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Originally Posted by vikram31
(Post 5869912)
Guys I finally took the plunge. Went to my trusted Balaji Wheels in Nerul to change my 56k driven Bridgestone EP850s to Bridgestone A/T 002 in OEAM size. Tyres look aggressive. First impressions are that they can take road abuse better and car has leech like grip which had started to weaken as the OEM tyres crossed 45k.
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Lovely - These are the only "affordable" AT tires available for 7OO! For my car's next set of tires, I am either going to change all alloys and tires to 17" lower model stock sizes and use Apollo Apterra AT2 or these BS AT2.
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Originally Posted by abirnale
(Post 5870378)
Lovely - These are the only "affordable" AT tires available for 7OO! For my car's next set of tires, I am either going to change all alloys and tires to 17" lower model stock sizes and use Apollo Apterra AT2 or these BS AT2.
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Start shortlisting Alloys as well. Way too many options, both company and design wise.
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Originally Posted by abirnale
(Post 5870378)
Lovely - These are the only "affordable" AT tires available for 7OO! For my car's next set of tires, I am either going to change all alloys and tires to 17" lower model stock sizes and use Apollo Apterra AT2 or these BS AT2.
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I heard from one of the service center engineer that AT tyres are heavy and should not be installed in XUV700 because this may affect the shocks and also AT cannot give good ride quality, if you already installed AT tyre, how is the ride quality, steering input etc.
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Originally Posted by mukeshannamalai
(Post 5871755)
I heard from one of the service center engineer that AT tyres are heavy and should not be installed in XUV700 because this may affect the shocks and also AT cannot give good ride quality, if you already installed AT tyre, how is the ride quality, steering input etc.
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I haven't installed yet - I am planning to is what I mentioned above.
By the way, this statement on AT tires there from "service center engineer" - Can you please substantiate this claim with some more data/ facts or manufacturer guidelines if any?
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Originally Posted by abirnale
(Post 5871896)
I haven't installed yet - I am planning to is what I mentioned above.
By the way, this statement on AT tires there from "service center engineer" - Can you please substantiate this claim with some more data/ facts or manufacturer guidelines if any?
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Hi abirnale
I cant wrap my head around how a change of weight (even if its true) of 2-3 kg on those massive shocks could make a difference. Modern ATs are made keeping in mind that a lot of time they will be driven on tarmac. Silica compound, intelligent sipes all add to enhance ride quality. Plus the extra tread can handle undulations better and make the car more grippy. I have no idea where the service engineer is getting his info from.
In my 1k kms of driving with the BS AT2, I have noticed that road undulations filter less into the cabin. Road noise vs BS 850s is lesser. On ride quality I think its similar and if that was my major concern, I would go for Mich HTs or Yoko RVs
I just happened to have installed the A/T tyres on my car. Details here:
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-...ml#post5926606 
Went ahead with Bridgestone Dueller A/T 002 for my AX7L - not many options in market anyway :( It\'s too early for the feedback but so far so good.
Changed my XUV700 tyres. This time it was Michelin Primacy SUV+.
The earlier Yokohama bluearth RV02 lasted approx 36k kms.
Other option I had in consideration was the turanza 6i given great product features and positive reviews. Their sidewalls felt too soft in my hands and couldn\'t convince myself.
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