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| ![]() Please refer to the below post which contains the communication from Ford India http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offici...ml#post3815009 |
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| ![]() yes i have seen this, but if i get a writing from the dealer, then it should be fine and |
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| ![]() To be or not to be. I will be taking delivery of my Figo tomorrow, and the first thing on my bucket list was an upgrade of the tires. But this countless contradiction between what the dealers are specifying as against what has been categorically mentioned by Ford, have been in a conundrum ever since. I think I can easily forego the 15" upgrade for two reasons. I don't want to mess up with the Ford disclaimers, and secondly, somehow I feel smaller alloys with relatively fatter tyres give a more comfortable ride than bigger tires with narrower aspect. Having said that, I have read innumerable members upgrading to 185/65 R14 on their Figos and have been happier doing it. Another option is to go for 195/60 R14. Can any of the kind souls of existing members help me out in selecting one over the other? Last edited by Aditya : 5th September 2020 at 16:44. Reason: Minor typo |
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Congratulations on the Figo, you're one of the first ones on the forum to be getting theirs. The most important question, however, is: which engine? ![]() Quote:
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In all cases, please do remember that the quality and grippiness of the rubber is more important than the width of the tyre. So even if you do decide to stick with pure stock sizes, you have the option of changing to better quality rubber which will in itself enhance grip. For example, I did a stock size tire replacement on my EcoSport, and found a distinct increase in grip and dramatic drop in noise (from MRF to Michelin P3ST). | ||
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Firstly, congratulations on the DCT. As one who's very keenly eyeing the DCT myself, I'm happy to see an active participant on the forum. Congratulations again, and I am - like many others, I'm sure - waiting for your initial impressions and ownership report. Quote:
The Michelin XM2 is a great tire, so why the sinking heart? Yes, its received some bad press for soft sidewalls, but its not as bad as its made out to be, particularly if you take reasonable precautions, and aren't very unlucky. | |
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First and foremost, thanks for the wishes. It was a leap of faith, and booked it the day it opened to general audience. Was told today at delivery that I was apparently lucky and new booking attracting a 3 month waiting on Figo. Not sure how true that is though. Coming to the tires, I had my heart set on the S-drive. The treads are quite sporty and it does give you an impression of a capable high speed tire. Sorry, but I didn't get any pictures. But to put it in perspective, the original 175 is quite flush and 185 is just about right for the fender. The 195 will be at least half to an inch out. Goes with my Scorpio, not so much on the hatchback. The trick is to try the tires on the back wheels, the fenders there aren't as flared as the one on the front these days. | |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() I have just booked the all new FIGO 1.5D and looking at an rim upgrade to 15"ers. For tyres i have zeroed down on 2 sizes; 1) 195/55 R15 - Will work the best as its available in global markets. 2) 195/60 R15 - What about this option ? Need that extra cushion for Indian roads, but will it fit without brushing / scrubbing in the wheel well under load ? Last edited by karan561 : 13th October 2015 at 16:27. |
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![]() 195 mm wide tires make a ton of sense for the power of the diesel. Coming to the profile, I'd personally go for the 55 profile given its a known/official size, even though Ford India don't offer it here. If you see the below comparison of stock vs. the 2 sizes you're considering: ![]()
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Thanks for your comments,i already had referred 1010 on this but don't you think that we also do have to consider that the car's suspension is tuned for Indian conditions so will not be as low as the EU spec, so doesn't that mean it may accommodate 195/60 R15 ? Also i can't stick with that 14" setup, because i have picked the TREND specifically saving money for tyre/rim upgrade ![]() Quote:
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Last night before sleeping suddenly another tyre size option popped up in my mind i.e. 205/55 R15. What do you think ? |
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![]() 205/55 R15 comes out between 195/55 R15 (preferable and recommended) and 195/60 R15 (not recommended since its a larger diameter). Again, given the 205 mm width, you'll have to fit the tyre and check for fouling with a lock-to-lock turn). Again, unsprung weight will be quite high, so it can increase load on the suspension. Check out mobike008's thread about his Aspire, and see the pictures he's posted. He's running 185/65R14 tires. 205 width tires will be 2 cm wider than his, and will most probably project out from the body. | |
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So yes might stick to 195/55 R15 only ![]() | |
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