Alloys for IKON FLAIR

VC12 · 9th May 2007, 19:01

Hi,

I am running the stock 13" MRF ZVTS for my IKON Flair and planning to have alloys fitted.

I did check out Aura, Neo, Plati, Leauge, Lenso, Arihant, Plati and of then HR , Plati has some best designs and finishes.

The dealer in Hyd, Ashoka Wheel on Minister road is quoting that he can give warranty card for Plati, Leauge but not for HR, where as NEO and Aura anyways have the warranty which he says can give on his bill.

I am seeking a suggestion which ones to choose, i have spotted quiet a few swifts, verna's, civ having Plati's in Hyd.

Also should i continue with the stock 13" i have or suggest any upgarde to 14" or more tyres if so which brands here ( Bridgestone / Goodyear/Michelin).

Pls. give me your thoughts and possible pricing....

Cheers!!!

Jaggu · 9th May 2007, 23:13

Lenso and HR i vote for and yes you can upgrade to 14 inch but you will suffer harsher ride, i always felt 195 instead 0f 185 in 13 inch would be the best option for iKON

Tyres again Yokos and Bridgestone for grip
Michelin for balanced grip and wear

Again search forum there are tons of thread which discuss this

esteem_lover · 9th May 2007, 23:36

Please do upgrade to 14 inchers & make sure you buy michelins & not the local bridgestones. imported bridges are fine. as for alloys, league is top class closely followed by HR & plati, though plati has the most contemporary designs. as for the warranty part, my dealer gives me lifetime warranty for all these brands. The ikon longs for 14" wheels

VC12 · 10th May 2007, 10:33

Hi Jaggu,

If u mean the ride is gonna suffer then i wud prefet o retian my stock tyres.

Though i love HR i am not getting the warranty for the same, let me take another try .

Cud u reconfirm how r we arrivinga t the best among League, Lenso, HR& Plati's?

and which finsh woud sustain for long run?

hellspawn · 11th May 2007, 08:52

well the ikon 1.6 used to come fitted with 175/65 r14 and the ride quality was as good or bad as the ikon flair running 13".
your ride quality wont suffer if you opt for tyres which have soft compounds or are marketed as comfort tyres.you can look at michelin energy xm1,bridgestone turanza er-60.
the ikon begs for 14".

abhilashvk · 11th May 2007, 09:02

Check for currect PCD (Pitch circle diametre) when you fix after market alloys for American/European cars in India. Something which lot of people miss.....They are different from the Hyundai's and Maruti's.

VC12 · 15th May 2007, 15:37

I ll do..... shall check the 14" options n revert

n_aditya · 15th May 2007, 16:55

i suggest michelin's... they offer softer and quieter ride and the grip is phenomenal.... they come with a 3 year warranty.

I got the michelin XM1 in 175/70/13 (std size) for my esteem way back in Nov'06. Cost me 11k for 4 tires with balancing/alignment etc in chennai...
Now i wish i had gone for an upsize.....

P.S. There is also an attractive offer now.. with 4 sets of mich's u get a reebok sports bag free... worth some 2k or more i guess.

esteem_lover · 15th May 2007, 17:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by n_aditya

P.S. There is also an attractive offer now.. with 4 sets of mich's u get a reebok sports bag free... worth some 2k or more i guess.

Is not worth 2k, my brother got it when he changed his wagonr tyres, looks more like a school bag. I got a fantastic travel bag when i bought my michelins in Aug 2006.

VC12 · 16th May 2007, 15:12

between michelin energy xm1 & bridgestone turanza er-60 , which ones are the better of the lot....?

For Alloys i am struck btw, League, HR, PLati

n_aditya · 16th May 2007, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by VC12

between michelin energy xm1 & bridgestone turanza er-60 , which ones are the better of the lot....?

read somewhere that the turanza's are not all that good... the potenza's are far better though. Well to answer your question, the michelin's are better IMHO.

VC12 · 17th May 2007, 10:05

Cool Potenza's i see them on the Ferrari's & Mc Laren's bruning rubber on tracks and how are these comp 2 Michelin XM1'S

esteem_lover · 18th May 2007, 15:20

I am not sure if the potenzas that you get here are imported. If they are, then they will be good. The locally made bridgestones suck big time. Comparable tyre to the michelins would be the yokos, but i think they start from 14" only. check with your dealer.

kpzen · 18th May 2007, 16:13

All Potenza GIIIs available here are Made in Japan products..
This tyre is all about grip grip n grip. In terms of performance u cant compare them to XM1s n Turanzas..
It depends on what u want?? If ride comfort is the priority then go for Michelins or if u are a performance freak go for GIII....

