Should I upgrade tyres for Optra Magnum - Team-BHP

dockap · 24th June 2007, 08:58

Hey guys i got my optra magnum 2 weeks back and its the top end LT model with alloys and tubeless tyres
i think its 15 j alloys
195/60/15 goodyear GT3 tubeless tyres
i dont have any problems with them but i was wondering if i should upgrade to 205/55/15 or 205/60/15 or if i can change the alloys to 16 inch need some expert advice(also i read somewhere in these forums that there is a problem with the GT3 tyres but chevy salesman told me they are good for 56000 kms and my friend who owns a petrol optra said his first set of tyres which came with the car lasted for 50000 kms)so should i upgrade alloys/tyres or keep the company fitted ones

akshay1234 · 24th June 2007, 10:21

if you find there is less grip or too much niose etc. then you can change the tyres. you dont need to necessarily upgrade to 205. you can also change to 16 inch rims but then your ride quality will be sacrificed for more grip and better looks.

vid6639 · 24th June 2007, 10:27

Are you looking for preformance with superior grip? Are the current tyres noisy and have poor ride comfort.

If none of the above I would suggest you stick to the goodyears gt3. Yes they are not the best but for everyday driving they will suffice.

The magnum has nice set of 15" alloys, theres really no need to spend money and get them changed.

Enjoy the car.

Ricky_63 · 24th June 2007, 10:27

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Originally Posted by dockap

Hey guys i got my optra magnum 2 weeks back and its the top end LT model with alloys and tubeless tyres
i think its 15 j alloys
195/60/15 goodyear GT3 tubeless tyres
i dont have any problems with them but i was wondering if i should upgrade to 205/55/15 or 205/60/15 or if i can change the alloys to 16 inch need some expert advice(also i read somewhere in these forums that there is a problem with the GT3 tyres but chevy salesman told me they are good for 56000 kms and my friend who owns a petrol optra said his first set of tyres which came with the car lasted for 50000 kms)so should i upgrade alloys/tyres or keep the company fitted ones

Are they GT3 or NCT3 ? I would think it'd be Goodyear NCT3. Coz that is what my Octavia came with & those are crap. Mine were replaced within the first 12-15k kms - replacement under warranty from the company after a lot of

My advice change them if they are NCT 3.

Cheers

dockap · 24th June 2007, 10:36

they are the gt3 and i dont have any problems with the existing tyres only drawback is they look 2 thin for the car and akshay1234 what do u mean by ride quality will ne sacrificed by changing to bigger alloys ? i thought bigger wheels give better ride quality on bad roads or am i mistaken

iraghava · 24th June 2007, 14:36

Well if you want to then you can upgrade to better rubber from other brands like Michelin/Bridgestone/Yokohama & upsize the tyre size to 205/60 R15.

But frankly if you do not feel that the stock tyres are inadequate then there is no need.

24th June 2007, 08:58	#1 (permalink)
dockap BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mangalore-Manipal Posts: 227 View My Garage	Should I upgrade tyres for Optra Magnum Hey guys i got my optra magnum 2 weeks back and its the top end LT model with alloys and tubeless tyres i think its 15 j alloys 195/60/15 goodyear GT3 tubeless tyres i dont have any problems with them but i was wondering if i should upgrade to 205/55/15 or 205/60/15 or if i can change the alloys to 16 inch need some expert advice(also i read somewhere in these forums that there is a problem with the GT3 tyres but chevy salesman told me they are good for 56000 kms and my friend who owns a petrol optra said his first set of tyres which came with the car lasted for 50000 kms)so should i upgrade alloys/tyres or keep the company fitted ones

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vid6639 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,553 View My Garage	Are you looking for preformance with superior grip? Are the current tyres noisy and have poor ride comfort. If none of the above I would suggest you stick to the goodyears gt3. Yes they are not the best but for everyday driving they will suffice. The magnum has nice set of 15" alloys, theres really no need to spend money and get them changed. Enjoy the car. __________________ \ / ][ \|) `/ [_] "!" (\./) (o.o) ( X ) This is Bunny. Copy Bunny into your signature to help him achieve world domination.

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iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,745 View My Garage	Well if you want to then you can upgrade to better rubber from other brands like Michelin/Bridgestone/Yokohama & upsize the tyre size to 205/60 R15. But frankly if you do not feel that the stock tyres are inadequate then there is no need. __________________ There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and "Mental Illness".

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24th June 2007, 10:21	#2 (permalink)
akshay1234 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,163 View My Garage	if you find there is less grip or too much niose etc. then you can change the tyres. you dont need to necessarily upgrade to 205. you can also change to 16 inch rims but then your ride quality will be sacrificed for more grip and better looks.

24th June 2007, 10:36	#5 (permalink)
dockap BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mangalore-Manipal Posts: 227 View My Garage	they are the gt3 and i dont have any problems with the existing tyres only drawback is they look 2 thin for the car and akshay1234 what do u mean by ride quality will ne sacrificed by changing to bigger alloys ? i thought bigger wheels give better ride quality on bad roads or am i mistaken