Tyres for Esteem

Esteem77 · 30th July 2007, 23:26

For me the difference in noise level is huge compared to JK tyres.. not sure about other brands... but the softer sidewalls of michelin would have definitely made it less noisy by far

Esteem77 · 30th July 2007, 23:33

The tyres I fitted were Turanza ER60

Got confused as the bill mentioned it incorrectly..
but as I selected Turanza, I rechecked
Got the bill corrected later

Cost me 14K for 5 of them

Akshay1234 · 31st July 2007, 15:41

no wonder.. turanzas are great tyres but tilted a bit more to the comfort side than the potenzas.

FATAL3RROR · 21st August 2007, 14:46

Hey guys!

This thread has been of gr8 help..recently bought a used 2000 Esteem VX (w/ PS) and had to change the tyres.

Even I have bought a set of Bridgestone Turanzas. Got the rims also replaced. Just drove around 1300 kms from Agra to Pune and I have nothing to complain about...the performance has been fantastic..the tyres noiseless and very comfortable..highly recommended!!

just a query..I noticed that the tyre sides are a little blue in color..is this normal??

Prashanth Hegde · 5th September 2007, 07:43

Hello everyone .,

This is my second post and hope to get response soon .

I have been offered a 500Kms used Goodyear Eagle Ventura tyres ( 185/60 R13 ) and Physically its look like brand new set .
The seller is quoting 2300 per tyre . I am planing to use it on my esteem with steel rims .

Please tell me is this tyre good and is the price i am paying is ok for 500Kms used ones .

Thanks in advance
Prashanth Hegde

kpzen · 5th September 2007, 14:02

185/60-13 isn't a correct upsize for Esteem. Go for 175/70-13.

Goodyear Ventura 185/60-13 costs 2.8K per tyre here. So i guess the price offered is good.

Prashanth Hegde · 5th September 2007, 16:45

Hi kpzen
what problems i could face if i go for 185/60R13 insted of 175/70R13 .
I am asking this because i have got deal on 185/60R13 and for 175/70R13 i need to buy a freah one

Akshay1234 · 5th September 2007, 17:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prashanth Hegde

Hi kpzen
what problems i could face if i go for 185/60R13 insted of 175/70R13 .
I am asking this because i have got deal on 185/60R13 and for 175/70R13 i need to buy a freah one

youll get speedo error and your ride will become worse. anyway i wouldnt take goodyears. i have had a bad experience with them on my getz. also if you look at the ratings on the internet goodyear is not rated well.

ad75 · 5th September 2007, 18:04

with 185/60 your GC woud reduce further, you would end up scraping the underbody on speedbrakers, especially with load.

Prashanth Hegde · 5th September 2007, 18:15

Thanks akshay1234 , ad75 for suggestion

nikkibike · 5th September 2007, 18:26

Why don't you think bout 14 inchers?! Last day I got an oppertunity to rip my dad's NHC fitted with tubeless 195/60/R14 Michelin's Energy XM1's. Literaly was throwing the car on the turns&curves and now wondering bout the drastic improvement of handling of the car! It handles amazingly well now! Neverever felt insecurity though I was maintaining 80+ thru the corners! WOW!! Upgrade into 14 inchers dude!

kpzen · 5th September 2007, 19:42

Nikki.
NHC comes with 14" and the suspension is tuned n designed for it. whereas the esteem comes with 13" high profile tyres and the stock suspension is not very capable of taking the 14" and willl make the ride really harsh.

esteem_lover · 6th September 2007, 01:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by FATAL3RROR

just a query..I noticed that the tyre sides are a little blue in color..is this normal??

Are your tyres feeling really sad ??? Why are they blue man ? i have no clue, maybe our tyre dealers here can help you out on this.

Jeshee · 17th October 2007, 17:07

Need the guidance on the new tyre. I have Esteem 2005 Model. The tyres are MRF 155/80 R13 Tubeless. Recently one of my tyres got damaged and needs to be replaced.

As per the tyre dealers, the 155/80 R13 are out-dated now. And they recommend 175/70 R13. My car has run only 11000 kms, and the other tyres are in good condition.

My only concern was whether I should replace the damaged tyre (used as spare now) with 175/70 R13 or 155/80 R13.

If I buy 175/70 R13:
1. Then will I be able to use it with other 155/80 R13 tyres in case of one more tyre damage?
2. Since 155/80 R13 Tubeless tyres might not be available in the coming years, should I go in for 175/70 R13?

Mod's Note: Please search and use an existing thread on a topic rather than opening a new one on the same old topic.

devilwearsprada · 17th October 2013, 23:15

Delhi People.

I am shocked to see one of my tyres went flat on one portion.
So, I am looking to get my tyres changed.
What tyres would you recommend for the esteem. I am also looking for Alloy Wheels. An upgrade in the tire size to 14 should not disturb the handling, would it?
Also, Delhi is preferable, Gurgaon people are horrible to deal with.

Please suggest?

