Mahindra Bolero : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

khaadu75 · 14th July 2007, 11:29

Guys , I need to upsize on my bolero ... wats teh suggestions !!!

Thinking of hyper black alloys to go with it and maybe get it to look a bit more macho ..

Cheers

V-16 · 14th July 2007, 19:06

Black alloys look good with any colour and almost any car. More so on SUVs. If im correct she runs on 215/75/R15s. Upsizing is good but dont go over board because fitting tyres that are much wider than recommended may actually be dangerous, in the rains it may result to Auqaplanning, poor performance and may even not provide the needed traction.
Methinks, 225/75/15 or 225/70/15 should suffice. Ideally one should upsize to the next or the next to next upsize as a thumb rule, never more unless mods are made and everything calculated.
But our tyre expert Ishan-Iraghava-Tyrewalla should be giving you better advice

WasavaTyres · 14th July 2007, 20:41

255/70/R15 would be a good upsize to consider. And yeah as V-16 said hyper black would do justice to any shade.

khaadu75 · 15th July 2007, 17:17

Also guys ... which rims can I go have a look at ... ???? Any sites ..

razor4077 · 15th July 2007, 18:36

Neo: Neo Wheels India

Aura: home

League: LEAGUE Alloy Co., Ltd

Lenso: LENSO WHEEL CO., LTD.

HR/Hijoin: Alloy Wheels,Car Alloy Wheels,Automotive Wheels,Chrome Alloy Wheels India

Apollo Acelere Wheels: Apollo Tyres Ltd. :: Products :: Acelere Wheelz

Don't think Plati has a website yet.

v1p3r · 15th July 2007, 18:54

I'd prefer chrome rims for a Bolero. What colour is it anyway? And what's the stock footwear spec?

Godfather · 16th July 2007, 06:47

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

I'd prefer chrome rims for a Bolero. What colour is it anyway? And what's the stock footwear spec?

Chrome rims.. on a Green vehicle? wow I would prefer hyper silver or Black alloys.

Godfather

chanapli · 16th July 2007, 20:15

How about Michelin 225/70 R15 LTX A/T on Aura B1560 Alloy. (my choice)

amitoj · 16th July 2007, 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godfather

Chrome rims.. on a Green vehicle? wow I would prefer hyper silver or Black alloys.

Godfather

Umm... i think he did mention that its a black bolero.. in his very first post on the bolero modifications thread...

Godfather · 18th July 2007, 08:43

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Originally Posted by amitoj

Umm... i think he did mention that its a black bolero.. in his very first post on the bolero modifications thread...

Yeah.. But after a few posts from MCL i thought he settled for Green

Godfather

desertfox · 11th May 2009, 18:57

I have driven by Mahindra Bolero SLX for 22,000 kms. It is early to change tyres but I do not like the ride and handling of the CEAT radials that came in it as OE.

And there are two many punctures already in all tyres, nails, acacia thorns offroad.

My travelling pattern is 80 % on road
10 % on bad rural roads
10 % off road

The tyre size is 215/70/R15.

Which should be the new tyres on it.

Bridestone Dueler 689

or
MRF Wanderer

Will the gearing become tall if 235/70/R15 is installed ? Is there enough gap in the fenders to accomodate this larger tyre or will it rub against it on turns ?

GTO · 12th May 2009, 11:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertfox

Will the gearing become tall if 235/70/R15 is installed ?

Sure will. I think a 225 is the best for a Bolero, keeping its horses in mind.

desertfox · 12th May 2009, 11:41

Thats what I reckon. If its a 215/75/R 15 as OE then the best safe upsize is a 225/75/R 15 or even a lower sidewall 225/70/R15. Beyond this the gearing becomes tall, braking effect alters, fenders might rub against the tyres on turns or off road when the suspension bottoms.

Any local experience here on running MRF Wandrers or the Indian made Bridestone Dueler.

The Bridestone Dueler does come as OE on some Scorpio vehicles. How does it perform ?

itzzme · 14th May 2009, 10:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertfox

Thats what I reckon. If its a 215/75/R 15 as OE then the best safe upsize is a 225/75/R 15 or even a lower sidewall 225/70/R15. Beyond this the gearing becomes tall, braking effect alters, fenders might rub against the tyres on turns or off road when the suspension bottoms.

Any local experience here on running MRF Wandrers or the Indian made Bridestone Dueler.

The Bridestone Dueler does come as OE on some Scorpio vehicles. How does it perform ?

