Best set of tyres?

normally_crazy · 14th October 2004, 17:18

Anush ,

pics boy pics !! post some pics of ur car asap pal

cheers

aggressive_anush · 14th October 2004, 19:51

Definitely.. will take some pics and post it.
And abt the tyres.. they look a lil worn but not too bad.. there is an absolutely pristine , unused stepney though.

GTO · 15th October 2004, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ] Horrible in terms of grip but very good for handling.

What?

Anush, Congratulations. Welcome to the Vtec club!

GTO

Revvmaster · 15th October 2004, 22:52

Haha, ok, clarification... my own experience of the S322s versus other OEM tyres.

Yup, i stand by it. My matiz ran them for 35,000 kms. Seemed ok, but i think the michelins do much better in terms of grip and handling.

Revv

Dovin · 18th October 2004, 18:50

I got a set of michelin pilot preceda for my fiat petra. They are definitely quieter than the goodyear tubed ones, but i'm not too sure about ride quality.. may be once they are run-in after 100 or so kms it will improve. If it dosen't then it would be a waste of money (about 3900 Rs per tyre) for normal sedans.

ajmat · 20th October 2004, 13:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Revvmaster @ Oct. 13 2004,12:53)]Bridgestones, the less said the better. The economy tyres are a disgrace, especially the standard S322s. Horrible in terms of grip but very good for handling.

I found a front b'stone tyre with a huge bulge on the inner sidewall. Have driven my zen over rough roads really fast but never had such a problem on MRF tyres

Am switching tyres hopeflly this weekend

Rehaan · 21st October 2004, 05:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (ajmat @ Oct. 20 2004,11:59)]I found a front b'stone tyre with a huge bulge on the inner sidewall.

Hey Ajmat,

About the buldge on the sidewall check out this link (Defective Michelin Tyre!) for further info...incase urs is similar.

cya
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Shan2nu · 17th November 2004, 00:53

Yup, another Vtec in Hubli had this problem too. The driver told me that this happened after he drove the car over really bad roads.

I must be really lucky to have none of these probs even after driving the vtec in the worst possible conditions. Tire wear on the S322 is awesome, 45K kms of hard driving and they still have enuf tread for another year atleast.

But don't worry, i've seen Goodyears and MRFs with the same problem. So it's a not a prob with the tyre, it's the conditions we drive in.

Shan2nu

iceman91 · 26th November 2004, 16:42

it's bf goodrich for me..make excellent high performance tyres as well as off road tyres...big rage in the tata sierra's once upona time ..now a terracan or endeavour will be simply awesome wit them on it

aseem · 25th August 2005, 13:37

There has not been any poll on which is the best tyre for the prespective buyers. Since I bought tyres based on the advise I got from this site, thus I am taking the initiative to create a poll for the best tyres. Please consider all factors starting from looks, performance, comfort and value for money. Only the tyre that excels in most departments should be your choice. For example Bridgestone Potenza GIII is a great performance tyre at good value but lacks the look. The Michelin tyres are great in looks and performance but are a tad too expensive. So this poll is for the tyre which excels in most departments. This being sad....
Let the poll begin.....

moodswings · 25th August 2005, 20:05

i think federal are coming up with some unique tires for SUV's...wait n watch...its expanding

gr8guzzler · 25th August 2005, 20:11

I bought Bridgestone Potenza GIII the same way as you. But apart from the looks aspect as compared to Eagle F1s, I really feel they are good enough in all other aspects and don't regret the purchase at all....

Cheers!!!

karthik247 · 25th August 2005, 22:48

The best looking tyre should be the Goodyear Eagle F1's and they have a decent performance too, making it my tyre choice

Samurai · 26th August 2005, 00:23

Good looks, you can't beat Yokohamas, even the car bible web site admits it:

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Originally Posted by The Wheel & Tyre Bible

There are hundreds if not thousands of tyre tread patterns available. The actual pattern itself is a mix of functionality and aesthetics. Companies like Yokohama specialise in high performance tyres with good-looking tread patterns. Believe it or not, the look of the pattern is very important. People want to be safe with their new tyres, but there's a vanity element to them too. For example, in the following comparison, which would you prefer to have on your car?