30th July 2007, 23:26	#16
Esteem77 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 20 Thanked: 0 Times	For me the difference in noise level is huge compared to JK tyres.. not sure about other brands... but the softer sidewalls of michelin would have definitely made it less noisy by far
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30th July 2007, 23:33	#17
Esteem77 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 20 Thanked: 0 Times	Correction The tyres I fitted were Turanza ER60 Got confused as the bill mentioned it incorrectly.. but as I selected Turanza, I rechecked Got the bill corrected later Cost me 14K for 5 of them
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31st July 2007, 15:41	#18
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,284 Thanked: 12,371 Times	no wonder.. turanzas are great tyres but tilted a bit more to the comfort side than the potenzas.
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21st August 2007, 14:46	#19
FATAL3RROR BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 116 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Hey guys! This thread has been of gr8 help..recently bought a used 2000 Esteem VX (w/ PS) and had to change the tyres. Even I have bought a set of Bridgestone Turanzas. Got the rims also replaced. Just drove around 1300 kms from Agra to Pune and I have nothing to complain about...the performance has been fantastic..the tyres noiseless and very comfortable..highly recommended!! just a query..I noticed that the tyre sides are a little blue in color..is this normal??
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5th September 2007, 07:43	#20
Prashanth Hegde Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10 Thanked: Once	How good is Good year Eagle Ventura ? Hello everyone ., This is my second post and hope to get response soon . I have been offered a 500Kms used Goodyear Eagle Ventura tyres ( 185/60 R13 ) and Physically its look like brand new set . The seller is quoting 2300 per tyre . I am planing to use it on my esteem with steel rims . Please tell me is this tyre good and is the price i am paying is ok for 500Kms used ones . Thanks in advance Prashanth Hegde
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5th September 2007, 14:02	#21
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,611 Thanked: 1,878 Times View My Garage	185/60-13 isn't a correct upsize for Esteem. Go for 175/70-13. Goodyear Ventura 185/60-13 costs 2.8K per tyre here. So i guess the price offered is good.
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5th September 2007, 16:45	#22
Prashanth Hegde Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10 Thanked: Once	Hi kpzen what problems i could face if i go for 185/60R13 insted of 175/70R13 . I am asking this because i have got deal on 185/60R13 and for 175/70R13 i need to buy a freah one
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5th September 2007, 18:04	#24
ad75 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 271 Thanked: 25 Times View My Garage	with 185/60 your GC woud reduce further, you would end up scraping the underbody on speedbrakers, especially with load.
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5th September 2007, 18:15	#25
Prashanth Hegde Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10 Thanked: Once	Thanks akshay1234 , ad75 for suggestion
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5th September 2007, 18:26	#26
nikkibike BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: QoAS Posts: 526 Thanked: 4 Times	put 14 inchers! Why don't you think bout 14 inchers?! Last day I got an oppertunity to rip my dad's NHC fitted with tubeless 195/60/R14 Michelin's Energy XM1's. Literaly was throwing the car on the turns&curves and now wondering bout the drastic improvement of handling of the car! It handles amazingly well now! Neverever felt insecurity though I was maintaining 80+ thru the corners! WOW!! Upgrade into 14 inchers dude! Last edited by nikkibike : 5th September 2007 at 18:28.
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5th September 2007, 19:42	#27
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,611 Thanked: 1,878 Times View My Garage	Nikki. NHC comes with 14" and the suspension is tuned n designed for it. whereas the esteem comes with 13" high profile tyres and the stock suspension is not very capable of taking the 14" and willl make the ride really harsh.
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17th October 2007, 17:07	#29
Jeshee Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Esteem - 155/80 R13 Or 175/70 R13 Need the guidance on the new tyre. I have Esteem 2005 Model. The tyres are MRF 155/80 R13 Tubeless. Recently one of my tyres got damaged and needs to be replaced. As per the tyre dealers, the 155/80 R13 are out-dated now. And they recommend 175/70 R13. My car has run only 11000 kms, and the other tyres are in good condition. My only concern was whether I should replace the damaged tyre (used as spare now) with 175/70 R13 or 155/80 R13. If I buy 175/70 R13: 1. Then will I be able to use it with other 155/80 R13 tyres in case of one more tyre damage? 2. Since 155/80 R13 Tubeless tyres might not be available in the coming years, should I go in for 175/70 R13? Mod's Note: Please search and use an existing thread on a topic rather than opening a new one on the same old topic.
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17th October 2013, 23:15	#30
devilwearsprada BHPian Join Date: May 2013 Location: GoonGaon Posts: 668 Thanked: 1,434 Times View My Garage	Re: Tyres for Esteem Delhi People. I am shocked to see one of my tyres went flat on one portion. So, I am looking to get my tyres changed. What tyres would you recommend for the esteem. I am also looking for Alloy Wheels. An upgrade in the tire size to 14 should not disturb the handling, would it? Also, Delhi is preferable, Gurgaon people are horrible to deal with. Please suggest?
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