re: The Grey Torqedo - My Chevy Optra Magnum 2.0 TCDI. 5k &10k KM Services (Pg 14 & 18) Quote:
Originally Posted by Poitive
It seems the same to me. Though at times, they seem a tad too soft. |
Slightly over-inflating helps resolve that! Quote:
Originally Posted by Poitive MRFs are practical tyres for Indian conditions. I too may opt for them in the next change. Or probably JK. Guess this may have some experts frowning. |
The expert opinions are as per their specific needs, wants and priorities. I would not like to spend my money on purchasing tyres frequently (after all, my wishlist is still in progress), so tyre life and strength do matter for me - and as long as the ride quality does not become really bad, it does not matter. And then there is the constant fear of the bad roads damaging the softer wheels - I prefer to drive worry free, so tougher tyres next time!! Quote:
Originally Posted by Poitive One damage at the wrong time could cost one, one's life.
And we with the LS (no airbags and ABS) need to be even more cautious. |
I am still not convinced by the ABS. I did some extensive brake testing with the Optra. After GTO removed the pic of me driving fast on regular roads, I took the car out to a secluded road (actually internal road of a nearby MIDC area under construction) with a couple of friends. Tried hard braking at high speeds, low level drifting, high speed turns, braking in wet areas and a few other stupid things that I think I should not write here ![Smile](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.png) . Found the braking to be excellent - even at speeds of 190, the brakes stopped the vehicle in time and that too in a pretty short distance. There was one area while checking out the braking on wet roads where the wheels locked and started skidding (the time where the ABS would have kicked in) - quick pumping of the pedal (release-engage-release-engage) stopped the skid and again, the stop was composed. I have a doubt here that the ABS would definitely have increased the braking distance.
The roll does tend to scare you, but the handling and stability are top notch. (hence the plan to stiffen the suspensions) Quote:
Originally Posted by Poitive Each time you overinflate the tyres, check the braking.
Recheck after the tyre would have warmed up with use hence inflating it to an even higher pressure.
High pressure can cause havoc with how the tyres grips the road. |
It's not that much - hardly a couple of psi more. And the grip issue would be prominent with narrower tyres, but with these, it does not make that much of a difference (try it out). I had an issue with my front left ream overheating marginally - so used to check the pressures frequently - hardly any difference.
And thinking too much takes the pleasure of the drive away, so don't think - drive!!
Last edited by keyur : 31st August 2011 at 23:02.
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