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Old 9th January 2009, 19:45   #151
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Suggestions needed for tyre upgrade of 2.2 Dicor. I think the stock tyres are 235/70-R16. Need to retain the stock rim due to loads of pot hole driving but want to increase the width. Truck has done 30K in 8 months and requires a tyre change within next 1 month.

AFAIK recommended upgrade in 16" would be:
255/65-16
265/60-16
275/60-16

Please suggest which tyres to go for ?
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Old 10th January 2009, 02:09   #152
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255/65 R16 is the best option especially since you're retaining stock rims on which fitting any size wider than 255 is not recommended.

Options are:
Yokohama Geolandar
Michelin Latitude Tour HP
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Old 12th January 2009, 12:51   #153
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Or the Bridgestone Dueler A/T 31x10.5. I dunno if they come in R16 versions

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255/65 R16 is the best option especially since you're retaining stock rims on which fitting any size wider than 255 is not recommended.

Options are:
Yokohama Geolandar
Michelin Latitude Tour HP
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Old 12th January 2009, 21:35   #154
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Hi iraghava and other members,

I heard from reputed dealer here Michellin Latitude Tour HP (on road suv tyre) and Synchronize tyres getting phased out or already phased out for poor demand. Please pour truth/false about this news.

For Old Safari with 15 inch tyres what is best upgrade? I referred to iraghava's Excel sheet in this forum which suggested options, but my doubt is does 235/70 R16 suitable on old safari with 15 inch tyre as stock ?

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Old 12th January 2009, 22:09   #155
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Read my above post #:153. These tyres come in 15"

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Hi iraghava and other members,

I heard from reputed dealer here Michellin Latitude Tour HP (on road suv tyre) and Synchronize tyres getting phased out or already phased out for poor demand. Please pour truth/false about this news.

For Old Safari with 15 inch tyres what is best upgrade? I referred to iraghava's Excel sheet in this forum which suggested options, but my doubt is does 235/70 R16 suitable on old safari with 15 inch tyre as stock ?

Regards,


Ravi.
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Old 2nd February 2009, 22:13   #156
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4x4 alloys and tyres

guys going through couple of threads where i have noticed common 4x4 heads, so confused on the alloys and tyres, as i see there is some modification on the bumpers to be done and what are the options finally.....

can i get some info on good in car entertainment shops. its been a long time out of touch with all this , thanks to this site hope to cover the lost time
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1. Does fitting 255/65R16 on a Safari involve any cutting etc.? Or is it a straight fit?
2. Can one of the OTR experts please take a look at the tread of the new MRF Wanderer A/T tyre (ad in today's TOI BLR edition) and comment?
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1. Does fitting 255/65R16 on a Safari involve any cutting etc.? Or is it a straight fit?
2. Can one of the OTR experts please take a look at the tread of the new MRF Wanderer A/T tyre (ad in today's TOI BLR edition) and comment?
I have the same tyres in my safari and have mounted them on the VX alloys rims. So that dint involve any cutting etc.
I am not sure about other alloys
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Thanks harjeev. I have the same OEM 6.5 alloys as well - am very sceptical of any kind of cutting etc.
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I too was very skeptical about any cutting etc hense went for these specification tyres

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The Bridgestone HT on my safari has a major sidewall cut. I am for now planning to put a tube and use this as spare, but this arrangement is temporary.
I am wondering where can I get an almost new or slightly used tubeless tire for my safari. Don't want to spend 6K now for a new Bridgestone HT!
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I too was very skeptical about any cutting etc hense went for these specification tyres

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Saw the pics of ur tyres on your safari. How is the performance of Kumho tyres with regard to:
(i) Onroad tyre noise at 100kph +
(ii) Offroad grip in loose mud and sand(if you have been offroad)

I am looking to change my tires soon and upgrade to anything that can provide good offroad grip with acceptable on road performance.
The OEM bridgestones are terrible and limit my safari's offroad potential.

I am more inclined towards tires for offroad use.
Any suggestions and advice.
An upgrade is required soon to enable me to venture into the woods.

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Saw the pics of ur tyres on your safari. How is the performance of Kumho tyres with regard to:
(i) Onroad tyre noise at 100kph +
(ii) Offroad grip in loose mud and sand(if you have been offroad)

I am looking to change my tires soon and upgrade to anything that can provide good offroad grip with acceptable on road performance.
The OEM bridgestones are terrible and limit my safari's offroad potential.

I am more inclined towards tires for offroad use.
Any suggestions and advice.
An upgrade is required soon to enable me to venture into the woods.
@jays
The Khumos are OK and I have used them for 27.5k kms and are doing, well good. I think that these still have much life in them, but I think that they are high speed tyres.

1. The there is little or no noise on the highways, but again I would'nt be sure as I generally drive around 80km/hr. Thogh I have driven at speeds 130-140 km/hr on these tyres but during that time the windows were closed as the wind noise is too high at these speeds.
But at the same time the vehicle felt quite stable at these speed's and Ii dinnt try to go at higher because of the non ABS version. But as far as the tyres go I felt quite comfortable.

2. I have never done serious off-roading with these tyres as mine is is 4x2 but have been to Corbett many times, though not on slush, just rock, water crossings and a little loose sand. Thats it.
However I have seen BF Goodrich on a Safari 4x4 and also seen it in action in our NIOC (Northern India Off-Roading Club). There were preforming quite good!
The 4x4 safari is owned by Aman Sachdev and he is on TeamBHP. You can PM him and get a detailed report.

These retail for 5800 a tyre Tubeless for the 235/70/R16.
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Guys,

Whats the "widest" tyre available for a TCIC Safari? Will a Endevour tyre fit?
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Guys,

Whats the "widest" tyre available for a TCIC Safari? Will a Endevour tyre fit?
295/55/15 maxis
check out this pick of my friend's DICOR who is running 15".
and paint job is new its a 3 tone one.
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