235/70 R15 is available with Michelin and Yokoahama.

shankar.balan · 14th May 2009, 11:52

you can go for 235/70/16 but you will need to change the rims and raise the suspension a bit or it might touch over bumps and/ or while turning.

best is go for a fatter tyre like an all terrain type, in the same rim size, but with a different profile size. 235/ 70/15 or 245/70/15 (check at the tyre shops- there are stacks of interesting tyres available these days) - maybe on account of warranties etc you should stick with MRF Wanderer or Apollo Hawkz - in a way this is a safer bet.

14th July 2007, 11:29	#1
khaadu75 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: same as the proposed venue for F1 ;-) Posts: 1,156 Thanked: 16 Times View My Garage	Mahindra Bolero : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread Guys , I need to upsize on my bolero ... wats teh suggestions !!! Thinking of hyper black alloys to go with it and maybe get it to look a bit more macho .. Cheers
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14th July 2007, 19:06	#2
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	Black alloys look good with any colour and almost any car. More so on SUVs. If im correct she runs on 215/75/R15s. Upsizing is good but dont go over board because fitting tyres that are much wider than recommended may actually be dangerous, in the rains it may result to Auqaplanning, poor performance and may even not provide the needed traction. Methinks, 225/75/15 or 225/70/15 should suffice. Ideally one should upsize to the next or the next to next upsize as a thumb rule, never more unless mods are made and everything calculated. But our tyre expert Ishan-Iraghava-Tyrewalla should be giving you better advice
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14th July 2007, 20:41	#3
WasavaTyres BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indore Posts: 816 Thanked: 449 Times View My Garage	255/70/R15 would be a good upsize to consider. And yeah as V-16 said hyper black would do justice to any shade.
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15th July 2007, 17:17	#4
khaadu75 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: same as the proposed venue for F1 ;-) Posts: 1,156 Thanked: 16 Times View My Garage	Also guys ... which rims can I go have a look at ... ???? Any sites ..
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15th July 2007, 18:36	#5
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,882 Thanked: 298 Times View My Garage	Neo: Neo Wheels India Aura: home League: LEAGUE Alloy Co., Ltd Lenso: LENSO WHEEL CO., LTD. HR/Hijoin: Alloy Wheels,Car Alloy Wheels,Automotive Wheels,Chrome Alloy Wheels India Apollo Acelere Wheels: Apollo Tyres Ltd. :: Products :: Acelere Wheelz Don't think Plati has a website yet.
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15th July 2007, 18:54	#6
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	I'd prefer chrome rims for a Bolero. What colour is it anyway? And what's the stock footwear spec?
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16th July 2007, 20:15	#8
chanapli BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Banglaore Posts: 270 Thanked: Once	How about Michelin 225/70 R15 LTX A/T on Aura B1560 Alloy. (my choice)
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11th May 2009, 18:57	#11
desertfox Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurgaon, Delhi NCR Posts: 1,270 Thanked: 648 Times	Which Tyres for Bolero SLX I have driven by Mahindra Bolero SLX for 22,000 kms. It is early to change tyres but I do not like the ride and handling of the CEAT radials that came in it as OE. And there are two many punctures already in all tyres, nails, acacia thorns offroad. My travelling pattern is 80 % on road 10 % on bad rural roads 10 % off road The tyre size is 215/70/R15. Which should be the new tyres on it. Bridestone Dueler 689 or MRF Wanderer Will the gearing become tall if 235/70/R15 is installed ? Is there enough gap in the fenders to accomodate this larger tyre or will it rub against it on turns ?
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12th May 2009, 11:41	#13
desertfox Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurgaon, Delhi NCR Posts: 1,270 Thanked: 648 Times	Thats what I reckon. If its a 215/75/R 15 as OE then the best safe upsize is a 225/75/R 15 or even a lower sidewall 225/70/R15. Beyond this the gearing becomes tall, braking effect alters, fenders might rub against the tyres on turns or off road when the suspension bottoms. Any local experience here on running MRF Wandrers or the Indian made Bridestone Dueler. The Bridestone Dueler does come as OE on some Scorpio vehicles. How does it perform ?
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14th May 2009, 11:52	#15
shankar.balan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,368 Thanked: 23,142 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/2 (8)	you can go for 235/70/16 but you will need to change the rims and raise the suspension a bit or it might touch over bumps and/ or while turning. best is go for a fatter tyre like an all terrain type, in the same rim size, but with a different profile size. 235/ 70/15 or 245/70/15 (check at the tyre shops- there are stacks of interesting tyres available these days) - maybe on account of warranties etc you should stick with MRF Wanderer or Apollo Hawkz - in a way this is a safer bet.
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