Ford Rocam · 26th August 2005, 00:36

I have used both Good yr eagle f1 and potenza GIII , Potenza was far far better in terms of grip and braking !

i think the tyre is the most vital part in any vehicle, where performance shld be given more prirority than looks!

View Poll Results: Best set of tyres? - In India.
Goodyear	72	9.13%
Pirelli	35	4.44%
Michelin	256	32.45%
Bridgestone	232	29.40%
Falkens	7	0.89%
BF Goodrich	12	1.52%
Mrf	35	4.44%
Ceat	3	0.38%
Yokohama	111	14.07%
Dunlop	5	0.63%
JK Tyre	5	0.63%
Apollo Tyres	16	2.03%
Voters: 789. You may not vote on this poll

14th October 2004, 17:18	#31
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,305 Thanked: 544 Times View My Garage	Anush , pics boy pics !! post some pics of ur car asap pal cheers
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14th October 2004, 19:51	#32
aggressive_anush BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 98 Thanked: 2 Times	Definitely.. will take some pics and post it. And abt the tyres.. they look a lil worn but not too bad.. there is an absolutely pristine , unused stepney though.
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15th October 2004, 22:52	#34
Revvmaster Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,189 Thanked: 98 Times	Haha, ok, clarification... my own experience of the S322s versus other OEM tyres. Yup, i stand by it. My matiz ran them for 35,000 kms. Seemed ok, but i think the michelins do much better in terms of grip and handling. Revv
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18th October 2004, 18:50	#35
Dovin BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 29 Thanked: 2 Times	I got a set of michelin pilot preceda for my fiat petra. They are definitely quieter than the goodyear tubed ones, but i'm not too sure about ride quality.. may be once they are run-in after 100 or so kms it will improve. If it dosen't then it would be a waste of money (about 3900 Rs per tyre) for normal sedans.
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17th November 2004, 00:53	#38
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 127 Times View My Garage	Yup, another Vtec in Hubli had this problem too. The driver told me that this happened after he drove the car over really bad roads. I must be really lucky to have none of these probs even after driving the vtec in the worst possible conditions. Tire wear on the S322 is awesome, 45K kms of hard driving and they still have enuf tread for another year atleast. But don't worry, i've seen Goodyears and MRFs with the same problem. So it's a not a prob with the tyre, it's the conditions we drive in. Shan2nu
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26th November 2004, 16:42	#39
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/banga Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	it's bf goodrich for me..make excellent high performance tyres as well as off road tyres...big rage in the tata sierra's once upona time ..now a terracan or endeavour will be simply awesome wit them on it
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25th August 2005, 13:37	#40
aseem Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,730 Thanked: 443 Times	Which is the best tyre There has not been any poll on which is the best tyre for the prespective buyers. Since I bought tyres based on the advise I got from this site, thus I am taking the initiative to create a poll for the best tyres. Please consider all factors starting from looks, performance, comfort and value for money. Only the tyre that excels in most departments should be your choice. For example Bridgestone Potenza GIII is a great performance tyre at good value but lacks the look. The Michelin tyres are great in looks and performance but are a tad too expensive. So this poll is for the tyre which excels in most departments. This being sad.... Let the poll begin.....
	() Thanks

25th August 2005, 20:05	#41
moodswings BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 205 Thanked: 10 Times	tired tyres i think federal are coming up with some unique tires for SUV's...wait n watch...its expanding
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25th August 2005, 20:11	#42
gr8guzzler BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 653 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	I bought Bridgestone Potenza GIII the same way as you. But apart from the looks aspect as compared to Eagle F1s, I really feel they are good enough in all other aspects and don't regret the purchase at all.... Cheers!!!
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25th August 2005, 22:48	#43
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	The best looking tyre should be the Goodyear Eagle F1's and they have a decent performance too, making it my tyre choice
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26th August 2005, 00:36	#45
Ford Rocam BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai-India Posts: 868 Thanked: 23 Times	I have used both Good yr eagle f1 and potenza GIII , Potenza was far far better in terms of grip and braking ! i think the tyre is the most vital part in any vehicle, where performance shld be given more prirority than looks!
	() Thanks