Tyre & wheel damage dilemma | Should I go for soft or hard compound? Steel rims or alloys?

Living2Drive · 22nd May 2021, 18:08

I have 2012 bought Figo Diesel, picked used Global fiesta alloys for a good deal, fitted with Conti Mc5 195/60 R15. Low end torque was not sufficient, Dieseltonic fixed the problem. I've driven 54K kms with it and is due for replacement now, will sure go for the same rubber.

Other than two flat tyres (one owing to a nail another a small sand particle struck in air valve) I have had no issues at all.

bking · 22nd May 2021, 20:43

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Originally Posted by Tgo

Thanks for enlightening us here.

Were you running a setup which resemble the tyre on the left in this picture?

The sidewall and rim damage, makes sense now.

This is how it used to look, you may judge by the picture below.

AjayJoshuaN · 23rd May 2021, 10:01

I usually fill +2 PSI in my Linea Diesel above the recommended pressure to reduce flexing in the sidewalls. Definitely recommend getting a electric portable compressor or a gauge ro check the pressure, if there is no TPMS, because in my experience, I have seen some petrol bunk digital gauges with as high as +6 to +10PSI incorrect calibration, which actually let's out air instead of filling air to maintain pressure.

So if recommended pressure is 33 PSI, I usually fill 35 PSI, seen no issues, and it does reduce sidewall flexing. https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attac...tiresafety.pdf

I never check or fill air after driving > 4 - 5 km, because that will usually give higher readings on the gauge.

Shanky_1002 · 24th May 2021, 16:03

I would suggest the below, these should help diagnose and resolve your tyre issues:

1. Get your suspension checked thoroughly at Ford also at any other competent FNG for a 2nd opinion. A faulty suspension or suspension bushes will eat up your tyres sooner than you realize.
2. Get used steel wheels and any quality make tyres as per your car's tyre specs
3. Swap at least both front tyres new to eradicate any wobble issues due to uneven tyre wear.
4. Get the alignment and balancing done at a competent place available in your City, check Team BHP directory for reference.
5. Drive more sedately ( no offense meant)
6. Keep +2 PSI tyre pressure on all your tyres, get a analog Coido tyre pressure gauge if your nearby petrol bunk has a unreliable air refilling machine.

22nd May 2021, 18:08	#31
Living2Drive BHPian Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Chennai Posts: 60 Thanked: 132 Times	Re: Tyre & wheel damage dilemma \| Should I go for soft or hard compound? Steel rims or alloys? I have 2012 bought Figo Diesel, picked used Global fiesta alloys for a good deal, fitted with Conti Mc5 195/60 R15. Low end torque was not sufficient, Dieseltonic fixed the problem. I've driven 54K kms with it and is due for replacement now, will sure go for the same rubber. Other than two flat tyres (one owing to a nail another a small sand particle struck in air valve) I have had no issues at all.
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23rd May 2021, 10:01	#33
AjayJoshuaN BHPian Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Chennai Posts: 40 Thanked: 27 Times	Re: Tyre & wheel damage dilemma \| Should I go for soft or hard compound? Steel rims or alloys? I usually fill +2 PSI in my Linea Diesel above the recommended pressure to reduce flexing in the sidewalls. Definitely recommend getting a electric portable compressor or a gauge ro check the pressure, if there is no TPMS, because in my experience, I have seen some petrol bunk digital gauges with as high as +6 to +10PSI incorrect calibration, which actually let's out air instead of filling air to maintain pressure. So if recommended pressure is 33 PSI, I usually fill 35 PSI, seen no issues, and it does reduce sidewall flexing. https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attac...tiresafety.pdf I never check or fill air after driving > 4 - 5 km, because that will usually give higher readings on the gauge.
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24th May 2021, 16:03	#34
Shanky_1002 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Bangalore Posts: 93 Thanked: 152 Times	Re: Tyre & wheel damage dilemma \| Should I go for soft or hard compound? Steel rims or alloys? I would suggest the below, these should help diagnose and resolve your tyre issues: 1. Get your suspension checked thoroughly at Ford also at any other competent FNG for a 2nd opinion. A faulty suspension or suspension bushes will eat up your tyres sooner than you realize. 2. Get used steel wheels and any quality make tyres as per your car's tyre specs 3. Swap at least both front tyres new to eradicate any wobble issues due to uneven tyre wear. 4. Get the alignment and balancing done at a competent place available in your City, check Team BHP directory for reference. 5. Drive more sedately ( no offense meant) 6. Keep +2 PSI tyre pressure on all your tyres, get a analog Coido tyre pressure gauge if your nearby petrol bunk has a unreliable air refilling machine. Last edited by Shanky_1002 : 24th May 2021 at 16:09.
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