The Offroad Rims & Tyres Thread

predatorwheelz · 13th January 2010, 15:30

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Originally Posted by willys MB

Hi Ym-en,

Can you forward the pics of michelin Latitude Cross as i will need 265's

Cheers

Sarvinder

There you go. Pics from Rossi's Gypsy thread.

willys MB · 15th January 2010, 10:54

Thanks Buddy,

Can some one confirm if i can get size 265's and also the price in Delhi?

Cheers

Sarvinder

Ym-enjn · 15th January 2010, 12:31

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Originally Posted by harjeev

Hey Yogesh. I dont think that BF's have stopped being imported in India as the tyres that I purchased the mrf week & year are as follows

3509 Aug09,
2409 Jun09,
2709 Jul09,
2809 Jul09

The tire which is the oldest is June and the latest on is August and that too the last week of August 09.

So I think that your guy in Jaipur might not be having the correct size and might have given you the wrong info!!!

This information was given to me on this forum.. I got May 09 tyres and my dealer said that import hasn't stopped. Anyways, it is good if the supply keep coming.

Did you try some offroad after new shoes, what is your feedback?

harjeev · 15th January 2010, 14:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ym-enjn

This information was given to me on this forum.. I got May 09 tyres and my dealer said that import hasn't stopped. Anyways, it is good if the supply keep coming.

Did you try some offroad after new shoes, what is your feedback?

No off-road as yet buddy!
I think that Ill try the first off-road in DS'10 itself. Iam using the CJ3B for Off-roading only and as I was ignoring the vehicle the whole of last year I cant get enough of it!!!

A SWB rocks!!! No doubt about it!!!

DirtyDan · 18th January 2010, 18:55

Anybody got an idea how much BFGoodrich ATs cost, either 235/75/r15 or 235/70/R16s ???

triggercool · 18th January 2010, 19:21

I have BFGoodrich ATs 215/75/r15 , COST 4200 each.

harjeev · 18th January 2010, 23:22

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Originally Posted by DirtyDan

Anybody got an idea how much BFGoodrich ATs cost, either 235/75/r15 or 235/70/R16s ???

Bigman has 235/70/r16's on his mm550! I think he bought them for 5.5k a piece from somewhere in Pb. I vaguely remember the same costing 5.8k a piece in Delhi about a year back when I was on the hunt for tires for my MM550!!!

So currently they should be in the same range, give or take a couple of 100 bucks!!!

Ym-enjn · 19th January 2010, 00:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyDan

Anybody got an idea how much BFGoodrich ATs cost, either 235/75/r15 or 235/70/R16s ???

I bought BFG in 235/70/R16 for Rs 5700/- each a month back and their MRP was 5800/-.

gr137 · 20th January 2010, 23:12

I Own A Mm550 2wd With 16in Rims And I Am Planning To Go In For Wider Tyres Without Reducing The Wheel Size. Can I Fit The Ford Endeavour Wheels On My Jeep? If Not What Would You Advise?

jeepster · 24th January 2010, 12:39

what is pcd of gupsy?
is it possible to get following alloys ?

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my gypsy

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if not similar pattern is also acceptable.

Samurai · 24th January 2010, 12:44

The PCD of Gypsy (not gupsy) is 139.7mm, same as Jeeps.

DKG · 31st January 2010, 22:13

Vishwas I think you may have mounted the tyres incorrectly. The tyre should be mounted reverse on the rim so the open side of the V hits the soil first instead of the apex. Just a thought. I think if you reversed them the car will get more traction.

DKG · 31st January 2010, 22:46

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Originally Posted by DKG

Vishwas I think you may have mounted the tyres incorrectly. The tyre should be mounted reverse on the rim so the open side of the V hits the soil first instead of the apex. Just a thought. I think if you reversed them the car will get more traction.

I could be totally wrong about this !! Going by how they mount these tyres on tractors you seem to have done it right.

The way you have mounted it the tyre groove seems to be parting the soil. If its reverse it will gather the soil. I wonder what kind of effect it would have if the tyre gathers soil. Grips better? Not sure

Interesting !!

bonziibuddy · 3rd February 2010, 10:11

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Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

For pure offroading, the BFG A/T tread pattern is best. The Toyo looks good, but I am not too impressed by their A/T tread pattern. Their MT tread pattern looks good.

Guys,

I have booked a new super white gypsy king, delivery on 7th! (5 days to go)
I am really confused in selecting a tyre on it. To give you brief. I am fitting alloys with silver chrome finish on them 15 x 7 - attached picture
Now i am looking at giving it a clean, premium look. Will be doing around 20-30 % offroading rest will be plain city and highway driving.

I have given myself 2 options
1. BFG AT
2. MICHELIN LATITUDE CROSS

Since i have a white gypsy, i think BFG with white lettering will look good. Problem areas with BFG according to me (as per what i heard) are that the ride quality is not as good as the MICHELIN LATITUDE and since my rims are chrome finished as shown i am worried that they wont match with white lettering. The good part about MICHELIN LATITUDE is that they are good in extreme off roading and will be helpful in my Leh trip.

Now michelin tyre will make less noise on road and ride quality MAY be better, but will the plain black lettering look good on my white gypsy and will they be good on occasional off roading and especially Leh trip ???

Guys please advise as i need to make this decision really fast!

Thanks

Bonzii

GoSlow · 3rd February 2010, 14:28

bonziibuddy

Go for the BFG AT. They are very good tyres. Friends who own gypsy in the hills prefer it.

I wouldnt worry too much about the cosmetics.

Cheers
Ankit

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willys MB BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 76 Thanked: 16 Times	Thanks Buddy, Can some one confirm if i can get size 265's and also the price in Delhi? Cheers Sarvinder
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DirtyDan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dharamsala, H.P Posts: 2,103 Thanked: 1,652 Times	Anybody got an idea how much BFGoodrich ATs cost, either 235/75/r15 or 235/70/R16s ???
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triggercool BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 154 Thanked: 6 Times	I have BFGoodrich ATs 215/75/r15 , COST 4200 each. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by triggercool : 18th January 2010 at 19:22.
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gr137 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dharwad, Karnataka Posts: 16 Thanked: Once	I Own A Mm550 2wd With 16in Rims And I Am Planning To Go In For Wider Tyres Without Reducing The Wheel Size. Can I Fit The Ford Endeavour Wheels On My Jeep? If Not What Would You Advise?
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24th January 2010, 12:39	#700
jeepster Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MH24 aka LATUR Posts: 1,714 Thanked: 2,045 Times View My Garage	what is pcd of gupsy? is it possible to get following alloys ? my gypsy if not similar pattern is also acceptable.
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24th January 2010, 12:44	#701
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 26,011 Thanked: 48,495 Times View My Garage	The PCD of Gypsy (not gupsy) is 139.7mm, same as Jeeps.
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31st January 2010, 22:13	#702
DKG Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,725 Thanked: 1,658 Times View My Garage	Vishwas I think you may have mounted the tyres incorrectly. The tyre should be mounted reverse on the rim so the open side of the V hits the soil first instead of the apex. Just a thought. I think if you reversed them the car will get more traction.
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3rd February 2010, 14:28	#705
GoSlow BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Noida Posts: 507 Thanked: 78 Times	bonziibuddy Go for the BFG AT. They are very good tyres. Friends who own gypsy in the hills prefer it. I wouldnt worry too much about the cosmetics. Cheers Ankit
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