Maxxis Tyres for Esteem ?

DRAGONLORD · 26th November 2007, 23:52

Guys, I have a doubt and hope someone can help me. I have the choice of 205/60 R13 Maxxis tyres (the dealer says that '60' is a percentage of wall of tyre to width of tyre so GC will not be affected. Will it touch anywhere inside while turning ?

Also I found 195/60 R13 G3 Potenzas, that dealer also says no probs in an Esteem. Both available for Rs.3,000/- each, what should I do ? I do a lot of highway trips, plus a lot of in city run-arounds. How much milage will I lose ? Both dealers say their tyres are of a hard compound and will last 50,000+ kms. Bridgestone I'm sure but Maxxis I've never heard of.

bruce · 27th November 2007, 10:00

205/60/13 are bulky tyres for esteem, I had those and had to fit Spacers, spacers spoil the handling. It will touch if you dont use spacers. 175/70/13 is the ideal combination. If you want to go for upsize go 185/60/14.

cypher · 27th November 2007, 10:49

DragonLoard, I have been using Maxxis tyres (MA-V1) for the last 3 months. Overall I have no reason to complain. The road grip in wet and dry conditions is more than adequate for normal city/highway driving and the tyre noise seems to be hardly noticeable.

DRAGONLORD · 27th November 2007, 17:41

Thanks for your advice guys, what about 195/60 R13 potenza G3 ? Is that ok for my Esteem without spacers ?

Maverick1977 · 29th November 2007, 13:13

The Potenza would be a good option.. Just check the manufacturing dates on a Bridgestone, sometimes the tyres are almost 2-3 years old.. Not a good option in that case. Where are U buying the Maxiss from?

kpzen · 29th November 2007, 15:36

Are u planning to mount 195/60-13 tyres on stock OEM rims or getting alloys too??

nitrous · 29th November 2007, 15:41

195 is too wide a size for stock 4.5/5j steel rims.

humyum · 29th November 2007, 16:10

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Originally Posted by nitrous

195 is too wide a size for stock 4.5/5j steel rims.

Dont u think 195 is going over the top too and max upsize of 185/65/R13 should be stuck to?

esteem_lover · 29th November 2007, 16:16

The bridgestone deal sounds better. There is no long term usage report on maxxis yet.

kpzen · 29th November 2007, 16:18

The JBL evil twins have Maxxis tyres.

iraghava · 29th November 2007, 16:41

pardon my ignorance but why do you want to fit 195's on an Esteem?? I don't see the requirement or need for such a wide footprint.

Also, 195's will foul with the bodywork for sure if you don't use spacers or such. I wouldn't recommend going above 175 width in any case esp. if it's a stock car.

hellspawn · 1st December 2007, 03:26

@iraghava:since you have driven the jbl twins over a long distance,how was your experience with maxxis tires considering grip,braking,comfort and noise.

nitroxx · 1st December 2007, 03:32

Please follow the Maxxis tyre thread, I think Maxxis tyres would do the same for all cars...

hellspawn · 1st December 2007, 17:59

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Originally Posted by nitroxx

Please follow the Maxxis tyre thread, I think Maxxis tyres would do the same for all cars...

this is a reply to which post?????????

DRAGONLORD · 5th December 2007, 11:53

Thanks a lot to everyone here for their advice, to clear a few doubts, I have HR R13 alloys on my Esteem. The reason I was considering 195/60 R13 was only because they were the only R13 size available with Bridgestone Potenzas, which are very highly praised by a lot of members of Team BHP.

So, taking everyones advice on the best choice for an Esteem being 175/70 R13s. What are my options now ?

26th November 2007, 23:52	#1
DRAGONLORD BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 85 Thanked: 0 Times	Maxxis Tyres for Esteem ? Guys, I have a doubt and hope someone can help me. I have the choice of 205/60 R13 Maxxis tyres (the dealer says that '60' is a percentage of wall of tyre to width of tyre so GC will not be affected. Will it touch anywhere inside while turning ? Also I found 195/60 R13 G3 Potenzas, that dealer also says no probs in an Esteem. Both available for Rs.3,000/- each, what should I do ? I do a lot of highway trips, plus a lot of in city run-arounds. How much milage will I lose ? Both dealers say their tyres are of a hard compound and will last 50,000+ kms. Bridgestone I'm sure but Maxxis I've never heard of.
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27th November 2007, 10:00	#2
bruce BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 140 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	205/60/13 are bulky tyres for esteem, I had those and had to fit Spacers, spacers spoil the handling. It will touch if you dont use spacers. 175/70/13 is the ideal combination. If you want to go for upsize go 185/60/14.
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27th November 2007, 10:49	#3
cypher BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 153 Thanked: 4 Times	DragonLoard, I have been using Maxxis tyres (MA-V1) for the last 3 months. Overall I have no reason to complain. The road grip in wet and dry conditions is more than adequate for normal city/highway driving and the tyre noise seems to be hardly noticeable.
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27th November 2007, 17:41	#4
DRAGONLORD BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 85 Thanked: 0 Times	195/60 R13 tyres for Esteem ? Thanks for your advice guys, what about 195/60 R13 potenza G3 ? Is that ok for my Esteem without spacers ?
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29th November 2007, 13:13	#5
Maverick1977 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 999 Thanked: 924 Times View My Garage	The Potenza would be a good option.. Just check the manufacturing dates on a Bridgestone, sometimes the tyres are almost 2-3 years old.. Not a good option in that case. Where are U buying the Maxiss from?
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29th November 2007, 15:36	#6
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,611 Thanked: 1,879 Times View My Garage	Are u planning to mount 195/60-13 tyres on stock OEM rims or getting alloys too??
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29th November 2007, 15:41	#7
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 329 Times View My Garage	195 is too wide a size for stock 4.5/5j steel rims.
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29th November 2007, 16:16	#9
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 507 Times View My Garage	The bridgestone deal sounds better. There is no long term usage report on maxxis yet.
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29th November 2007, 16:18	#10
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,611 Thanked: 1,879 Times View My Garage	The JBL evil twins have Maxxis tyres.
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29th November 2007, 16:41	#11
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 272 Times View My Garage	pardon my ignorance but why do you want to fit 195's on an Esteem?? I don't see the requirement or need for such a wide footprint. Also, 195's will foul with the bodywork for sure if you don't use spacers or such. I wouldn't recommend going above 175 width in any case esp. if it's a stock car.
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1st December 2007, 03:26	#12
hellspawn Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: noida Posts: 1,686 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	@iraghava:since you have driven the jbl twins over a long distance,how was your experience with maxxis tires considering grip,braking,comfort and noise.
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1st December 2007, 03:32	#13
nitroxx Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: DXB Posts: 816 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	Please follow the Maxxis tyre thread, I think Maxxis tyres would do the same for all cars...
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5th December 2007, 11:53	#15
DRAGONLORD BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 85 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks a lot guys ! Thanks a lot to everyone here for their advice, to clear a few doubts, I have HR R13 alloys on my Esteem. The reason I was considering 195/60 R13 was only because they were the only R13 size available with Bridgestone Potenzas, which are very highly praised by a lot of members of Team BHP. So, taking everyones advice on the best choice for an Esteem being 175/70 R13s. What are my options now ?
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