tyre upgrade for accord v6

iraghava · 10th August 2007, 12:39

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Originally Posted by Sahil

Planning on getting the Potenza GIII's put this evening. Is it a good option?
I know they are good handlers but what about ride quality,noise and warranty?

Price quoted to me for 205/65.R15 =Rs.4500...justified?

Michellin's were coming out too exp for car that will be sold in a years time or so...Any other options that that i have in the 4500 price range?

I wouldn't recommend them for your car if you're looking for silent, comfortable tyres since they are neither. Price seems to be justified though.

Michelin's should also be in the same price range. IIRC Michelin Energy XM1 is available in 205/60 for around 4.6k, while the Pilot Primacy is around 5k.

Sahil · 10th August 2007, 13:14

The tyre chap told me that the XM1 are suitable for smaller cars, the accord should have MXV8 which is very expensive.
Even for XM1 i got a rate of 5200 for 205/65R15
Do any of these companies give warranty?

itzzme · 11th August 2007, 10:12

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Originally Posted by Sahil

The tyre chap told me that the XM1 are suitable for smaller cars, the accord should have MXV8 which is very expensive.
Even for XM1 i got a rate of 5200 for 205/65R15
Do any of these companies give warranty?

It is not so that Energy XM1 is only for small vehicles, if it was so why would MICHELIN produce such a tyre. Energy MXV8 is more comfortable than Energy XM1 may be meant for super luxury sedans.
Only 2 companies are providing silica based compound, Michelin and YOKOHAMA.
May be you can try YOKO A300, i heard it is also quite and comfortable and silica based. It should cost you cheaper as well.

Happy and safe motoring.

Ash_vtec · 24th August 2007, 14:11

The stock 205 tyres of the accord just dont seem adequate at highway speeds, so was planning an upgrade to 225/55/16. Since minimal road roar, grip and reasonable amount of ride comfort was the priority i zeroed in on the michelin pilot primacy. However, a friend of mine, is persisting that i try the apollo acelere or goodyear excellency saying its good VFM.
Are there any users of the above, any suggestions are welcome.
Thanks,
Ashwin

Mod's Note: Please use an existing thread rather than opening a new one on the same subject. Threads merged.

Akshay1234 · 24th August 2007, 16:25

the michelins are way ahead of goodyears.. as for apollo? in an accord?

v1p3r · 24th August 2007, 21:27

Does the Accord V6 have 15"s or 16"s?

Akshay1234 · 24th August 2007, 21:29

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

Does the Accord V6 have 15"s or 16"s?

the new one has 16". im quite sure.

BUSA · 24th August 2007, 21:44

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

the new one has 16". im quite sure.

Even the old ones have 16inchers

v1p3r · 24th August 2007, 21:45

I thought as much. Then why is Sahil talking about 15"s for it?!

iraghava · 24th August 2007, 21:48

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Originally Posted by Ash_vtec

However, a friend of mine, is persisting that i try the apollo acelere or goodyear excellency saying its good VFM.

I would prefer the Pilot Primacy's over the Apollo's or Goodyear's. Also if you're looking at good grip your best bet would be the Michelin Pilot Preceda 2's, they are available in the size you're looking at.

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

Does the Accord V6 have 15"s or 16"s?

Both the V6's sold here have 205/60 R16's.

v1p3r · 24th August 2007, 21:49

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Both the V6's sold here have 205/60 R16's.

Then why are all you people talking about 15"s?!

iraghava · 24th August 2007, 21:52

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

I thought as much. Then why is Sahil talking about 15"s for it?!

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

Then why are all you people talking about 15"s?!

Einstein - That's because Sahil's car is the last-gen Honda Accord, not the Gen II-Type I Accord!

v1p3r · 24th August 2007, 21:54

Boss, AFAIK, in 2003, they had the 7th gen Accord launched. And the 6th gen didn't come with a V6, atleast not in India.

iraghava · 24th August 2007, 21:59

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Originally Posted by Sahil

My 2003 Accord has clocked 42,000Kms and the tyres are showing some serious aging.

I changed the stock tyres when the car was new to Michelin Certis 205/60R15 from stock goodyears 195/65R15.

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Originally Posted by Sahil

I have the last gen accord

C3PO - Read again, carefully.

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

Boss, AFAIK, in 2003, they had the 7th gen Accord launched. And the 6th gen didn't come with a V6, atleast not in India.

And what if he bought one of the last-gen Accord's? And as you might notice his stock tyres were 195/65 R15 which was the stock size of the OHA. Stock size of the current-gen cars is 205/65 R15 for the 2.4 & 205/60 R16 for the V6 in both the pre & post facelift versions.

BUSA · 25th August 2007, 00:51

C3PO dont take panga with our inhouse tyre dealer, when it comes to rubber, he knows it all

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Ash_vtec BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 385 Thanked: 362 Times	tyre upgrade for accord v6 The stock 205 tyres of the accord just dont seem adequate at highway speeds, so was planning an upgrade to 225/55/16. Since minimal road roar, grip and reasonable amount of ride comfort was the priority i zeroed in on the michelin pilot primacy. However, a friend of mine, is persisting that i try the apollo acelere or goodyear excellency saying its good VFM. Are there any users of the above, any suggestions are welcome. Thanks, Ashwin Mod's Note: Please use an existing thread rather than opening a new one on the same subject. Threads merged. Last edited by Zappo : 24th August 2007 at 15:00. Reason: changed Michelin XM1 to Pilot Primacy as per user request.
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v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,335 Thanked: 6,900 Times View My Garage	Boss, AFAIK, in 2003, they had the 7th gen Accord launched. And the 6th gen didn't come with a V6, atleast not in India.
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