[niCo_neOz]

Originally Posted by Jordygt500

Is this a complete vin number? Or does Hyundai/ Kia have 19 digit vin number.Can someone please help in decoding this vin sent by the SA. Car is Kia seltos.

T - Right hand Drive and CVT, Driver side and engine
P - 2023, Model Year

The last 6 digit are your vehicle production sequence number.

[ashvek3141]

Originally Posted by Ajitesh_Drive

Hello members,

My delivery for White Kia Seltos is due next week, the OEM tyres are probably JK Royale UX with 215/60/R17, I'm thinking of upgrading them to 225/60/R17 with a better brand such as Yokos/michelin or bridgestone.

225 section will anyday provide better stability over high speeds/braking and cornering.
Was driving Honda city earlier with 195 section swapped over 175 & the difference was great in ride comfort as well as stability.

Please check if 225/60/R17 fits your car. I think if you want to go wider than the feasible option would be 225/55/R17. But that would worsen the ride quality.

In 215 section only, if you just upgrade to either Yoko / Mich / Conti would be pretty decent IMHO.

[Ajitesh_Drive]

Originally Posted by Ajitesh_Drive

Please check if 225/60/R17 fits your car. I think if you want to go wider than the feasible option would be 225/55/R17. But that would worsen the ride quality.

In 215 section only, if you just upgrade to either Yoko / Mich / Conti would be pretty decent IMHO.

The aspect ratio difference is less than 3% which is fine, and most probably it'll fit over the stock alloy wheel too. Just worried about the warranty from Kia's end as I'm taking an extended warranty for 4th & 5th year.

[ashvek3141]

Originally Posted by Ajitesh_Drive

The aspect ratio difference is less than 3% which is fine, and most probably it'll fit over the stock alloy wheel too. Just worried about the warranty from Kia's end as I'm taking an extended warranty for 4th & 5th year.

Understand, but I wanted to do the exact same upgrade for my Creta 3 years ago & IIRC it wasn’t possible. Maybe the required tire size wasn’t available. Hence I went ahead with 225/55/R17.

Don’t know about the recent availability of the tire sizes.

[pranav.kakkad]

Finally getting my car delivered tomorrow.

I faced challenges with registering it via RTO’s Vahan site for the number but had to get it done offline. OTP on the Aadhaar was getting generated but eventually it was not getting accepted on the site. Strange issue but went ahead with offline registration.

I’m eagerly waiting for the delivery.

Antirust - done
Engine coat - done
Silencer coat
Box number plate done

Getting a Tint and Orange ppf done
Sunfilm of 95% heat protection will be done

Can someone recommend a good screen guard? And a good boot mat?

[cos2bh]

Originally Posted by pranav.kakkad

Finally getting my car delivered tomorrow.

I faced challenges with registering it via RTO’s Vahan site for the number but had to get it done offline. OTP on the Aadhaar was getting generated but eventually it was not getting accepted on the site. Strange issue but went ahead with offline registration.

I’m eagerly waiting for the delivery.

Antirust - done
Engine coat - done
Silencer coat
Box number plate done

Getting a Tint and Orange ppf done
Sunfilm of 95% heat protection will be done

Can someone recommend a good screen guard? And a good boot mat?

Congratulation in advance for your new ride.
I got my SG from Amazon, but have not gone for a boot mat yet.

Screen Guard: https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B0C...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[cos2bh]

Originally Posted by akp666

Hi people from Delhi & Gurgaon, any PPF recommendations? . My uncle is taking the delivery of his seltos soon and wanted to get it done.

Hi,

I know of good one in Gurgaon on/near the Golf Course Extn Road, who has been recommended on the Team-BHP site. The owner's name is Anish who's on TBHP as "AJ56".

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mBG5jEFsTpBvAQmp8

Website: https://5ccarcare.com/

Contact details:

Contact Details
5C Car Care
Contact Person: Anish Jain (Team BHP Handle - AJ56)
Contact number: 98671 78939

For reference check the thread here: https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/delhi...e-gurgaon.html (Professional Car Detailing - 5C Car Care, Gurgaon)

[gogo_gogo]

Is there any difference between premium damping and normal damping? I spoke with a few vendors, and one of them was quoting around 22K, while others were 10–12K.

Any suggestion.

[gogo_gogo]

Did anyone try to do an OTA update on the Seltos X line, or do we need to take them to the service centre?

[venus1975]

Originally Posted by cos2bh

I got my SG from Amazon, but have not gone for a boot mat yet.

I am curious to know your primary use case for installing SG on the infotainment screen. Is it really useful in keeping the fingerprints off the screen?

[rajat_dehli]

Originally Posted by gogo_gogo

Is there any difference between premium damping and normal damping? I spoke with a few vendors, and one of them was quoting around 22K, while others were 10–12K.

Any suggestion.

The difference might be because of the thickness of the sheet and the brand used.

Usually it will take 8 to 10 sheets to damp 4 doors and boot.
Morel and 3M are some good brands.

[cos2bh]

Originally Posted by venus1975

I am curious to know your primary use case for installing SG on the infotainment screen. Is it really useful in keeping the fingerprints off the screen?

Yes, for me it is. Since my car is washed inside out every weekend by the cleaner. Unfortunately, its next to impossible for me to keep a track when he comes and goes and thus keep him from using a regular cloth to clean.

That is why I put on the screen guard the first thing after getting delivery.

[niCo_neOz]

Hello folks from Chennai,

Any graphene coating recommendations ? The imperial blue color is tough to maintain and I’m hoping this would ease my maintenance process.

Thanks! _/\_

[fhdowntheline]

Originally Posted by Ajitesh_Drive

Hello members,

My delivery for White Kia Seltos is due next week, the OEM tyres are probably JK Royale UX with 215/60/R17, I'm thinking of upgrading them to 225/60/R17 with a better brand such as Yokos/michelin or bridgestone.

225 section will anyday provide better stability over high speeds/braking and cornering.
Was driving Honda city earlier with 195 section swapped over 175 & the difference was great in ride comfort as well as stability.

Will this hamper warranty as it has TPMS etc.

Just FYI-I had the same OE JK Royale UX tyres on my previous Creta, and they were quite all right, belying the traditional notions about JK tyres. Not much tyre noise, good grip in wet and dry conditions and minimal punctures. If those tyres can survive Pune's horrible roads, they can do very well elsewhere. I would suggest to keep them on for 2-3 years and then take a call. I was told they were especially designed keeping the Creta/Seltos in mind.

[Mr Anderson]

Originally Posted by niCo_neOz

Hello folks from Chennai,

Any graphene coating recommendations ? The imperial blue color is tough to maintain and I’m hoping this would ease my maintenance process.

Thanks! _/\_

The sole porpose of ceramic coating or graphene coating is to maintain the shine and gloss of the car and it's hydrophobic properties help in easier cleaning. That's pretty much it.

Your car will still get minor scratches and swirl marks like any other non coated car from general day to day use. Only your paint won't fade away or become dull so soon.

If you want to protect your car from minor scratches, rockchips, and swirl marks you would have to apply paint protection film on it which is very costly as compared to ceramic/graphene coating.