[Sumer]

https://youtu.be/6wAJAOxh8LE

I just saw this video and thought this knowledge should be known to all of us enthusiasts. Apologies if it has already been discussed. The most surprising part for me was the weight difference between the 2 tyres

[vivekdewanta]

Great to share the link for the video here. Just an add-on thin tires help in piercing the snow and mud and help the vehicle to move much more easily as compared to broad tires. Experienced this practically. Maybe that's the reason why Jimny has decent stock tires.

Originally Posted by Sumer

https://Youtu.be/6wAJAOxh8LE

I just saw this video and thought this knowledge should be known to all of us enthusiasts. Apologies if it has already been discussed. The most surprising part for me was the weight difference between the 2tires s

[shankar.balan]

Originally Posted by Apprentice

Hello everyone,

Need suggestion regarding tyres for my Maruti Suzuki Gypsy 4x4 that I recently bought.

Please help. All inputs will be appreciated.

Thanks and Regards,
GS

The stock Gypsy comes with F78-15 Nylon Cross Ply tyres as Standard from the Factory. These can be Ceat HT75 or MRF Estate. My Gypsy had Estates and since they were old I bought and installed a fresh set of these.The recommended radial tyres for Gypsy are 205/70/15.The most acceptable upsize is 215/75/15. Anything more is absolute overkill.

I speak with conviction because I have had 5 different Gypsys over the last 25 years and still own one.

Pictured below you can see my present green soft top Gypsy with stock F78-15 MRF Estate Cross Ply Nylon Tyres. And my earlier Gypsy with Goodyear Wrangler 215/75/15’s.

[DirtyDan]

Apollo has launched a new AT tyre, VREDESTEIN PINZA ALL TERRAIN TYRES.

1.) Anybody got an unbiased fact-based opinion?

2.) Any chance Indian Gov. will reverse itself and allow imported tyres e.g.
Michelin, Continental etc. like before?

3.) You guys got any favorite AT tyres now available in India that you like?

[Bump-Stop]

Do the 215/75 R15s even foul slightly on full articulation situations on the Jimny?

[dhanushs]

So I changed my wheels on my Montero to Off-Road wheels. The damn thing is heavy and imbalanced on high speeds. Still just because how good it looks, I'm keeping it.

[ralto]

Originally Posted by dhanushs

So I changed my wheels on my Montero to Off-Road wheels. The damn thing is heavy and imbalanced on high speeds.

Hi Dhanush,
How has your experience been with the 980s? I wanted to go for BFGs but I have to come to understand that they are significantly heavier and also are retailing between 22-25k per tire in the Chandigarh area. While considering options I came to read some good feedback about 980s and as per my understanding, they offer more pliant rides and are cheaper as well compared to BFGs. Can you throw some insights on this ?

[TorqueMonster]

I have a slight doubt with regard to my Jeep CJ 500DI,when I bought the vehicle, it came with 15 inch steel rims (the off road type), and ‎31x10.5-15 tyres, of a Chinese Brand

I want to get a new set of tyres, but except for Chinese brands, there is no other option I have with regard to wheel sizes. What tyre size can I put on this set of rims, without compromising on the overall look of the vehicle.

I am also open to putting a pair of alloy wheels and putting slightly smaller tyres of retaining the existing rims is not feasible considering lack of tyre availability. In that case, I would love to get alloy wheel suggestions, along with ideal tyre sizes to put, I mostly use it on rough roads, but rarely is it taken for off roading.

[Arjun.hb]

Hi Torque Monster,
I personally feel a CJ 500 looks best with NDMS tyres. 16” rims from Thar DI with 6.00 MRF NDMS or 7.50 NDMS in the same pattern from a tyre dealer called Yuwheelz would look and drive best. Look them up on insta they have loads of pictures of CJ with NDMS tyres.

