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I am now nearing replacement time. In the last year, I also switched the Baleno from Michelins to C.Drives and will in all likelihood buy the C.Drives again for the Innova. Only one suggestion - the sidewalls are softer than mos of the tires you will get in the Indian market, so pls watch out kerb-over jumps and sharp edges while cutting back sideways! Last edited by Buffetfan : 2nd August 2012 at 17:25. | |
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I am torn between the 195/60/14 ZLO and the 185/65/14 C-Drives. Price is similar for both. I'm so used to the planted feel of 195s than I am apprehensive that the 185/65 will end up feeling a bit 'floaty' ! Last edited by shuvc : 3rd August 2012 at 01:00. | ||
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() I have up-sized to 17" alloys with 225/45 R17 Michelin PS3 today. The tyre profile is so low that, I fear driving it on non-tarmac roads. The noise level is a bit on a higher side than the michelin PLC I had before. I guess, with the run in of 300 kms on the new tyres, the road noise will come down. Overall, I am satisfied with the upgrade. Will post the pictures soon. |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() 17" Alloys hyper silver (Audi A6 replica) with Michelin Pilot Sport 3 225/45 R17 91W. Alloys @25K for 4, Tyres @50K for 4. The dealer bought back the OEM 15" alloys and tyres at 15K (OEM alloys and tyres are almost 3 yrs old, with 27Kms done) . Effective price for upsize 60K. I am really happy with the new alloys, kinda complete the looks of the car. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by iTNerd : 6th August 2012 at 14:50. |
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![]() Would have been good if there were one very-close-up picture of the wheel. Do you face any problem during full turn? Which dealer is this? Thanks in advance. | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Wonderful choice of alloys. Looks super !! You still have the OE rim+tyre for the spare? |
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Thanks! Yes, I still go the 15" steel rim and tyre (Michelin PLC) as spare/stepney. | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() looks cool. You can sand down and do a pearl white paint job on the car to get some awesome look. |
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| ![]() That is a sweeeet Civic! The 225 sections should give you fantastic grip too. We've found an improvement after swapping the stock tyres to 205/65 R15" (Michelin XM2s), so I can only imagine what 225's on 17"s should be. What's the ride quality like? I'm a sucker for subtlety and minute details, and red calipers those go very nicely with that red Honda badge. ![]() P.S. If you've got the moolah, Koni adjustables with these wheels and tyres would make your ride unbelievably sorted. Last edited by suhaas307 : 14th August 2012 at 10:40. |
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Also, if possible, could you please post some more side-profile pics of your car...I would like to see how the tyres now fill the wheel well. Last edited by Blue Thunder : 4th October 2012 at 12:47. | |
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Cons (nit-picking)
Here's the one side-on snap that I have. Has not touched anywhere in the wheel well yet. ![]() | |
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