Suggestions for "Tube" upgrades for my Zen

amtak · 21st November 2007, 11:52

All,

I have a Jan 2005 Zen Lxi and it has clocked about 34,500 Kms till date. The tyres (MRF ZVTS) are in good shape (as confirmed by the MA service station). However, I have had about 5-6 punctures in my car. Hence, I think its the right time to change the tubes as I plan to take her for a long drive on the expressway.

Please suggest if I should change the tyres as well of I can change all the 5 tubes?

amtak · 23rd November 2007, 09:08

All,

Awaiting your response.

MODS: I guess I have posted this in the wrong section. Could you please help me by moving it into the right section.

Thanks in advance.

dadu · 23rd November 2007, 12:52

No need to change tyres if they are fine (no cuts etc), change only that particular tube which has more punctures or just keep it in the spare and use the spare for this journey.

Punctures are not a problem anyways within the city limit.

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Originally Posted by amtak

All,
Please suggest if I should change the tyres as well of I can change all the 5 tubes?

WhiteKnight · 13th December 2007, 14:13

I had some bad experience with MRF tubes as the air inlet thingie tore off from 3 tubes leading to puncture. Tyrewallah was adamant that I had puncture and I drove with that leading to damaged tube.

Eventually I switched to Bridgestone ones.

21st November 2007, 11:52	#1
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,914 Thanked: 899 Times View My Garage	Suggestions for "Tube" upgrades for my Zen All, I have a Jan 2005 Zen Lxi and it has clocked about 34,500 Kms till date. The tyres (MRF ZVTS) are in good shape (as confirmed by the MA service station). However, I have had about 5-6 punctures in my car. Hence, I think its the right time to change the tubes as I plan to take her for a long drive on the expressway. Please suggest if I should change the tyres as well of I can change all the 5 tubes?
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23rd November 2007, 09:08	#2
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,914 Thanked: 899 Times View My Garage	Please help! All, Awaiting your response. MODS: I guess I have posted this in the wrong section. Could you please help me by moving it into the right section. Thanks in advance.
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13th December 2007, 14:13	#4
WhiteKnight BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 998 Thanked: 661 Times View My Garage	I had some bad experience with MRF tubes as the air inlet thingie tore off from 3 tubes leading to puncture. Tyrewallah was adamant that I had puncture and I drove with that leading to damaged tube. Eventually I switched to Bridgestone ones.
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