Suggest a good set of AT tyres for my scorpio.

badboyscad · 19th May 2008, 11:29

Guys, my current set of bridgestone dueler HT's are almost bald so its time to put some new shoes on to my scorpio. My scorpio's year of make is 2003, it has 15" alloys on it. Im looking to put some All Terrain tyres on it. Please suggest a good set of AT tyres which will fit on my 15" alloys. Also it would be very helpful if you mention their respective price tags.

PS:changing the alloy wheels is not possible right now due to financial constraints.

TIA..

nitrous · 19th May 2008, 11:45

How many kms did the Dueller HTs last?

badboyscad · 19th May 2008, 12:04

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Originally Posted by nitrous

How many kms did the Dueller HTs last?

changed my first set at around 43K kms. my ride's current odo reading is 87,104. so the current set have lasted about 44K kms..

mansidea · 19th May 2008, 12:29

My suggestion is to go for the Michelin LTX AT 255/70 R 15. It costs around Rs.6700/- per tyre but you can negotiate & get a good discount.

Regarding my Duellers, it lasted for 55k kms with good grip. I changed it because it completed more than 3 years. It also fetched me Rs.2000 for 4 pieces.

hvkumar · 19th May 2008, 12:44

I changed over to Bridgestone Tubeless Dueler ATs 10 days ago, from my earlier tubed ones (on regular wheel rims). Has transformed ride quality dramatically - better handling and braking, less tyre noise. Did a 3,000 km trip last week from Bomba-Bangalore-Bellary ettc and the tyres came out well, especially on tthe bad road stretches.

Got the tyres in Bombay for Rs 5,500 apiece.

My earlier tubed Bridgestone Dueler HTs gave me 75,000 kms (first change) and 70,000 kms (second set) - my Scorpio has now run 149,000 kms.

hvkumar · 19th May 2008, 12:47

I never considered any other tyre (alhough I did think of Goodyear) because I am very happy with Bridgestone for the last 9 years (for handling mostly), and I am anxious that tyres that are not designed and made in India may not give optimal performance in Indian driving conditions. The Bridgestones I have had not only gave me good road grip and handling but also long life.

badboyscad · 19th May 2008, 13:08

@ mansidea, hvkumar: thanks a lot guys.

@others: keep pouring your suggestions please.

kpzen · 19th May 2008, 13:16

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Originally Posted by hvkumar

My earlier tubed Bridgestone Dueler HTs gave me 75,000 kms (first change) and 70,000 kms (second set) - my Scorpio has now run 149,000 kms.

Sir
Almost 150000 kms in 3 years

. U seriously eat roads and drink fuel...
Hope u checked your rims before mounting tubeless tyres..

mansidea · 19th May 2008, 13:25

This is the tyre which i am talking about.

Suggest a good set of AT tyres for my scorpio.-palappilly-076.jpg

gd1418 · 19th May 2008, 17:48

Suggest go through this post of mine - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...y-scorpio.html

I would also suggest Goodyear Wrangler 255x75 R15 A/T. My stock Duelers on my Scorpio were changed at 68874 and were still good for another 10K.

kpzen · 19th May 2008, 18:03

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Originally Posted by gd1418

I would also suggest Goodyear Wrangler 255x75 R15 A/T. My stock Duelers on my Scorpio were changed at 68874 and were still good for another 10K.

Didn't your Scorpio have JK Elanzo?

badboyscad · 19th May 2008, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by gd1418

I would also suggest Goodyear Wrangler 255x75 R15 A/T.

any idea about the pricing of these tyres???

iraghava · 19th May 2008, 20:01

KP - What was the size of the stock size on 15" Scorpio? 235/70 R15 or 235/75 R15?

hvkumar · 19th May 2008, 20:04

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Originally Posted by kpzen

Sir
Almost 150000 kms in 3 years

. U seriously eat roads and drink fuel...
Hope u checked your rims before mounting tubeless tyres..

The tyre guy checked the rims - they were well-preserved, no bents, etc. Even had my ASC check out the rims, and he said it was OK.

badboyscad · 19th May 2008, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

KP - What was the size of the stock size on 15" Scorpio? 235/70 R15 or 235/75 R15?

the stock bridgestone dueler H/T tyres that came with the scorpio were 235/75 R15.

19th May 2008, 11:29	#1
badboyscad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 483 Times View My Garage	Suggest a good set of AT tyres for my scorpio. Guys, my current set of bridgestone dueler HT's are almost bald so its time to put some new shoes on to my scorpio. My scorpio's year of make is 2003, it has 15" alloys on it. Im looking to put some All Terrain tyres on it. Please suggest a good set of AT tyres which will fit on my 15" alloys. Also it would be very helpful if you mention their respective price tags. PS:changing the alloy wheels is not possible right now due to financial constraints. TIA..
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19th May 2008, 11:45	#2
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,964 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	How many kms did the Dueller HTs last?
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19th May 2008, 12:29	#4
mansidea BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 238 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	My suggestion is to go for the Michelin LTX AT 255/70 R 15. It costs around Rs.6700/- per tyre but you can negotiate & get a good discount. Regarding my Duellers, it lasted for 55k kms with good grip. I changed it because it completed more than 3 years. It also fetched me Rs.2000 for 4 pieces.
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19th May 2008, 12:44	#5
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,368 Thanked: 3,468 Times	I changed over to Bridgestone Tubeless Dueler ATs 10 days ago, from my earlier tubed ones (on regular wheel rims). Has transformed ride quality dramatically - better handling and braking, less tyre noise. Did a 3,000 km trip last week from Bomba-Bangalore-Bellary ettc and the tyres came out well, especially on tthe bad road stretches. Got the tyres in Bombay for Rs 5,500 apiece. My earlier tubed Bridgestone Dueler HTs gave me 75,000 kms (first change) and 70,000 kms (second set) - my Scorpio has now run 149,000 kms.
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19th May 2008, 12:47	#6
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,368 Thanked: 3,468 Times	I never considered any other tyre (alhough I did think of Goodyear) because I am very happy with Bridgestone for the last 9 years (for handling mostly), and I am anxious that tyres that are not designed and made in India may not give optimal performance in Indian driving conditions. The Bridgestones I have had not only gave me good road grip and handling but also long life.
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19th May 2008, 13:08	#7
badboyscad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 483 Times View My Garage	@ mansidea, hvkumar: thanks a lot guys. @others: keep pouring your suggestions please.
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19th May 2008, 13:25	#9
mansidea BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 238 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	This is the tyre which i am talking about.
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19th May 2008, 17:48	#10
gd1418 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,577 Thanked: 729 Times View My Garage	Suggest go through this post of mine - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...y-scorpio.html I would also suggest Goodyear Wrangler 255x75 R15 A/T. My stock Duelers on my Scorpio were changed at 68874 and were still good for another 10K.
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19th May 2008, 20:01	#13
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,993 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	KP - What was the size of the stock size on 15" Scorpio? 235/70 R15 or 235/75 R15?
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