[itsbaman]

I had to install two front tyres of size 205/65R16 instead of 205/60R16 due to non availability. The rear ones are 205/60R16. Can anyone explain whether it will negatively affect the vehicle in any way? Should I change the rear ones too, as rear ones are only 10k km old. Thanks in advance.

[Fordlover88]

Need to change all 4 tyres of my ecosport trend 2016 model. Tyre profile is 195/65/r15. Stock mrf's are currently on 73k after 5.5 years. Confused between Mrf perfinza/ Yoko Blue earth/ Conti CC5. My usage is mostly city runs(overall good roads) and occasional highway runs. I would prefer something with hard sidewalls(less puncture prone). Which would be a good choice in between the above 3?

[Safari_Beast]

Originally Posted by Fordlover88

Need to change all 4 tyres of my ecosport trend 2016 model. Tyre profile is 195/65/r15. Stock mrf's are currently on 73k after 5.5 years. Confused between Mrf perfinza/ Yoko Blue earth/ Conti CC5. My usage is mostly city runs(overall good roads) and occasional highway runs. I would prefer something with hard sidewalls(less puncture prone). Which would be a good choice in between the above 3?

Get continental UC6 tyres.

[Sidban85]

In the updated 2017 Ecosport, will using a R16 instead of current R17 affect speedometer, ABS or other functions negatively? What about ride quality?

Any good places you suggest in Mumbai for the work?

[DrAakash]

Originally Posted by BhayanaV

Did you tried 205/65/R16? It's 10%+ increase in circumference but should be more comfortable. Any difference in FE it might result into?

Apologies for the late reply. I still have about 35-40% tread left on my 205/60 UC6s after almost 40k km, so haven't tried any new tyres. I believe there might be a slight drop in FE owing to the heavier tyres, but don't quote me on it. My next set will definitely be 205/65s.

[dpkbehera]

I have a Ford Ecosport Titanium TDCi (2016). I have the stock MRF tyres which needs to be replaced after running for nearly 57000km . Car is mostly used for city driving with a few road trips in-between. Few questions here i.e.
a) Should i stick to the same size i.e. 205/60 R16.
b) Any recommended brands? Looking for value for money options.
c) Any feedback about online tyre vendors like TyreNMore , Tyrelelo etc

[dpkbehera]

Originally Posted by dpkbehera

a) Should i stick to the same size i.e. 205/60 R16.

Also would appreciate feedback on upsizing to 205/65 R16. It appears to be cheaper . Does the change in size impact the Warranty, FE, Drive ?

[dpkbehera]

Originally Posted by dpkbehera

I have a Ford Ecosport Titanium TDCi (2016). I have the stock MRF tyres which needs to be replaced after running for nearly 57000km . Car is mostly used for city driving with a few road trips in-between. Few questions here i.e.
a) Should i stick to the same size i.e. 205/60 R16.
b) Any recommended brands? Looking for value for money options.
c) Any feedback about online tyre vendors like TyreNMore , Tyrelelo etc

Finalized Yokohama 205/60 r16 earth-1 92v tubeless car tyre. The other contender was Good Year. Looks like TyreNMore is the best online tyre vendor. But went ahead with a store i.e. Ashoka Wheels Madhapur. Service was top notch. Also the prices offered were much better.

[Organic Chlorin]

Dear Friends,
I have planned to change all the 4 tyres in my Ford Ecosport Titanium(dec2019/50000kms)and my drive is 90% on highways and sometimes in ghat sections too. Can you suggest a all terrain tyres with good side walls, less noise, comfort, long lasting ones and will it be a good idea if I upgrade to 205/65/R16. My present tyres are goodyear 205/60R16.
Kindly post your views for me to take a firm decision.

[RubberGuru1113]

Originally Posted by Organic Chlorin

Dear Friends,
I have planned to change all the 4 tyres in my Ford Ecosport Titanium(dec2019/50000kms)and my drive is 90% on highways and sometimes in ghat sections too. Can you suggest a all terrain tyres with good side walls, less noise, comfort, long lasting ones and will it be a good idea if I upgrade to 205/65/R16. My present tyres are goodyear 205/60R16.
Kindly post your views for me to take a firm decision.

