Mahindra Scorpio : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

SS-Traveller · 15th May 2010, 22:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

I would always prefer VLX+Bridgestone combo, even if you have plans for exchanging your tires.

No, I've decided to stick to the original Bridgestones. 13k done and counting, no issues. Thanks for boosting my confidence a little more in these tyres.

akshay4587 · 18th May 2010, 09:14

How good are MRF tyres?

The dealer was all GAGAGAG about it,and he was rating it higher than Geolanders

(he had yoko's even).
The tyre he showed was a ZVRL 245\70\R16

ScorpMan · 24th May 2010, 14:34

Has anyone tried MRF Wanderer's? I am planning a change as the current JK Elanzo's seem to be at their worst after 38K's. Now, I am more inclined towards Yoko Geolander A/T 255/65 16 which are priced at somewhere around 9.*K per tyre, whereas the same size in Wanderer costs about 6.5K. So the huge price difference is making me think about MRF's which seems to be VFM.

akshay4587 · 24th May 2010, 14:41

I got Michelin Latitude Cross 235\70\R16 at 7K per tyre.price quoted was 7.2K
Buy back of new elanzos was for 4.5K per tyre and rim combo.
@Scorpman 9K for Geolander is toooo steep i got a quote of around 6.5K for 255\65\R16 Geolander in chandigarh

ScorpMan · 24th May 2010, 15:09

@akshay: Are you sure 6.5k is for 255/65 Yoko's, I think it should be for 235/70 size. And, if by any chance 6.5k is for the Yoko's 255, than MRF's doesnt make any sense at all.

PRADEEP KUMAR · 24th May 2010, 15:15

Folks,
I changed to Apollo Hawkz AT .Done already 6k kms of Highway etc and is a world of difference from my earlier JK Elanzo. Wish had changed to this instead of the alloys when i bought the scorp.

tnx

4x4addict · 24th May 2010, 15:25

@pradeep: I will consider the Hawkz RT for my next change. I feel it has the best tread pattern amongst the Indian tires.

@akshay: Hawkz RT is available in 255 size. I suggest you take a look at this before finalizing on the MRF or Yoko. The tread pattern is better suited for AT than the MRF Wanderer.

getsurya · 24th May 2010, 15:29

Pradeep,

Congrats! Just to say that any tyre is better than JK Elanzo's. They are just HORRIBLE!

My first Scorpio SLX had JK Elanzos' and had to replace them at 36k!!!! for bad handling and wear. I do Tyre balancing, alignment & rotation every 5k.

The current Scorpio, I went to the yard and picked a black VLX with Bridgestones. I am at 36k and am sure the tyres will last another 20k minimum and the ride is way far superior that JKs!!

akshay4587 · 24th May 2010, 15:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScorpMan

@akshay: Are you sure 6.5k is for 255/65 Yoko's, I think it should be for 235/70 size. And, if by any chance 6.5k is for the Yoko's 255, than MRF's doesnt make any sense at all.

AFAIK it was for 255's as dealer had said that they dont get stock size Yoko's as people generally look for 255 size.
where are you based?
i can PM you the details of the tyre shop,you can confirm.
@4X4 Addict,i already got michelin Latitude Cross for mine

Nikhilb2008 · 24th May 2010, 21:50

ScorpMan --- The MRF Wanderers are actually excellent tyres! They are really silent, comfortable and grip really well.

However, while the Geolandars are decent off road, the Wanderers are not as good off road. But on road, they are as good as the Geolandars.

ScorpMan · 24th May 2010, 23:32

@akshay: I am based in Delhi

@Nikhil: If you could throw some light on the pricing, it would clear the confusion. I was given a quote of Rs.9.*K for Yoko 255/65 n Rs.6.5K for Wanderers same size. Is that ok? Also, what do you think about the upsize, would it fit in without any modifications ?

Nikhilb2008 · 25th May 2010, 00:09

roflmao!!!

The Yokos should be around 6.9k and the Wanderers should be around 6.2-6.5k.

The Yoko price is totally insane.

ScorpMan · 25th May 2010, 00:27

Thanks Nikhil. With such a small price difference I guess Yoko's make more sense, what do you say? Also, let me know the suitability of this upsize. Should I go for 255's or stick to the original size.

Nikhilb2008 · 25th May 2010, 10:51

I wouldnt suggest am upsize. The OEM size is good enough.

