[ex670c]

Originally Posted by randeep04

Hi everyone,

Well finally yesterday i got the time to drop my tyres off at the workshop in Jaipur and also see them fitted for the first time.

Here are some pics of the same.

Cheers !!!!!!!!

Hi Randeep,

What size are the Maxxis BIGHORN's?
Are they readily available in Delhi?

Regards,

Arka

[randeep04]

Originally Posted by ex670c

Hi Randeep,

What size are the Maxxis BIGHORN's?
Are they readily available in Delhi?

Regards,

Arka

Hi Arka,

These are 275/70/R16's.
I bought these in Feb'09 and that time they were the last ones in this particular size. But the dealer also had Maxxis Buckshots which were 295/85/R16's these again are Mud Terrain's.

I could find out from him if he has the tyres available.

Cheers !!!!!!!!!!

[gbanavar]

Originally Posted by randeep04

Need not change any part. Just get a spacer made. I too have done the same thing, got 1" spacers made it gets fitted on the original Jeep hub and the tyres get fitted on the new 160 pcd bolts.

Cheers !!!!!!

Thanks Randeep.. do you happen to have a picture of your spacers? It would help me take a picture to my machine shop to get a set made.

I remember that there was some discussion about the safety issue of using such spacers. Have you done any more research on that? Did you also have to get alloys with an offset to accommodate the 1" thickness of the spacers?

[randeep04]

Originally Posted by gbanavar

Thanks Randeep.. do you happen to have a picture of your spacers? It would help me take a picture to my machine shop to get a set made.

I remember that there was some discussion about the safety issue of using such spacers. Have you done any more research on that? Did you also have to get alloys with an offset to accommodate the 1" thickness of the spacers?

I did not click any pics of the spacers but will arrange for the pics to be clicked.
As far as I know there is no problem in using spacers, i've used spacers in my gypsy too and no such problem concerning them.

As for my alloys, they are offset alloys. As my tyres are big, i went in for offsets and even if my PCDs matched i would have had to install spacers so that the tyres dont rub against the leafsprings. therefore the spacers took care of two issues for me.

Cheers !!!!!!!!!!

[DesertKing]

Can somebody please advice me that what is the price of BF Goodrich AT 31x10.5 R 15. I would also like to know if the chinese tyre on this size is availabe and what is their price and expected life.

[Gypsy-Boy]

Hey guys finally got my comp fixed so am uploading the comparison pic of my old tyres and new tyres
Old tyre size - 205/60 R 15 - Good year (Its a Car tyre)
New tyre size - 235/75 R 15 - Good year Wrangler RT/S

The height difference between them is about 5+ inches!!
so the overall height of my Gypsy has increased by about 3 inches

GB

[gbanavar]

Hey Guys,
As I have been enquiring in Bangalore about the availability of 139 PCD in 16" alloys for my Jeep, I ran into a company called Prestige Design (:: PRESTIGE DESIGN ::) based in Delhi, that may have these available. Has anyone used their products or heard of this company? It looks like they can get these in about 1 week to 10 days time. I'll let you know as I get more details.

[bigman]

Ganesh Banavar,

Just had a look through their range and nothing in the 16" really stands out for Jeep use.

Lenso do some nice SUV type rims in 16" with the 139PCD.

[gbanavar]

Originally Posted by bigman

Ganesh Banavar,

Just had a look through their range and nothing in the 16" really stands out for Jeep use.

Lenso do some nice SUV type rims in 16" with the 139PCD.

Bigman,
After speaking to the guy in Bangalore, who gave me this info, number 306 is available in 16"/139 PCD and is used for SUVs. He said that this is available in all silver, black and silver and all chrome.

I have heard about Lensos as well from another dealer. Both of them have to be ordered and it may take anywhere from 5 to 20 days to obtain them.

[Autocraze]

Originally Posted by gbanavar

Bigman,
After speaking to the guy in Bangalore, who gave me this info, number 306 is available in 16"/139 PCD and is used for SUVs. He said that this is available in all silver, black and silver and all chrome.

