[Kpaaz]

Originally Posted by vsrivatsa

It is disappointing to see Kia offering the lowest end tires (Goodyear) on even the higher variants. Hyundai used to have the policy to fit Bridgestone Tires on the top two trims.

True Hyundai does that! I was expecting the same with KIA. I also see a lot of cars in the showroom running on Kumho tires which is a South Korean brand. My SA had no clue which tiers will my car come with.

Anyone aware of Kumho tiers?

[TG_F196]

Can an Seltos owner please tell me where to decode the VIN? Unable to find online.

[binoyyj]

Originally Posted by TG_F196

Can an Seltos owner please tell me where to decode the VIN? Unable to find online.

https://service.hyundai-motor.com/euro5/login.tiles

Register an account here.

A simple search for the word "decode" using the 'Search this Thread' button would have given you the answer as well.

[therider]

Originally Posted by TG_F196

Can an Seltos owner please tell me where to decode the VIN? Unable to find online.

Below link should help you on this,

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/buyin...e-vin-194.html (ARTICLE: Find your car's date of manufacture (VIN))

[chet1376]

Originally Posted by vsrivatsa

How is the performance of the Goodyear tires that come with the Seltos?

It is disappointing to see Kia offering the lowest end tires (Goodyear) on even the higher variants. Hyundai used to have the policy to fit Bridgestone Tires on the top two trims.

A quick check on Amazon.in also confirms that these are one of the cheapest 17 inchers available.

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Tire Pricing Comparison

I paid around the same price as the 17 inch Goodyear for the 15 inch Primacy 4ST for the Honda City recently. I will surely recommend my friend to swap tires on delivery to either the Bridgestone Duelers or the Michelin P4ST. Has anyone else thought of swapping tires post delivery?

I swapped my tyres immediately after delivery (GTX+ DCT). I upsized to Yokohama Advan Sport 225/55/R17. Got around 4.5k each for the stock tyres.

[SS4]

Originally Posted by chet1376

I upsized to Yokohama Advan Sport 225/55/R17

Interesting! Can you post some pictures please?
May I ask why you decided to upsize from the 215’s?

[Kpaaz]

Originally Posted by chet1376

I swapped my tyres immediately after delivery (GTX+ DCT). I upsized to Yokohama Advan Sport 225/55/R17. Got around 4.5k each for the stock tyres.

How much did the YOKOS cost you? I think 4.5K for the stock tiers is a good deal. How different does it now feel after changing the stock tiers?

[chet1376]

Originally Posted by SS4

Interesting! Can you post some pictures please?
May I ask why you decided to upsize from the 215’s?

As someone mentioned earlier, the stock Goodyear is one of the cheapest 17" tyres available and I wanted to change to a better, sportier tyre. I've had Yokos on my previous cars and have been extremely happy with them.

Since I was changing the brand, thought I'd upsize to 225's. Checked on the Tyre Upsize Calculator - http://tyrestore.in/upsizing.htm, the variance was less than 2%

[chet1376]

Originally Posted by Kpaaz

How much did the YOKOS cost you? I think 4.5K for the stock tiers is a good deal. How different does it now feel after changing the stock tiers?

The Yokos cost me 26k with the exchange.

4.5K for the Goodyears were definitely a good deal - new ones are around 6k.

Can't really tell the difference since I hardly drove on the stock tyres - changed them a day after I took delivery

Did a highway drive of 500 kms on the new tyres and I felt the upgrade was worth it. The ride quality and handling was good - tried to keep it around 100-110 kmph and didnt really push it round the corners.

[vsrivatsa]

Originally Posted by chet1376

As someone mentioned earlier, the stock Goodyear is one of the cheapest 17" tyres available and I wanted to change to a better, sportier tyre. I've had Yokos on my previous cars and have been extremely happy with them.

