Honda Civic : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

iraghava · 29th October 2007, 01:30

Jay - I told you to avoid them earlier also. Anyways, there's no point going in for the GSD3's either, they aren't much better than the 2's in the noise & ride aspect.

KP - Met him today at Anoop uncle's shop by chance. He was even more confused than ever!!

razor4077 · 29th October 2007, 01:57

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Originally Posted by unknown

So what you recommend now ? I need comfort first, , there's one plus point of these tyres is that they handle cornering pretty well grip is good ,Now my car rides really differently & the noise it makes

Usually takes them a while to turn noisy, from what some users have told me. Strange it was noisy from day 1 for you. But I guess if you compare a performance tyre to a comfort tyre, the road noise will definitely be more (PP2's may be an exception... very low noise levels).

Will the tyre dealer (not Ishaan

) take these back and replace'em with something else?

shuvc · 29th October 2007, 10:51

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Originally Posted by unknown

I've installed Goodyear F1 GS-D2's today unexpectet really , they make too much noise as compred to stock goodyear NCT-5 , & ride becomes harsh & steering wheel is feels heavy,

While the F1's are noisy. My experience was somewhat contrary to yours. I switched from relatively new 185 NCT5s that were 12K kms old to 195F1 GSD2s on my Baleno.

- They were positively quieter for the first 5K or so kms. (I've run 12K on them now)
- The ride was surely better than the NCT5s (I used to have 28psi for the NCT5s and 30psi for the F1s).
- Grip is pretty adequate. I don't do tyre-squealing turns/corners though.
- Grip in the wet is very good. Much better than the NCT5s.
- Braking improved too.
- Steering did become heavier.

They are among the softest tyres I guess, with a tread-wear rating of 200 and will probably wear out faster too. NCT5, PP2, GIII IIRC are 240. F1GSD3 is 280.

kpzen · 29th October 2007, 11:00

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Originally Posted by unknown

So what you recommend now ? I need comfort first, , there's one plus point of these tyres is that they handle cornering pretty well grip is good ,Now my car rides really differently & the noise it makes

Read through the last two pages of this thread.

unknown · 29th October 2007, 12:47

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Originally Posted by razor4077

Usually takes them a while to turn noisy, from what some users have told me. Strange it was noisy from day 1 for you. But I guess if you compare a performance tyre to a comfort tyre, the road noise will definitely be more (PP2's may be an exception... very low noise levels).

Will the tyre dealer (not Ishaan

) take these back and replace'em with something else?

I know eagle F1 do create noise but i've been told it will create noise after 15k kms but that's not true, it's noisy from day one, maybe i've got used tyres that why i'm facing problem(Manufacturing date 1706) ? anyways i'll change them & dealer will definitely take them at lesser price .

how about this one - Goodyear Nct 205/65/15 ?

iraghava · 29th October 2007, 13:07

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Originally Posted by unknown

how about this one - Goodyear Nct 205/65/15 ?

Why? Sticking to stock is a more wise option. One size wider NCT5's would be hardly any better than the stock ones.

unknown · 29th October 2007, 13:16

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Why? Sticking to stock is a more wise option. One size wider NCT5's would be hardly any better than the stock ones.

I've sold the stock tyres & thought to buy same tyre again in bigger size but as you say it doesn't make any difference than i'll better leave it , So what should i do now

i've been confused from last week & still confused

kpzen · 29th October 2007, 13:37

How quite are NCTs in comparison to GSD2..??

If available get MRF ZVTS 205/65

unknown · 29th October 2007, 14:16

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Originally Posted by kpzen

How quite are NCTs in comparison to GSD2..??

NCT-5 are very quite & i barely notice any noise when car window is rolled down but in F1 even with a/c on & you can still hear noise , i must say there's no contest between NCT-5 & F1 when it comes to noise NCT-5 are noiseless as compared to F1 .

unknown · 30th October 2007, 19:37

Enquiry - Does wider tyres makes the car steering wheel feel's heavy ?

iraghava · 30th October 2007, 19:42

Yes, there will be a slight difference.

swageo · 9th November 2007, 18:24

Won't mileage get affected by moving on to a wider tyre ? and how much ?

swageo · 7th January 2008, 11:28

Does upgrading stock 195/65/15 (good year) to 205/65/15 (MXV8 or so)make any sense ?. Interms of driving comfort and breaking.

I am planning to retain my Civic for atleast 5 yrs

abhijitaparadh · 9th January 2009, 10:11

The tyres of my dad's Honda Civic are due for replacement now.
He wants to keep the stock rims, but is OK with a wider footprint.

Dad doesnt have any problem with the current OE Bridgestones , and wont mind putting back the same ones.

I am keen on putting the Yokos as I have heard a lot of good things about them from BHPians.

Which of the Yokohama series is best for Highway driving and absolutely minimal tyre-noise?
I am thinking of putting size 205/60 R15 on stock alloys.
Any other suggestions, will 205/60 alter speedo error or sterring response? If yes, please suggest another size.

Also, who is the official Yokoham dealer in Kolhapur? I would not prefer a grey market piece.

abhinav.gupta88 · 9th January 2009, 10:24

from 195/65.
205/60 is a good upgrade option.
Rest confirm with Mr Ishan Raghava ( iraghava) Our tyre wala.

29th October 2007, 01:30	#106
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 272 Times View My Garage	Jay - I told you to avoid them earlier also. Anyways, there's no point going in for the GSD3's either, they aren't much better than the 2's in the noise & ride aspect. KP - Met him today at Anoop uncle's shop by chance. He was even more confused than ever!!
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kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,611 Thanked: 1,879 Times View My Garage	How quite are NCTs in comparison to GSD2..?? If available get MRF ZVTS 205/65
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iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 272 Times View My Garage	Yes, there will be a slight difference.
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swageo BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 326 Thanked: 31 Times	Won't mileage get affected by moving on to a wider tyre ? and how much ?
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swageo BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 326 Thanked: 31 Times	Does upgrading stock 195/65/15 (good year) to 205/65/15 (MXV8 or so)make any sense ?. Interms of driving comfort and breaking. I am planning to retain my Civic for atleast 5 yrs
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9th January 2009, 10:11	#119
abhijitaparadh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 222 Thanked: 3 Times	The tyres of my dad's Honda Civic are due for replacement now. He wants to keep the stock rims, but is OK with a wider footprint. Dad doesnt have any problem with the current OE Bridgestones , and wont mind putting back the same ones. I am keen on putting the Yokos as I have heard a lot of good things about them from BHPians. Which of the Yokohama series is best for Highway driving and absolutely minimal tyre-noise? I am thinking of putting size 205/60 R15 on stock alloys. Any other suggestions, will 205/60 alter speedo error or sterring response? If yes, please suggest another size. Also, who is the official Yokoham dealer in Kolhapur? I would not prefer a grey market piece.
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9th January 2009, 10:24	#120
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 340 Times View My Garage	from 195/65. 205/60 is a good upgrade option. Rest confirm with Mr Ishan Raghava ( iraghava) Our tyre wala.
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