The Offroad Rims & Tyres Thread

Kandisa · 30th June 2009, 09:37

The new 'shoes' do look stunning on the Scorp. How much the tyres cost you?
-regards,

NIP · 30th June 2009, 09:40

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Originally Posted by Kandisa

The new 'shoes' do look stunning on the Scorp. How much the tyres cost you?
-regards,

Tyres cost 5.7k each.

whitemm550 · 6th July 2009, 11:46

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Originally Posted by fk7

hi all,

First of all, thanks for the alloy wheel links. I found that neo wheels have 16" wheels in 139 PCD. For example as below.

Does anyone have any opinions and user reviews about these neo wheels? Are they good quality?

Firoz

hi firoz,
i doubt the availability of 139 pcd in 16", as i distribute Neo wheels in Goa

whitemm550 · 6th July 2009, 11:48

i would recommend the JK Brutes 4x4, 205/80 R 16 or the 215/75 R 16

Samurai · 6th July 2009, 17:18

Last Friday I finally upgraded the Jeep tyres from Apollo Storm AT to Yokohama Geolandar AT-S. Since I have difficulty turning the steering with 235/75R15 tyres, I was wishing I could switch to 215/75R15, but with 7.5 width alloys, that would not be a good idea. So I decided to stay with 235/75R15 for the yokos.

With the new shoes, I had two unexpected but very welcome change. First, the steering wheel turns much easily now, no more fighting the wheel.

Second, the ride comfort is certainly better.

rjstyles69 · 6th July 2009, 19:00

nip good stuff there man. What model alloys are those and where did you pick the BF's from ?
Sharath with the monsoons setting in, new footwear for the jeep eh.

NIP · 7th July 2009, 09:27

rjstyles thanks! they are EVO 16" alloys. picked up both alloys and tyres from hot tracks.

nice tyres there samurai

how about some 'zoomed-out' shots so we can see the complete jeep with new footwear? just saw the news and the torrential downpour in your parts !! how bad/good is it ? the new tyres will definitely be needed for the next few months i suppose!

IronWolf · 11th July 2009, 17:00

Sharath san, how about some details on how it did in some wet soil. I am sure you could not resist doing that OTR test.

Looks like the Yokohama Geolandar AT-S is becoming a hot fav here - barring the Sandgrips/Bullets fans.

Samurai · 11th July 2009, 21:48

IronWolf, the rain is too hard these days. I'd be surprised to get any grip at all. I am waiting for it to lighten up.

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NIP · 14th July 2009, 17:22

wow thats an awesome pic samurai ! i wish i was there....very moody

Kandisa · 20th July 2009, 12:37

Newly procured footwears for my petrol jeep: Brand new gypsy rims with Dunlop Grandtrek AT2 tubeless tyres.

The sidewall:

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Tread pattern:

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Tyre on the rim:

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tsk1979 · 20th July 2009, 16:56

@NIP, I am searching for BF goodrich all Terrain T/A but all dealers only have long Trail in stock. Michelin India has discontinued the All Terrain version!

trammway · 20th July 2009, 17:22

Guys,

This is not Jeep/4x4 vehicle rim but most interesting steel wheel. I was impressed, I think the bolts shown in the wheels says it is split rim, but it could be the PCD too. Have fun!

The Offroad Rims & Tyres Thread-image015.jpg

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KSM-Vtec · 21st July 2009, 21:39

Hi guys!!!

Need your suggestions on this urgently -

Am doing a road trip to Ladakh in my gypsy http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...ter-gypsy.html and need to buy new tyres for it, these are the choices i have -

Left to Right - BF Goodrich - Geolanders - Continental - All these tyres are 235/75/R15 (but i am going to install 215/75/R15)

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Based on the pattern and material used for these tyres what would you your answer be to the following questions -

Which tyres you think are the best if one has 60% on road and 40% off road running??
Which tyres you think will have better ride quality on the highway??
Which tyres you think will last longer??

KSM-Vtec · 21st July 2009, 23:34

Well this is what i am told so far -

1. BFG's are very good for OTR and ok for the highways
2. Yoko Geo's are very good for the highway and ok for OTR
3. Conti's good for highways only.

More Questions -

1.Are the BFG's way better than the Geo's in OTR??
2.Are the BFG's very bad in grip at high speeds on highways??
3.Will the BFG's last long enough if they are used extensively on the highways as well?