I have heard about Lensos as well from another dealer. Both of them have to be ordered and it may take anywhere from 5 to 20 days to obtain them.

Hi, Ganesh,

Prestige Alloys and HR are two companies that make the best alloys in India. Their alloys are widely used in North India.

lucky for you if you found 139 pcd in prestige as i could't.

cheers

[DesertKing]

I also had a talk with Prastige guy and understood that they have 31x10.5 R 15. The brand they have is Silverstone and they are imported from Malaysia. He said that the tyre life should be 70K-80K KM which I doubt.

Does anybody know about Silverstone tyres and are they Ok for INR 4.5 to 5K /each.

[gbanavar]

Autocraze,
I have ordered the "black & silver" design I posted before.. should receive it in about 2 to 3 weeks. Thanks for your feedback on Prestige Alloys.

Originally Posted by Autocraze

Hi, Ganesh,

Prestige Alloys and HR are two companies that make the best alloys in India. Their alloys are widely used in North India.

lucky for you if you found 139 pcd in prestige as i could't.

cheers

[IronWolf]

Very informative thread> have been glued on it.

I see few options posted here from MRF's non Military range, however no serious discussions around this. (apart from the Wanderer which I dont find too...)

I saw some aggressive looking threads on MRFs brochure and just want to inject some Desi options apart from the regular BFG/Michelin/Yoko options. I know these are not built for OTR, just wanted to see if anyone in India has tried these options, as many outside India have and have decent reviews.

In order of my preference

1) MRF Super Traction - Available from 7.00-15 to 7.50-16 sizes.
- Very agressive and impressive thread design.
- Assuming this is for commercial use, the compound will not be soft and should last longer than the Sandgrips


2) MRF M - 77 - Available from 7.00-15 to 7.50-16 sizes.
- Less Agressive design.
- Center threads are too straight lined, however nice knobby at the sides

These two are found here - http://www.mrftyres.com/exports/down...ighttrucks.pdf


3) MRF TRACTOR TRAILER 707 - Available in 7.50-16 size. (similar to Super Lug)
- Alternative to NDMS
- Should be better for on road braking than the NDMS?
The above can be found at - http://www.mrftyres.com/exports/down...rvicetyres.pdf

How do we see what kind of compound these use?

[khan_sultan]

Originally Posted by DesertKing

I also had a talk with Prastige guy and understood that they have 31x10.5 R 15. The brand they have is Silverstone and they are imported from Malaysia. He said that the tyre life should be 70K-80K KM which I doubt.

Does anybody know about Silverstone tyres and are they Ok for INR 4.5 to 5K /each.

which one is this? AT117 or MT117?

The AT117 looks like a copy of BFG TA KO pattern and the MT117 xtreme looks really aggressive.

I wouldn't mind trying these for a price point of 4-4.5K/tyre in 31x10.5 R15 (if they are NOT very old stick). Try and bargain for more

Can you pass on the dealer details to me? I would be interested in knowing more about the 33x10.5 R15 in MT117 xtreme.

Cheers,

[DesertKing]

Originally Posted by khan_sultan

which one is this? AT117 or MT117?

The AT117 looks like a copy of BFG TA KO pattern and the MT117 xtreme looks really aggressive.

I wouldn't mind trying these for a price point of 4-4.5K/tyre in 31x10.5 R15 (if they are NOT very old stick). Try and bargain for more

Can you pass on the dealer details to me? I would be interested in knowing more about the 33x10.5 R15 in MT117 xtreme.

Cheers,

Hi Khan, infect I gave a call to Prestige Design's wholesale shop.

WHOLESALE SHOP
Marwah Traders
E-93, Amar Colony
Lajpat Nagar - IV
New Delhi - 110024
Phone:- 011-55672123
Mobile:- 9811341555
9313378898

Infect he adviced only AT117 which mean you need to check for MT117 (this tyres really looks killing). Can you please check for 31X10.5 R 15 too in MT117. Thanks