Tyre & Alloys Query for my Skoda

AMG.EUROPE · 24th April 2008, 08:35

Please dont go with non - company stockist Unless you want to waste your money. By the way how much warranty is oz india giving?

Epic · 24th April 2008, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocG

Well there is one more place from where you'll be able to get OZ rims, any top quality imported rims for that matter...

Just wait 2 weeks or so, you'll also have your socks knocked off by the prices [In a good way as in lower prices!!!]

Just wait my friends, just wait...

Dude!!! Dont make me wait any longer man. Ive already waited for 07 months bcoz of Four Seasons :-)

nanu28 · 24th April 2008, 12:11

...I am getting no where with this thread...
Thought Four Seasons first, but not after the review above..
Thought I should stay away from importers because of lack of warranty..whats the warranty anyway...?
Then thought methods, but they are not around Mumbai/Pune..?
So now what..?

iraghava · 24th April 2008, 13:47

Did you call up Methods to check with them? they are official Importers/Distributors.

v1p3r · 24th April 2008, 17:18

Not too sure, but I don't think Methods deals in OZ anymore.

Epic · 3rd May 2008, 15:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocG

Well there is one more place from where you'll be able to get OZ rims, any top quality imported rims for that matter...

Just wait 2 weeks or so, you'll also have your socks knocked off by the prices [In a good way as in lower prices!!!]

Just wait my friends, just wait...

Dude!We are all waiting desperately for the info.Epic

nanu28 · 26th May 2008, 17:05

Hi,
I am getting a decent deal on a set of tyres in the size: 225/55R16.
Is there anyone using these tyres on their Octys?
Can a guru run me over its pro's and con's.
I know a better size would be 225/50R16, but is this profile too much or is it ok?
Please consider that these will be on a 1.8TPI, and hence the suspensions are a bit stiffer then the regular 1.9TDi, similar to the vRS.
Will they be ok or will they be way too big.
(Currently I am running 195/65R15, and for these 225/55R16 will be on different alloys needless to say...)
Thank you for the help.
Cheers,
Nanu

iraghava · 26th May 2008, 17:37

Nanu, I think that 225/55 will foul with the wheel arches especially at the rear.

androdev · 26th May 2008, 18:20

if you really want to do the proper way.. see the info on the inside of the fuel lid (recommended tire pressure) which is usually 195 on 15, 205 on 16 and 225 on 17. anything else is sub-optimal.. IMHO.

i was also shopping for similar stuff and i have decided to stick to 205 on 16X6.5 rims. unfortunately the dealer never reverted back and i am yet to complete the shopping.. hopefully i will get to complete the shopping before my next long drive.

nanu28 · 27th May 2008, 09:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

Nanu, I think that 225/55 will foul with the wheel arches especially at the rear.

Unfortunately, the deal is only on this sized tyre.
iraghava, even i was thinking of the same, but the person says he has been using them on the Octy and has no issues, how can I confirm this?
Is there any other option but to take it to a tyrewala and to put this tyre on to check. But I doubt anyone will let me just check?

Thanks for the help.
Nanu

nanu28 · 2nd June 2008, 10:45

...someone please help me...

shuvd · 2nd June 2008, 11:32

Nanu, I got 225/50/16 PP2s last week. Amazing tires!!
I was running the same size previously. No idea about the 55 profiles though.

nanu28 · 2nd June 2008, 12:02

Thanks Shuv,
You know where and what deal I am getting, So please let me know what you think. As thats the size of tyre he has on them. And I am really confused if I should go in for it or let it pass.
BTW. you got a PM too...
Thanks

iraghava · 6th June 2008, 02:11

Nanu - I checked out the deal you're getting. It looks fine in pictures before putting any money down for it, I would suggest you give the merchandise a personal inspection & watch out for the following things:

1. Any bends/cracks/abrasions in the rims.
2. Any tears or bulges in the tyres.
3. Condition of the finish on the wheels.
4. How much is the wear on the tyres already.

Mad Monkey · 6th June 2008, 15:14

would strongly reccomend going only for new tyre's
and the tried tested 225/50/R16
and especially PP2's

24th April 2008, 08:35	#61
AMG.EUROPE BANNED Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 37 Thanked: 0 Times	Please dont go with non - company stockist Unless you want to waste your money. By the way how much warranty is oz india giving?
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24th April 2008, 12:11	#63
nanu28 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhopal Posts: 246 Thanked: 96 Times View My Garage	...I am getting no where with this thread... Thought Four Seasons first, but not after the review above.. Thought I should stay away from importers because of lack of warranty..whats the warranty anyway...? Then thought methods, but they are not around Mumbai/Pune..? So now what..?
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24th April 2008, 13:47	#64
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Did you call up Methods to check with them? they are official Importers/Distributors.
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24th April 2008, 17:18	#65
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Not too sure, but I don't think Methods deals in OZ anymore.
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26th May 2008, 17:05	#67
nanu28 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhopal Posts: 246 Thanked: 96 Times View My Garage	225/55R16, fine for Skoda 1.8? Hi, I am getting a decent deal on a set of tyres in the size: 225/55R16. Is there anyone using these tyres on their Octys? Can a guru run me over its pro's and con's. I know a better size would be 225/50R16, but is this profile too much or is it ok? Please consider that these will be on a 1.8TPI, and hence the suspensions are a bit stiffer then the regular 1.9TDi, similar to the vRS. Will they be ok or will they be way too big. (Currently I am running 195/65R15, and for these 225/55R16 will be on different alloys needless to say...) Thank you for the help. Cheers, Nanu
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26th May 2008, 17:37	#68
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Nanu, I think that 225/55 will foul with the wheel arches especially at the rear.
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26th May 2008, 18:20	#69
androdev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 3,097 Thanked: 22,345 Times	if you really want to do the proper way.. see the info on the inside of the fuel lid (recommended tire pressure) which is usually 195 on 15, 205 on 16 and 225 on 17. anything else is sub-optimal.. IMHO. i was also shopping for similar stuff and i have decided to stick to 205 on 16X6.5 rims. unfortunately the dealer never reverted back and i am yet to complete the shopping.. hopefully i will get to complete the shopping before my next long drive.
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2nd June 2008, 10:45	#71
nanu28 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhopal Posts: 246 Thanked: 96 Times View My Garage	...someone please help me...
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2nd June 2008, 11:32	#72
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Nanu, I got 225/50/16 PP2s last week. Amazing tires!! I was running the same size previously. No idea about the 55 profiles though.
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2nd June 2008, 12:02	#73
nanu28 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhopal Posts: 246 Thanked: 96 Times View My Garage	Thanks Shuv, You know where and what deal I am getting, So please let me know what you think. As thats the size of tyre he has on them. And I am really confused if I should go in for it or let it pass. BTW. you got a PM too... Thanks
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6th June 2008, 02:11	#74
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Nanu - I checked out the deal you're getting. It looks fine in pictures before putting any money down for it, I would suggest you give the merchandise a personal inspection & watch out for the following things: 1. Any bends/cracks/abrasions in the rims. 2. Any tears or bulges in the tyres. 3. Condition of the finish on the wheels. 4. How much is the wear on the tyres already.
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6th June 2008, 15:14	#75
Mad Monkey BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 274 Thanked: 456 Times	would strongly reccomend going only for new tyre's and the tried tested 225/50/R16 and especially PP2's Attached Thumbnails
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