Hello

For one, you do not need all terrain tyres for ghat roads, these are required only for off-road applications. You'll find these tyres extremely noisy on the highway, where you mentioned that your majority usage is.

4 suggestions -

1. Conti UC6 - a favourite of BHPians here and has low noise, good comfort and traction. Since it is a new product, expected life in km is yet to be reported, but you can assume that it will be in the medium level - not high, not low

2. Yoko Earth 1 - Hard wearing compound that gives good life, with a slight compromise on comfort compared to UC6 but compensated by much higher expected life

3. Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport - This is a truly all round product - though not popular on this forum. It used to come as stock tyres in the previous gen Creta. It is a very balanced tyre - may not excel in any one performance parameter (like Earth 1 does in tyre life and UC6 does in comfort and noise) but will offer better than average performance in all

4. Apollo Apterra Cross - More cost effective option than the above 3, with USPs being low noise, comfort and traction. It comes as the stock tyre in the new Alacazar.

[Organic Chlorin]

Originally Posted by RubberGuru1113

Hello

For one, you do not need all terrain tyres for ghat roads, these are required only for off-road applications. You'll find these tyres extremely noisy on the highway, where you mentioned that your majority usage is.

4 suggestions -

Thanks mate and how is Yokohama Bluearth RV-02 in terms of quality, noise, comfort and durability in comparison to UC6 and Earth1?

[RubberGuru1113]

Originally Posted by Organic Chlorin

Thanks mate and how is Yokohama Bluearth RV-02 in terms of quality, noise, comfort and durability in comparison to UC6 and Earth1?

BluEarth and UC6 are similar products, only thing is UC6 has been around in our market far longer. Earth 1 is always going to give a higher mileage than the others at the cost of slightly poorer noise and comfort than both UC6 and BluEarth

[Organic Chlorin]

Originally Posted by DrAakash

Apologies for the late reply. I still have about 35-40% tread left on my 205/60 UC6s after almost 40k km, so haven't tried any new tyres. I believe there might be a slight drop in FE owing to the heavier tyres, but don't quote me on it. My next set will definitely be 205/65s.

Hi DrAkash, I've been reading your post for sometime and since you have experience in both Conti as well as Yoko can you give your opinion as I'm confused between UC6, Yoko-RV-02, GT-Ae51. My drive mostly will be highways(90%) with some rough pot hole filled roads and city as well. I'm worried about sidewalls, noise, comfort and longevity. Mine is Ecosport titanium diesel 2019.Though othersfriends in this forum had responded I'm still eager to know from a user

[DrAakash]

Originally Posted by Organic Chlorin

Hi DrAkash, I've been reading your post for sometime and since you have experience in both Conti as well as Yoko can you give your opinion as I'm confused between UC6, Yoko-RV-02, GT-Ae51. My drive mostly will be highways(90%) with some rough pot hole filled roads and city as well. I'm worried about sidewalls, noise, comfort and longevity. Mine is Ecosport titanium diesel 2019.Though othersfriends in this forum had responded I'm still eager to know from a user

Hello!
As per my Yoko dealer, RV02 has been discontinued so any stock you find will be old, probably. Now among RV02 and UC6, I'd buy the Conti every single time. It's simply a better tyre in almost every aspect.
Have no experience with AE51 but the earlier AE50 was rated lower than RV02 on Yoko's own website so there's that.

[DrAakash]

Originally Posted by RubberGuru1113

BluEarth and UC6 are similar products, only thing is UC6 has been around in our market far longer. Earth 1 is always going to give a higher mileage than the others at the cost of slightly poorer noise and comfort than both UC6 and BluEarth

It's the other way round actually. BluEarth has been in the market for much longer than UC6. I got the newly launched UC6 In Dec 2020, i was probably the first documented UC6 user on forum back then. By then I had already driven BluEarth RV02 for about 2 years and just over 60k km.
I have covered over 54k km on UC6 at the time of writing this post. Tyres could easily do another 10k but I'll change them once i hit the 60k mark. So, tyre life is more or less identical to RV02.
RV02 got a bit noisy towards the end of its life. No such issues with the UC6.