New footwear for the vRS

normally_crazy · 18th February 2007, 23:34

Ok guys,

My vRS needs new tyres. I am currently running Goodyear NCT5 that have covered close to 56000 kms. I had decided on the Yokohama C drive, yes the ones that Sam has on his Verna. Planned to get it changed on friday, but my dealer calls me up and informs me that there is acute shortage of Yokohama in Mumbai.

Just to cross check, I contact a few tyre dealers in all different parts of Mumbai (thanks to few helpful T-BHPians) and I get the same answer - No Yokohama's available.

I had got a price of 4100 / tyre for the Yokohama C drive. Now I was offered a few different brands and sizes - Bridgestones ER30 Turanzas (5000 / tyre) , Goodyear NCT3 (5000 / tyre for 225/15 R16) , Goodyear Eagle F1 D3 (6000 odd / tyre).

My requirements - Silent , Reliable , Grippy and Cheap (not in this order

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Now that I'm confused - I seek your help. So come on guys , shoot.

Thanks

ps- I would prefer to go with the OE size - 205/55 R16 only.

Vid6639 · 18th February 2007, 23:38

No michelin's? Pilot primacy or Pilot Preceda. Those seem to be good. Grippy and silent.

I dont think they will be as cheap.

iraghava · 19th February 2007, 05:35

I would go for the Michelins or the Turanza's. Please steer away from the Goodyears's.

maxbhp · 19th February 2007, 07:55

Either Bridgestone GIII or Yokohama AVS sport . IF you are not able to procure it from Mumbai why dont you get it shipped to you from nearby cities ?

jerish666 · 19th February 2007, 08:06

Go for Michelins Energy.

Vid6639 · 19th February 2007, 08:16

I dont think you will get michelin energy's in 16".

Either wait for the Yokos or get them shipped from bangalore through someone.

The turanza ER-30's aren't that great. They are OE for the accord and other large sedans.

The michelin's are a good buy. Either the Pilot Preceda 2 or the Primacy.

hydrashok · 19th February 2007, 08:40

Michelin Pilot Precedas. I have them and I love them. Somewhat quicker than normal tyre wear, though.

Akshay1234 · 19th February 2007, 10:08

you get potenza g3s in the stock size. why not go for them?

elf · 19th February 2007, 13:06

N_C: I'm simply going to say what I do for every tire suggestion:

The Goodyear Eagle Venturas.

They're grippy, really silent, got a great tread design, superb ride, are tough & totally hassle free. The pricing's also very reasonable. Add a decent tread life & you're set.

Contact my friend Lucky of Pal Tyres (98200 76954). He's located in Vashi & at Lamington Road. Me, Sam, Sam's girlfriend, Revvhead, Revvhed & mostly everybody I know send all their cars there. Tell him you're a friend of mine & you should get a good price.

iraghava · 19th February 2007, 13:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay1234

you get potenza g3s in the stock size. why not go for them?

We recently had one RS fitted with GIII's (fellow member only) and the first complaint he had was excessive noise compared to the stock Turanza's.

esteem_lover · 19th February 2007, 13:12

My vote goes to Michelin Pilot Precedas for pure performance. I recently fitted these tyres on my friend's OHC & the difference between the old bridgestones & these was HUGE.

kpzen · 19th February 2007, 13:30

If u want only grip GIII's are the best.....but they are noisy at high speeds......

If u want both grip n minimum road noise MICHELINS....Pilot preceda's or primacy

Try to stay away from Goodyears...

elf · 19th February 2007, 13:49

Can't figure out why everyone's against the Goodyears...

Vid6639 · 19th February 2007, 13:53

too many problem's elfie. Even i have heard of many stories with tyre bulges and sidewall cuts.

