Best set of tyres?

xezas · 27th August 2005, 11:53

Have heard multitudes of rave reports about Bridgestone Potenza GIII. No first-hand experience tho.

Harrie · 27th August 2005, 12:32

Using Yokohama now. They are fabulous and the grip they offer is amazing. Have good experience with falkens and pirelli. But not in a position to compare or comment on any.

kooldude · 27th August 2005, 12:50

hey guys how r goodyear eagle nct 3s i just got 185/65/r13s for my esteem

27th August 2005, 13:36

thank god we dont have our indian brands,,its only Apollo that has now got a superb tyre in the form of the ACELERE which is right up there with the leaders when it conmes to steering,ride ,braking and handling,,but unfortunately they have priced themselves out of the market by thinking the foreign brands are not yet a threat

zaphod · 27th August 2005, 14:24

Got Michelin Certis 175/70 R13 on my esteem and Michelin MXF Sport 195/60 R14 on my baleno - love them both....

was thinking about the G3's but well Michelin's always been my favourite.

zaphod

chandan · 27th August 2005, 19:20

My Esteem has been running on Michellin certis for 38000 km.It still looks good & may last another 10-12 k.Wonderful tyre,great all round ability.Now,Ihave installed them on my Getz too..

pranil · 28th August 2005, 12:14

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Originally Posted by chandan

My Esteem has been running on Michellin certis for 38000 km.It still looks good & may last another 10-12 k.Wonderful tyre,great all round ability.Now,Ihave installed them on my Getz too..

Dear Chandan,

What size u are using 175/65 R14 or 170/75 R13.

I am getting a GLX ( ABS+Alloy Wheels) The dealer recommended 185/65 R14 instead of stock 170/65 R14 . How is your exprience with change to low profile ( assuming u are using one)

viper · 28th August 2005, 21:10

Hey Guys,

I wonder why Pirelli is nowhere in the options in the poll. In my opinion the P5000,P6000 and P7000 series are far greater than the other brands mentioned even though they have slightly lesser life.

Viper

johnjacob · 30th August 2005, 20:00

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

Michelin (Certis)... again driven a lot with these... they're amazing, especially in the wet. Also, aren't they the only asymmetrical treads around?

Aren't the Goodyear Eagle NCT 5's assymmetrical too?

PJSPEED · 30th August 2005, 23:00

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Originally Posted by hrag

Curious - why don't we have MRF / JK / Apollo / CEAT etc. in this poll?

MY ambassaddor got MRF GT and done 67000 still looks like a new tyre

aseem · 2nd September 2005, 17:44

So I think its safe to say now that Bridgestone Potenza GIII is the most favored tire of this forum!

BUSA · 2nd September 2005, 17:55

Well its surely bridgestone potenza gIIIs preferred on teambhp, but otherwise nothing beats Michilin Pilot Sport

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MY ambassaddor got MRF GT and done 67000 still looks like a new tyre

LOL, thats cause you dont do wheel spin or burn outs!!

Buffetfan · 3rd September 2005, 02:44

I wold be interested to know How many are actually using the noisy Bridgestones.....and out of the ones that are using...how many have actualy ever used another tyre..

I have used Bridgestones, Goodyears and Michelins...for me a Goodyear or Michelin is anyday better since they deliver a much more quieter and smooth ride...Bridgestones good only for extracting high mileage...but does not even come close in Noise and Comfort to the other two..

imjimmy · 3rd September 2005, 03:00

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I wold be interested to know How many are actually using the noisy Bridgestones.....and out of the ones that are using...how many have actualy ever used another tyre..

I have used Bridgestones, Goodyears and Michelins...for me a Goodyear or Michelin is anyday better since they deliver a much more quieter and smooth ride...Bridgestones good only for extracting high mileage...but does not even come close in Noise and Comfort to the other two..

I have used the Bridgestone in 2 cars and the current Baleno. Jk tyres in the swift. Previously used MRF and Good year also.

Good Year for me were the poorest tyres with very low mileage and very soft.Prone to flat tyres..

My Bridgestone always lasted the longest. MRF's were a good balance b/w mileage and ride.

I still like the Bridgestone though even if they have a slightly harsh ride.

turbo_c · 4th September 2005, 03:01

Looking for a new set of tyres for my 2001 Esteem... stock MRF Zigma CC 155/80R13 absolutely S**K !

I think I'll go with the forum reccomendation for the Bridgestone Potenza G3s! Here's why:

- Mostly expressway driving, but need to negotiate some HUGE craters to get to it on both sides.
- Need the tyres to last at least 2+ yrs. & 40kkm+
- Max. mods planned = K&N Filter + cold air intake & Sport Muffler
- Wanna have the option of doing 175Kmph *safely*

Upgrading to alloy rims too... wanted to wait till they fix the New Bombay & Pune roads, but the car is getting a bit dangerous on the Expressway... 2 of the stock rims are pretty seriously banged up :( !

