[Samurai]

Originally Posted by GRV

This is first replacement after 52,000 kms. Most of within NCR or long distance trip to Mountains / Jaipur (barring a couple of off roading trips under guidance of Sudev)

Sigh, your OE tyres lasted 3 times the miles than mine.

Originally Posted by GRV

What are benefits of upgrade (from 225 to 235 ?).

Close to impossible to get 225 tyres in India. Switching to 235 gives you lot of options.

[condor]

Arent Yoko Geo's available in 225 ?

[Samurai]

Originally Posted by condor

Arent Yoko Geo's available in 225 ?

Not in India. The early gen GV came with 225mm tyres, which are not stocked in India.

[GRV]

Hi Samuria

How much would be price of Michelin 235/70/16 that you have mentioned. I guess you have bought a set before ? Do we get discount on MRF / quoted price (I mean never bought expensive tyes, so no idea whether one can bargain )

I guess it wil be somehwere between 7k to 8k and that would mean 40,000 for 5 . If I want to avoid this dent, would you suggest any cheaper tyre (from India companies- but no compromise on safety aspect)?

Thanks

GRV

[Samurai]

Two years back Michelin LTX AT2 235/70R16 cost me 6400 per tyre. Not sure about the current price. Same time, the Yokohama Geolandar AT-S 235/75R15 for my Jeep cost me 4800 per tyre.

However, the tyre prices have gone up a lot since then due to the ISI stamp idiocy.

[condor]

If you want to consider the tread width / foot-print, then the MRF 215/75 R15 may be a close match. It has a wider foot-print than all other 215's

[Samurai]

Originally Posted by condor

If you want to consider the tread width / foot-print, then the MRF 215/75 R15 may be a close match. It has a wider foot-print than all other 215's

You want him to change his alloys to 15 inch rim, and lose 9mm GC? Not a good idea.

[condor]

@Samurai, just for calculations sake: he will not lose 9mm of GC, but much lesser.

Circumference of 225/70 R16 = 2175.69 mm. Dia = 692.67 mm
Circumference of 225/75 R15 = 2166.94 mm. Dia = 689.89 mm

Diff in GC = 2.78mm


IMO, 235/70R16 should not be so much of a problem. 10mm increase in cross-section is split evenly between inside & outside, and the GV should have more than 5 mm of clearance on the inside to prevent contact.

With most vehicles, 1 size up is quite safe - and hopefully should work here too.

[Samurai]

Originally Posted by condor

@Samurai, just for calculations sake: he will not lose 9mm of GC, but much lesser.

Circumference of 225/70 R16 = 2175.69 mm. Dia = 692.67 mm
Circumference of 225/75 R15 = 2166.94 mm. Dia = 689.89 mm

Diff in GC = 2.78mm

Since you suggested 215/75R15, shouldn't you be calculating for 215 instead of 225?

I still don't understand why you want him to change the alloys to 15 inch.

Originally Posted by condor

IMO, 235/70R16 should not be so much of a problem.

I know 235/70R16 is not a problem, both sudev and I are running 235mm on our GVs since two years. That is what I suggested switching to 235mm, it also gives 7mm more GC.

[GRV]

Thanks for really valuable options. I checked Michelin price it is 7200/ per tyre. Samurai, to save money would you recommend buying geolander 235/70 r/16 rather than going for Michelin.
Thanks
GeV

[Jaggu]

I would say go with Geo AT, much better compared to the Michellin's from longevity perspective.

[Samurai]

Yes, you will be fine either with Yokohama Geolandar HT-S G051/G052 or Michelin LTX AT2. Avoid Geolandar HT-S G053, that is quite pedestrian. Yes, not all Geolandar HT-S are same. If you don't get the right HT-S, go with Michelin. Remember, you are deciding the tyre for the next 50K kms.

There are other brands too, but I don't have first hand experience with them.

[tsk1979]

Originally Posted by GRV

Thanks for really valuable options. I checked Michelin price it is 7200/ per tyre. Samurai, to save money would you recommend buying geolander 235/70 r/16 rather than going for Michelin.
Thanks
GeV

If you want something just for trail driving, the BFG Long Trail TA/KO is quite good.
If you want something for rocks, the Continental Cross contact A/T is a cheaper option to LTX, but its a slightly harder tire.
Have been using it for past 50,000kms on the safari, and its one tough tire!

[Samurai]

GRV is specifically looking for highway tyres. That is why I am not suggesting AT. The Michelin AT2 is very road oriented than AT.

[tsk1979]

Originally Posted by Samurai

GRV is specifically looking for highway tyres. That is why I am not suggesting AT. The Michelin AT2 is very road oriented than AT.

Thats why I was suggesting the long Trail TA/KO
Its a trail tire. Will do very well on roads, and handle some abuse too!