[dkaile]

Great review Karan and highly informational for all Fortuner owners. Keep it up...

[zipperone]

Thanks and great review. I am planning to do a spare set with steel rims and MTs . Any suggestions ? Are the "Brazillian" rims good. I am looking for a all round hills in the wet, off roading and sand performance.

[karan561]

Originally Posted by dkaile

Great review Karan and highly informational for all Fortuner owners. Keep it up...

Thanks dkaile

Originally Posted by zipperone

Thanks and great review. I am planning to do a spare set with steel rims and MTs . Any suggestions ? Are the "Brazillian" rims good. I am looking for a all round hills in the wet, off roading and sand performance.

Hey zipperone,

I too had thought about a similar spare setup for Off roading purpose, but i could not source any in 17"ers.

Is this for a Fortuner ?

[zipperone]

Originally Posted by karan561

Thanks dkaile



Hey zipperone,

I too had thought about a similar spare setup for Off roading purpose, but i could not source any in 17"ers.

Is this for a Fortuner ?

I have seen a setup in Thailand and it looked great. I would want to do only 4 sets and swap when I am doing trips that go off the road or in the desert. Otherwise the OEM dunlops are good for the road and mild off roading

[Sahil]

My Fortuner has gone 45,000kms and tyres still look like they have life for another 15,000kms.
Once I upgrade I am looking for an all comfort tyre. My car never goes off-roading. It is driven 70% in the city and only 30% on the highway which is also on good flat highways like the Mumbai-Pune expressway.
I find the ride to be pretty bouncy at highway speeds hence looking for a tyre that can help fit my needs better than the OE Dunlops. Any suggestions?

[karan561]

Originally Posted by zipperone

I have seen a setup in Thailand and it looked great. I would want to do only 4 sets and swap when I am doing trips that go off the road or in the desert. Otherwise the OEM dunlops are good for the road and mild off roading

In India the options for the steel rims remain majorly in the 15-16"er category, also MT tires in 17" setup are hard to source.

Another option can be to downsize, 265/70 R16 can be one option.

Originally Posted by Sahil

My Fortuner has gone 45,000kms and tyres still look like they have life for another 15,000kms.
Once I upgrade I am looking for an all comfort tyre. My car never goes off-roading. It is driven 70% in the city and only 30% on the highway which is also on good flat highways like the Mumbai-Pune expressway.
I find the ride to be pretty bouncy at highway speeds hence looking for a tyre that can help fit my needs better than the OE Dunlops. Any suggestions?

Hey Sahil,

Did not know you own a Fortuner as well

Regarding your requirements the best bet would be the Michelin Latitude Cross;


^ these are 65% on road & 35% Off road tires.

Will be definitely comfier than the OE Dunlops & on highway much more confidence inspiring

[Sahil]

Originally Posted by karan561

True, but also MT tires in 17" setup are hard to source.



Hey Sahil,

Did not know you own a Fortuner as well

Regarding your requirements the best bet would be the Michelin Latitude Cross;
Attachment 1118116

^ these are 65% on road & 35% Off road tires.

Will be definitely comfier than the OE Dunlops & on highway much more confidence inspiring

had it for over 3 years now Here is the ownership thread http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ed-inside.html

Are these Michelins available in Mumbai? Any clue on approx pricing?

I was considering Yoko Geolander H/T as it is a Highway Terrain tyre hence I thought it would suit my requirement better. I think even Goodyear has a H/T tyre.

[bhp]

Originally Posted by Sahil

Are these Michelins available in Mumbai? Any clue on approx pricing?

I was considering Yoko Geolander H/T as it is a Highway Terrain tyre hence I thought it would suit my requirement better. I think even Goodyear has a H/T tyre.

The Michelins would cost anywhere between 16000-16500 a piece.

yokohama,bridgestone and goodyear in HT's should be under 13000.

[karan561]

Originally Posted by Sahil

had it for over 3 years now Here is the ownership thread http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ed-inside.html

Are these Michelins available in Mumbai? Any clue on approx pricing?

I was considering Yoko Geolander H/T as it is a Highway Terrain tyre hence I thought it would suit my requirement better. I think even Goodyear has a H/T tyre.

Yes, These Michelins are officially available in India

Heres the LINK from Michelin India page.

Regarding pricing, it is anywhere between 16-16.5k/piece as rightly pointed out by bhp.

Michelins will be any day better in ride quality, grip & highway mannerisms than the Yoko & the Good Year's pointed out by you.

PS - Infact the Michelins were my pick too but was skeptical about their Off road performance so picked the Continental Cross Contact A/T.

Originally Posted by bhp

The Michelins would cost anywhere between 16000-16500 a piece.

yokohama,bridgestone and goodyear in HT's should be under 13000.

Thanks for the spot on quotes bhp

[Sahil]

Thanks for the inputs guys!

How much thread dept is the minimum permissible one should change the current Dunlops at?

[WasavaTyres]

Goodyear too has started importing the OE size for fortuner now. White lettering on the sidewall, and AT tread pattern. Price should be 12,300 approx. Pics attached :

[getsurya]

I love the 1st snap too, thankfully hadn't have to wait long to capture this shot

Check out another form of the same 1st picture;

Hi Karan,

This picture is too good. I guess Toyota can use it for their ad's. Great home screen picture with the rain.

Goodyear too has started importing the OE size for fortuner now. White lettering on the sidewall, and AT tread pattern. Price should be 12,300 approx

Hi Wasava, That is great information for the tyre options for T-Fortuner. Many thanks.

[karan561]

Originally Posted by Sahil

Thanks for the inputs guys!

How much thread dept is the minimum permissible one should change the current Dunlops at?

Not sure about the minimum tread required, but normally the OE dunlops can be good for upto 50-55k kms easily.

Originally Posted by WasavaTyres

Goodyear too has started importing the OE size for fortuner now. White lettering on the sidewall, and AT tread pattern. Price should be 12,300 approx. Pics attached :

Attachment 1118352

Woah, those are some good looking tires for sure (Especially love the white lining effect)

But somehow Good Year as a brand has always failed to impress me.

Originally Posted by getsurya

Hi Karan,

This picture is too good. I guess Toyota can use it for their ad's. Great home screen picture with the rain.

Thanks again Surya

[Rajesh1968]

HI All, It is very informative to know the tyres and the upgrades. I for one changed my Scorpio to Yoko Geo and they are very good, for T Fort which is about 20K on the OE Dunlop, it still is fine for another 30K, if I need to change, the Conti looks really rugged not sure if it would be good for pure city and highway drive unlike the Michelin Latitude or even Yoko

[karan561]

Originally Posted by Rajesh1968

HI All, It is very informative to know the tyres and the upgrades. I for one changed my Scorpio to Yoko Geo and they are very good, for T Fort which is about 20K on the OE Dunlop, it still is fine for another 30K, if I need to change, the Conti looks really rugged not sure if it would be good for pure city and highway drive unlike the Michelin Latitude or even Yoko

Hey Rajesh as i said there isnt much compromise on the comfort or the highway mannerisms compared to the gain in off/no road conditions.

So in short you get more than you lose with these Cross Contact A/T's

However on the other hand the Michelin Latitude Cross are targeted to be more comfort oriented and have better high speed control, at the end of the day they are Michelins after all