Tyre & Alloys Query for my Skoda

nanu28 · 21st February 2007, 11:50

Hi TBhpians,
I Know there are many similar post but none quite the same.
I have a Skoda 1.8Turbo Petrol with stock rims size:6jx15 with GoodYear NCT5's size: 195/65/r15 All stock.
NOw 2 of my tyres are due to be replaced but I was thinking of getting all changed instead of getting 2 new NCT 5's again.
I want to go in for a wider tyre without changing my rims.
I like performance, but I dont want to lower the sidewall too much than what it already is as far as I know this has stiffer suspensions already.
PLease advice on a tyre size.
Thank you....

nanu28 · 22nd February 2007, 10:28

Which of the two 215/60 R15 Or 205/60 R15 is a better fit and recomended...any one using these...?
Thanks...

shuvd · 22nd February 2007, 14:31

Hello Nanu.
My Octy 1.9TDi had 205/60R15s. They didn't give me any trouble at all. Don't know about the 215/60s though. Should not pose a problem. Why not try 225/55R16s on your car? My 1.8Tpi has the same and as the saying goes, "I'm loving it!!". Kolkata roads are not smooth at all.

nanu28 · 22nd February 2007, 15:53

Hi I dont want to try the 225/55R16 as I dont want to change all my Rims yet, as I'll have to go for after market ones which I am not to sure about (Aura etc)..dont want Oz etc as they are too expensive and the regular skoda ones are about 40k+ thats why..Iwant to remain on stock rims...
thanks anyway...
I think then YOKOHAMA 215/60R15 with a Speed rating of V is fine...?
I also liked the bridgestone G3 but they are Speed Rated H.
Any help...I want to stay away form H speed rated as I do go about 200+ on my Bombay-Pune weekends...
....any advice...

Akshay1234 · 22nd February 2007, 17:25

are you sure about the h rating of g3s. i have them on my car and they are v rated.

iraghava · 22nd February 2007, 17:41

Nanu - here are the sizes you mentioned alongwith the difference in OD:

195/65 R15 - 317.25
205/60 R15 - 313.50 (-1.18% difference)
215/60 R15 - 319.50 (0.71% difference)
225/55 R16 - 314.25 (-0.95% difference)

Could you also tell me what is width of the steel rim fitted on your car? This will also matter while upgrading the tyres. Out of the above mentioned I would recommend 215/60 R15 provided the rim width is atleast 6J.

And which Yoko's are you looking at? Also with the capabilites of your car I would recommend you look only at V-rated treads since H is rated only upto 210 kmph.

Akshay1234 · 22nd February 2007, 17:43

hes mentioned his rim size. it is 6j.. read the first post.

iraghava · 22nd February 2007, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay1234

hes mentioned his rim size. it is 6j.. read the first post.

Damn looks like

Well Nanu now you know my recommendation!!

kpzen · 22nd February 2007, 21:52

Hey Nanu....

Potenza GIII are V rated....
205/65R15 94V
215/55R15 90V
225/50R15 91V
205/55R16 89V
215/55R16 91V

nanu28 · 24th February 2007, 10:45

215/55R15 90V
in Potenza G3 or Yokohama AVS Sport.
Will go and take a look at both today,...
thanks guys,...
any clue how much I should expect for NCT5's done about 6-8K no punchers. (2 Nos.)

shuvc · 24th February 2007, 15:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by nanu28

any clue how much I should expect for NCT5's done about 6-8K no punchers.

I got Rs. 1300 for 185/65 R14 NCT5's. Tyres had run 12K kms, 1 year old and were in very good condition as per the dealer. He was quoting new NCT5s@2750.

nanu28 · 28th June 2007, 13:44

Hi Guys,
thought it would be better to get this thread back up, instead of posting a newer one..
I ahvent gotten it done till now and was going to upgrade it this weekend. But I ran into a small problem: The tire size I had chosen was 215/60R15 for the stock 15x6J rims. But this size is not available in Yokohama AVS Sport. The tire from Yokohama similar to this size and Rated 'V' atleast (This is very important, as I do cross 200Kmph nearly every weekend.) is Yokohama ES100 Can someone tell me how good this tire is...?
Or do you guys know of any other option that I have...?

PS: For the future: I would like to upgrade to 16in. Stock vRS rims, which I really like, if someone is selling a set of these please PM me, then maybe I can get the AVS sport itself. Thanks a lot.

nanu28 · 31st July 2007, 11:42

Hi Guys,
Not really a noob on these forums, but not that I am finally allowed to put up my own request in the market place.
As the heading says I am looking for vRS stock Alloys and a OEM spoiler.
Thanks..
Nanu

iraghava · 31st July 2007, 11:50

He's not in Mumbai or Pune but member PJSPEED had some RS alloys for sale sometime back. Why don't you PM him?

nanu28 · 31st July 2007, 12:05

..I did PM him, I dont think he has them any more...
Thanks though..

