Originally Posted by ravi@64bhp
(Post 1290282)
The Michelin XM1s of my WangoR are still having very good thread even after 26000 kms. The grip is simply great both in wet and dry. They would definitely come for another 10k km easily before replacement needed.:) |
Originally Posted by askssh
(Post 1290211)
After covering 53k Km, one of the tyres of my WagonR ended life yesterday. I noticed that the tyre got damaged, while 2 others were considerably weared! This resulted in a very quick decision to go for new tyres. This time it was tubeless. I had a passion of alloy wheels for quite sometime and was waiting for a chance to go for it. Here came the time with justification to go for alloy. I quickly researched on the options browsing various posts in this forum and calculated for possible upsizing along with their effects. I finally zeroed on Michelin 155/65/R13 tubeless and Aura D6350, 13"x5" 100 PCD, normal finish. I picked up Aura wheels from Aura distributor, MV Enterprise, at Kalasipalyam, at 14800.00 for 5 wheels (they do sell single wheel, if requested for) and got the tyres from Saiyengar, lalbagh road, as being referred to by wheel vendor. Millivision offered 2550.00 for each tyre with balancing, alignment, fitment cost of 500.00 as extra for all 5 wheels, while Saiyengar offered 2600.00 for each tyre including fitment. It was my fault that I did not make things clear with them about the tyre price. They charged me around 15k+ for 5 tyres! They took 500.00 additional for balancing, though alignment and nitro-filling were free, while added 12.5%, in the name of VAT, over 13000.00 (2600.00 x 5) during billing, escalating the overall 15k (3000.00 per tyre overall). :Frustrati I am very happy on how my non-human family member is looking like; but pretty unhappy on how the tyre deal went. I did not really understand tyre vendor's price jugglery, before taking it! I am pretty sure that when a price is quoted for something, it includes VAT, as in case of Aura alloy wheels and tyres from Millivision. stupid: I will call up these wheel and tyre guys and ask for clarification (of course, without any expectation for refund). However, the wheels look pretty good and tyres are perfect for quiet and comfortable ride. |
Originally Posted by jayakumarkp
(Post 1292800)
please please post some pics of the new alloys and tyres. !!please: |
Originally Posted by jayakumarkp
(Post 1292800)
How does the 155 michelin effect the steering response? does it feel more responsive/heavy?? |
Originally Posted by ravi@64bhp
(Post 479297)
Now that I am going for some long drives in this monsoon season in my new WagonR Lxi, I have decided to upgrade the 145/70 R13 stock tyres. After reading all the comments in the relevent sections, i have zeroed in on the following two tyres. 1. Michelin XM1 Engery 155/65 R13. 2300/- per tyre which is well in my budget. 2. Bridgestone Potenza 165/60 R13, which costs 2800/- per tyre and I need to stretch my budget a lil bit. Thought of fitting 165/60 R13 from Michelin, but michelin does have only 165/65, which does not go well with wagon-R. If I fit Michelin, I can save some money, and decent Fuel economy, as well as decent performance. But, 155 is a little bit smaller to my target 165. If I have to take Potenza, I will get excellent grip, but I need to strech my budget and loose some fuel economy (Is it true??) When compared these two tyres, how much will be the performance difference? Which one should I go for? Please advise me. |
Originally Posted by tsk13
(Post 1343060)
My friend wishes to upgrade to tubeless tyres from his stock JK. As of now, no mention has been there on size upgrade, but on thinking of Michelin, the stock size is not available. So the problem now is: 1. In stock size, what are the best options available. 2. Is upgrade advisable to 155/65 R13? He doesn't want any decrease in FE. 3. If upgrade, then which tyres? I was having Michelins and Yokos in mind, but in the light of the above problems, please brainstorm my questions. Thanks a lot Warm Regards Tanveer Singh |
Originally Posted by akroy
(Post 1343395)
Considering all your points, Michelin XM1+, 155/65 R13 fits the bill best. Infact VXi comes with tyres of this rating. BTW, Michelin is now available in 12inches as well. Abhi |
Originally Posted by tsk13
(Post 1343060)
My friend wishes to upgrade to tubeless tyres from his stock JK. As of now, no mention has been there on size upgrade, but on thinking of Michelin, the stock size is not available. So the problem now is: 1. In stock size, what are the best options available. 2. Is upgrade advisable to 155/65 R13? He doesn't want any decrease in FE. 3. If upgrade, then which tyres? I was having Michelins and Yokos in mind, but in the light of the above problems, please brainstorm my questions. Thanks a lot Warm Regards Tanveer Singh |
Originally Posted by nkapoor777
(Post 1344090)
I have been using XM1's (155/65/13) on my WagonR for almost three years now. I haven't noticed much drop in FE to be honest. Its not much to lose sleep over. |
Originally Posted by akroy
(Post 1343395)
Considering all your points, Michelin XM1+, 155/65 R13 fits the bill best. Infact VXi comes with tyres of this rating. BTW, Michelin is now available in 12inches as well. Abhi |
Originally Posted by cooldude1988765
(Post 1344417)
There is no XM1+ in the above mentioned size only xm1 |
Originally Posted by ravi@64bhp
(Post 1406206)
Hi, Recently my Wagon R completed 29k kms with Michelin 155/65/R13...... I wish there were 165/60/R13 in Michelins. I would look for 165 option at my next change. |
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