Hyundai Verna (1st gen.) : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

praveencr85 · 15th October 2007, 20:16

hi

i will be getting a verna in a couple of days CRDi Sx ABS .

I went through all the posts & tyre bible also but to be honest i am totally confused , i saw a verna with 16" inch plati on a 205 rubber in the hyundai service centre & asked him about the footwear he said they are pretty good both for performance & handling ..

My question is can i put the same combination to my verna as i read a few posts it sounded i shouldnt. So needed some clear information what must be the right upsize for my verna . Budget (35-45k)

My requirements are :

1) Good handling .
2) Low tyre noise .
3) 70% driven on highways .
4) Comfort must be good .
5) Macho looking .

As i will start hunting for the alloys i need a right combination .

Akshay1234 · 15th October 2007, 21:00

i would suggest you go in for 195/55 r15. perfect upsize for the vernas stock which is 185/65 r14.

kpzen · 15th October 2007, 22:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by praveencr85

My requirements are :

1) Good handling .
2) Low tyre noise .
3) 70% driven on highways .
4) Comfort must be good .
5) Macho looking .

195/60-14 Yokohama ES100. or Michelin Pilot Preceda.

itzzme · 16th October 2007, 10:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by praveencr85

hi

My requirements are :

1) Good handling .
2) Low tyre noise .
3) 70% driven on highways .
4) Comfort must be good .
5) Macho looking .

.

Thats honestly asking for too much.
good handling and comfort

Macho looking and low tyre noise

I think you should stick to 14" or max 15".
195/60 R14 and 195/55 R15 are good options.

Tyre is a very compromise product:
If improve handling, comfort goes down.
If you have chunky tread pattern, grip goes up and also noise level goes up.

moralfibre · 16th October 2007, 11:16

This has been discussed on Sam's thread - Tyres for Verna

praveencr85 · 21st October 2007, 11:39

Guys went for yokohoma ES100 195/60/r15 with lenso alloys .
Details

SHOP : CHAMELEON .

15" inch Alloys (5 spokes) - 21k .
Yoko ES100 -Rs.19750/-
Valves-Rs.500/-
C/H Nuts -Rs.900/-
Price for stock tyres & rims - Rs.8500/-
Fitting -Rs.750/-

Thanks guys for your valuable info, pics will be coming up shortly.

kpzen · 21st October 2007, 12:16

Congrats praveen.!! Post some pics.!
U got four or five tyres?

praveencr85 · 21st October 2007, 18:32

@kpzen

Sir i got all the 5 wheels alloys ...

Hmmm sorry for the hurry burry snaps (the vehicle has become a celebrity very very busy

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praveencr85 · 23rd October 2007, 16:49

@ mods pls close the thread as it has served its purpose .

s0uljah · 23rd October 2007, 17:08

Ah so you finally settled with Yoko & Lenso, nice one after your many confused days/nights and phonecalls heh.

Must say your dads lucky to get a gift like this !

shatrughna · 8th November 2007, 11:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay1234

i would suggest you go in for 195/55 r15. perfect upsize for the vernas stock which is 185/65 r14.

Hi Akshay-

Tyres- are bridgestone 185/65- please, tell me - will it be a good decision to spend 34k ( after 11K discount against the stock rims and tyres)for alloys with 195/55 yoko as advised by you earlier. I have time till Tuesday (13th) till they get the registration done and hence, need to decide fast.

kpzen · 8th November 2007, 12:42

Shatrughna
195/60-14 would be a better option for Indian roads..Upsizing to 15" would ruin the nice ride quality Verna has.

Just get good set of tyres. Choose between Michelin or Yokohama..

shatrughna · 8th November 2007, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpzen

Shatrughna
195/60-14 would be a better option for Indian roads..Upsizing to 15" would ruin the nice ride quality Verna has.

Just get good set of tyres. Choose between Michelin or Yokohama..

Thanks for your inputs.

Akshay1234 · 8th November 2007, 13:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by shatrughna

Hi Akshay-

Tyres- are bridgestone 185/65- please, tell me - will it be a good decision to spend 34k ( after 11K discount against the stock rims and tyres)for alloys with 195/55 yoko as advised by you earlier. I have time till Tuesday (13th) till they get the registration done and hence, need to decide fast.

the stock bridgestones will not be very good. get yoko s-drives. the handling of your verna will be much better after that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpzen

Shatrughna
195/60-14 would be a better option for Indian roads..Upsizing to 15" would ruin the nice ride quality Verna has.

Just get good set of tyres. Choose between Michelin or Yokohama..

kp ji earlier in some other thread he had mentioned he only wanted grip and ride quality didnt matter so i had suggested 15".

kpzen · 8th November 2007, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay1234

kp ji earlier in some other thread he had mentioned he only wanted grip and ride quality didnt matter so i had suggested 15".

U may be right but How do i know about it? I just replied to whatever he posted here...

15th October 2007, 20:16	#1
praveencr85 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 75 Thanked: 0 Times	Hyundai Verna (1st gen.) : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread hi i will be getting a verna in a couple of days CRDi Sx ABS . I went through all the posts & tyre bible also but to be honest i am totally confused , i saw a verna with 16" inch plati on a 205 rubber in the hyundai service centre & asked him about the footwear he said they are pretty good both for performance & handling .. My question is can i put the same combination to my verna as i read a few posts it sounded i shouldnt. So needed some clear information what must be the right upsize for my verna . Budget (35-45k) My requirements are : 1) Good handling . 2) Low tyre noise . 3) 70% driven on highways . 4) Comfort must be good . 5) Macho looking . As i will start hunting for the alloys i need a right combination .
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15th October 2007, 21:00	#2
Akshay1234 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,327 Thanked: 12,914 Times	i would suggest you go in for 195/55 r15. perfect upsize for the vernas stock which is 185/65 r14.
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16th October 2007, 11:16	#5
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,560 Thanked: 14,438 Times	This has been discussed on Sam's thread - Tyres for Verna
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21st October 2007, 11:39	#6
praveencr85 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 75 Thanked: 0 Times	Guys went for yokohoma ES100 195/60/r15 with lenso alloys . Details SHOP : CHAMELEON . 15" inch Alloys (5 spokes) - 21k . Yoko ES100 -Rs.19750/- Valves-Rs.500/- C/H Nuts -Rs.900/- Price for stock tyres & rims - Rs.8500/- Fitting -Rs.750/- Thanks guys for your valuable info, pics will be coming up shortly.
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21st October 2007, 12:16	#7
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,609 Thanked: 1,882 Times View My Garage	Congrats praveen.!! Post some pics.! U got four or five tyres?
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21st October 2007, 18:32	#8
praveencr85 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 75 Thanked: 0 Times	Pics of Verna with Yoko ES100 , lenso 15" alloys ... @kpzen Sir i got all the 5 wheels alloys ... Hmmm sorry for the hurry burry snaps (the vehicle has become a celebrity very very busy )
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23rd October 2007, 16:49	#9
praveencr85 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 75 Thanked: 0 Times	@ mods pls close the thread as it has served its purpose .
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23rd October 2007, 17:08	#10
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Ah so you finally settled with Yoko & Lenso, nice one after your many confused days/nights and phonecalls heh. Must say your dads lucky to get a gift like this !
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8th November 2007, 12:42	#12
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,609 Thanked: 1,882 Times View My Garage	Shatrughna 195/60-14 would be a better option for Indian roads..Upsizing to 15" would ruin the nice ride quality Verna has. Just get good set of tyres. Choose between Michelin or Yokohama..
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