21st February 2007, 11:50	#1
nanu28 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhopal Posts: 246 Thanked: 96 Times View My Garage	Tyre & Alloys Query for my Skoda Hi TBhpians, I Know there are many similar post but none quite the same. I have a Skoda 1.8Turbo Petrol with stock rims size:6jx15 with GoodYear NCT5's size: 195/65/r15 All stock. NOw 2 of my tyres are due to be replaced but I was thinking of getting all changed instead of getting 2 new NCT 5's again. I want to go in for a wider tyre without changing my rims. I like performance, but I dont want to lower the sidewall too much than what it already is as far as I know this has stiffer suspensions already. PLease advice on a tyre size. Thank you.... Last edited by aah78 : 17th October 2008 at 19:16. Reason: Thread merged with existing.
	() Thanks

22nd February 2007, 10:28	#2
nanu28 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhopal Posts: 246 Thanked: 96 Times View My Garage	Which of the two 215/60 R15 Or 205/60 R15 is a better fit and recomended...any one using these...? Thanks...
	() Thanks

22nd February 2007, 14:31	#3
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Hello Nanu. My Octy 1.9TDi had 205/60R15s. They didn't give me any trouble at all. Don't know about the 215/60s though. Should not pose a problem. Why not try 225/55R16s on your car? My 1.8Tpi has the same and as the saying goes, "I'm loving it!!". Kolkata roads are not smooth at all.
	() Thanks

22nd February 2007, 15:53	#4
nanu28 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhopal Posts: 246 Thanked: 96 Times View My Garage	Hi I dont want to try the 225/55R16 as I dont want to change all my Rims yet, as I'll have to go for after market ones which I am not to sure about (Aura etc)..dont want Oz etc as they are too expensive and the regular skoda ones are about 40k+ thats why..Iwant to remain on stock rims... thanks anyway... I think then YOKOHAMA 215/60R15 with a Speed rating of V is fine...? I also liked the bridgestone G3 but they are Speed Rated H. Any help...I want to stay away form H speed rated as I do go about 200+ on my Bombay-Pune weekends... ....any advice...
	() Thanks

22nd February 2007, 17:25	#5
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	are you sure about the h rating of g3s. i have them on my car and they are v rated.
	() Thanks

22nd February 2007, 17:41	#6
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Nanu - here are the sizes you mentioned alongwith the difference in OD: 195/65 R15 - 317.25 205/60 R15 - 313.50 (-1.18% difference) 215/60 R15 - 319.50 (0.71% difference) 225/55 R16 - 314.25 (-0.95% difference) Could you also tell me what is width of the steel rim fitted on your car? This will also matter while upgrading the tyres. Out of the above mentioned I would recommend 215/60 R15 provided the rim width is atleast 6J. And which Yoko's are you looking at? Also with the capabilites of your car I would recommend you look only at V-rated treads since H is rated only upto 210 kmph.
	() Thanks

22nd February 2007, 17:43	#7
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	hes mentioned his rim size. it is 6j.. read the first post.
	() Thanks

22nd February 2007, 21:52	#9
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	Hey Nanu.... Potenza GIII are V rated.... 205/65R15 94V 215/55R15 90V 225/50R15 91V 205/55R16 89V 215/55R16 91V
	() Thanks

24th February 2007, 10:45	#10
nanu28 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhopal Posts: 246 Thanked: 96 Times View My Garage	215/55R15 90V in Potenza G3 or Yokohama AVS Sport. Will go and take a look at both today,... thanks guys,... any clue how much I should expect for NCT5's done about 6-8K no punchers. (2 Nos.)
	() Thanks

28th June 2007, 13:44	#12
nanu28 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhopal Posts: 246 Thanked: 96 Times View My Garage	Hi Guys, thought it would be better to get this thread back up, instead of posting a newer one.. I ahvent gotten it done till now and was going to upgrade it this weekend. But I ran into a small problem: The tire size I had chosen was 215/60R15 for the stock 15x6J rims. But this size is not available in Yokohama AVS Sport. The tire from Yokohama similar to this size and Rated 'V' atleast (This is very important, as I do cross 200Kmph nearly every weekend.) is Yokohama ES100 Can someone tell me how good this tire is...? Or do you guys know of any other option that I have...? PS: For the future: I would like to upgrade to 16in. Stock vRS rims, which I really like, if someone is selling a set of these please PM me, then maybe I can get the AVS sport itself. Thanks a lot.
	() Thanks

31st July 2007, 11:42	#13
nanu28 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhopal Posts: 246 Thanked: 96 Times View My Garage	Wanted used Skoda OEM vRS Alloys and Spoiler : Mumbai/Pune. Hi Guys, Not really a noob on these forums, but not that I am finally allowed to put up my own request in the market place. As the heading says I am looking for vRS stock Alloys and a OEM spoiler. Thanks.. Nanu
	() Thanks

31st July 2007, 11:50	#14
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	He's not in Mumbai or Pune but member PJSPEED had some RS alloys for sale sometime back. Why don't you PM him?
	() Thanks

31st July 2007, 12:05	#15
nanu28 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhopal Posts: 246 Thanked: 96 Times View My Garage	..I did PM him, I dont think he has them any more... Thanks though..
	() Thanks