New footwear for the vRS

iraghava · 12th October 2007, 14:28

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Originally Posted by shuvd

Please! As I said, I can't put 17"ers. Need the most performance oriented tires in 16" size. Though I'm currently running 225s, don't mind going down to 215s if better tires are available in that size.

I was not going to recommend 17" either. Will get back to you by evening as to what options are available.

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Originally Posted by shuvd

Are Yokohama ES501 and Michelin Energy MXV8 meant for high speeds?

Yes, but they don't have the grip/braking ability of tyres like the PP2 or S.Drive. They are meant to give you a comfortable ride with low or no road noise.

kpzen · 12th October 2007, 14:54

The only S drive option for Octavia in 16" is 205/55-16

planet_rocker · 12th October 2007, 14:59

what about the yoko AVID series? are they available here? if yes, how good are they?

souricng the yokos is a big problem here in kolkata. michelins, GYs and BStones are readily available here.

kpzen · 12th October 2007, 15:17

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Originally Posted by planet_rocker

what about the yoko AVID series? are they available here? if yes, how good are they?

I dont think they have been launched in India yet.
Ishan pls confirm.

iraghava · 12th October 2007, 16:53

No, no AVID series for India, doesn't look likely in the near future either.

iraghava · 14th October 2007, 12:22

Shuv - I checked there aren't many options in 16" available as that size somehow doesn't sell much in India, 15/17" are much more popular.

The best option for you would be to get Michelin Pilot Preceda 2's in 225/50 R16 as they are the only real good performance tyres available in the size you want right now.

shuvd · 14th October 2007, 13:22

@ Iraghava - Too bad. Thanks anyway. How are the Pirelli P Zeros? Are they available in the required size?

iraghava · 14th October 2007, 16:20

I don't think that P Zeros come in that size. Plus, Pirelli's have a reputation for soft side walls & recent experiences in our conditions has not been very good on that front.

Of course, they are also not officially available so finding them might be another issue.

normally_crazy · 14th October 2007, 16:32

Pirelli's are BAD tyres. Thats the experience I have had. So better stay away.

love_for_ryder · 15th October 2007, 11:15

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kpzen · 15th October 2007, 12:33

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Originally Posted by shuvd

@ Iraghava - Too bad. Thanks anyway. How are the Pirelli P Zeros? Are they available in the required size?

I think Pirelli P6000 is available in that size.

itzzme · 16th October 2007, 11:04

Pirelli P-Zero are one of the finest series.
But tyre supplied to India are either old date or not the latest tech.

12th October 2007, 14:54	#62
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	The only S drive option for Octavia in 16" is 205/55-16
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12th October 2007, 14:59	#63
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 426 Times	what about the yoko AVID series? are they available here? if yes, how good are they? souricng the yokos is a big problem here in kolkata. michelins, GYs and BStones are readily available here.
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12th October 2007, 16:53	#65
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	No, no AVID series for India, doesn't look likely in the near future either.
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14th October 2007, 12:22	#66
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Shuv - I checked there aren't many options in 16" available as that size somehow doesn't sell much in India, 15/17" are much more popular. The best option for you would be to get Michelin Pilot Preceda 2's in 225/50 R16 as they are the only real good performance tyres available in the size you want right now.
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14th October 2007, 13:22	#67
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	@ Iraghava - Too bad. Thanks anyway. How are the Pirelli P Zeros? Are they available in the required size?
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14th October 2007, 16:20	#68
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	I don't think that P Zeros come in that size. Plus, Pirelli's have a reputation for soft side walls & recent experiences in our conditions has not been very good on that front. Of course, they are also not officially available so finding them might be another issue.
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14th October 2007, 16:32	#69
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	Pirelli's are BAD tyres. Thats the experience I have had. So better stay away.
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16th October 2007, 11:04	#72
itzzme BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 314 Thanked: 6 Times	Pirelli P-Zero are one of the finest series. But tyre supplied to India are either old date or not the latest tech.
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