Right upgrade for New Honda City Zx - Team-BHP

sportive_guy30 · 11th September 2006, 14:16

Hello,

Today got delivery of my new car. What will be the right tyre upgrade for new honda city zx? Default they are Good year gps 2 175/65/R14, tyre dealer says if company fitted tyres are Good year then upgrading to Bridgestone potenza will be costly.

I have two questions...

What is the right upgrade size? 185/65/r14 or 195/60 r14?
How about upgrading to Good year eagle nct 5?

Kindly guide me as I have to take this decision fast.

Thanks & Regards.

iraghava · 11th September 2006, 17:57

Possible options are:

185/60 R14
185/65 R14
195/60 R14

You would ahve to decide exact size & brand depending upon your preferences. What do you prefer grip & sporty handling? Or comfort? You have to decide the tyres accordingly.

My suggestions would be:

Michelin Energy XM1 for Comfort & Less Road Noise.
Bridgestone Potenza GIII for sporty handling & grip.

esteem_lover · 11th September 2006, 18:27

get michelin 195/60/14, XM1s or pilot precida if you are changing to alloys.

sportive_guy30 · 11th September 2006, 18:49

Thanks esteem_lover and iraghava for your reply.

Tyre dealer was insisting to upgrade from good year GPS 2 to Good year Eagle NCT 5 - 185/65 R14. Difference will be Rs. 3000 for 5 tyres. Shall I go for this?

For bridgestone potenza he says difference will be Rs. 9000/

I am looking for comfort, good handling and value for money.

Thanks & Regards.

iraghava · 11th September 2006, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by sportive_guy30

Tyre dealer was insisting to upgrade from good year GPS 2 to Good year Eagle NCT 5 - 185/65 R14. Difference will be Rs. 3000 for 5 tyres. Shall I go for this?

The price is good but unfortunately I have no experience with these tyres so can't really say much. Maybe somebody else has some experience so they might be able to offer some advice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sportive_guy30

For bridgestone potenza he says difference will be Rs. 9000/

He's just overcharging you, the difference should not be more than 4.5-5k. Maybe he doesn't stock Bridgestone's & thus is more interested in selling you Goodyear.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sportive_guy30

I am looking for comfort, good handling and value for money.

Go for 185/65 R14 Michelin Energy XM1's, should cost you around 4-4.5k for exchange of all 5 tyres. The ride on them is brilliant & road noise practically nil.

esteem_lover · 12th September 2006, 11:10

i think he is taking you for a ride & forcing those good years on you. find out what the MRPs of these tyres (Good Year, Bridgestone & Michelin). if they are around the same, then you could have any of these tyres for roughly the same exchange price.

sportive_guy30 · 12th September 2006, 13:41

Thanks for reply and sharing valuable knowledge.

Will upgrading to following size tyre effect ground clearance or fuel efficiency of Honda City?

185/60 R14
185/65 R14
195/60 R14

Has anyone upgraded to any of this size tyres? Do I need to maintain same tyre pressure (Front 32 and Rear 30) after upgrade or ?

Kindly reply.

Thanks & Regards.

11th September 2006, 17:57	#2 (permalink)
iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,743 View My Garage	Possible options are: 185/60 R14 185/65 R14 195/60 R14 You would ahve to decide exact size & brand depending upon your preferences. What do you prefer grip & sporty handling? Or comfort? You have to decide the tyres accordingly. My suggestions would be: Michelin Energy XM1 for Comfort & Less Road Noise. Bridgestone Potenza GIII for sporty handling & grip. __________________ There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and "Mental Illness".

11th September 2006, 18:27	#3 (permalink)
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 5,139 View My Garage	get michelin 195/60/14, XM1s or pilot precida if you are changing to alloys. __________________ R.I.P Islero

12th September 2006, 11:10	#6 (permalink)
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 5,139 View My Garage	i think he is taking you for a ride & forcing those good years on you. find out what the MRPs of these tyres (Good Year, Bridgestone & Michelin). if they are around the same, then you could have any of these tyres for roughly the same exchange price. __________________ R.I.P Islero

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11th September 2006, 14:16	#1 (permalink)
sportive_guy30 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 21	Hello, Today got delivery of my new car. What will be the right tyre upgrade for new honda city zx? Default they are Good year gps 2 175/65/R14, tyre dealer says if company fitted tyres are Good year then upgrading to Bridgestone potenza will be costly. I have two questions... What is the right upgrade size? 185/65/r14 or 195/60 r14? How about upgrading to Good year eagle nct 5? Kindly guide me as I have to take this decision fast. Thanks & Regards.

11th September 2006, 18:49	#4 (permalink)
sportive_guy30 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 21	Thanks esteem_lover and iraghava for your reply. Tyre dealer was insisting to upgrade from good year GPS 2 to Good year Eagle NCT 5 - 185/65 R14. Difference will be Rs. 3000 for 5 tyres. Shall I go for this? For bridgestone potenza he says difference will be Rs. 9000/ I am looking for comfort, good handling and value for money. Thanks & Regards.

12th September 2006, 13:41	#7 (permalink)
sportive_guy30 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 21	Thanks for reply and sharing valuable knowledge. Will upgrading to following size tyre effect ground clearance or fuel efficiency of Honda City? 185/60 R14 185/65 R14 195/60 R14 Has anyone upgraded to any of this size tyres? Do I need to maintain same tyre pressure (Front 32 and Rear 30) after upgrade or ? Kindly reply. Thanks & Regards.