ScorpMan · 25th May 2010, 13:07

What are the negatives if one goes for an upsize?

18th May 2010, 09:14	#92
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,151 Thanked: 4,525 Times View My Garage	How good are MRF tyres? The dealer was all GAGAGAG about it,and he was rating it higher than Geolanders(he had yoko's even). The tyre he showed was a ZVRL 245\70\R16
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24th May 2010, 14:34	#93
ScorpMan BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: DL/PB/HR Posts: 366 Thanked: 132 Times	Has anyone tried MRF Wanderer's? I am planning a change as the current JK Elanzo's seem to be at their worst after 38K's. Now, I am more inclined towards Yoko Geolander A/T 255/65 16 which are priced at somewhere around 9.*K per tyre, whereas the same size in Wanderer costs about 6.5K. So the huge price difference is making me think about MRF's which seems to be VFM.
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24th May 2010, 14:41	#94
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,151 Thanked: 4,525 Times View My Garage	I got Michelin Latitude Cross 235\70\R16 at 7K per tyre.price quoted was 7.2K Buy back of new elanzos was for 4.5K per tyre and rim combo. @Scorpman 9K for Geolander is toooo steep i got a quote of around 6.5K for 255\65\R16 Geolander in chandigarh Last edited by akshay4587 : 24th May 2010 at 14:43.
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24th May 2010, 15:09	#95
ScorpMan BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: DL/PB/HR Posts: 366 Thanked: 132 Times	@akshay: Are you sure 6.5k is for 255/65 Yoko's, I think it should be for 235/70 size. And, if by any chance 6.5k is for the Yoko's 255, than MRF's doesnt make any sense at all.
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24th May 2010, 15:15	#96
PRADEEP KUMAR BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 386 Thanked: 28 Times	Folks, I changed to Apollo Hawkz AT .Done already 6k kms of Highway etc and is a world of difference from my earlier JK Elanzo. Wish had changed to this instead of the alloys when i bought the scorp. tnx
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24th May 2010, 15:25	#97
4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,483 Thanked: 4,531 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	@pradeep: I will consider the Hawkz RT for my next change. I feel it has the best tread pattern amongst the Indian tires. @akshay: Hawkz RT is available in 255 size. I suggest you take a look at this before finalizing on the MRF or Yoko. The tread pattern is better suited for AT than the MRF Wanderer.
	() Thanks

24th May 2010, 15:29	#98
getsurya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,641 Thanked: 1,929 Times View My Garage	Pradeep, Congrats! Just to say that any tyre is better than JK Elanzo's. They are just HORRIBLE! My first Scorpio SLX had JK Elanzos' and had to replace them at 36k!!!! for bad handling and wear. I do Tyre balancing, alignment & rotation every 5k. The current Scorpio, I went to the yard and picked a black VLX with Bridgestones. I am at 36k and am sure the tyres will last another 20k minimum and the ride is way far superior that JKs!!
	() Thanks

24th May 2010, 21:50	#100
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	ScorpMan --- The MRF Wanderers are actually excellent tyres! They are really silent, comfortable and grip really well. However, while the Geolandars are decent off road, the Wanderers are not as good off road. But on road, they are as good as the Geolandars.
	() Thanks

24th May 2010, 23:32	#101
ScorpMan BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: DL/PB/HR Posts: 366 Thanked: 132 Times	@akshay: I am based in Delhi @Nikhil: If you could throw some light on the pricing, it would clear the confusion. I was given a quote of Rs.9.*K for Yoko 255/65 n Rs.6.5K for Wanderers same size. Is that ok? Also, what do you think about the upsize, would it fit in without any modifications ?
	() Thanks

25th May 2010, 00:09	#102
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	roflmao!!! The Yokos should be around 6.9k and the Wanderers should be around 6.2-6.5k. The Yoko price is totally insane.
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25th May 2010, 00:27	#103
ScorpMan BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: DL/PB/HR Posts: 366 Thanked: 132 Times	Thanks Nikhil. With such a small price difference I guess Yoko's make more sense, what do you say? Also, let me know the suitability of this upsize. Should I go for 255's or stick to the original size.
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25th May 2010, 10:51	#104
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	I wouldnt suggest am upsize. The OEM size is good enough.
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25th May 2010, 13:07	#105
ScorpMan BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: DL/PB/HR Posts: 366 Thanked: 132 Times	What are the negatives if one goes for an upsize?
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