Best set of tyres?

alto99 · 16th June 2008, 12:51

Its time for tyre change for me. Got info from dealer that Michelin are now available in R12 (for alto). Guys can you help me whether I should go for Bridgestone or Michelin - fast - as i will be changing it in few hours.

iraghava · 16th June 2008, 16:53

Go in for Michelin (stock size) or Yokohama (upsize).

alto99 · 16th June 2008, 17:45

Thanks iraghava, I bought a set of Michelins.

PankajP · 20th June 2008, 10:33

Hey guys,

I have 300 kms(1 week) old Palio Stile 1.6 Sports.

Its come with stock tyres as Good Year 175/65/R14.

I am thinking to go for a change to Micehlin Energy XM1 195/60/R14.

Can you please suggest if its right upsize if I am looking for
[1] Comfort Ride
[2] Good grip
[3] Good braking

Also will this upsize reduce my FE? Any other advantages/disadvantages with this upsize?

I will be getting 1800 a piece for my old ones while new ones were quoted at 4100 a piece.

Cheers
Pankaj

bluenest99 · 20th June 2008, 18:23

Could any one tell me which is the best set of tyres for Optra 1.6. Currently on goodyear NCT5 stock 185/65/R14. Wanting to switch to Michelin MXV8 or MX1+. Which is the best of the two. Which is the tyre from Bridgestone thats in competition with MXV8 and MX1+?? So basically looking for comfort oriented tyres. Is BS G3 comfort or performance. With G3, will the mileage,pickup,road noise be affected? How much will all these tyres cost in Bangalore and where do i get them form?

Cheers...

bluenest99 · 20th June 2008, 18:24

Could any one tell me which is the best set of tyres for Optra 1.6. Currently on goodyear NCT5 stock 185/65/R14. Wanting to switch to Michelin MXV8 or MX1+. Which is the best of the two. Which is the tyre from Bridgestone thats in competition with MXV8 and MX1+?? So basically looking for comfort oriented tyres. Is BS G3 comfort or performance. With G3, will the mileage,pickup,road noise be affected? How much will all these tyres cost in Bangalore and where do i get them form?

Cheers...

Akshay1234 · 20th June 2008, 19:39

the g3s are far from comfort oriented. look at mxv8s.

lamborghini · 20th June 2008, 20:48

@bluenest- The Bridgestones are performance oriented tyres.
If you are looking for comfort, get the Michelins. The MXV8's are one of the best comfort tyres out there in the market. Go for them.

iraghava · 21st June 2008, 02:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by PankajP

Hey guys,

I have 300 kms(1 week) old Palio Stile 1.6 Sports.

Its come with stock tyres as Good Year 175/65/R14.

I am thinking to go for a change to Micehlin Energy XM1 195/60/R14.

Can you please suggest if its right upsize if I am looking for
[1] Comfort Ride
[2] Good grip
[3] Good braking

Also will this upsize reduce my FE? Any other advantages/disadvantages with this upsize?

I will be getting 1800 a piece for my old ones while new ones were quoted at 4100 a piece.

Cheers
Pankaj

Consider between Michelin Energy & Yokohama A-Drive. And yes 195 section will descrease your FE. If you're not hell bent on grip consider 185's too. Prices seem about ok.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluenest99

Could any one tell me which is the best set of tyres for Optra 1.6. Currently on goodyear NCT5 stock 185/65/R14. Wanting to switch to Michelin MXV8 or MX1+. Which is the best of the two. Which is the tyre from Bridgestone thats in competition with MXV8 and MX1+?? So basically looking for comfort oriented tyres. Is BS G3 comfort or performance. With G3, will the mileage,pickup,road noise be affected? How much will all these tyres cost in Bangalore and where do i get them form?

Cheers...

I don't think you have 185/65 in MXV8, it's only XM1+. And you can also consider Yokohama while similar tyres should be available in Bridgestone Turanza series. The G3 is a definite no-no, don't even go there.

v1p3r · 21st June 2008, 03:37

I could get you a set of 195/60 R14 Advan Neovas. Those would be the best, in the size you're looking for. Of course, I'm not specifically referring to wear rates or tread pattern noise.

vvvinod · 21st June 2008, 08:57

Gurus,

IS it OK to put 155/65/r13 tyre on my Santro ?

Any known issues using a low profile tyre other than ground clearance?

PankajP · 21st June 2008, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

Consider between Michelin Energy & Yokohama A-Drive. And yes 195 section will descrease your FE. If you're not hell bent on grip consider 185's too. Prices seem about ok.

