Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - 4th Tyre Change.

It is time to change (Hari Raya mood)..after more than 40k km (>1 year)

I am happy with Federal Evo 595 but the wide sidewall does not permit me to go with 215/45/R17 and the only option is to stick with 205/45 to avoid from rubbing with my rear fender.

It is observed that there is hairline crack at both front tyres with uneven thread wear (quite bad actually) and 2 of my RH wheel dented, luckily it is minor and I have it repaired.

I have chosen Nexen N6000 215/45ZR17 for my ride..

Can it serve me better than Federal Evo 595? See how it goes..

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Wheel Change

Aidil Fitri (Eid ul- fitr) is coming in a week and it is time to sent my car for inspection and checking before I went back to my home town for the celebration.

Basically the car is in good condition, just complete its 90K KM service recently and it is about time for me to check the wheel alignment and balancing.

Then I found out that 2 of my front wheel bent! Maybe Raya mood does struck my ride too.. I've just change the tyre during my last visit and now..


So I decide to negotiate and see what would be the best deal if I decide to trade the wheel to the new set (what the heck its Hari Raya anyway)..

Its an imitation Pro N1 Black Racing wheel and it does looks good with my ride.

Odometer: 91070 km

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Tyre Crisis.

Arghh.. my new tyre hit the rear fender when driving on bumpy road.. Check with the tyre shop and they told me that Federal tyre is slightly wider in shape even compared to my previous Neuton.

It is very frustrating as if I know it earlier, I might go for another size or brand but have to admit apart from rubbing with the fender, the the tyre is not that bad.

Finally I decide to go with smaller size, 205/45/17 Federal 595 EVO tyre.

Travel down south next week.. with all new rubber.

Odometer: 81700

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Tyre Change.

Neuton 215/45/R17 tyre had served me for more than a year now (>40k km) and the thread is still in fair condition. However, there is crack spotted on it recently and frankly I didn't expect it to be this bad.

So today I went to the tyre shop to check thoroughly and found that 3 out of 4 tyre is effected. Here how it looks.
After much of thinking and negotiating with the shop, I finally decided to replace all 4 tyre with new Federal 595 215/45/R17.

Here is how the thread looks like..

Well I guess I have to change my tyre at every 40K km based on the history so far.. hmphhh. ;(

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Trailing Arm.

The long waited adjustable trailing arm has finally arrives...

Stock and adjustable trailing arm.

I have it install today and the installation is quite easy.. there is 3 bolts involved, 2 for trailing arm (a1 & a2) and 1 for the absorber (a3) to ease the trailing arm bolt removal (as shown on the photo)... plug and play.

Before

After

After complete with the installation, I went to the tyre shop immediately for alignment correction. It is really exciting to see how easy the mechanic can adjust both the toe and chamber to get the right reading.
Done this as well.

Brake Test

Absorber Test

Next thing on the list is to send my ride for 80K km service.

Perodua MyVi EZ - Rectified..

Its been a while since I did something to our MyVi and this week, I take it for a spin and man.. there is a lot need to be done.

First, the front absorber need to be replace, tyre is about time for change out, but amongst all, the wheel vibrates when braking does makes me really frustrated. The reason is simple, the problem should have been rectified since both front disc and caliper assembly has been replaced under warranty few months back...

Well things happens, what matters now is ensure that the ride is in good condition even though it travels light since we have bought Elantra X20 last year.

This is what I did last week..

Wheel and rubber change.. Upgrade to 15"

Stock wheel & rubber, 175/65/R14


New Driftmaster wheel comes with Silverstone M5, 195/55/R15

New Disc brake, replaced under warranty..

This time, they change only the disc and not the whole assembly. Tested for few days now, so far ok.

New front absorber - ..

Pro-ride absorber dual valve specs just like Monroe.. recommended by a friend, I give it a try.

The ride feels better and safer.. ;p

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Wheel Bolt Replacement Update

I went to a tyre shop this afternoon just to check whether there is another bolt broken after I've replaced it.

Fewh.. So far so good, hopefully the problem is solved..

Life goes on..

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Wheel Bolt Replacement

I went to Hyundai Service Centre this morning to replace 1 of last weeks' broken wheel bolt.

Thought that the bolt change out would be simple and fast but it isn't so.
While loosing the wheel nut, one of it stuck and as the mechanic tries to undo it, the bolt broken. Hmm another bolt need to be replaced, at the same wheel (Front, Driver side).It doesn't make sense, two bolts broken within a week for a car that less than a year old? Is it really due to over tightening of the nut as claimed for the 1st bolt? if so, how come the same problems occurred when it is installed by the claimant it self? or it is simply because of the bolt itself? Low quality of material?Puzzled with the outcome, and after seeking an advise from a friend, I've decided to change all 5 bolts instead of just 2. At least I can rest assure that all bolts are brand new and the same problems will not be repeated again.I have also asked the mechanic to check on the remaining wheels and it is observed that all the bolts to the remaining wheels are in good condition and still shining compared to the one that having the problem now.

I discussed the issue with the Service Manager, we agreed that I have to pay for the parts and he will not charge on the labour since this part is not covered under warranty.

As I thought it is over and I can wait and rest while they re-install the components, another problem comes out and this time it is the bearing. The bearing jammed when the try to press the spool with the bolt to its place. I could not bear the news and just leave it to them to resolve it...

Bro Ritzzuan.. Thank you for the advise.

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - New 17" wheel

My X20 is about a year old now and it travel almost 40000km so far. I must say that I am among satisfied few that owned this particular Hyundai model.

I went to a tyre shop this afternoon, look out for any nice rims for my future wheel change out. It should be a brief visit but guess what, it ended up with new set of 17"wheel for my ride.
















Lavinhard 17" Wheel (17 X 7.5) with 215/45/R17 tyre.














New look on my X20

Good enough for me.. for now!