Mahindra Scorpio : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

manson · 26th August 2006, 14:27

Been quite a while now since my scorpio has needed new tyres.
Have been strongly suggested the Mrf Zvrl. What are the other choices i have in the 4-5k range.
Current stock tyres are 235/15/don't remember the profile, what are the other tyre sizes i could look at without fearing a negative change in the not-so-good ride quality of a scorpio keeping in mind the car has already done almost 52k.

manson.

manson · 26th August 2006, 15:47

i might just be getting the tyres tomorrow, 27th august. would appreciate quick replies

manson.

rchimni · 26th August 2006, 16:59

I would reccomend Michelin , I had them on my scorpio until i sold the vehicle off had done 40k with them, and beleive me they looked like they could go another 30 k easily , was very particular with rotation . alignement etc

size was 235/75/R15 ,tubeless tyres had exchanged them when I bought the vehicle, should cost you approx 4800 per tyre

manson · 26th August 2006, 18:52

actually i was thinking of gettin 255 s, and the michelins are around 6500 a pice compared to the 4-4.5 of goodyear/bridgestone/mrf zvrl/hankook.
just wondering if that extra 2k a piece is really worth it considering my car would not be around two years from now.

would 255 s affect the ride quality, make it more/less bumpy a ride?
also all the above mentioned tyres are tubeless and somewhere on the forums i have read using tubeless tyres with stock steel rims could be an issue if the wheels are slightly bent, true?

manson.

kpzen · 26th August 2006, 21:53

255/65-15 is good upsize....n I would suggest MRF ZVRL.....

But not on steel rims...that too a SUV never pls avoid....

Sahil · 26th August 2006, 21:59

Manson, My endeavour came with the MRFs. The car is nearing 60k and tyres are still looking good for much more. Have had no issues with the tyres, they have been on the worest of roads and the best of them too.
I wouldnt recommend 255 upsize coz ur gonna feel the drag for sure.

manson · 28th August 2006, 14:50

i'm glad i did not have time yesterday. i have a few more days till the weekend to decide on the size and brand.

kpzen: just to clarify by steel i mean stock rims, so i should not run 255 s on steel rims? why??
sahil i thought that 255 s could possibly help improve the bumpy ride, any idea guys?

manson.

2L8uLoose · 28th August 2006, 14:52

MA(n)SON, Am using the MRF's on my company Scorpio and you know the kind of usage I have... 6000km's so far.. not a HINT of trouble... go for em dude!

manson · 28th August 2006, 14:57

what size are those 2l8?

manson.

Rtech · 28th August 2006, 15:02

I second that on the MRF's. I was really surprised with their performance in comparision to the OE Bridgestones the Scorpio came with.

The MRF's are more silent, far more comfortable and feel really secure.

kpzen · 28th August 2006, 15:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by manson

kpzen: just to clarify by steel i mean stock rims, so i should not run 255 s on steel rims? why??

manson.

Any idea whats the rim size of scorpio 15x?J ????

Running a +20mm tyre on stock rims will make the tyre bulge out n the area of compression for the rubber is reduced....Hence ride quality will only decrease..

WasavaTyres · 29th August 2006, 09:34

have you considered the 255/70/R15 Goodyear Wrangler AT/R ?? It has a pretty neat tread pattern and I had them fitted onto a scorpio just last night.Can put up pics for you if you want.

kpzen · 29th August 2006, 09:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by WasavaTyres

have you considered the 255/70/R15 Goodyear Wrangler AT/R ?? It has a pretty neat tread pattern and I had them fitted onto a scorpio just last night.Can put up pics for you if you want.

Not a good upsize considering 3.94% difference in circumference

bruns · 17th June 2008, 16:34

Hi all,

Have been a member for quite sometime, but didn't have the time to post.

I have recently bought a 2004 Scorpio which has clocked 50000 Kms,running on 265/75R15 upsize tyres.

However,it looks its time for a change of tyres for my beast, have been around the market and shortlisted a couple of options, need your feedback on the same.

Pirelli Scorpion 235/70R15, Rs.4800/- per tire
Michelin Discoverer 255/70R15 Rs.6500/- per tire
Goodyear Wrangler 255/70R15 Rs.6200/- per tire
Bridgestone Dueler 235/75R15 Rs.5200/- per tire.

All the above options are tubeless and includes fitting & alignment charges.

pls advice.

badboyscad · 17th June 2008, 17:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by WasavaTyres

have you considered the 255/70/R15 Goodyear Wrangler AT/R ?? It has a pretty neat tread pattern and I had them fitted onto a scorpio just last night.Can put up pics for you if you want.

