Replace the tyres?

anupmathur · 19th September 2007, 14:18

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Originally Posted by mobike008

Turanza's are great tyres for a nice comfortable ride with a bit of performance thrown in. Potenza's are out and out performers.

Kindly note that the gent who is asking has already indicated he is not giving priority to performance but rather to comfort and economy.

kpzen · 19th September 2007, 15:01

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Originally Posted by gopz

How are Bridgestone Turanza's ER-60 145/80R12??

The best tyre in that size rest of them will be the OEM tyres like GPS2, ZVTS etc

gopz · 19th September 2007, 16:02

Alright guys, here's the update. I went to a tyre dealer close to my office and got it changed. I got Turanza ER 60 145/80R12.

The car really rides a lot better and comfortable now, though I have done only a few kms test drive for now.

Thanks to all who helped me made a decision, specially Ram the encyclopedia of TBHP

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Ram, a question for you - how did you fit the stepney wheel, need your help on this one...do you have any pictures that you can post?

nitrous · 19th September 2007, 16:07

I know GIIIs are not available.
But , Manek uses 155/70/R12 GIIIs on his 5speed M800 and he's amazed with the grip ,road noise,etc..

Akshay1234 · 19th September 2007, 19:41

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Originally Posted by nitrous

I know GIIIs are not available.
But , Manek uses 155/70/R12 GIIIs on his 5speed M800 and he's amazed with the grip ,road noise,etc..

road noise? ive had g3s on 2 of my cars and road noise is not one of the plus points of g3s.

nitrous · 19th September 2007, 19:46

Very smart.

I meant that it had almost no road noise.

Akshay1234 · 19th September 2007, 19:51

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Originally Posted by nitrous

Very smart.

I meant that it had almost no road noise.

and i meant that it has alot of road noise.

also probably depends on the car.

gopz · 19th September 2007, 19:54

OK guys, I said I have already made my purchase...lets see how good the Turanzas are

Akshay1234 · 19th September 2007, 19:55

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Originally Posted by gopz

OK guys, I said I have already made my purchase...lets see how good the Turanzas are

your already finding them good arent you?

gopz · 19th September 2007, 19:57

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

your already finding them good arent you?

Just a few km on a bad patch of road made me realise the difference...I will post my views after a few weeks, let me use them for some more time ... to rule out any 'placebo' effects

itzzme · 19th September 2007, 23:27

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Originally Posted by ram

Ergo, 145/80R12 would give superior ride quality and 17 mm more ground clearance than the 165/60R12.

As the 165 mm wide 502.8 tall tire will have both more grip and lower diameter, it will yield poorer fuel economy than the 145 mm wide 536.8 tall tire.

Ram

In case of 145/80 R12 overall OD changes by 5.7% as compared to stock size. Please advise if it is OK.
In case of 145/80 R12 rolling resistance increases as compared to stock size FE will go down in this case, gopz please do share your experience regarding FE.
Switching over to 145/80 R12 will only improve ride comfort and nothing else.

kamat2004 · 20th September 2007, 10:14

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Originally Posted by gopz

OK guys, I said I have already made my purchase...lets see how good the Turanzas are

Hey Gopz,
How much did you get the Turanza for.....

Thanks and regards.

gopz · 20th September 2007, 11:07

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Originally Posted by kamat2004

Hey Gopz,
How much did you get the Turanza for.....

Thanks and regards.

Rs.1850 per tyre (incl VAT)

Wheel alignment was free but he charged me for wheel balancing.

fergus · 22nd September 2007, 18:15

Hi guys,
My Maruti 800 is 4 yrs old and done 26,000 kms .Recently i replaced one tyre as the side wall had cracked.So I have 4 old tyres and 1 new tyre all JK brand.The tyres are all in good shape.Is it necessary that you have to change the tyres once they are 5 yrs old because of the safety aspect? Your views will be very much appreciated.
Fergus

gopz · 22nd September 2007, 20:55

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Originally Posted by fergus

Hi guys,
My Maruti 800 is 4 yrs old and done 26,000 kms .Recently i replaced one tyre as the side wall had cracked.So I have 4 old tyres and 1 new tyre all JK brand.The tyres are all in good shape.Is it necessary that you have to change the tyres once they are 5 yrs old because of the safety aspect? Your views will be very much appreciated.
Fergus

Yes, it is better to change them once every 4 years is what I learnt.

The rubber becomes hard and probably thats the reason why the sidewall cracked? Or was it due to an accident?

19th September 2007, 16:02	#18
gopz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: India Posts: 452 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Alright guys, here's the update. I went to a tyre dealer close to my office and got it changed. I got Turanza ER 60 145/80R12. The car really rides a lot better and comfortable now, though I have done only a few kms test drive for now. Thanks to all who helped me made a decision, specially Ram the encyclopedia of TBHP . Ram, a question for you - how did you fit the stepney wheel, need your help on this one...do you have any pictures that you can post? Last edited by gopz : 19th September 2007 at 16:09.
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nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	I know GIIIs are not available. But , Manek uses 155/70/R12 GIIIs on his 5speed M800 and he's amazed with the grip ,road noise,etc..
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19th September 2007, 19:46	#21
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Very smart. I meant that it had almost no road noise.
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19th September 2007, 19:54	#23
gopz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: India Posts: 452 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	OK guys, I said I have already made my purchase...lets see how good the Turanzas are
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22nd September 2007, 18:15	#29
fergus BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Goa Posts: 95 Thanked: 8 Times	Hi guys, My Maruti 800 is 4 yrs old and done 26,000 kms .Recently i replaced one tyre as the side wall had cracked.So I have 4 old tyres and 1 new tyre all JK brand.The tyres are all in good shape.Is it necessary that you have to change the tyres once they are 5 yrs old because of the safety aspect? Your views will be very much appreciated. Fergus
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