Tyre change for Accord - Team-BHP

Sahil · 19th February 2008, 16:34

Need to change the tyres on the Accord, its been running on stock Bridgestone 195/65R15 tube tyres which came with the car.
This car is not given hard and most of the time driven in the city. Would definatly switch over to tubeless now. Also should i keep the stock tyre size?
My main focus is on Comfort and VFM.
Please suggest known brands with pricing.

BUSA · 19th February 2008, 16:59

You can go for a upsize of 205/60/15

Tires you should look out for Michelin MXV8 and Yokohama C Drive.

Sahil · 19th February 2008, 17:22

Would 205/60 give me any extra comfort?
Also what would the Michelin MXV8 and Yoko C drive cost me in mumbai?

GTO · 19th February 2008, 17:36

Quote:

My main focus is on Comfort and VFM.

If it is driven sedately in the city, why would you want to upsize? Stick with 195's for comfort and value.

power_slave77 · 19th February 2008, 18:25

I feel you must stick on to stock tyres. But instead of tube tyres, go for tubeless tyres. I would suggest you to buy Michelin Energy MXV8 tyres. These tyres give you better mileage and extra ordinary comfort. I too own a old shape accord and belive me these tyres are very good. Very low road noise and very good grip.

iraghava · 19th February 2008, 19:22

Sahil, you can choose from the following options:

195/65 R15 - Michelin Energy MXV8/Energy XM1/Energy XM1+/Yokohama A300/Bridgestone Turanza

206/50 R15 - Michelin Energy XM1/BF Goodrich G Force Sport/Yokohama ES100/

Sahil · 19th February 2008, 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

Sahil, you can choose from the following options:

195/65 R15 - Michelin Energy MXV8/Energy XM1/Energy XM1+/Yokohama A300/Bridgestone Turanza

206/50 R15 - Michelin Energy XM1/BF Goodrich G Force Sport/Yokohama ES100/

Can u give me some approx pricing so i know i am not getting ripped off at the tyre shop tomo.

kpzen · 19th February 2008, 23:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

206/50 R15 - Michelin Energy XM1/BF Goodrich G Force Sport/Yokohama ES100/

Mr Foster.

Hope u meant 205/65-15 or 205/60-15

iraghava · 19th February 2008, 23:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpzen

Mr Foster.

Hope u meant 205/65-15 or 205/60-15

Yes yes, I spotted that mistake but by then it was too late to edit!

The size I wanted to post was 205/60 R15.

iraghava · 20th February 2008, 01:08

Sahil - 195/65 R15 tyres will cost you somwhere in the region of 4.5-5k each with B&W depending on tread design & brand.

205/60 R15 should be a few hundred rupees more expensive than that.

Sahil · 20th February 2008, 10:55

Plan to sell the car in less than a years time so went in for the plain jane Goodyear NCT5tubeless. Rs.2900 with Bill & Warranty.
The rest of the tyres were in the 4000+ range.

tsk1979 · 20th February 2008, 11:34

Good choice. For a car for sedate driving and no hard pushing getting a performance tire does not serve any purpose.

19th February 2008, 16:34	#1 (permalink)
Sahil Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,897	Tyre change for Accord Need to change the tyres on the Accord, its been running on stock Bridgestone 195/65R15 tube tyres which came with the car. This car is not given hard and most of the time driven in the city. Would definatly switch over to tubeless now. Also should i keep the stock tyre size? My main focus is on Comfort and VFM. Please suggest known brands with pricing. __________________ ______________ __________ ______ __ _

19th February 2008, 16:59	#2 (permalink)
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,192 View My Garage	You can go for a upsize of 205/60/15 Tires you should look out for Michelin MXV8 and Yokohama C Drive. __________________ thecarsandmore.blogspot. com

19th February 2008, 17:22	#3 (permalink)
Sahil Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,897	Would 205/60 give me any extra comfort? Also what would the Michelin MXV8 and Yoko C drive cost me in mumbai? __________________ ______________ __________ ______ __ _

19th February 2008, 19:22	#6 (permalink)
iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,256 View My Garage	Sahil, you can choose from the following options: 195/65 R15 - Michelin Energy MXV8/Energy XM1/Energy XM1+/Yokohama A300/Bridgestone Turanza 206/50 R15 - Michelin Energy XM1/BF Goodrich G Force Sport/Yokohama ES100/ __________________ There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and "Mental Illness".

20th February 2008, 01:08	#10 (permalink)
iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,256 View My Garage	Sahil - 195/65 R15 tyres will cost you somwhere in the region of 4.5-5k each with B&W depending on tread design & brand. 205/60 R15 should be a few hundred rupees more expensive than that. __________________ There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and "Mental Illness".

19th February 2008, 18:25	#5 (permalink)
power_slave77 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20	I feel you must stick on to stock tyres. But instead of tube tyres, go for tubeless tyres. I would suggest you to buy Michelin Energy MXV8 tyres. These tyres give you better mileage and extra ordinary comfort. I too own a old shape accord and belive me these tyres are very good. Very low road noise and very good grip.

20th February 2008, 10:55	#11 (permalink)
Sahil Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,897	Plan to sell the car in less than a years time so went in for the plain jane Goodyear NCT5tubeless. Rs.2900 with Bill & Warranty. The rest of the tyres were in the 4000+ range. __________________ ______________ __________ ______ __ _

20th February 2008, 11:34	#12 (permalink)
tsk1979 Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Noida, New Delhi Posts: 8,041 View My Garage	Good choice. For a car for sedate driving and no hard pushing getting a performance tire does not serve any purpose. __________________ .--- ..- ... - - .-- --- -- --- .-. . -.. .- -.-- ... - --- --. --- !!

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