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itwasntme · 14th November 2007, 12:52

Hi kpzen,

I had really hoped that a TBHP expert (!) like you would respond

.

Some questions:

Is it worth paying Rs. 900 extra for the PP when compared to the ES100? This is all the more important because (as per the Michelin India site) the 195s are the older generation PPs and not PP2s. I am confused about paying more for a tyre being phased out by PP2s AND Rs. 900 more than the Yoko ESs!
My priorities are a. good handling; b. decent ride and c. tread life.
Can I fit 205s on my stock 5.5J Aveo steel rims? Or will 205 be a complete overkill? My use is limited to 80% city with max 2 people. Heavy loads are very very rare. Why I ask is that I want the best braking and handling I can get without totally sacrificing ride comfort. However if 205s will foul the front wheel wells during opposite lock or hit the wheel arch on bad roads, I will certainly not fit the same.
Last question: Maybe a bit naive but I understand that if I buy 2 new tyres, I should fit them on the back axle. Is my understanding correct?

Please let me know either via public (makes this topic slightly OT!) or via PM.

Thanks,
ItWasntMe

quote=kpzen;625703]U can get 195/60-14 tyres for Aveo.
ES100 Rs 3300 per tyre
XM1 Rs 3600 per tyre
Pilot preceda - Rs 4200 per tyre.[/quote]

14th November 2007, 12:52	#10 (permalink)
itwasntme BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 378	205s? ES100 vs PP1 Hi kpzen, I had really hoped that a TBHP expert (!) like you would respond . Some questions: Is it worth paying Rs. 900 extra for the PP when compared to the ES100? This is all the more important because (as per the Michelin India site) the 195s are the older generation PPs and not PP2s. I am confused about paying more for a tyre being phased out by PP2s AND Rs. 900 more than the Yoko ESs! My priorities are a. good handling; b. decent ride and c. tread life. Can I fit 205s on my stock 5.5J Aveo steel rims? Or will 205 be a complete overkill? My use is limited to 80% city with max 2 people. Heavy loads are very very rare. Why I ask is that I want the best braking and handling I can get without totally sacrificing ride comfort. However if 205s will foul the front wheel wells during opposite lock or hit the wheel arch on bad roads, I will certainly not fit the same. Last question: Maybe a bit naive but I understand that if I buy 2 new tyres, I should fit them on the back axle. Is my understanding correct? Please let me know either via public (makes this topic slightly OT!) or via PM. Thanks, ItWasntMe quote=kpzen;625703]U can get 195/60-14 tyres for Aveo. ES100 Rs 3300 per tyre XM1 Rs 3600 per tyre Pilot preceda - Rs 4200 per tyre.[/quote] __________________ Into each life some rain must fall Last edited by itwasntme : 14th November 2007 at 12:54. Reason: Grammar