[Singer_Shower]

Owners of the soft-tops please, how leak-proof is the soft-top variant during rains?

[sahil624]

Originally Posted by Malhi

Hello, T-BHP people. I need suggestions on replacing the convertible top of my thar with a hard-top. I am particularly interested in getting a hard top with a sun-roof. Are there any reliable outlets to get the job done in the Delhi-NCR region?

Hu, any particular reason why you want to change?

I thunk Bimbra provides decent options for Hardtop with sunroof.

[strawmUnkey]

Originally Posted by Nair.V8

n the case of all vehicles with a tailgate mounted spare wheel like the Thar, the spare that lies unused for a prolonged time may be at risk of getting damaged by the sun. As long as the tyres (including the spare) are rotated every once a while, there should be no problem. I've made it a point to rotate all 5 tyres every 10k kms on my Thar.

When I bought my Thar I planned to do the rotation every 10k but wasn't diligent about it. I did it as below

1. ~10k km - Rotated 4 tires
2. ~33k km - Rotated 4 tires
3. ~40k km - Rotated 4 tires

I'm now at 45k km and am wondering how I missed the spare. The tread on the spare is almost new (was used in the first 5k and changed out after a puncture. No more punctures in the next 40k km).

The 4 tires in rotation have about 1/3 of their tread left compared to the spare. Can someone suggest if I should introduce the spare into rotation now? If not what should I do when I replace the tire which would wear out in about 10-15k km.

[Kosfactor]

Originally Posted by strawmUnkey

The 4 tires in rotation have about 1/3 of their tread left compared to the spare. Can someone suggest if I should introduce the spare into rotation now? If not what should I do when I replace the tire which would wear out in about 10-15k km.

Keep spare for emergencies - tyres will last that way for 10 years easily, so move to the next set of 4 service tyres and keep the same old spare tyre.

4 tyre rotations are common now, many cars don't have a spare either.

[strawmUnkey]

Originally Posted by Kosfactor

Keep spare for emergencies - tyres will last that way for 10 years easily, so move to the next set of 4 service tyres and keep the same old spare tyre.

4 tyre rotations are common now, many cars don't have a spare either.

Thank you for that.

I have a follow up question: My Feb 2021 Thar came with CEAT Czar tires. When I replace them I intend to go with OEM spec which is currently CEAT CrossDrive tires. Is it okay to continue having the CEAT Czar as a spare?

[Kosfactor]

Originally Posted by strawmUnkey

Thank you for that.

I have a follow up question: My Feb 2021 Thar came with CEAT Czar tires. When I replace them I intend to go with OEM spec which is currently CEAT CrossDrive tires. Is it okay to continue having the CEAT Czar as a spare?

Yes you can.

Whenever you are on spare, drive at moderate speeds and repair the service tyres.

You can also exchange an unused spare , get a good discount on a new tyre even if it is a few years old. So there is that option as well

[SchnelleKurven]

Originally Posted by Kosfactor

Keep spare for emergencies - tyres will last that way for 10 years easily, so move to the next set of 4 service tyres and keep the same old spare tyre.

4 tyre rotations are common now, many cars don't have a spare either.

I might be off, but Tyres also have a time limited life, which is not clearly specified. The recommendations I have read is not to exceed 5-6 years of life.

The reasoning given is that tyres deteriorate due to exposure to the elements and particularly the sun. It leads to the rubber hardening which is not great for a safety critical item as tyre. For Thar, the spare tyre sun exposure could be much higher than in other cars.

Of course one can keep this in mind and as you suggest use the spare only in emergencies.

I would suggest to get the spare into the rotation sequence and while it might be much fresher thread depth wise when the tyre set replacement time comes, the peace of mind will be high and the overall cost impact not so much

[ph03n!x]

Originally Posted by Singer_Shower

Owners of the soft-tops please, how leak-proof is the soft-top variant during rains?

4 years and 7 months, driven through worst of weathers - no leaks! Mine is a CT AT.

[dr.dre]

Originally Posted by ph03n!x

4 years and 7 months, driven through worst of weathers - no leaks! Mine is a CT AT.

I can second that, 2.5 years of Bangalore Rains and several monsoon highway & ghat trips... no leaks or visible deterioration so far.

[abhinavsureka]

Originally Posted by Singer_Shower

Owners of the soft-tops please, how leak-proof is the soft-top variant during rains?

Seen 3 monsoons. No leaks.
But if you plan to use it on highways keep in mind that the fabric flutters with the wind and gets noisy. Take a long test drive to see if that bothers you.
The AC also works fine. worst my Thar has seen is 44 degrees and the AC worked well.

[harish_K]

Originally Posted by harish_K

Went ahead and booked Thar Petrol AT (Earth Edition) end of March. I thought this being limited edition would be available readily however proven wrong. The booking document states 3 months, however the advisor is confident to get the delivery within 2 months.

Does anyone knows whether the Earth Edition is discontinued or not. Our dealership says Earth Edition Petrol AT is not yet available in the production line. In two minds whether to cancel the booking or change the colour.

[manver786]

My Thar CT AT is about 1.5 years old. Its superb, no leaks, efficient cooling in Delhi summers, cabin is super cool in Delhi summers. Please go ahead you will enjoy it is head vs. heart decision. I open the hood only when we are in hills or weather is good enough. Yes there is flutter but that is ok.

[Malhi]

Originally Posted by sahil624

Hu, any particular reason why you want to change?

I thunk Bimbra provides decent options for Hardtop with sunroof.

Security concern. As I need it in the city now as my daily ride, earlier it was at my farm.
But I might just keep it the way it is for now.

Thanks for the suggestion.

[The Pianist]

Looks like they updated few Thar colors.

The old brochure snapshot




The new updated colors, including the Stealth black, Deep grey & Deep forest

[batish]

Has anybody experienced brake squealing at higher temperatures? I am experiencing it since a month, only after driving around 30 kms at around 40-42⁰ they start squealing.