Since I was changing the brand, thought I'd upsize to 225's. Checked on the Tyre Upsize Calculator - http://tyrestore.in/upsizing.htm, the variance was less than 2%

What is done is done - enjoy your ride and you are correct about the circumference variance but you lost Ground Clearance unfortunately. (691 became 678 in the picture - loss of 13 mm)

As per my understanding the stock size is 215/60R17 and below calculations are based on that:


Stock: 215/60R17 >> Upsize: 225/60R17


For the others who are aspiring to upsize I believe the correct/perfect size is 235/55R17. Check the images below for the impact of upsizing - this has no impact on Ground Clearance.


Stock: 215/60R17 >> Upsize: 235/60R17

[Sebring]

How is Kia with warranty and stuff? The oldies Tata, Suzuki and Hyundai void suspension and wheel related warranty if we up-size (at least threaten to). Add anything electric, and it must be from their own catalog and personnel. Has any of these legacy issues been addressed by newbies?

Originally Posted by chet1376

As someone mentioned earlier, the stock Goodyear is one of the cheapest 17" tyres available and I wanted to change to a better, sportier tyre. I've had Yokos on my previous cars and have been extremely happy with them.Since I was changing the brand, thought I'd upsize to 225's.

[sandygordon]

Just took insurance from KIA which is basically reliance insurance. The comprehensive cover includes tyres as well is what I read from the message they sent me. Upgrading tyres might put insurance claims at risk is what I feel. I dont know much about the finer details. I am looking forward to take delivery of my red 1.4 DCT GTX+ on Sunday.

I want Michelin Primacy as tyres for my Seltos. I am in two minds for the upgrade. My S cross had no issues on Primacy 205 R 16 for 35k km and they look good for another 30k km.

Anyway I will trying to get a good deal from Michelin dealers.

[cdrsd]

Originally Posted by Arjz

Hi All, Going through the posts I read a few comments of people complaint about water seeping inside there car from windows due to some rubber defect and secondly about parcel tray noise. To this a lot of people have been commenting to those owners on how they should've done proper pdi before taking delivery.

Hi All,

I had read this comment earlier, and had not thought much of it.

Surprisingly, last weekend (just after the showers the previous day), as I sat in the car, and drove off, I had a few drops of water (7-8 drops max) dripping from the rubber beading inside of the right hand door top, where the door / glass slopes off downwards.

Amazingly, during the monsoon of Mumbai, I have not seen / felt water drip in even once, and I am fairly manic on checking my car regularly!

I sadly could not take a pic as I was driving, but did speak to the Service Centre. The Service Manager (KIA THANE) has informed, that he will look in at it at the 1st service now due.

Has anyone else come across the same issue here on T-BHP?? If so, do please update on the same, and if any corrective action was undertaken.

Cheers and ride safe!

[ashis89]

Originally Posted by sandygordon

Just took insurance from KIA which is basically reliance insurance. The comprehensive cover includes tyres as well is what I read from the message they sent me. Upgrading tyres might put insurance claims at risk is what I feel. I dont know much about the finer details. I am looking forward to take delivery of my red 1.4 DCT GTX+ on Sunday.

Congratulations on your new car!!

I also took insurance from KIA. Initially they had offered me Digit Online insurance which surprised me. After questioning, they told me they offer same insurance with same T&C and same price from Bajaj Allianz, Reliance and Digit. I chose Bajaj Allianz. I don't have the documents yet but she mentioned the insurance offers Zero Dep, Engine protect, car keys coverage, tyres and then some more.

My car is ready but due to work commitments, I intend to take delivery tomorrow - HTK Plus D MT.

Originally Posted by cdrsd

Hi All,

I had read this comment earlier, and had not thought much of it.

Surprisingly, last weekend (just after the showers the previous day), as I sat in the car, and drove off, I had a few drops of water (7-8 drops max) dripping from the rubber beading inside of the right hand door top, where the door / glass slopes off downwards.

That's a worrying observation. Could a few drops have 'entered' the cabin while you were entering the car?

[Sebring]

Kumho are very good tyres. Consider yourself lucky if you land them. GoodYear is really bad, and you should consider changing at the earliest.

Originally Posted by Kpaaz

I also see a lot of cars in the showroom running on Kumho tires which is a South Korean brand. My SA had no clue which tiers will my car come with. Anyone aware of Kumho tiers?