Pranil,
Let us know of your experiences with the 185/65R14 size on your Esteem. Original spec max tyre size is 175/70R13 ... Saw the 185/65R14 size in a shop today and am a bit worried about it shredding itself in the Esteem wheel wells!

- What is the width and offset of your wheel rims?
- Has the upsize made the steering much harder? Do u have a PS?
- The R14 size means that u are running a low(ish) profile on your Esteem; how's the ride quality?

- T u r b o C -

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

27th August 2005, 11:53	#61
xezas BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangalore/Chicago Posts: 39 Thanked: 0 Times	Have heard multitudes of rave reports about Bridgestone Potenza GIII. No first-hand experience tho.
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27th August 2005, 12:32	#62
Harrie BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KA 03, KL 12, TN 38 Posts: 701 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	Using Yokohama now. They are fabulous and the grip they offer is amazing. Have good experience with falkens and pirelli. But not in a position to compare or comment on any.
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27th August 2005, 12:50	#63
kooldude BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Charlotte,North Carolina Posts: 282 Thanked: 0 Times	hey guys how r goodyear eagle nct 3s i just got 185/65/r13s for my esteem
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27th August 2005, 13:36	#64
snoopy41 Posts: n/a	thank god we dont have our indian brands,,its only Apollo that has now got a superb tyre in the form of the ACELERE which is right up there with the leaders when it conmes to steering,ride ,braking and handling,,but unfortunately they have priced themselves out of the market by thinking the foreign brands are not yet a threat
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27th August 2005, 14:24	#65
zaphod BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NO IDeA/Madurai Posts: 236 Thanked: 4 Times	Got Michelin Certis 175/70 R13 on my esteem and Michelin MXF Sport 195/60 R14 on my baleno - love them both.... was thinking about the G3's but well Michelin's always been my favourite. zaphod
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27th August 2005, 19:20	#66
chandan BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: sakleshpur Posts: 250 Thanked: 47 Times View My Garage	My Esteem has been running on Michellin certis for 38000 km.It still looks good & may last another 10-12 k.Wonderful tyre,great all round ability.Now,Ihave installed them on my Getz too..
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28th August 2005, 21:10	#68
viper BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,766 Thanked: 20 Times	Hey Guys, I wonder why Pirelli is nowhere in the options in the poll. In my opinion the P5000,P6000 and P7000 series are far greater than the other brands mentioned even though they have slightly lesser life. Viper
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2nd September 2005, 17:44	#71
aseem Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,730 Thanked: 443 Times	So I think its safe to say now that Bridgestone Potenza GIII is the most favored tire of this forum!
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3rd September 2005, 02:44	#73
Buffetfan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,130 Thanked: 216 Times	I wold be interested to know How many are actually using the noisy Bridgestones.....and out of the ones that are using...how many have actualy ever used another tyre.. I have used Bridgestones, Goodyears and Michelins...for me a Goodyear or Michelin is anyday better since they deliver a much more quieter and smooth ride...Bridgestones good only for extracting high mileage...but does not even come close in Noise and Comfort to the other two..
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4th September 2005, 03:01	#75
turbo_c BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pune / Mumbai Posts: 132 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Looking for a new set of tyres for my 2001 Esteem... stock MRF Zigma CC 155/80R13 absolutely S*K ! I think I'll go with the forum reccomendation for the Bridgestone Potenza G3s! Here's why: - Mostly expressway driving, but need to negotiate some HUGE craters to get to it on both sides. - Need the tyres to last at least 2+ yrs. & 40kkm+ - Max. mods planned = K&N Filter + cold air intake & Sport Muffler - Wanna have the option of doing 175Kmph safely* Upgrading to alloy rims too... wanted to wait till they fix the New Bombay & Pune roads, but the car is getting a bit dangerous on the Expressway... 2 of the stock rims are pretty seriously banged up :( ! Pranil, Let us know of your experiences with the 185/65R14 size on your Esteem. Original spec max tyre size is 175/70R13 ... Saw the 185/65R14 size in a shop today and am a bit worried about it shredding itself in the Esteem wheel wells! - What is the width and offset of your wheel rims? - Has the upsize made the steering much harder? Do u have a PS? - The R14 size means that u are running a low(ish) profile on your Esteem; how's the ride quality? - T u r b o C - Last edited by turbo_c : 4th September 2005 at 03:06. Reason: Got the name wrong!
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