Best set of tyres?

Ramesh75 · 10th May 2008, 22:40

I am looking new tyres for Skoda octavia 1.9 TDI elegance. Rightnow i am having Goodyear Eagle NCT 5 195/65 R15. I want to go for Michelin or bridgestone. Which one is best? Please recommend.

Xehaust · 12th May 2008, 01:38

Depends whether you want comfort or sporty handling.
From the two mentioned above, go for Michelin.

BAKIYA_2K12 · 12th May 2008, 11:59

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Originally Posted by Ramesh75

I am looking new tyres for Skoda octavia 1.9 TDI elegance. Rightnow i am having Goodyear Eagle NCT 5 195/65 R15. I want to go for Michelin or bridgestone. Which one is best? Please recommend.

Go for Michelin try pilot Preceda pp2.the Pilot Preceda (PP2) has better wet handling and gripping performance which results in shorter braking distance.Pilot Pilot Preceda (PP2) is also found to be the quietest and smoothest tyre in its class, an attribute that is especially important to motorists who value vehicle comfort.

married2speed · 12th May 2008, 12:18

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Originally Posted by BAKIYA_2K12

Go for Michelin try pilot Preceda pp2.the Pilot Preceda (PP2) has better wet handling and gripping performance which results in shorter braking distance.Pilot Pilot Preceda (PP2) is also found to be the quietest and smoothest tyre in its class, an attribute that is especially important to motorists who value vehicle comfort.

I totally agree. I just had PP1 put on my honda city zx and the car felt totally different. So smooth and quiet. Without any doubt you should you should go for michelin, whichever one it is. Dare I say, brigdgestone's are far behind. However, a word of caution, the tyre noise during wet conditions is REALLY LOUD, so untill and unless that scares you, there should not be any hesitation. This is something i realised last night after was caught in the downpour but I was still able to cruise at 100kmph without having to worry about the car skidding or sliding out of control under emergency braking. The grip was AWESOME (and hence the loud noise, which proves that the tyres are working to good effect)
Cheers!
M2S

itzzme · 12th May 2008, 18:03

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Originally Posted by Ramesh75

I am looking new tyres for Skoda octavia 1.9 TDI elegance. Rightnow i am having Goodyear Eagle NCT 5 195/65 R15. I want to go for Michelin or bridgestone. Which one is best? Please recommend.

Firstly you need to define you requirement.
If you looking for comfort and noise less ride then sorry but PP1 or PP2 will be bad options.

If looking for Comfort:
YOKO decibles
YOKO A300s
YOKO A.drives
Michelin MXV8s
MI XM1+

If sporty requirement
MI PP
YOKO S.drive
YOKO ES100s

Ramesh75 · 19th May 2008, 10:46

I have fitted Michelin Energy Mxv8. The car drives like dream now. Each 195 65 R15 tyre costs 4850/-. Alignment and balancing done free of cost. Awaiting for the Rs 2000 worth gift from Michelin. Thank you guys.

jesal · 28th May 2008, 01:33

off late my city zx cvt is feeling horrid to drive im not sure why. the ride feels hard the tyres are 185/65/14 Good Year GT3. what seems to be the reason car doesnt not feel smooth while driving. front pressure is 32 and rear is 30 the reason for that is that on right door it says this is the pressure needed for their stock tyres. stock came on car were 175. should i get my pressure in the front down to 30 ? car has done 30000 kms on the whole now. thinking of getting tyres replaced what ones to go for ? i want very comfortable tyres. how much are 14 inch michilen xm1+ going for in bombay ?

sirajbose · 28th May 2008, 03:41

After dilly dallying for over two months, I have finally decided to purchase a Verna CRDi SX with ABS. I have read through many of the posts about the OE tyres and have convinced myself that a tyre upgrade is very much required for this machine. Searching through all the forums have left me... well... more confused as to what the correct upsize and brand is.

I would really appreciate some help in the tyre brand and upsize selection.

My priorities are (in that order)
1) Comfort
2) FE
3) Handling (I don't intend taking it beyong 140 in any case)

Thanks!

Akshay1234 · 28th May 2008, 08:31

jesal. the pressure is too high. try 28 and your ride should become better.

DirtyDan · 28th May 2008, 08:37

Michelin. Michelin quality cntrol is superb. They are rounder. They give better traction. They last longer. Other than that they are no d*mn good!

rana_kirti · 30th May 2008, 20:38

Hey guys,...

Yokohama A Drive vs. Michelin Energy XM1+

which of the above mentioned tires is better in terms of...

1.Comfort
2.Grip

Tyres will be used on mumbai Roads on a swift VDi

i hope they get better in the near future....

peace...

rana

iraghava · 31st May 2008, 00:48

Rana, both are good enough for the priorities listed. Choose whichever you like & you will not be disappointed.

rana_kirti · 5th June 2008, 08:26

hi guys..

i had decided to go in for 195/65/14 Yoko A.drive for my swift as the only other tyre in that size was the venturas and went to the my trye dealer yesterday.

however once i went there he said that he also had 195/65/14 in Michelin
Energy XM1 which according to all the other michelin shops that i went to said were not available in india.

So how come this guy has the size when no michelin shop in mumbai has that size??

