 20th, 2012 02:14 PM

Nope.

New tires in front, worn at the back = oversteer.

New tires at the back, worn in front = understeer.

In any case, it is easier to control understeer as opposed to oversteer.

If it's the latter, you won't even have the chance to pray when you've spun out already.

If you must replace tires two at a time, NEW TIRES AT THE BACK.

This explains it

**sofiacutie** · August 20th, 2012 02:36 PM

you know what, you guys are killing me. hahaha.
ano ba talaga mga kuya? katakot naman. buhay ko to ah. haha. front or back? :P

**mda** · August 20th, 2012 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by sofiacutie

you know what, you guys are killing me. hahaha.
ano ba talaga mga kuya? katakot naman. buhay ko to ah. haha. front or back? :P

Back

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**ghosthunter** · August 20th, 2012 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by sofiacutie

you know what, you guys are killing me. hahaha.
ano ba talaga mga kuya? katakot naman. buhay ko to ah. haha. front or back? :P

new tires go to the back for safety reasons. In case of accidents, understeer is preferred than oversteer.

**dr. d** · August 20th, 2012 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by mda

Nope.

New tires in front, worn at the back = oversteer.

New tires at the back, worn in front = understeer.

In any case, it is easier to control understeer as opposed to oversteer.

If it's the latter, you won't even have the chance to pray when you've spun out already.

If you must replace tires two at a time, NEW TIRES AT THE BACK.

This explains it

i did a quick google, and it seems napabayaan nako ng panahon.. it does seem that new information suggests new tires be installed at the rear.. but there are some articles that i still have to fathom that i can't do right now.. mahina ang server, e...

**jut703** · August 20th, 2012 03:02 PM

Always put the new tires at the rear, it's safer that way.

**mda** · August 20th, 2012 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by dr. d

i did a quick google, and it seems napabayaan nako ng panahon.. it does seem that new information suggests new tires be installed at the rear.. but there are some articles that i still have to fathom that i can't do right now.. mahina ang server, e...

And that's why we have this forum right here to help fellow motorists (you/me included).

You never want to be on the receiving end of an accident you realize that you could have avoided or mitigated due to lack of information.