Tubeless tyre for Santro - Team-BHP

javed406 · 5th June 2007, 15:36

I want to change the tube tyre to a tubeless tyre in my 6 months old Santro. I don't want F.E. to come down. Which is the best brand available and what is the approximate price? do I need to switch to alloy wheels or the present wheel is compatible with tubeless tyre?

akroy · 5th June 2007, 16:42

You can switch over to Michelin's, I am running my Alto on it and it is just 250km old, absolutely no noise and great handling...

As far as the correct upsize, I suggest some experts (like Samurai, rks) can provide u with details on it...

Since u r changing tyres I suggest u upsize and change to Alloys... Alloys with Tubeless works the bet....still, in steel rims tubeless tyres will be fine too....

PM Samurai, he can help u with the correct upsize for Santro Xing...

Abhi

javed406 · 5th June 2007, 17:00

Thanks akroy. What will be the total cost. Tubeless tyre + Alloy wheels

javed406 · 5th June 2007, 17:18

What is the price? Tubeless tyre + Alloy wheels.

double · 5th June 2007, 18:06

akroy,

Is it a unidirectional one or bidirectional tyres

akroy · 5th June 2007, 18:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by javed406

What is the price? Tubeless tyre + Alloy wheels.

My 155/65R13 Michelin costed Rs 2175 / tyre

and Aura 13"(C9350, 5 wheels) = 13950 (bought it from distributor and now the rates have changed from 1st May)...i think u can get about 15K to 15.5K from the dealer...

Abhi

abhilashvk · 5th June 2007, 18:39

I think the best upgarde will be 165/60/R13... And my preference will be Bridgestone Potenzas. Cost of alloys - Approx 13,000 for a set of 5 and Rs.2,400 to 2,600 per tyre.

kpzen · 5th June 2007, 18:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhilashvk

I think the best upgarde will be 165/60/R13... And my preference will be Bridgestone Potenzas. Cost of alloys - Approx 13,000 for a set of 5 and Rs.2,400 to 2,600 per tyre.

Abhilash thats a wrong upsize for a Santro...
Correct upsizes for a Santro are
155/70-13 -Stock Size
165/65-13
175/60-13

CrAzY dRiVeR · 5th June 2007, 19:25

Sure its 165/ 60 R13????

Santro has original 155/70 R13... Shouldn't it be 165/65 R13???

EDIT: I see kpzen has made it clear just now... Tyres- my bet is michelin energy xm1

Deepz · 5th June 2007, 20:47

I have used potenza g3's of size 165/60/r13 on a Santro which i later learned is a wrong upsize.. great handling but pretty harsh ride.. i would NOT suggest.. i think 165/65/r13 would be the best all rounder.. as far as alloys are concerned, my first set of tybe less tyres was on the original steel rims, didnt have much trouble in the begining, but eventually when rim started rusting tyre pressure dropped quite often.. i dont know if this was just in my case or its normal..i guess the original rims bend also easily if they take a hit, that also maybe causes leakage of air since there is no tybe in the tyre.. alloys would be stronger.. correct me if i'm wrong guys..

khanak · 5th June 2007, 21:17

Iv been running my Santro on tubeless tyres on the stock steel rims for around 2 years/20k kms so far and havent faced any problems so far.

iraghava · 5th June 2007, 21:23

My mum's Santro has also been running on 165/65 R13 Tubeless Bridgestone's on the stock rims for the past 30k kms. No problems at all till now.

razor4077 · 5th June 2007, 23:49

Been running 165/65/13 Goodyear Eagle GA Plus on Aura alloys for the last 2 years. No complaints - handles very well at high speeds, feels much, much more stable than stock tyres & rims.

See my Photo Gallery for pics, prices etc.

Jay · 6th June 2007, 09:11

Like many have said, 165/65/R13 would be the correct upsize for you... but if you need that extra grip then you can go for 175/60/R13...

By the way, i have 175/60/R13 Bridgestone Potenza GIII's on stock rims and i like their performance.....

javed406 · 6th June 2007, 09:43

According to your suggestions, I'll go for 165/65/R13. After 2-3 months I'll switch to alloy wheels.

5th June 2007, 15:36	#1 (permalink)
javed406 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 30	Tubeless tyre for Santro I want to change the tube tyre to a tubeless tyre in my 6 months old Santro. I don't want F.E. to come down. Which is the best brand available and what is the approximate price? do I need to switch to alloy wheels or the present wheel is compatible with tubeless tyre?