Also now since 195/65/14 is available via him in michelin XM1 i'm confused whether i should take them or else the ADrive in same size ???

Thanks for input and advice...

Rana

sonic · 5th June 2008, 14:40

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Originally Posted by Ramesh75

I have fitted Michelin Energy Mxv8. The car drives like dream now. Each 195 65 R15 tyre costs 4850/-. Alignment and balancing done free of cost. Awaiting for the Rs 2000 worth gift from Michelin. Thank you guys.

I'm sure they're very comfortable, but the bulgy sidewall kind of makes me skeptical. How do they feel around corners - I suspect that they might be too soft cause of the sidewall....

Also, does anyone know if the bulgy sidewall is vulnerable to getting cut.

Screwdriva · 8th June 2008, 21:32

Stick to Michelin Energy brand of tires (XM1, MXV8). They are the most technologically advanced tires available in India and do wonders over their lifespan (5% better fuel efficiency, better wet grip etc. etc.)

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Goodyear	72	9.13%
Pirelli	35	4.44%
Michelin	256	32.45%
Bridgestone	232	29.40%
Falkens	7	0.89%
BF Goodrich	12	1.52%
Mrf	35	4.44%
Ceat	3	0.38%
Yokohama	111	14.07%
Dunlop	5	0.63%
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Apollo Tyres	16	2.03%
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10th May 2008, 22:40	#496
Ramesh75 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 54 Thanked: 4 Times	I am looking new tyres for Skoda octavia 1.9 TDI elegance. Rightnow i am having Goodyear Eagle NCT 5 195/65 R15. I want to go for Michelin or bridgestone. Which one is best? Please recommend.
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12th May 2008, 01:38	#497
Xehaust BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 846 Thanked: 81 Times View My Garage	Depends whether you want comfort or sporty handling. From the two mentioned above, go for Michelin.
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19th May 2008, 10:46	#501
Ramesh75 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 54 Thanked: 4 Times	I have fitted Michelin Energy Mxv8. The car drives like dream now. Each 195 65 R15 tyre costs 4850/-. Alignment and balancing done free of cost. Awaiting for the Rs 2000 worth gift from Michelin. Thank you guys.
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28th May 2008, 01:33	#502
jesal BANNED Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	off late my city zx cvt is feeling horrid to drive im not sure why. the ride feels hard the tyres are 185/65/14 Good Year GT3. what seems to be the reason car doesnt not feel smooth while driving. front pressure is 32 and rear is 30 the reason for that is that on right door it says this is the pressure needed for their stock tyres. stock came on car were 175. should i get my pressure in the front down to 30 ? car has done 30000 kms on the whole now. thinking of getting tyres replaced what ones to go for ? i want very comfortable tyres. how much are 14 inch michilen xm1+ going for in bombay ?
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28th May 2008, 03:41	#503
sirajbose BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 114 Thanked: Once	After dilly dallying for over two months, I have finally decided to purchase a Verna CRDi SX with ABS. I have read through many of the posts about the OE tyres and have convinced myself that a tyre upgrade is very much required for this machine. Searching through all the forums have left me... well... more confused as to what the correct upsize and brand is. I would really appreciate some help in the tyre brand and upsize selection. My priorities are (in that order) 1) Comfort 2) FE 3) Handling (I don't intend taking it beyong 140 in any case) Thanks!
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28th May 2008, 08:31	#504
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,308 Thanked: 12,684 Times	jesal. the pressure is too high. try 28 and your ride should become better.
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28th May 2008, 08:37	#505
DirtyDan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dharamsala, H.P Posts: 2,089 Thanked: 1,623 Times	Michelin. Michelin quality cntrol is superb. They are rounder. They give better traction. They last longer. Other than that they are no d*mn good!
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30th May 2008, 20:38	#506
rana_kirti BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 375 Thanked: 86 Times	Hey guys,... Yokohama A Drive vs. Michelin Energy XM1+ which of the above mentioned tires is better in terms of... 1.Comfort 2.Grip Tyres will be used on mumbai Roads on a swift VDi i hope they get better in the near future.... peace... rana
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31st May 2008, 00:48	#507
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 272 Times View My Garage	Rana, both are good enough for the priorities listed. Choose whichever you like & you will not be disappointed.
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5th June 2008, 08:26	#508
rana_kirti BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 375 Thanked: 86 Times	hi guys.. i had decided to go in for 195/65/14 Yoko A.drive for my swift as the only other tyre in that size was the venturas and went to the my trye dealer yesterday. however once i went there he said that he also had 195/65/14 in Michelin Energy XM1 which according to all the other michelin shops that i went to said were not available in india. So how come this guy has the size when no michelin shop in mumbai has that size?? Also now since 195/65/14 is available via him in michelin XM1 i'm confused whether i should take them or else the ADrive in same size ??? Thanks for input and advice... Rana
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8th June 2008, 21:32	#510
Screwdriva BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London/ Bombay Posts: 583 Thanked: 529 Times View My Garage	Energy Stick to Michelin Energy brand of tires (XM1, MXV8). They are the most technologically advanced tires available in India and do wonders over their lifespan (5% better fuel efficiency, better wet grip etc. etc.)
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