Bridgestone Turanza - Very trust worthy!

Vid6639 · 10th September 2008, 23:38

The Turanza ER-60 is now available in a wider variety of sizes.

The list of sizes are mentioned in the link below.
Passenger Car Tyres & Automobile Tyres India I Potenza tires, Turanza tires, Dueler tires, Donut tyres | Bias, Radial, Tubeless tires

As per that list 195/60-15 is now available in that size. This is the most popular size for the Maruti Swift. The options in that size before were very limited.

As per the reviews the tyre is very much suited for our roads and offers a good compromise between ride and handling and takes on lots of abuse.

Also a new turanza has been launched for 16". Details in another thread:

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-...tml#post972729 (Bridgestone GR-80 tyres available now.)

lohithrao · 11th September 2008, 10:25

Sadly they dont have "195/70/14" i had to go for Michellin XM1+ instead(for Adventure)

FlyingSpur · 12th October 2008, 00:12

Dont these Turanza i.e. 195/60 cause a drop in the FE figures? I am looking to fit them onto my Corolla, would like to have an opinion soon. Thanks.

WasavaTyres · 12th October 2008, 00:32

I've been using 195/60/R14 ER-60's on my Getz, amazing tyres,awsome gripa and the car literally glides,it's that comfortable.

FlyingSpur · 12th October 2008, 09:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by WasavaTyres

I've been using 195/60/R14 ER-60's on my Getz, amazing tyres,awsome gripa and the car literally glides,it's that comfortable.

But what about your FE figures? Have you noticed any drop?

Vid6639 · 12th October 2008, 09:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingspur

But what about your FE figures? Have you noticed any drop?

I had mentioned that there was a drop in FE after changing over to Turanza but it wasn't really the case. I changed from 185/60-14 to 195/60-14. The change in diameter caused a wrong reading in the odo and the lower mileage. Moreover the car had a small mechanical issue which has been rectified now and mileage is now back to what it used to be.

So if you put on the same size there will be no change in mileage.

FlyingSpur · 12th October 2008, 09:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by vid6639

I had mentioned that there was a drop in FE after changing over to Turanza but it wasn't really the case. I changed from 185/60-14 to 195/60-14. The change in diameter caused a wrong reading in the odo and the lower mileage. Moreover the car had a small mechanical issue which has been rectified now and mileage is now back to what it used to be.

So if you put on the same size there will be no change in mileage.

Great, thanks for that reply. Hearing nothing but good stuff about the ER60's and since I am sticking to the same size, I think they will be a good buy. Any idea about the cost?

Wind · 12th October 2008, 14:14

I have Turanza in my Swing for the last two years. I would vouch for the tyres any day. Not a single puncture ( touch wood!). I have a nail embedded now for the last two months but since there has been no significant reduction in tyre pressure I have been living with it!

-- Wind

FlyingSpur · 23rd October 2008, 16:40

Hello everyone, picked up a set of ER60's today, very happy with my decision already and will be posting my feedback after a few days.

lohithrao · 23rd October 2008, 16:44

Congrats flyingspur! yes its a good decision.

PAVAN KADAM · 23rd October 2008, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by AbhiJ

Agreed. I switched to Turanzas from Potenzas in my Accent CRDi around 20000 kms ago..

Turanzas are quieter, more comfortable, wear less and are more resistant to punctures.

However, I still feel that the Potenzas had better grip - braking and cornering.

I completely agree with you, have been running on Potenza G-III on my M-800 for almost 50000 kms ( II set), they are great in gripping and also wet weather braking.

Felt the Turanza on my Uncle's SX4, did'nt quite feel the gripping part of it though braking was good.

R2D2 · 18th January 2009, 20:58

Guys,

My car came with Bridgestone Turanza ER300s 195/65 R15 H rated tubeless tyres. Previous car had Bridgestone Potenza 195/60 R15 V rated shoes. The Turanzas are better if you like ride comfort and lo noise.

Regards,

Sahil · 18th January 2009, 23:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by R2D2

Guys,

My car came with Bridgestone Turanza ER300s 195/65 R15 H rated tubeless tyres. Previous car had Bridgestone Potenza 195/60 R15 V rated shoes. The Turanzas are better if you like ride comfort and lo noise.

Regards,

I am in two minds about switching the ER300s on my altis. Cant comment on grip because i havent really cornered the car as yet. Although i find them noisy.

navin · 3rd April 2009, 12:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by normally_crazy

I have Turanzas too on my vRS. The main reason I went for them for the quiteness and I have to say - I am not dissapointed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vid6639

The Turanza ER-60

I am looking for new tyres for my vRS. I intend to keep the stock rims so at best I would consdier 205.