[vivekdewanta]

Originally Posted by Arjun.hb

Hi Torque Monster,
I personally feel a CJ 500 looks best with NDMS tyres. 16” rims from Thar DI with 6.00 MRF NDMS or 7.50 NDMS in the same pattern from a tyre dealer called Yuwheelz would look and drive best. Look them up on insta they have loads of pictures of CJ with NDMS tyres.

Yes, Yuwheelz are manufacturing really good tires recently. I have seen them on road with multiple vehicles. One of my close friend is also using the same NDMS 7.00/16 on his Jeep Major. In reality they look really amazing and huge as compared to MRF NDMS tires. I can't comment as of now their reliability since these tires are new in the market. But till date they are performing really amazing since 2022.

[vivekdewanta]

I recently received an image showcasing the installation of NDMS tires by Yuwheels on my Mahindra Marshal, although the specific model remains unidentified. The visual presentation of the vehicle is notably enhanced by this upgrade. It's worth noting that during the late 1990s, the Mahindra Marshal was originally outfitted with Buckshot tires manufactured by MRF, known as the Big Rover series. These tires earned a reputation for their exceptional performance, particularly in challenging road conditions characterized by mud and snow. Indeed, their performance was unparalleled in an era when road infrastructure was less developed, underscoring their significance in enhancing traction and handling capabilities.

[ChauhanSaurabh]

I drive a Jimny Zeta with 215 75 R15 Contis. While searching for alloy wheels it appears that options are few and those available are in 8j. Is it advisable to run a 215 tyre on a 8j rim?

[vivekdewanta]

Originally Posted by ChauhanSaurabh

I drive a Jimny Zeta with 215 75 R15 Contis. While searching for alloy wheels it appears that options are few and those available are in 8j. Is it advisable to run a 215 tyre on a 8j rim?

You and the tire dealers will recommend the same configuration just for the sake of profit and looks. If you take things practically this configuration would be the worst ever suggested. Jimmy is a offroader and while doing the stuff off the road will cause tire to be severed especially on side walls and sometimes air escaping from the rims. Reason is simple it will cause a Bulge and tires should be equivalent to the rims for better performance. Better look for 6.5J rims on 215 section tires.

[ChauhanSaurabh]

Originally Posted by vivekdewanta

You and the tire dealers will recommend the same configuration just for the sake of profit and looks. If you take things practically this configuration would be the worst ever suggested. Jimmy is a offroader and while doing the stuff off the road will cause tire to be severed especially on side walls and sometimes air escaping from the rims. Reason is simple it will cause a Bulge and tires should be equivalent to the rims for better performance. Better look for 6.5J rims on 215 section tires.

Thanks. Next best is only one option in rims, that is American Racing AR62 at 7j. I have no plans to go any wider than 215 tyre now or in future. Should I consider 7j or even that is a strict no?

Last option is to paint the oem steel rims and add in a good quality spacer. I am badly missing the squat look, as the side cladding masks the width added by even a 215 over stock 195.

[vivekdewanta]

Originally Posted by ChauhanSaurabh

Thanks. Next best is only one option in rims, that is American Racing AR62 at 7j. I have no plans to go any wider than 215 tyre now or in future. Should I consider 7j or even that is a strict no?

Last option is to paint the oem steel rims and add in a good quality spacer. I am badly missing the squat look, as the side cladding masks the width added by even a 215 over stock 195.

7J is pretty much okay but would not recommend those too, best tires on 6.5J and 7J are 235. If you put 7J on 215 it will look exactly like the stock Bolero tires. Which is also having a Bulge on the side walls some thing like this (_) Whereas your offroad tire should look like something like this. |_|
If your usage is 70% on road and 30% offroad then you must opt for 7J on 215. If you are simply on 60-40 then must recommend to have perfect offroad tires with suitable rims, without Bulge. Else you'll end up ruining you rims or tires. Maybe on curbs or on the edgy rocks.
By the way what is the PCD for Jimmy rims, a little bit curious to know.