Guess you have a lucky set of goodyears.

payam · 19th February 2007, 14:00

but just have look at this site goodyears eagle f1 have the best rating compare to most of the others tyres:
The Tire Rack - Your performance experts for tires and wheels

18th February 2007, 23:34	#1
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	New footwear for the vRS Ok guys, My vRS needs new tyres. I am currently running Goodyear NCT5 that have covered close to 56000 kms. I had decided on the Yokohama C drive, yes the ones that Sam has on his Verna. Planned to get it changed on friday, but my dealer calls me up and informs me that there is acute shortage of Yokohama in Mumbai. Just to cross check, I contact a few tyre dealers in all different parts of Mumbai (thanks to few helpful T-BHPians) and I get the same answer - No Yokohama's available. I had got a price of 4100 / tyre for the Yokohama C drive. Now I was offered a few different brands and sizes - Bridgestones ER30 Turanzas (5000 / tyre) , Goodyear NCT3 (5000 / tyre for 225/15 R16) , Goodyear Eagle F1 D3 (6000 odd / tyre). My requirements - Silent , Reliable , Grippy and Cheap (not in this order ) Now that I'm confused - I seek your help. So come on guys , shoot. Thanks ps- I would prefer to go with the OE size - 205/55 R16 only.
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18th February 2007, 23:38	#2
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,727 Thanked: 43,460 Times View My Garage	No michelin's? Pilot primacy or Pilot Preceda. Those seem to be good. Grippy and silent. I dont think they will be as cheap.
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19th February 2007, 05:35	#3
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	I would go for the Michelins or the Turanza's. Please steer away from the Goodyears's.
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19th February 2007, 07:55	#4
maxbhp Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: C C K Posts: 1,382 Thanked: 89 Times View My Garage	Either Bridgestone GIII or Yokohama AVS sport . IF you are not able to procure it from Mumbai why dont you get it shipped to you from nearby cities ?
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19th February 2007, 08:06	#5
jerish666 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Trivandrum,Kochi,Trissur Posts: 757 Thanked: 2 Times	Go for Michelins Energy.
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19th February 2007, 08:16	#6
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,727 Thanked: 43,460 Times View My Garage	I dont think you will get michelin energy's in 16". Either wait for the Yokos or get them shipped from bangalore through someone. The turanza ER-30's aren't that great. They are OE for the accord and other large sedans. The michelin's are a good buy. Either the Pilot Preceda 2 or the Primacy.
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19th February 2007, 08:40	#7
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Michelin Pilot Precedas. I have them and I love them. Somewhat quicker than normal tyre wear, though.
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19th February 2007, 10:08	#8
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,316 Times	you get potenza g3s in the stock size. why not go for them?
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19th February 2007, 13:06	#9
elf BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	N_C: I'm simply going to say what I do for every tire suggestion: The Goodyear Eagle Venturas. They're grippy, really silent, got a great tread design, superb ride, are tough & totally hassle free. The pricing's also very reasonable. Add a decent tread life & you're set. Contact my friend Lucky of Pal Tyres (98200 76954). He's located in Vashi & at Lamington Road. Me, Sam, Sam's girlfriend, Revvhead, Revvhed & mostly everybody I know send all their cars there. Tell him you're a friend of mine & you should get a good price.
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19th February 2007, 13:12	#11
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	My vote goes to Michelin Pilot Precedas for pure performance. I recently fitted these tyres on my friend's OHC & the difference between the old bridgestones & these was HUGE.
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19th February 2007, 13:30	#12
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	If u want only grip GIII's are the best.....but they are noisy at high speeds...... If u want both grip n minimum road noise MICHELINS....Pilot preceda's or primacy Try to stay away from Goodyears...
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19th February 2007, 13:49	#13
elf BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Can't figure out why everyone's against the Goodyears...
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19th February 2007, 13:53	#14
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,727 Thanked: 43,460 Times View My Garage	too many problem's elfie. Even i have heard of many stories with tyre bulges and sidewall cuts. Guess you have a lucky set of goodyears.
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19th February 2007, 14:00	#15
payam BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pune Posts: 924 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	but just have look at this site goodyears eagle f1 have the best rating compare to most of the others tyres: The Tire Rack - Your performance experts for tires and wheels
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