Michelin M45 in bangalore where ?

Sankar · 14th November 2008, 20:34

M62 Gazelle is classified as a moped tyre. It's speed rating is only 81MPH or 129KMPH, that too in their colder climate, in our hotter climate the rated speed would be reduced theoritically. Most bikes nowadays do 120+ out of the box, Eg. R15, P220, P200, RTR, Karizma etc.. so the speed rating of 129 may not be a problem on stock bikes. But once they are modified the tyre safety margin reduces or would be exceeded.

TomRider · 18th November 2008, 09:54

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Originally Posted by chetan

Its fake , guys what would be the correct upsize for a fiero , i am too looking at the m45's coz ever since i got my fiero converted to 200cc its a bit scary to ride to bike on stock tyres .

M45's are good. 3.25X18 or 3.50X18 (at the max) will be the best up size for a 200cc machine. 4.00X18 will kill the performance.

Nikhilb2008 · 18th November 2008, 17:11

No it wont!! I am saying this from personal experience. Fitting too fat a tyre will kill performance as the contact patch is greater and thus, more rolling resistance is present.

With the M$5 4.00x18 though, the contact patch is the same. It is even a little thinner than the stock Zappers. The extra thickness of the tyres is extremely useful in hard cornering. It doesnt make it's presence felt in a straight line.

Ajaybiz · 18th November 2008, 19:31

Its good for cornering but 4" Michs are overkill for any 150-200 cc bike as i lost atleast 10 KMPH top speed in my CBZ, and now going back to stock 100/90.

SunnyBoi · 19th November 2008, 10:16

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Originally Posted by Ajaybiz

Its good for cornering but 4" Michs are overkill for any 150-200 cc bike as i lost atleast 10 KMPH top speed in my CBZ, and now going back to stock 100/90.

haha yeah, I cant forget me overtaking you on my RX with a pillion on our last ride

TomRider · 19th November 2008, 14:07

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

No it wont!! I am saying this from personal experience. Fitting too fat a tyre will kill performance as the contact patch is greater and thus, more rolling resistance is present.

With the M$5 4.00x18 though, the contact patch is the same. It is even a little thinner than the stock Zappers. The extra thickness of the tyres is extremely useful in hard cornering. It doesnt make it's presence felt in a straight line.

It will brother! I lost the performance to a great extend after putting the 4" compared to my stock 100/90 in my bike.

P180V1 · 24th November 2008, 19:35

Hey Nikhil, where is your shop ? Would like to meet you regarding tyres for my P180 classic. I just bought a TVS tyre 100/90 x 18, but am not happy with the tyre.

CHEERS,
G D

TomRider · 1st December 2008, 11:18

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Originally Posted by P180V1

Hey Nikhil, where is your shop ? Would like to meet you regarding tyres for my P180 classic. I just bought a TVS tyre 100/90 x 18, but am not happy with the tyre.

CHEERS,
G D

Most of the TVS tires are notorious for the slippage on wet roads. Plz dont get fascinated by the tire pattern.

Sks_Biker · 1st December 2008, 11:33

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Originally Posted by TomRider

It will brother! I lost the performance to a great extend after putting the 4" compared to my stock 100/90 in my bike.

You mean to say a 4 inch tyre with a width of (4x2.54 =) 101.6mm has adverse impact due its 1.6mm extra width over a 100mm tyre?

TomRider · 1st December 2008, 14:06

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Originally Posted by Sks_Biker

You mean to say a 4 inch tyre with a width of (4x2.54 =) 101.6mm has adverse impact due its 1.6mm extra width over a 100mm tyre?

Not only the 1.6mm diff. It is quite heavy compared to the stock tire.

vinayvtec · 1st December 2008, 20:30

Hey Dude, try in Gear up or in Hot tracks.

