SX4 Zxi, JK Vectra Stock Tyres, should I change to low profile tyres ? - Team-BHP

Shankyz · 9th July 2007, 20:47

hi guys,

Got my SX4, Zxi yesterday, hope to go for a long drive this weekend, the stock tyres that came with it are JK Vectra, what is the opinion of experts in this matter? Is it better to change these and go for some low profile tyres ?

Any members who have got it done ?

Thanks in advance

Shanky

khanak · 9th July 2007, 22:21

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...ile-tyres.html (Pros & Cons of low profile tyres?)

rev_hard · 10th July 2007, 00:23

Hi Shanky

If your SX4 is black, i think you might be interested in this thread (Black SX4 '07).

cheers

rev_hard

hellspawn · 10th July 2007, 02:34

i think the stock jk vectras are ood enough.to go for low profile tyres,you will have to upgrade to bigger rims and i see no point exchanging those stock enkei's for taiwanese alloys.your ride quality would deteriorate as well.

mclaren1885 · 10th July 2007, 03:14

Depends on your daily usage. If you are a guy who pushes the car hard into corners then yes you may need low profile wider tires. For sane city/highway driving the current set of tires are OK. Besides like someone wanted unless you want to go upsize on the rims I would not put to rest those Enkei's. Also, finding the right PCD rims for the SX4 is going to be a hard job.

dr.dre · 5th September 2007, 00:27

I have decided on SX4 ZXI Silver, after quite an extensive research. Hopefully, should have it in 15-20 days time.

Also realised the stock JK vectras are so so.... wondering if i should change them asap (can hope to get a good price on their exchange).

I'm looking for stock specification Size : 205/60R16, with good balance of dry/wet traction & ride, low noise, comfort, ~40-45k life, VFM too... (oops, am i askin for too much). Basically, looking for an above-average general purpose tyre.

Bridgestone POTENZA GIII 205/60R16 92H is the closest & only one I got to!!!! Could’nt find the the size in Michelin Energy XM1 / MXV series, which otherwise would have, IMHO, been more appropriate for my needs.

Looking forward to your valuable opinion & suggestions.

iraghava · 5th September 2007, 01:38

In 205/60 R16 your options are:

Yokohama DB ES501
Michelin Energy MXV8

v1p3r · 5th September 2007, 01:39

ES501 are very nice tyres. GIIIs are not.

iraghava · 5th September 2007, 01:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by v1p3r

ES501 are very nice tyres. GIIIs are not.

I agree. They are fabulous for your requirements.

dr.dre · 5th September 2007, 10:29

Thank you iraghava & v1p3r for your suggestions.YOKOHAMA DNA dB ES501 .....looks good to me!!!!!!

How much do they cost (ES501 & MXV8 @ Bangalore) & what can I expect for my New JK Vectra's 205/60R16. Do they carry a warranty in India?

Any other alternatives you would want me to take a look at? Thank you 1s again.

Shankyz · 5th September 2007, 13:46

Just to let you know, I was considering to change the stock tyres too but after some advice from fellow TBHPians , dropped the idea .

Change the JK ones if you want to and have good reasons to justify your decision, but I find them quite good , have not gone for a long drive on highway etc yet but within city they are very good.

9th July 2007, 20:47	#1 (permalink)
Shankyz BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 176	SX4 Zxi, JK Vectra Stock Tyres, should I change to low profile tyres ? hi guys, Got my SX4, Zxi yesterday, hope to go for a long drive this weekend, the stock tyres that came with it are JK Vectra, what is the opinion of experts in this matter? Is it better to change these and go for some low profile tyres ? Any members who have got it done ? Thanks in advance Shanky

5th September 2007, 01:38	#7 (permalink)
iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,693 View My Garage	In 205/60 R16 your options are: Yokohama DB ES501 Michelin Energy MXV8 __________________ Reminds me of my safari in Africa.Somebody forgot the corkscrew and for several days we had to live on nothing but food and water.

5th September 2007, 01:39	#8 (permalink)
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR - chasing cars... Posts: 4,686 View My Garage	ES501 are very nice tyres. GIIIs are not. __________________ "We Could Fly So High Let Our Spirits Never Die..." - Michael Joseph Jackson Rest in peace.

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hellspawn BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: noida Posts: 1,660 View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	i think the stock jk vectras are ood enough.to go for low profile tyres,you will have to upgrade to bigger rims and i see no point exchanging those stock enkei's for taiwanese alloys.your ride quality would deteriorate as well.

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mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,779 View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Depends on your daily usage. If you are a guy who pushes the car hard into corners then yes you may need low profile wider tires. For sane city/highway driving the current set of tires are OK. Besides like someone wanted unless you want to go upsize on the rims I would not put to rest those Enkei's. Also, finding the right PCD rims for the SX4 is going to be a hard job.

5th September 2007, 00:27	#6 (permalink)
dr.dre Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10	I have decided on SX4 ZXI Silver, after quite an extensive research. Hopefully, should have it in 15-20 days time. Also realised the stock JK vectras are so so.... wondering if i should change them asap (can hope to get a good price on their exchange). I'm looking for stock specification Size : 205/60R16, with good balance of dry/wet traction & ride, low noise, comfort, ~40-45k life, VFM too... (oops, am i askin for too much). Basically, looking for an above-average general purpose tyre. Bridgestone POTENZA GIII 205/60R16 92H is the closest & only one I got to!!!! Could’nt find the the size in Michelin Energy XM1 / MXV series, which otherwise would have, IMHO, been more appropriate for my needs. Looking forward to your valuable opinion & suggestions.

5th September 2007, 10:29	#10 (permalink)
dr.dre Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10	Thank you iraghava & v1p3r for your suggestions.YOKOHAMA DNA dB ES501 .....looks good to me!!!!!! How much do they cost (ES501 & MXV8 @ Bangalore) & what can I expect for my New JK Vectra's 205/60R16. Do they carry a warranty in India? Any other alternatives you would want me to take a look at? Thank you 1s again.

5th September 2007, 13:46	#11 (permalink)
Shankyz BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 176	Just to let you know, I was considering to change the stock tyres too but after some advice from fellow TBHPians , dropped the idea . Change the JK ones if you want to and have good reasons to justify your decision, but I find them quite good , have not gone for a long drive on highway etc yet but within city they are very good.