Suggest AlloyWheel for Bolero

chanapli · 13th December 2006, 10:50

Looking for best option ( Manufactures ) - value for money Alloy wheel for my two month old 15 inch Michelin Tubeless tyres. Could someone suggest please..

WasavaTyres · 13th December 2006, 11:28

Try Aura and Neo Wheels if you want the mental peace of having a product with warranty.But believe me no such thing exists.All these giys would do if you go to them with a damaged or cracked up rim is to tell you that you must've hit a pothole or breaker at very high speeds and hence the damage. I haven't seen a single chipped/cracked wheel being replaced under the "structural damage" clause of thier warranties. You could look at imported wheels which would give you much wider window of choice in respect to designs available.

mega5918 · 13th December 2006, 14:08

Chanapli,
Please visit LoAutoX shop (Chameleon) opposite to Mico-Bosch Front gate, Audugodi (From Forum it's less than a km towards MG road), He's got very good collection of alloys over 150+ Designs displayed. Speak to Rakesh there he should be able to help you out.
Alternatively Visit AUTOSHOP, #432, Near Someshwara Temple, 1st main, 7th Block, Kormangala, Bangalore-95. PH-41104109 Kumar/Suraj.
Thanks,
Naveen

chanapli · 14th December 2006, 08:00

Thanks a lot WasavaTyres & mega5918.

I would also like to take opinion from existing Bolero owners using Alloy wheels and feed back about them. I know I have to invest ~25-40K for five wheels. Because Bolero is a heavy vehicle when compared with cars, I dont want to put a local/duplicate ones which may go bad easly.

The other thing is if someone has standard price lists and list of different manufactures before I visit any dealer it would be very helpful. ( So that I wont get carried away with their sales talk!)

MC Mayank · 14th December 2006, 09:35

Is chameleon reliabe in terms of fitting and balancing the wheels?

I have also heard in the past that his rates are a little over the top..is that true?

chanapli · 14th December 2006, 10:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by MC Mayank

Is chameleon reliabe in terms of fitting and balancing the wheels?

I am not sure. But have seen their work in last two "Vahan yathra". I think they do complete work by themself [like a TV Program "Overhaulin" in "Travel and Living" ].

mega5918 · 14th December 2006, 10:40

@MC Mayank
Well LoAutoX just sells the alloys (Auto Accessories), if you want the tyres also fitted then he just sells Yokohama Tyres. The guy who refered me to this shop has over 8 Cars/SUV's Alloys bought from this place and no problems till date. Will find out if there is ny thing as such n post it here.
Thanks,
Mega

mega5918 · 14th December 2006, 10:42

chanapli,
15" alloys are prices @ 21K~23K max based on my enquiry on JC road and other 10 odd shops, Even if you buy Neo they'll cost not less than 21K no Idea abt Aura.
Thanks,
Mega

chanapli · 14th December 2006, 15:26

mega5918,
I [am dumb] guess for heavy vehicles such as Bolero you need special Alloy ( not one used in sedans) That may be the difference in price?. Mahindra dealer asks 35K for "Plati".

Nikhil_singal,
thank you for the input. but dont have finance for 20 inch rubber now.
My 15" Michelin tubeless is just completed 10K.

Mady · 14th December 2006, 18:32

Chanapli

Did you buy the alloys finally. I am looking at buying a bolero sportz this month. Test drove an slx, found the initial pickup little sluggish.(63BHP!!) The new series is with an MDI engine with a Turbo charger. If yours is a 2004 model it should be a peugeot engine right?? I have plans for the alloy wheels too. Checked with a known source in JC road, he was mentioning it starts ar 24k For HR alloys!

Mady · 14th December 2006, 18:44

Chanapli

Did you buy the alloys finally?? I am in the process of buying a Bolero sportz this month. Have plans for alloys and tubeless tyres. Checked with a known source in JC rd and he quotes 24k for HR alloys. Let me know!

mega5918 · 14th December 2006, 20:43

@Chanapli,
Please give me the details of the wheels on Balero like the PCD the Rim Width that ur looking for not the diameter, I'm buying my alloys 2morrow will find out the price and post it by tomorrow evening.
Thanks,
Mega

kpzen · 14th December 2006, 22:04

Mahindra Bolero
Rim size 15x6J
PCD 140
Offset 40-45
Hub Dia 108

chanapli · 15th December 2006, 08:36

Kpzen, Thank you for the spec.