5th June 2007, 16:42	#2 (permalink)
akroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,555 View My Garage	You can switch over to Michelin's, I am running my Alto on it and it is just 250km old, absolutely no noise and great handling... As far as the correct upsize, I suggest some experts (like Samurai, rks) can provide u with details on it... Since u r changing tyres I suggest u upsize and change to Alloys... Alloys with Tubeless works the bet....still, in steel rims tubeless tyres will be fine too.... PM Samurai, he can help u with the correct upsize for Santro Xing... Abhi __________________ ------------------------------------ 2003 Bajaj Caliber115 \| 2006 Alto LXi ------------------------------------

5th June 2007, 18:06	#5 (permalink)
double Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Concrete structure city.yes I'm n Bangalore( Nomore gardens) Posts: 24	akroy, Is it a unidirectional one or bidirectional tyres __________________ 2003 HH Ambition,2006 WagonR Vxi, Next ....?!!!!!

5th June 2007, 18:39	#7 (permalink)
abhilashvk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore/Calicut/Kochi Posts: 365 View My Garage	I think the best upgarde will be 165/60/R13... And my preference will be Bridgestone Potenzas. Cost of alloys - Approx 13,000 for a set of 5 and Rs.2,400 to 2,600 per tyre. __________________ Abhi Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves.

5th June 2007, 19:25	#9 (permalink)
CrAzY dRiVeR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chennai !!! (tvm?) Posts: 2,956 View My Garage	Sure its 165/ 60 R13???? Santro has original 155/70 R13... Shouldn't it be 165/65 R13??? EDIT: I see kpzen has made it clear just now... Tyres- my bet is michelin energy xm1 __________________ I'm far from perfect. I hope i can improve. Thats why i'm here! Last edited by CrAzY dRiVeR : 5th June 2007 at 19:28.

5th June 2007, 17:00	#3 (permalink)
javed406 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 30	Thanks akroy. What will be the total cost. Tubeless tyre + Alloy wheels

5th June 2007, 17:18	#4 (permalink)
javed406 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 30	What is the price? Tubeless tyre + Alloy wheels.

5th June 2007, 20:47	#10 (permalink)
Deepz BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Jakarta(originally bombay) Posts: 96	I have used potenza g3's of size 165/60/r13 on a Santro which i later learned is a wrong upsize.. great handling but pretty harsh ride.. i would NOT suggest.. i think 165/65/r13 would be the best all rounder.. as far as alloys are concerned, my first set of tybe less tyres was on the original steel rims, didnt have much trouble in the begining, but eventually when rim started rusting tyre pressure dropped quite often.. i dont know if this was just in my case or its normal..i guess the original rims bend also easily if they take a hit, that also maybe causes leakage of air since there is no tybe in the tyre.. alloys would be stronger.. correct me if i'm wrong guys..

5th June 2007, 21:17	#11 (permalink)
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,278 View My Garage	Iv been running my Santro on tubeless tyres on the stock steel rims for around 2 years/20k kms so far and havent faced any problems so far. __________________ Adhish आधीश् ஆதிஷ் ادهش adhish.wordpress.com __________________

5th June 2007, 21:23	#12 (permalink)
iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,445 View My Garage	My mum's Santro has also been running on 165/65 R13 Tubeless Bridgestone's on the stock rims for the past 30k kms. No problems at all till now. __________________ There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and "Mental Illness".

5th June 2007, 23:49	#13 (permalink)
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,197 View My Garage	Been running 165/65/13 Goodyear Eagle GA Plus on Aura alloys for the last 2 years. No complaints - handles very well at high speeds, feels much, much more stable than stock tyres & rims. See my Photo Gallery for pics, prices etc.

6th June 2007, 09:11	#14 (permalink)
Jay BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 666	Like many have said, 165/65/R13 would be the correct upsize for you... but if you need that extra grip then you can go for 175/60/R13... By the way, i have 175/60/R13 Bridgestone Potenza GIII's on stock rims and i like their performance..... __________________ ZONDA !!!

6th June 2007, 09:43	#15 (permalink)
javed406 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 30	According to your suggestions, I'll go for 165/65/R13. After 2-3 months I'll switch to alloy wheels.

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