Even if there is no stock they can get you in a day or tow.

msvg · 5th December 2008, 16:49

U can get the tyres at SAI IYENGAR TYRES ,Lalbagh rd.
They have a branch @ CMH rd also ...

praJEEP · 6th December 2008, 14:33

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Originally Posted by msvg

U can get the tyres at SAI IYENGAR TYRES ,Lalbagh rd.
They have a branch @ CMH rd also ...

They are no more in CMH road, they have shifted opposite to ESi hospital.

Rocky_Balboa · 15th May 2009, 11:46

Folks,

I have been trying to procure M45s for my motorcycle for the past 2-3 weeks, but in vain. Almost all the dealers, say they are out of stock and something big is expected from Michelin India. Frustrated, wrote a mail to Michelin India yesterday.

Today I get a call from 'Ajith' of Michelin India who not only apologizes for the inconvenience, but also assured Michelin is trying its best to enter the two-wheeler market in a big way. He requests me to wait till mid-june when Michelin two-wheeler tyres will be relaunched and all variants be made available with the dealers.

for You Ajith, and Thanks.
+Rocky+

Nikhilb2008 · 15th May 2009, 11:58

Yeah. The problem is, Michelin have tied up with TVS tyres to make tyres here in India. So, they are not bringing in anymore M45s or anything. Quite sad actually. I've been sitting on Ajith's head but to no avail.

14th November 2008, 20:34	#31
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,054 Times	M62 Gazelle is classified as a moped tyre. It's speed rating is only 81MPH or 129KMPH, that too in their colder climate, in our hotter climate the rated speed would be reduced theoritically. Most bikes nowadays do 120+ out of the box, Eg. R15, P220, P200, RTR, Karizma etc.. so the speed rating of 129 may not be a problem on stock bikes. But once they are modified the tyre safety margin reduces or would be exceeded.
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18th November 2008, 17:11	#33
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	No it wont!! I am saying this from personal experience. Fitting too fat a tyre will kill performance as the contact patch is greater and thus, more rolling resistance is present. With the M$5 4.00x18 though, the contact patch is the same. It is even a little thinner than the stock Zappers. The extra thickness of the tyres is extremely useful in hard cornering. It doesnt make it's presence felt in a straight line.
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18th November 2008, 19:31	#34
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	Its good for cornering but 4" Michs are overkill for any 150-200 cc bike as i lost atleast 10 KMPH top speed in my CBZ, and now going back to stock 100/90.
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24th November 2008, 19:35	#37
P180V1 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 143 Thanked: 4 Times	Hey Nikhil, where is your shop ? Would like to meet you regarding tyres for my P180 classic. I just bought a TVS tyre 100/90 x 18, but am not happy with the tyre. CHEERS, G D
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1st December 2008, 20:30	#41
vinayvtec BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 390 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	Hey Dude, try in Gear up or in Hot tracks. Even if there is no stock they can get you in a day or tow.
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5th December 2008, 16:49	#42
msvg BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA / Bangalore Posts: 209 Thanked: 23 Times	U can get the tyres at SAI IYENGAR TYRES ,Lalbagh rd. They have a branch @ CMH rd also ...
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15th May 2009, 11:46	#44
Rocky_Balboa BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Namma Bengalooru Posts: 676 Thanked: 358 Times View My Garage	Folks, I have been trying to procure M45s for my motorcycle for the past 2-3 weeks, but in vain. Almost all the dealers, say they are out of stock and something big is expected from Michelin India. Frustrated, wrote a mail to Michelin India yesterday. Today I get a call from 'Ajith' of Michelin India who not only apologizes for the inconvenience, but also assured Michelin is trying its best to enter the two-wheeler market in a big way. He requests me to wait till mid-june when Michelin two-wheeler tyres will be relaunched and all variants be made available with the dealers. for You Ajith, and Thanks. +Rocky+
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15th May 2009, 11:58	#45
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	Yeah. The problem is, Michelin have tied up with TVS tyres to make tyres here in India. So, they are not bringing in anymore M45s or anything. Quite sad actually. I've been sitting on Ajith's head but to no avail.
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