9th May 2007, 19:01	#1
VC12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 297 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Alloys for IKON FLAIR Hi, I am running the stock 13" MRF ZVTS for my IKON Flair and planning to have alloys fitted. I did check out Aura, Neo, Plati, Leauge, Lenso, Arihant, Plati and of then HR , Plati has some best designs and finishes. The dealer in Hyd, Ashoka Wheel on Minister road is quoting that he can give warranty card for Plati, Leauge but not for HR, where as NEO and Aura anyways have the warranty which he says can give on his bill. I am seeking a suggestion which ones to choose, i have spotted quiet a few swifts, verna's, civ having Plati's in Hyd. Also should i continue with the stock 13" i have or suggest any upgarde to 14" or more tyres if so which brands here ( Bridgestone / Goodyear/Michelin). Pls. give me your thoughts and possible pricing.... Cheers!!!
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9th May 2007, 23:13	#2
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,906 Times	Lenso and HR i vote for and yes you can upgrade to 14 inch but you will suffer harsher ride, i always felt 195 instead 0f 185 in 13 inch would be the best option for iKON Tyres again Yokos and Bridgestone for grip Michelin for balanced grip and wear Again search forum there are tons of thread which discuss this
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9th May 2007, 23:36	#3
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Please do upgrade to 14 inchers & make sure you buy michelins & not the local bridgestones. imported bridges are fine. as for alloys, league is top class closely followed by HR & plati, though plati has the most contemporary designs. as for the warranty part, my dealer gives me lifetime warranty for all these brands. The ikon longs for 14" wheels
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10th May 2007, 10:33	#4
VC12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 297 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Hi Jaggu, If u mean the ride is gonna suffer then i wud prefet o retian my stock tyres. Though i love HR i am not getting the warranty for the same, let me take another try . Cud u reconfirm how r we arrivinga t the best among League, Lenso, HR& Plati's? and which finsh woud sustain for long run?
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11th May 2007, 08:52	#5
hellspawn Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: noida Posts: 1,686 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	well the ikon 1.6 used to come fitted with 175/65 r14 and the ride quality was as good or bad as the ikon flair running 13". your ride quality wont suffer if you opt for tyres which have soft compounds or are marketed as comfort tyres.you can look at michelin energy xm1,bridgestone turanza er-60. the ikon begs for 14".
	() Thanks

11th May 2007, 09:02	#6
abhilashvk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore/Calic Posts: 367 Thanked: 32 Times View My Garage	Check for currect PCD (Pitch circle diametre) when you fix after market alloys for American/European cars in India. Something which lot of people miss.....They are different from the Hyundai's and Maruti's.
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15th May 2007, 15:37	#7
VC12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 297 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	I ll do..... shall check the 14" options n revert
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15th May 2007, 16:55	#8
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 5,348 Thanked: 3,684 Times View My Garage	i suggest michelin's... they offer softer and quieter ride and the grip is phenomenal.... they come with a 3 year warranty. I got the michelin XM1 in 175/70/13 (std size) for my esteem way back in Nov'06. Cost me 11k for 4 tires with balancing/alignment etc in chennai... Now i wish i had gone for an upsize..... P.S. There is also an attractive offer now.. with 4 sets of mich's u get a reebok sports bag free... worth some 2k or more i guess.
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16th May 2007, 15:12	#10
VC12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 297 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	between michelin energy xm1 & bridgestone turanza er-60 , which ones are the better of the lot....? For Alloys i am struck btw, League, HR, PLati
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17th May 2007, 10:05	#12
VC12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 297 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Cool Potenza's i see them on the Ferrari's & Mc Laren's bruning rubber on tracks and how are these comp 2 Michelin XM1'S
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18th May 2007, 15:20	#13
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	I am not sure if the potenzas that you get here are imported. If they are, then they will be good. The locally made bridgestones suck big time. Comparable tyre to the michelins would be the yokos, but i think they start from 14" only. check with your dealer.
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18th May 2007, 16:13	#14
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	All Potenza GIIIs available here are Made in Japan products.. This tyre is all about grip grip n grip. In terms of performance u cant compare them to XM1s n Turanzas.. It depends on what u want?? If ride comfort is the priority then go for Michelins or if u are a performance freak go for GIII....
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