Best set of tyres? - Page 7 - Team-BHP

Ajay · 12th December 2005, 11:00

Recently , I got our Lancer fitted on 205/50/R15 Dunlop SP Sport. Cannot comment on factors like long life etc since they are run only for about 2000kms. But they do provide excellent grip esp on the wet. Experienced this on a recent trip to Tamil Nadu in the rains.Anybody used these before?Comments appreciated.

Cheers

quicksilver · 12th December 2005, 11:24

I have heard from many sources that Goodyear tyres do not last long but then, uuder normal driving conditions (upto 2000 KM/month), it will still last more than a year. In my opinion, it is better to change your tyres if they are more than 2 years old (I was told the typres get stiffer and can develop cracks on the sidewalls/tread).

I changed my OE tyres at 15K and have had Goodyear Eagle Ventura which gives me awesome grip while cornering and one the straights as well.... Goodyear it is... for me.

Cheers

MalluDude · 12th December 2005, 11:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by aseem

Which bridgestones did you have in your car?

S322, I believe? That's the one you get stock.

5u3zEr0 · 12th December 2005, 11:45

There is nothing like a best tyre for me. It depends on too many factors.

Currently running on Dunlop Formula FM901's and they are the best as of now

!

Ford Rocam · 12th December 2005, 11:45

Bridgestone Potenza GIII ,
I am saying this because its tried & tested had driven across india from mumbai to punjab bihar rajasthan banglore chinnai goa
indore delhi, the tyre had run on some of the worst roads (brutally tortured on roads of bihar & rajasthan )& some of the best roads in india(punjab). from low/med speed pothole driven roads to high speed expressway.the tyre performance was far far beyond my expectation. My score 10/10

Ajay · 12th December 2005, 12:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5u3zEr0

There is nothing like a best tyre for me. It depends on too many factors.

Currently running on Dunlop Formula FM901's and they are the best as of now

!

Are these directional Tires?How many kms have you driven in with them?

5u3zEr0 · 13th December 2005, 18:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajay

Are these directional Tires?How many kms have you driven in with them?

Yup these are directional.....I got them in end May this year and have driven around 9,000 kms. 2500 kms of it on highways.

artofzen · 14th December 2005, 10:53

I have started using the yokohama es 100 ,and trust me guys..AMAZING GRIP..and it has got the looks to match

I have used the Eagle NCT3 and I like them,although the grip aint much to talk about.

GetzUThere · 17th December 2005, 11:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnjacob

Aren't the Goodyear Eagle NCT 5's assymmetrical too?

The entire Eagle Series is Unidirectional

rsjaurr · 17th December 2005, 21:59

i have got Goodyear GT3 tubeless on 2 months old Getz though i asked for bridgestone.

No issue so far but dont know how these fare against other goodyear models like Eagle series ?? .

Boom Shiva · 22nd January 2006, 10:18

[SIZE=2]Has anyone used the new Dunlops (forgot the exact name, but they're newly released)? The guy from PAL tyres in Lamington Rd. recommended them and said they were better than Potenzas[/SIZE]

viper · 22nd January 2006, 10:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by GetzUThere

The entire Eagle Series is Unidirectional

Hi,

I beg to differ. The Eagle Venturas are directional.

Viper

viper · 22nd January 2006, 10:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boom Shiva

[SIZE=2]Has anyone used the new Dunlops (forgot the exact name, but they're newly released)? The guy from PAL tyres in Lamington Rd. recommended them and said they were better than Potenzas[/SIZE]

Hi,

Yes I agree the model you are talking about is SP 9000. Drifter has them on his Accent.