Please post some pics of your new tyres.

@manson: Please have a look at this thread for more info on scorpio tyres & pricing.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...y-scorpio.html

26th August 2006, 14:27	#1
manson Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,958 Thanked: 4,283 Times View My Garage	Mahindra Scorpio : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread Been quite a while now since my scorpio has needed new tyres. Have been strongly suggested the Mrf Zvrl. What are the other choices i have in the 4-5k range. Current stock tyres are 235/15/don't remember the profile, what are the other tyre sizes i could look at without fearing a negative change in the not-so-good ride quality of a scorpio keeping in mind the car has already done almost 52k. manson.
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26th August 2006, 15:47	#2
manson Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,958 Thanked: 4,283 Times View My Garage	i might just be getting the tyres tomorrow, 27th august. would appreciate quick replies manson.
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26th August 2006, 16:59	#3
rchimni BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Manila Posts: 137 Thanked: Once View My Garage	I would reccomend Michelin , I had them on my scorpio until i sold the vehicle off had done 40k with them, and beleive me they looked like they could go another 30 k easily , was very particular with rotation . alignement etc size was 235/75/R15 ,tubeless tyres had exchanged them when I bought the vehicle, should cost you approx 4800 per tyre
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26th August 2006, 18:52	#4
manson Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,958 Thanked: 4,283 Times View My Garage	actually i was thinking of gettin 255 s, and the michelins are around 6500 a pice compared to the 4-4.5 of goodyear/bridgestone/mrf zvrl/hankook. just wondering if that extra 2k a piece is really worth it considering my car would not be around two years from now. would 255 s affect the ride quality, make it more/less bumpy a ride? also all the above mentioned tyres are tubeless and somewhere on the forums i have read using tubeless tyres with stock steel rims could be an issue if the wheels are slightly bent, true? manson. Last edited by manson : 26th August 2006 at 18:55.
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26th August 2006, 21:53	#5
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,611 Thanked: 1,880 Times View My Garage	255/65-15 is good upsize....n I would suggest MRF ZVRL..... But not on steel rims...that too a SUV never pls avoid....
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26th August 2006, 21:59	#6
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,347 Thanked: 7,940 Times	Manson, My endeavour came with the MRFs. The car is nearing 60k and tyres are still looking good for much more. Have had no issues with the tyres, they have been on the worest of roads and the best of them too. I wouldnt recommend 255 upsize coz ur gonna feel the drag for sure.
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28th August 2006, 14:50	#7
manson Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,958 Thanked: 4,283 Times View My Garage	i'm glad i did not have time yesterday. i have a few more days till the weekend to decide on the size and brand. kpzen: just to clarify by steel i mean stock rims, so i should not run 255 s on steel rims? why?? sahil i thought that 255 s could possibly help improve the bumpy ride, any idea guys? manson.
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28th August 2006, 14:52	#8
2L8uLoose BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 628 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	MA(n)SON, Am using the MRF's on my company Scorpio and you know the kind of usage I have... 6000km's so far.. not a HINT of trouble... go for em dude!
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28th August 2006, 14:57	#9
manson Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,958 Thanked: 4,283 Times View My Garage	what size are those 2l8? manson.
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28th August 2006, 15:02	#10
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 369 Times View My Garage	I second that on the MRF's. I was really surprised with their performance in comparision to the OE Bridgestones the Scorpio came with. The MRF's are more silent, far more comfortable and feel really secure.
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29th August 2006, 09:34	#12
WasavaTyres BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indore Posts: 821 Thanked: 458 Times View My Garage	have you considered the 255/70/R15 Goodyear Wrangler AT/R ?? It has a pretty neat tread pattern and I had them fitted onto a scorpio just last night.Can put up pics for you if you want.
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17th June 2008, 16:34	#14
bruns Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 19 Thanked: 23 Times	Tyres for scorpio Hi all, Have been a member for quite sometime, but didn't have the time to post. I have recently bought a 2004 Scorpio which has clocked 50000 Kms,running on 265/75R15 upsize tyres. However,it looks its time for a change of tyres for my beast, have been around the market and shortlisted a couple of options, need your feedback on the same. Pirelli Scorpion 235/70R15, Rs.4800/- per tire Michelin Discoverer 255/70R15 Rs.6500/- per tire Goodyear Wrangler 255/70R15 Rs.6200/- per tire Bridgestone Dueler 235/75R15 Rs.5200/- per tire. All the above options are tubeless and includes fitting & alignment charges. pls advice.
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