Best set of tyres?

n_aditya · 7th March 2007, 10:02

got new michelin XM1 tires in nov'06. very grippy, silent and ride quality is smoother and softer than the stock rubber.

Taken sharp curves at 140kph on my way to blore and the car is glued to the road... No slightest hint of understeer or over steer.... even on wet roads the car is well planted but i dont push it to its limits in the wet.

My vote goes for the Mich's.

iraghava · 7th March 2007, 10:09

Congrats Buffet that's a very good decision! The silent part & the better ride is not because of comparison but becuase they are actually designed to be silent & comfortable.

My XM1's have already done over 45k without any trouble, going to be replaced soon with something better!

dilipkumar7278 · 25th March 2007, 00:21

Update on GoodYear 195/65R14 Ventura in my Lancer

At 7500 Kms I've had 4 punctures.The ride quality is good ,actually better than MRF.I could not test it in wet weather .The problem I think is the tyre is too soft for
Indian conditions.Today I went for wheel alignment at Global tyres,Cochin.They screwed it up and the result was cracks on the inside of right front tyre.
Altogether not very good experience with this tyre.

kpzen · 25th March 2007, 11:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by dilipkumar7278

Update on GoodYear 195/65R14 Ventura in my Lancer

At 7500 Kms I've had 4 punctures.The ride quality is good ,actually better than MRF.I could not test it in wet weather .The problem I think is the tyre is too soft for
Indian conditions.Today I went for wheel alignment at Global tyres,Cochin.They screwed it up and the result was cracks on the inside of right front tyre.
Altogether not very good experience with this tyre.

Thats interesting...!!!
Acc to me its a pretty good tyre from Goodyear for Indian roads....Is there any wobbling etc??

drifter · 25th March 2007, 12:50

Dunlop Sp9000

Good combination of grip and life.
Dry Weather grip - Good.
Wet Weather - Average.
Life - Lasted 40000kms.

Keep in mind tyre size was 205/50R15. Wouldn't mind buying the same tyres again.

Drifter

dilipkumar7278 · 25th March 2007, 18:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpzen

Thats interesting...!!!
Acc to me its a pretty good tyre from Goodyear for Indian roads....Is there any wobbling etc??

The steering feels a little heavy now and Tyre noise has crept in.....UPDATE.. Yesterday I had my 5th puncture...Man...disgusting!!!

dilipkumar7278 · 27th March 2007, 10:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpzen

Thats interesting...!!!
Acc to me its a pretty good tyre from Goodyear for Indian roads....Is there any wobbling etc??

Yesterday I went to Geo Motors,the lancer dealer for checkup.they told that I should change the tyre immediately because of the cut.Global tyres had assured me that it was all o k just because that it was they who mis aligned my tyre.Had to wrestle with them for 5hours before they gave me a new tyre.Also they charged me 1000rs as well.THEY ARE CHEATERS///

iraghava · 27th March 2007, 14:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by dilipkumar7278

Had to wrestle with them for 5hours before they gave me a new tyre.Also they charged me 1000rs as well.

Wow you must have a lot of stamina to wrestle for 5 hours straight

rapideffect · 27th March 2007, 15:43

Hi,

Yoko ES100 is available in 175/70 R13. Just upgraded the stock tyres of my palio to ES100.

If you're in Mumbai you can check it up with this guy Ravneet of Popular on 66938893/32466443

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

Naditya has 13" alloys that came with the 'limited edition' car.
I've suggested 185/65/R13 or 195/60/R13.
And most of all,he's got a sober budget.
Yoko ES100s dont come in 13" size.
So,wat do u guys suggest?

payam · 27th March 2007, 15:49

are you sure rapid because i have checked the yoko's web site es 100 starts from 14r correct me if i am wrong
btw guys today i am going to instal my es100 for my palio which i ordered on friday tyres is come from mumbai and i got them from golden tyre in mumbai 2850 including delivery,balancing,...
will update tonight after first drive i am so exited
cheers

rapideffect · 27th March 2007, 15:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by payam

are you sure rapid because i have checked the yoko's web site es 100 starts from 14r correct me if i am wrong
btw guys today i am going to instal my es100 for my palio which i ordered on friday tyres is come from mumbai and i got them from golden tyre in mumbai 2850 including delivery,balancing,...
will update tonight after first drive i am so exited
cheers

Infact, this has come to me as a surprise when I went to popular for the upgrade. He mentioned to me that this is a new launch. Paid 2200 per tyre plus a 200 for the balancing.

mclaren1885 · 28th March 2007, 00:12

Just picked up yokohama advan neovas all thanks to a deal thru v1p3r .. 195/50/15 .. I know its not the right size but after consulting a few people in the drag and rally scene found out this size was best suited for the baleno .. Apparently the rally driver found these tyres to be so grippy that he decided to change them to AVS sport instead .. Havent yet put them on .. Does anyone else have any reviews of these tyres ??