1. Would 205 reduce turning radius?
2. Which tyre is the quitest. I dont like road noise.
3. my needs are low noise, max comfort, and they should last atleast 30K like my OEM tyres did. Given that 205 is ok here are my choices.

a. Michelin Pilot Precada PP2 205/60 R16
b. Michelin Energy MXV8 205/55 R16
c. Bridgestone Turanza ER30 205/55 R16 89V
c. Bridgestone Potneza GIII 205/55 R16 89V

or should I upszie 2 sizes and get the Michelin Pilot Primacy 215/60R16

Vid6639 · 3rd April 2009, 12:31

Navinji, go for the stock 205/55-16. MXV8 is one of the best but I believe it is going to be replaced soon by the Primacy LC.

The turanza ER-30 is what N_C was using on his car and as per him they were very good. Recently he has changed them to the newer Turanza AR10. These are not officially available and he has picked them grey but at a very good price.

For tyres usually bill and warranty is of no use. If your tyre dealer is reliable, grey market is equally good. Even if you buy with warranty almost no tyre manufacturer replaces them as indian roads are no good and the blame is passed that the car was driven over a stone causing the bulge/tear and it is not a manufacturing defect.

10th September 2008, 23:38	#16
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,709 Thanked: 44,134 Times View My Garage	The Turanza ER-60 is now available in a wider variety of sizes. The list of sizes are mentioned in the link below. Passenger Car Tyres & Automobile Tyres India I Potenza tires, Turanza tires, Dueler tires, Donut tyres \| Bias, Radial, Tubeless tires As per that list 195/60-15 is now available in that size. This is the most popular size for the Maruti Swift. The options in that size before were very limited. As per the reviews the tyre is very much suited for our roads and offers a good compromise between ride and handling and takes on lots of abuse. Also a new turanza has been launched for 16". Details in another thread: https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-...tml#post972729 (Bridgestone GR-80 tyres available now.)
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11th September 2008, 10:25	#17
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,203 Thanked: 226 Times View My Garage	Sadly they dont have "195/70/14" i had to go for Michellin XM1+ instead(for Adventure)
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12th October 2008, 00:12	#18
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,936 Thanked: 1,449 Times View My Garage	Dont these Turanza i.e. 195/60 cause a drop in the FE figures? I am looking to fit them onto my Corolla, would like to have an opinion soon. Thanks.
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12th October 2008, 00:32	#19
WasavaTyres BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indore Posts: 822 Thanked: 459 Times View My Garage	I've been using 195/60/R14 ER-60's on my Getz, amazing tyres,awsome gripa and the car literally glides,it's that comfortable.
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12th October 2008, 14:14	#23
Wind BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 277 Thanked: 75 Times	I have Turanza in my Swing for the last two years. I would vouch for the tyres any day. Not a single puncture ( touch wood!). I have a nail embedded now for the last two months but since there has been no significant reduction in tyre pressure I have been living with it! -- Wind
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23rd October 2008, 16:40	#24
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,936 Thanked: 1,449 Times View My Garage	Hello everyone, picked up a set of ER60's today, very happy with my decision already and will be posting my feedback after a few days.
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23rd October 2008, 16:44	#25
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,203 Thanked: 226 Times View My Garage	Congrats flyingspur! yes its a good decision.
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18th January 2009, 20:58	#27
R2D2 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 3,257 Thanked: 5,849 Times	Bridgestone Turanza ER300 Guys, My car came with Bridgestone Turanza ER300s 195/65 R15 H rated tubeless tyres. Previous car had Bridgestone Potenza 195/60 R15 V rated shoes. The Turanzas are better if you like ride comfort and lo noise. Regards,
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3rd April 2009, 12:31	#30
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,709 Thanked: 44,134 Times View My Garage	Navinji, go for the stock 205/55-16. MXV8 is one of the best but I believe it is going to be replaced soon by the Primacy LC. The turanza ER-30 is what N_C was using on his car and as per him they were very good. Recently he has changed them to the newer Turanza AR10. These are not officially available and he has picked them grey but at a very good price. For tyres usually bill and warranty is of no use. If your tyre dealer is reliable, grey market is equally good. Even if you buy with warranty almost no tyre manufacturer replaces them as indian roads are no good and the blame is passed that the car was driven over a stone causing the bulge/tear and it is not a manufacturing defect.
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