Alloy and Tubeless tyre for Getz CRDI - Page 11 - Team-BHP

ntomer · 5th May 2008, 17:19

Hi,

My Getz has run about 58K KMs and the tyres are nearing their end (I am a sedate driver, anticipate braking and tyres on my cars usually last long. even these tyre are still good enough for another 5K KMs).

The stock tyres were tube type - 175/70. Now I want to go for tube-less ones. Please suggest which ones should I go for.

Cheers

Nitin

djay99 · 5th May 2008, 18:10

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Originally Posted by ntomer

Hi,
The stock tyres were tube type - 175/70. Now I want to go for tube-less ones. Please suggest which ones should I go for.

Are you looking for upsizing the tires?

Looks like the stocks are 175/70-13.

If 175/70-13 then its Michelin XM1.
If upsizing to 175/65-14, then its Michelin XM1+.

Both the tires offer very good ride and handling. XM1+ is the best among two.

vabs78 · 5th May 2008, 19:08

I sent a PM to vittalnrv about this and he says that there is no issue with even with max load.

djay99, are you going for 14" or 15" wheels?

djay99 · 5th May 2008, 19:50

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Originally Posted by vabs78

I sent a PM to vittalnrv about this and he says that there is no issue with even with max load.

djay99, are you going for 14" or 15" wheels?

Really confused vaibhav. Budget - not a problem.
15" will reduce ride but increase looks and handling.
14" Overall good ride and handling.

I am inclined towards 14"

Will check 15" S drives and if they last for 30K KM then will go with them. Heard good news about them.

What about you?

vabs78 · 5th May 2008, 19:56

I am inclined towards 15".
But I have decided to take final call based on the alloy design that I like. If its in 14" then I will go for 14"s.

undead · 5th May 2008, 21:29

djay is going for 14"
vabs going for 15" .. Good . Lets see how it goes for you guys.

ntomer · 6th May 2008, 09:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by djay99

Are you looking for upsizing the tires?

Looks like the stocks are 175/70-13.

If 175/70-13 then its Michelin XM1.
If upsizing to 175/65-14, then its Michelin XM1+.

Both the tires offer very good ride and handling. XM1+ is the best among two.

Thanx DJay. No I am not looking for upsizing the tyres. I know very little about tyres, and don't know the pro/cons of upsizing.

How will it affect performance/ride/handling/fuel efficiency? What do you recommend?

Ishan, your inputs will be valuable here :-)

\N

kpzen · 6th May 2008, 10:19

ntomer

Get either Michelin XM1 or Yokohama A drive in 175/70-13 size.

ntomer · 6th May 2008, 10:46

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Originally Posted by kpzen

ntomer

Get either Michelin XM1 or Yokohama A drive in 175/70-13 size.

Thanx KP. Any idea how much Michelin XM1 costs? And where should I buy it from? I am based in Noida.

\N

GTO · 6th May 2008, 10:46

Since you are a sedate driver, don't mess the awesome Getz ride quality with a tyre upsize. Stick to the same size, and enjoy the ride quality / better FE.

kpzen · 6th May 2008, 11:18

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Originally Posted by ntomer

Thanx KP. Any idea how much Michelin XM1 costs? And where should I buy it from? I am based in Noida.

\N

Michelin XM1 should be around 2800 per tyre.
Lajpat Nagar has a couple of good tyre dealers.

vabs78 · 6th May 2008, 12:56

Guys, I am thinking of buying only 4 wheels and tires and keeping the stock wheel as spare wheel.

Is it a good idea?

djay99 · 6th May 2008, 13:59

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Originally Posted by vabs78

Guys, I am thinking of buying only 4 wheels and tires and keeping the stock wheel as spare wheel.

Is it a good idea?

Thats a very good idea and will save money if you are going for 195/60-14.
Buy 4 alloys and 5 tires. Mount 5th tire on steel wheel (5.5J)

vabs78 · 6th May 2008, 14:24

I am thinking of only buying 4 tires and go for 15" alloys and tubeless. I think I can still use the stock wheel+tire for a short distance. The difference in outer diameter of 175/65-14 and 205/50-15 is only 3mm.

Thats how it was with my Camaro in US.

djay99 · 6th May 2008, 15:01

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Originally Posted by vabs78

I am thinking of only buying 4 tires and go for 15" alloys and tubeless. I think I can still use the stock wheel+tire for a short distance. The difference in outer diameter of 175/65-14 and 205/50-15 is only 3mm.

Thats how it was with my Camaro in US.

For short distance - no problem.

Thats a good idea vaibhav. You will save close to 8K

Main bhi yahi soch raha hu

5th May 2008, 19:08	#153 (permalink)
vabs78 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pune, India Posts: 461 View My Garage	I sent a PM to vittalnrv about this and he says that there is no issue with even with max load. djay99, are you going for 14" or 15" wheels? __________________ If everything seems under control, you are not going fast enough!

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vabs78 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pune, India Posts: 461 View My Garage	I am inclined towards 15". But I have decided to take final call based on the alloy design that I like. If its in 14" then I will go for 14"s. __________________ If everything seems under control, you are not going fast enough!

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kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: !!Himalayas.!! Dunno where? Posts: 3,363 View My Garage	ntomer Get either Michelin XM1 or Yokohama A drive in 175/70-13 size. __________________ Prajesh - << will be offline till August >> A true friend is someone who says nice things behind your back...

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GTO Super-Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 12,190 View My Garage	Since you are a sedate driver, don't mess the awesome Getz ride quality with a tyre upsize. Stick to the same size, and enjoy the ride quality / better FE. __________________ GTO Self-imposed limits are the only type that exist. Break them....then, make it a habit. Exceed. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

5th May 2008, 17:19	#151 (permalink)
ntomer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 211	Hi, My Getz has run about 58K KMs and the tyres are nearing their end (I am a sedate driver, anticipate braking and tyres on my cars usually last long. even these tyre are still good enough for another 5K KMs). The stock tyres were tube type - 175/70. Now I want to go for tube-less ones. Please suggest which ones should I go for. Cheers Nitin

6th May 2008, 12:56	#162 (permalink)
vabs78 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pune, India Posts: 461 View My Garage	Guys, I am thinking of buying only 4 wheels and tires and keeping the stock wheel as spare wheel. Is it a good idea? __________________ If everything seems under control, you are not going fast enough!

6th May 2008, 14:24	#164 (permalink)
vabs78 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pune, India Posts: 461 View My Garage	I am thinking of only buying 4 tires and go for 15" alloys and tubeless. I think I can still use the stock wheel+tire for a short distance. The difference in outer diameter of 175/65-14 and 205/50-15 is only 3mm. Thats how it was with my Camaro in US. __________________ If everything seems under control, you are not going fast enough!

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