Buffetfan · 28th March 2007, 00:41

reduced the already low Ground Clearance even further...?? 195/55R15 is more like it?

The Wolf · 28th March 2007, 02:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by mclaren1885

Just picked up yokohama advan neovas all thanks to a deal thru v1p3r .. 195/50/15 .. I know its not the right size but after consulting a few people in the drag and rally scene found out this size was best suited for the baleno .. Apparently the rally driver found these tyres to be so grippy that he decided to change them to AVS sport instead .. Havent yet put them on .. Does anyone else have any reviews of these tyres ??

Excellent tyres...Heres the international review...

Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07

v1p3r · 28th March 2007, 03:39

GC isn't low, it's the bend in the stock exhaust that scrapes. Mcl doesn't have a stock exhaust, so he's cool there. And these tyres are AWESOME. I've driven them before, and I was blown away. They add a new dimension to the handling. And now I see they're OE on the Elise.

View Poll Results: Best set of tyres? - In India.
Goodyear	72	9.13%
Pirelli	35	4.44%
Michelin	256	32.45%
Bridgestone	232	29.40%
Falkens	7	0.89%
BF Goodrich	12	1.52%
Mrf	35	4.44%
Ceat	3	0.38%
Yokohama	111	14.07%
Dunlop	5	0.63%
JK Tyre	5	0.63%
Apollo Tyres	16	2.03%
Voters: 789. You may not vote on this poll

7th March 2007, 10:02	#166
n_aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 4,182 Thanked: 991 Times View My Garage	got new michelin XM1 tires in nov'06. very grippy, silent and ride quality is smoother and softer than the stock rubber. Taken sharp curves at 140kph on my way to blore and the car is glued to the road... No slightest hint of understeer or over steer.... even on wet roads the car is well planted but i dont push it to its limits in the wet. My vote goes for the Mich's.
	() Thanks

7th March 2007, 10:09	#167
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,017 Thanked: 76 Times View My Garage	Congrats Buffet that's a very good decision! The silent part & the better ride is not because of comparison but becuase they are actually designed to be silent & comfortable. My XM1's have already done over 45k without any trouble, going to be replaced soon with something better!
	() Thanks

25th March 2007, 00:21	#168
dilipkumar7278 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: COCHIN Posts: 351 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Update on GoodYear 195/65R14 Ventura in my Lancer At 7500 Kms I've had 4 punctures.The ride quality is good ,actually better than MRF.I could not test it in wet weather .The problem I think is the tyre is too soft for Indian conditions.Today I went for wheel alignment at Global tyres,Cochin.They screwed it up and the result was cracks on the inside of right front tyre. Altogether not very good experience with this tyre.
	() Thanks

25th March 2007, 12:50	#170
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,465 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	Dunlop Sp9000 Good combination of grip and life. Dry Weather grip - Good. Wet Weather - Average. Life - Lasted 40000kms. Keep in mind tyre size was 205/50R15. Wouldn't mind buying the same tyres again. Drifter
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27th March 2007, 15:49	#175
payam BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pune Posts: 924 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	are you sure rapid because i have checked the yoko's web site es 100 starts from 14r correct me if i am wrong btw guys today i am going to instal my es100 for my palio which i ordered on friday tyres is come from mumbai and i got them from golden tyre in mumbai 2850 including delivery,balancing,... will update tonight after first drive i am so exited cheers
	() Thanks

28th March 2007, 00:12	#177
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,814 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Just picked up yokohama advan neovas all thanks to a deal thru v1p3r .. 195/50/15 .. I know its not the right size but after consulting a few people in the drag and rally scene found out this size was best suited for the baleno .. Apparently the rally driver found these tyres to be so grippy that he decided to change them to AVS sport instead .. Havent yet put them on .. Does anyone else have any reviews of these tyres ??
	() Thanks

28th March 2007, 00:41	#178
Buffetfan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,041 Thanked: 89 Times	reduced the already low Ground Clearance even further...?? 195/55R15 is more like it?
	() Thanks

28th March 2007, 03:39	#180
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR - chasing cars... Posts: 4,830 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	GC isn't low, it's the bend in the stock exhaust that scrapes. Mcl doesn't have a stock exhaust, so he's cool there. And these tyres are AWESOME. I've driven them before, and I was blown away. They add a new dimension to the handling. And now I see they're OE on the Elise.
	() Thanks

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