30th June 2009, 09:37	#571
Kandisa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Noida Posts: 1,118 Thanked: 559 Times View My Garage	The new 'shoes' do look stunning on the Scorp. How much the tyres cost you? -regards,
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6th July 2009, 11:48	#574
whitemm550 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Margao goa Posts: 368 Thanked: 108 Times	i would recommend the JK Brutes 4x4, 205/80 R 16 or the 215/75 R 16
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6th July 2009, 17:18	#575
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,828 Thanked: 45,537 Times View My Garage	Last Friday I finally upgraded the Jeep tyres from Apollo Storm AT to Yokohama Geolandar AT-S. Since I have difficulty turning the steering with 235/75R15 tyres, I was wishing I could switch to 215/75R15, but with 7.5 width alloys, that would not be a good idea. So I decided to stay with 235/75R15 for the yokos. With the new shoes, I had two unexpected but very welcome change. First, the steering wheel turns much easily now, no more fighting the wheel. Second, the ride comfort is certainly better. Attached Thumbnails
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6th July 2009, 19:00	#576
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	nip good stuff there man. What model alloys are those and where did you pick the BF's from ? Sharath with the monsoons setting in, new footwear for the jeep eh. Last edited by rjstyles69 : 6th July 2009 at 19:02.
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7th July 2009, 09:27	#577
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	rjstyles thanks! they are EVO 16" alloys. picked up both alloys and tyres from hot tracks. nice tyres there samurai how about some 'zoomed-out' shots so we can see the complete jeep with new footwear? just saw the news and the torrential downpour in your parts !! how bad/good is it ? the new tyres will definitely be needed for the next few months i suppose! Last edited by NIP : 7th July 2009 at 09:29.
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11th July 2009, 17:00	#578
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	Sharath san, how about some details on how it did in some wet soil. I am sure you could not resist doing that OTR test. Looks like the Yokohama Geolandar AT-S is becoming a hot fav here - barring the Sandgrips/Bullets fans.
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11th July 2009, 21:48	#579
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,828 Thanked: 45,537 Times View My Garage	IronWolf, the rain is too hard these days. I'd be surprised to get any grip at all. I am waiting for it to lighten up.
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14th July 2009, 17:22	#580
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	wow thats an awesome pic samurai ! i wish i was there....very moody
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20th July 2009, 12:37	#581
Kandisa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Noida Posts: 1,118 Thanked: 559 Times View My Garage	Newly procured footwears for my petrol jeep: Brand new gypsy rims with Dunlop Grandtrek AT2 tubeless tyres. The sidewall: Tread pattern: Tyre on the rim:
	() Thanks

20th July 2009, 16:56	#582
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	@NIP, I am searching for BF goodrich all Terrain T/A but all dealers only have long Trail in stock. Michelin India has discontinued the All Terrain version!
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20th July 2009, 17:22	#583
trammway Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bridgewater USA Posts: 1,150 Thanked: 475 Times View My Garage	Most interesting ARMY RIM Guys, This is not Jeep/4x4 vehicle rim but most interesting steel wheel. I was impressed, I think the bolts shown in the wheels says it is split rim, but it could be the PCD too. Have fun!
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21st July 2009, 21:39	#584
KSM-Vtec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MH-02-India-Bombay-Bandra Posts: 1,562 Thanked: 446 Times View My Garage	Hi guys!!! Need your suggestions on this urgently - Am doing a road trip to Ladakh in my gypsy http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...ter-gypsy.html and need to buy new tyres for it, these are the choices i have - Left to Right - BF Goodrich - Geolanders - Continental - All these tyres are 235/75/R15 (but i am going to install 215/75/R15) Based on the pattern and material used for these tyres what would you your answer be to the following questions - Which tyres you think are the best if one has 60% on road and 40% off road running?? Which tyres you think will have better ride quality on the highway?? Which tyres you think will last longer?? Last edited by KSM-Vtec : 21st July 2009 at 21:40.
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21st July 2009, 23:34	#585
KSM-Vtec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MH-02-India-Bombay-Bandra Posts: 1,562 Thanked: 446 Times View My Garage	Well this is what i am told so far - 1. BFG's are very good for OTR and ok for the highways 2. Yoko Geo's are very good for the highway and ok for OTR 3. Conti's good for highways only. More Questions - 1.Are the BFG's way better than the Geo's in OTR?? 2.Are the BFG's very bad in grip at high speeds on highways?? 3.Will the BFG's last long enough if they are used extensively on the highways as well?
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