Best set of tyres?

[Vivek.Martin]

Originally Posted by rks

If it was a pull to the right (as you straightened out your car after getting into the left lane) then you might have experienced torque steer. Sometimes wheel/tyre upsize can increase this problem. Not much you can do about it.

3. Could be due to uneven cold tyre pressures between left and right tyres. Set tyre pressures accurately when cold.
4. Did you do alignment/balancing after fitting new wheels/tyres? Important to do this at a well-equipped tyre shop, which would have the equipment to handle your non-stock setup.

What is the width of your alloy wheels? And do you get any vibrations when you hit high speeds?

Width is 6.5J. I did get balancing done, but dealer said alignment not neccessary as its a new car (was he right?). Need to check my tyre pressures and see if the problem persists.
But as of now, I go with Torque Steer, looks more like it. I don't get any vibrations at high speed, its all serene and calm . Thanks to everyone for your inputs.

[rks]

Originally Posted by Vivek.Martin

Width is 6.5J. I did get balancing done, but dealer said alignment not neccessary as its a new car (was he right?).

Since your wheels/tyres have been upsized, better to get alignment done again. My suggestion is that you go to a good tyre shop with the latest equipment for your tyre/wheel maintenance. Dealers do not know much about tyres/wheels in my experience.

[Vivek.Martin]

Surely...will do that and check again...thanks

[ACM]

Had a slightly different take on the best set of tyres survey.

Votes for the best set of tyres, invariably turn out to be votes for best tyres actually used by maximum number of tyre users.

Like I guess in the recent past I have used MRF - Poor Grip but good life) & Goodyears - Good Grip but Poor Life on my earlier Cielo and Bridgestones Originally Tubed and then Tubeless, 3 times over 140,000 kms on my Tata Safari with Good Life, Hardens in time for reduced Grip. Recently have been on Michelin Energy MXV8 on my Laura - Good Life & Good Grip and yet dull & expensive tyres. But then that does not qualify me for tyres that I have not used so I guess though I may have voted for Bridgestone, but Michelin, Yokohama etc. could be better.

This would not bring out the best tyres brands if they do have a big enough installed base. Plus this does not make the buyer aware of problems faced with certain brands.

So am recommending the Moderaters start a thread named:
"Worst Set/Brand of Tyres personally used"

If this thread would get down to specific models of Brands it would be even more usefull for all of us.

It would give us all some Idea about Manufacturer Design and Quality Issues.

Feel that stricking out options during tyre selection - based on the negative review/feedback would help in selection of tyres.

If this type of thread already exists, my applogies in advance and pls do direct me to it.