Thanks. I think i will settle for 185/65 R14 Micehling MX1+. I will check out Yoko A Drive as well.

bottle · 21st June 2008, 13:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by PankajP

Thanks. I think i will settle for 185/65 R14 Micehling MX1+. I will check out Yoko A Drive as well.

Pankaj, Palio stock tyres are 175/65 R14 so the correct upsize to avoid speedo error would be 185/60 R14. This is what I am using for my car at the moment. You can check out the pics in this post

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vabs78 · 21st June 2008, 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by vvvinod

Gurus,

IS it OK to put 155/65/r13 tyre on my Santro ?

Any known issues using a low profile tyre other than ground clearance?

Low profile tires don't affect ground clearance if the outer diameter is same. They will reduce ride comfort though.

razor4077 · 21st June 2008, 23:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by vvvinod

Gurus,

IS it OK to put 155/65/r13 tyre on my Santro ?

Any known issues using a low profile tyre other than ground clearance?

That's not a correct size for a Santro. You should be looking at 155/70/13 (which is the stock size) or 165/65/13.
As vabs has mentioned, low profile tyres with an OD that is same or very close to the stock size would not cause any change in the GC. But the lower the profile, the less the comfort.
The upsize I have mentioned is a good one for a Santro, and I would recommend it personally. Search through the section for more threads on the same.

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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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16th June 2008, 12:51	#511
alto99 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 348 Thanked: 71 Times	Its time for tyre change for me. Got info from dealer that Michelin are now available in R12 (for alto). Guys can you help me whether I should go for Bridgestone or Michelin - fast - as i will be changing it in few hours.
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16th June 2008, 16:53	#512
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 274 Times View My Garage	Go in for Michelin (stock size) or Yokohama (upsize).
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16th June 2008, 17:45	#513
alto99 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 348 Thanked: 71 Times	Thanks iraghava, I bought a set of Michelins.
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20th June 2008, 10:33	#514
PankajP BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 67 Thanked: 0 Times	Upsize for Palio Stile 1.6 Sports Hey guys, I have 300 kms(1 week) old Palio Stile 1.6 Sports. Its come with stock tyres as Good Year 175/65/R14. I am thinking to go for a change to Micehlin Energy XM1 195/60/R14. Can you please suggest if its right upsize if I am looking for [1] Comfort Ride [2] Good grip [3] Good braking Also will this upsize reduce my FE? Any other advantages/disadvantages with this upsize? I will be getting 1800 a piece for my old ones while new ones were quoted at 4100 a piece. Cheers Pankaj
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20th June 2008, 18:23	#515
bluenest99 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 45 Thanked: 0 Times	Could any one tell me which is the best set of tyres for Optra 1.6. Currently on goodyear NCT5 stock 185/65/R14. Wanting to switch to Michelin MXV8 or MX1+. Which is the best of the two. Which is the tyre from Bridgestone thats in competition with MXV8 and MX1+?? So basically looking for comfort oriented tyres. Is BS G3 comfort or performance. With G3, will the mileage,pickup,road noise be affected? How much will all these tyres cost in Bangalore and where do i get them form? Cheers...
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20th June 2008, 18:24	#516
bluenest99 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 45 Thanked: 0 Times	Could any one tell me which is the best set of tyres for Optra 1.6. Currently on goodyear NCT5 stock 185/65/R14. Wanting to switch to Michelin MXV8 or MX1+. Which is the best of the two. Which is the tyre from Bridgestone thats in competition with MXV8 and MX1+?? So basically looking for comfort oriented tyres. Is BS G3 comfort or performance. With G3, will the mileage,pickup,road noise be affected? How much will all these tyres cost in Bangalore and where do i get them form? Cheers...
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20th June 2008, 19:39	#517
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,313 Thanked: 12,733 Times	the g3s are far from comfort oriented. look at mxv8s.
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20th June 2008, 20:48	#518
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,144 Thanked: 5,864 Times View My Garage	@bluenest- The Bridgestones are performance oriented tyres. If you are looking for comfort, get the Michelins. The MXV8's are one of the best comfort tyres out there in the market. Go for them.
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21st June 2008, 03:37	#520
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,355 Thanked: 7,294 Times View My Garage	I could get you a set of 195/60 R14 Advan Neovas. Those would be the best, in the size you're looking for. Of course, I'm not specifically referring to wear rates or tread pattern noise.
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21st June 2008, 08:57	#521
vvvinod BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 211 Thanked: 20 Times	Gurus, IS it OK to put 155/65/r13 tyre on my Santro ? Any known issues using a low profile tyre other than ground clearance?
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