Mady, I have'nt had time off from my work, Did not buy the wheels yet . If you are going for Tyres, go for Michelin [ It has been told to me the Best Tyre for Bolero with respect to Comfurt/ Grip and Life too! ]

mega5918 · 15th December 2006, 20:45

Chanapli,
Just back from the alloy shop picked up 5 Alloys for my Baleno, Bolero's Alloys Are Priced @ about 24K for non chrome 1's and 26K for cromed 1's (15X6.5+)... U can negotiate a bit on them.
Thanks
Mega

13th December 2006, 10:50	#1
chanapli BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Banglaore Posts: 270 Thanked: Once	Suggest AlloyWheel for Bolero Looking for best option ( Manufactures ) - value for money Alloy wheel for my two month old 15 inch Michelin Tubeless tyres. Could someone suggest please..
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13th December 2006, 11:28	#2
WasavaTyres BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indore Posts: 816 Thanked: 450 Times View My Garage	Try Aura and Neo Wheels if you want the mental peace of having a product with warranty.But believe me no such thing exists.All these giys would do if you go to them with a damaged or cracked up rim is to tell you that you must've hit a pothole or breaker at very high speeds and hence the damage. I haven't seen a single chipped/cracked wheel being replaced under the "structural damage" clause of thier warranties. You could look at imported wheels which would give you much wider window of choice in respect to designs available.
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13th December 2006, 14:08	#3
mega5918 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 95 Thanked: 5 Times	Chanapli, Please visit LoAutoX shop (Chameleon) opposite to Mico-Bosch Front gate, Audugodi (From Forum it's less than a km towards MG road), He's got very good collection of alloys over 150+ Designs displayed. Speak to Rakesh there he should be able to help you out. Alternatively Visit AUTOSHOP, #432, Near Someshwara Temple, 1st main, 7th Block, Kormangala, Bangalore-95. PH-41104109 Kumar/Suraj. Thanks, Naveen
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14th December 2006, 09:35	#5
MC Mayank BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 108 Thanked: 3 Times	chameleon Is chameleon reliabe in terms of fitting and balancing the wheels? I have also heard in the past that his rates are a little over the top..is that true?
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14th December 2006, 10:40	#7
mega5918 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 95 Thanked: 5 Times	chameleon @MC Mayank Well LoAutoX just sells the alloys (Auto Accessories), if you want the tyres also fitted then he just sells Yokohama Tyres. The guy who refered me to this shop has over 8 Cars/SUV's Alloys bought from this place and no problems till date. Will find out if there is ny thing as such n post it here. Thanks, Mega
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14th December 2006, 08:00	#4
chanapli BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Banglaore Posts: 270 Thanked: Once	Thanks a lot WasavaTyres & mega5918. I would also like to take opinion from existing Bolero owners using Alloy wheels and feed back about them. I know I have to invest ~25-40K for five wheels. Because Bolero is a heavy vehicle when compared with cars, I dont want to put a local/duplicate ones which may go bad easly. The other thing is if someone has standard price lists and list of different manufactures before I visit any dealer it would be very helpful. ( So that I wont get carried away with their sales talk!)
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14th December 2006, 10:42	#8
mega5918 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 95 Thanked: 5 Times	chanapli, 15" alloys are prices @ 21K~23K max based on my enquiry on JC road and other 10 odd shops, Even if you buy Neo they'll cost not less than 21K no Idea abt Aura. Thanks, Mega
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14th December 2006, 15:26	#9
chanapli BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Banglaore Posts: 270 Thanked: Once	mega5918, I [am dumb] guess for heavy vehicles such as Bolero you need special Alloy ( not one used in sedans) That may be the difference in price?. Mahindra dealer asks 35K for "Plati". Nikhil_singal, thank you for the input. but dont have finance for 20 inch rubber now. My 15" Michelin tubeless is just completed 10K.
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14th December 2006, 18:32	#10
Mady Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15 Thanked: 24 Times	Chanapli Did you buy the alloys finally. I am looking at buying a bolero sportz this month. Test drove an slx, found the initial pickup little sluggish.(63BHP!!) The new series is with an MDI engine with a Turbo charger. If yours is a 2004 model it should be a peugeot engine right?? I have plans for the alloy wheels too. Checked with a known source in JC road, he was mentioning it starts ar 24k For HR alloys!
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14th December 2006, 18:44	#11
Mady Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15 Thanked: 24 Times	Bolero Chanapli Did you buy the alloys finally?? I am in the process of buying a Bolero sportz this month. Have plans for alloys and tubeless tyres. Checked with a known source in JC rd and he quotes 24k for HR alloys. Let me know!
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14th December 2006, 20:43	#12
mega5918 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 95 Thanked: 5 Times	Give me details @Chanapli, Please give me the details of the wheels on Balero like the PCD the Rim Width that ur looking for not the diameter, I'm buying my alloys 2morrow will find out the price and post it by tomorrow evening. Thanks, Mega
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14th December 2006, 22:04	#13
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	Mahindra Bolero Rim size 15x6J PCD 140 Offset 40-45 Hub Dia 108
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15th December 2006, 08:36	#14
chanapli BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Banglaore Posts: 270 Thanked: Once	Kpzen, Thank you for the spec. Mady, I have'nt had time off from my work, Did not buy the wheels yet . If you are going for Tyres, go for Michelin [ It has been told to me the Best Tyre for Bolero with respect to Comfurt/ Grip and Life too! ]
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15th December 2006, 20:45	#15
mega5918 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 95 Thanked: 5 Times	Chanapli, Just back from the alloy shop picked up 5 Alloys for my Baleno, Bolero's Alloys Are Priced @ about 24K for non chrome 1's and 26K for cromed 1's (15X6.5+)... U can negotiate a bit on them. Thanks Mega
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