changed from MRF ZVTS to Michelin XM1

dkhatau · 11th June 2008, 12:40

Well finally have changed my stock Mrf ZVTS to Michelin XM1 for my ford Ikon 1.3. Have done this with feedback from all you members. The drive seems to be much smoother compared to MRF. Its been only one day, so will post more after some kilometers. Hope i have made a good change.

esteem_lover · 11th June 2008, 12:51

I had done a similar thing based on the opinions in this forum & it has been a very good decision too. congrats

mobike008 · 11th June 2008, 13:02

Congrats on your new tyre change. It certainly is a very good choice and you will see improvement in handling as well as lower tyre noise at high speeds.

ravikn · 11th June 2008, 13:03

Congrats on your new set of shoes for the car. I am a happy XM1 customer from last 7 months and truly enjoying the ride every time

DHABHAR.BEHRAM · 11th June 2008, 13:10

How may kms did the ZVTS run for ? Were they effective till the end, if no till what kms were they effective ? Please reply for database.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

vnabhi · 11th June 2008, 13:18

Congrats. How much did you pay for the Michelins?

VJ_MAVRICK · 11th June 2008, 13:35

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Originally Posted by dkhatau

Well finally have changed my stock Mrf ZVTS to Michelin XM1 for my ford Ikon 1.3. Have done this with feedback from all you members. The drive seems to be much smoother compared to MRF. Its been only one day, so will post more after some kilometers. Hope i have made a good change.

Congrats buddy and so what were the stock tyres config and the newly upgraded XM1's for your ride. XM1 and XM1+ are quite popular and have a nice and safe ride.

akroy · 11th June 2008, 14:07

Did you upgrade or kept the same configuration? In any case, Michelin XM1+ is a great tyre. Hope you have bought that one?

Abhi

PatienceWins · 11th June 2008, 21:11

Congrats!! My next change would be XM1+.

dkhatau · 12th June 2008, 09:35

I got the michelin XM1 for 2600 per tyre. I have not upgraded the size as was advised not to do. Also XM1+ energy are not available in 13" rims. I have 13" stock alloy of ford. I will now definitely put some pics very soon. My stock tyres were mrf zvts 175/70/13 and they had run 28500 km. Well the rear end was giving away on high speeds recently and also it is better to change after 3/4th use of the potential of the tyre, as you get some amount for your old tyres also. Also the monsoons have set in mumbai so it is better to have good set of tyres. Thanks everyone for your feedback.

akroy · 12th June 2008, 12:27

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Originally Posted by dkhatau

I got the michelin XM1 for 2600 per tyre. I have not upgraded the size as was advised not to do.

Small Qs, Who advised you against it and with what reasons?

Abhi

dkhatau · 12th June 2008, 12:58

the mechanics at ford said that upgrading the size might not suit the original settings of suspension on a 13" rim.

11th June 2008, 12:40	#1
dkhatau BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 162 Thanked: 43 Times	changed from MRF ZVTS to Michelin XM1 Well finally have changed my stock Mrf ZVTS to Michelin XM1 for my ford Ikon 1.3. Have done this with feedback from all you members. The drive seems to be much smoother compared to MRF. Its been only one day, so will post more after some kilometers. Hope i have made a good change.
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11th June 2008, 12:51	#2
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 513 Times View My Garage	I had done a similar thing based on the opinions in this forum & it has been a very good decision too. congrats
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11th June 2008, 13:02	#3
mobike008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 12,011 Thanked: 17,215 Times View My Garage	Congrats on your new tyre change. It certainly is a very good choice and you will see improvement in handling as well as lower tyre noise at high speeds.
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11th June 2008, 13:03	#4
ravikn BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 345 Thanked: 25 Times	Congrats on your new set of shoes for the car. I am a happy XM1 customer from last 7 months and truly enjoying the ride every time
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11th June 2008, 13:10	#5
DHABHAR.BEHRAM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 3,059 Thanked: 5,409 Times	How may kms did the ZVTS run for ? Were they effective till the end, if no till what kms were they effective ? Please reply for database. Best regards, Behram Dhabhar
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11th June 2008, 13:18	#6
vnabhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: DC -> DC Posts: 5,999 Thanked: 2,429 Times View My Garage	Congrats. How much did you pay for the Michelins?
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11th June 2008, 14:07	#8
akroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 2,424 Thanked: 88 Times View My Garage	Did you upgrade or kept the same configuration? In any case, Michelin XM1+ is a great tyre. Hope you have bought that one? Abhi
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11th June 2008, 21:11	#9
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,469 Thanked: 992 Times View My Garage	Congrats!! My next change would be XM1+.
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12th June 2008, 09:35	#10
dkhatau BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 162 Thanked: 43 Times	I got the michelin XM1 for 2600 per tyre. I have not upgraded the size as was advised not to do. Also XM1+ energy are not available in 13" rims. I have 13" stock alloy of ford. I will now definitely put some pics very soon. My stock tyres were mrf zvts 175/70/13 and they had run 28500 km. Well the rear end was giving away on high speeds recently and also it is better to change after 3/4th use of the potential of the tyre, as you get some amount for your old tyres also. Also the monsoons have set in mumbai so it is better to have good set of tyres. Thanks everyone for your feedback.
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12th June 2008, 12:58	#12
dkhatau BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 162 Thanked: 43 Times	the mechanics at ford said that upgrading the size might not suit the original settings of suspension on a 13" rim.
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