Viper

Boom Shiva · 22nd January 2006, 11:18

Thanks Viper. He was offering them to me for 3800 per tyre (205/55 R15). Is that a good price?

angelfire · 22nd January 2006, 13:43

my choice...bridgestone potenza`s....great piece of rubber....tried nd tested in some of the worst conditions

View Poll Results: Best set of tyres? - In India.
Goodyear	55	10.60%
Pirelli	24	4.62%
Michelin	153	29.48%
Bridgestone	161	31.02%
Falkens	5	0.96%
BF Goodrich	9	1.73%
Mrf	27	5.20%
Ceat	2	0.39%
Yokohama	66	12.72%
Dunlop	5	0.96%
JK Tyre	2	0.39%
Apollo Tyres	10	1.93%
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12th December 2005, 11:00	#91 (permalink)
Ajay BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: B'lore Posts: 124	Dunlop SP Sport / DSST Recently , I got our Lancer fitted on 205/50/R15 Dunlop SP Sport. Cannot comment on factors like long life etc since they are run only for about 2000kms. But they do provide excellent grip esp on the wet. Experienced this on a recent trip to Tamil Nadu in the rains.Anybody used these before?Comments appreciated. Cheers

12th December 2005, 11:24	#92 (permalink)
quicksilver BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 303 View My Garage	Goodyear NCT 5 I have heard from many sources that Goodyear tyres do not last long but then, uuder normal driving conditions (upto 2000 KM/month), it will still last more than a year. In my opinion, it is better to change your tyres if they are more than 2 years old (I was told the typres get stiffer and can develop cracks on the sidewalls/tread). I changed my OE tyres at 15K and have had Goodyear Eagle Ventura which gives me awesome grip while cornering and one the straights as well.... Goodyear it is... for me. Cheers

12th December 2005, 11:45	#94 (permalink)
5u3zEr0 BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Madras Posts: 363	There is nothing like a best tyre for me. It depends on too many factors. Currently running on Dunlop Formula FM901's and they are the best as of now ! __________________ 03 Palio 1.6~Kenwood 9533U ~ Alpine MRV345 ~ Blaupunkt TX-200 ~ Panasonic EAB-ST12 ~ MTX Thunder 2150x ~ Cerwin Vega 124 ~ Scosche

12th December 2005, 11:45	#95 (permalink)
Ford Rocam Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai-India Posts: 906	Bridgestone Potenza GIII , I am saying this because its tried & tested had driven across india from mumbai to punjab bihar rajasthan banglore chinnai goa indore delhi, the tyre had run on some of the worst roads (brutally tortured on roads of bihar & rajasthan )& some of the best roads in india(punjab). from low/med speed pothole driven roads to high speed expressway.the tyre performance was far far beyond my expectation. My score 10/10 __________________ Cheap and reliable wont be fast, cheap and fast wont be reliable, reliable and fast wont be cheap.

14th December 2005, 10:53	#98 (permalink)
artofzen BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: VOCI-LHR Posts: 423 View My Garage	I have started using the yokohama es 100 ,and trust me guys..AMAZING GRIP..and it has got the looks to match I have used the Eagle NCT3 and I like them,although the grip aint much to talk about. __________________ Corum..

17th December 2005, 21:59	#100 (permalink)
rsjaurr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Batala Posts: 685	i have got Goodyear GT3 tubeless on 2 months old Getz though i asked for bridgestone. No issue so far but dont know how these fare against other goodyear models like Eagle series ?? . Last edited by rsjaurr : 17th December 2005 at 22:09.

22nd January 2006, 10:18	#101 (permalink)
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,062	[SIZE=2]Has anyone used the new Dunlops (forgot the exact name, but they're newly released)? The guy from PAL tyres in Lamington Rd. recommended them and said they were better than Potenzas[/SIZE]

22nd January 2006, 11:18	#104 (permalink)
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,062	Thanks Viper. He was offering them to me for 3800 per tyre (205/55 R15). Is that a good price?

22nd January 2006, 13:43	#105 (permalink)
angelfire BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mangalore Posts: 240 View My Garage	my choice...bridgestone potenza`s....great piece of rubber....tried nd tested in some of the worst conditions

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