re: Ford Aspire TDCi : My Blue Bombardier, flying low on tarmac. EDIT: Now sold Quote:
Originally Posted by tharian 185 is a correct upsize if you want comfort, almost similar but better handling and feedback as stock size. 185 is what the car should have come with in the first place.
I would say go for 195 if you are going to push the car a lot. Example being hard braking, high speed turns and hurried acceleration.Not that the 185 won't do these, it is more confidence inspiring on with 195.
There will be negatives as well with the 195, like more strain on the steering components on the long run and probably lower mileage.
On my old gen Figo, I ran with the stock 175 for the first couple of months and upsized to 185 which made a world of a difference and now I am on 195 Zlo's just for some fun. |
This is SPOT ON
185 for a perfect balance of Ride, Handling and Performance
195 for a performance oriented drives at all times
I wanted to go for 195 as I like to push the car at all times ![Big Grin](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.png) .....but, being my first FORD, I was apprehensive but, ownership till date with respect to car's performance and Ford ASC has been blissful. So, just waiting for the Yoko's to wear out so I can go for 195 section Michelins Quote:
Originally Posted by sailukitta As Mobike008 pointed out,will prefer Michelin though my only concern about these imported ones, as many pointed out in a no of other threads, is regarding the soft rubber not being suitable for Indian roads. As I travel a lot on ghat roads,I am more concerned about the side wall cracks that many have been complaining about.
Are bridgestones more suitable to the Indian roads?. I can't afford to compromise on the peace of mind that comes with that hard rubber as I travel mostly with my better half. Frankly,this is the first time I am even thinking of upgrading the rubber on any of the cars I've ever used and have very limited idea on this topic. Pardon me if my queries are annoying. |
I'm a big fan of Michelins and have been using them since 2008-09 and always thought they deserve the premium they demand. Their tyre quality is in a different league. Use it to know it!
I used them for > 1.50 Lakh kms on all kinds of surface and never had a side wall crack problem. But, yeah their life is low at about 40k Kms but, this entire period will serve you with perfect balance of performance and comfort
I skimped this time only for reason that I didn't want to spend additional dough on Aspire but, now that I'm smitten with this car I feel it deserves the best so next upgrade shall definitely be a Michelin
If you are concerned about soft rubber compound of Michelin then play the safe route like me. Yoko Earths' are phenomenal value for money and good for all kind of tarmacs ( as currently proved in my ~15,000kms of usage) but, I'm confident the Michelins will trump it !!!
Last edited by mobike008 : 24th June 2016 at 18:17.
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