Ford Fiesta : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

anarchy_99 · 19th February 2008, 22:26

no i have postponed my decision by a few months as i am leaving the country, however if all things remain the same i will change to yokohama es100 in size 195/60/R14.

suman · 22nd February 2008, 09:07

OK guys, just updating from my ownership thread, got the new footwear yesterday

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Originally Posted by suman

picked up 4 Michelin Energy XM1+s at Rs 3,375 per tyre thanks to Ishan's contact at B K Tyres. 185x65x14s. We were hesitating a bit about the 65s because of the speedo error factor but Ishan whipped out his laptop & did the calculations - 2.2% which we both thought was acceptable. This means that when the speedo shows 160 kmph, it would actually be 157 kmph. Fair enough. And guys, please, we're talking speedo "indicated" here so lets not bring up speedo error which is a diferent topic altogether & would be there irrespective of shape & size.

Thanks Ishan for taking time out of your schedule to babysit me through the selection process & thanks to Prajesh as well for his invaluable inputs over the past couple of weeks.

Awright, now lets go & burn some rubber this weekend

suman · 22nd February 2008, 10:07

Ooops, just realized that

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Originally Posted by suman

Sorry guys, standing in the sun yesterday must have made the grey cells weak

- the 2.2% error would be the other way round - when the speedo shows 160 kmph, actual would be 164 kmph

shuvc · 22nd February 2008, 10:10

How much do Yoko S-Drives cost? 195/60 14.

Wolffe · 23rd February 2008, 12:46

My Fiesta came with 175/65-R14 tyres.I switched over to Bridgestone Potenza GIII - 185/60-R14.
I want to switch to 15" alloys and tyres.The current PCD is 108,width is 6 and offset is 38.Will all or any of this change when I upsize from 14" or 15".
If no changes/problems,any suggestions on 15" alloys and tyres.
(I am looking at Aura/Neo alloys & Bridgestone or Yokohama tires.)Thanks.

kpzen · 27th February 2008, 12:53

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Originally Posted by shuvc

How much do Yoko S-Drives cost? 195/60 14.

S drives dont come in that size.

zuch · 17th June 2008, 22:09

I'm planning to change tyres on my new Fiesta.

My aim is not to get absolute performance tyres but ride quality and comfort are more important for me since I drive mostly in the city at slow speeds and sometimes through bad roads.

Though i don't know much about tyres based on a lot of reading Michelin Energy XM1+ seem to suit my requirements. I have a few questions and would be great if someone can help me out.

1. I'm planning to retain the steel rims and will go for alloys after a couple of months unless you can convince me to go for 15". Any benefit in going for 15" if I don't want to lose out on ride quality apart from the looks?

2. Should I consider any other tyres? How much difference will be there in ride quality between XM1+ and PP2s?

3. How much will I get for my stock tyres? The car has driven 450 Kms so far...

@suman - You got a great price for your tyres. Could you tell me where you bought them from and if you have any contact for that place?

zuch · 18th June 2008, 14:06

I have one more question. Based on the recommended tyre size xls available on the forum I was planning to go for 185x60x14 tyres but suman got 185x65x14. Which is a better size and is there an advantage in going with 185x65?

Zodak · 18th June 2008, 14:26

I got my OEM tyres changed to Michelin XM1+ the day I got my car and the dealer gave 2750Rs for each one of them .He charged 3300Rs for one XM1+.Though I didn't upsized them.

abhi1309 · 22nd August 2008, 19:48

Why is no one talking about tyre size above 195 etc. My car with the original MRF 175 tyres looks pretty sad and I was thinking of changing next month sometime. I have zeroed on to the GoodYear Eagles F1 GDS2 205's or Maxxis 205's - a certain ES-01 model only and nothing else. The looks are very very important to me and thats the only reason this change will be done. I was looking at the V grooves which both of them have, goodyear having a bit better looking ones.

Am I missing something here?

iraghava · 22nd August 2008, 20:11

Yes, the fact that there is more to tyres than just looks.

theexister · 23rd August 2008, 20:12

I upgraded my Fiesta last year to 195-60-R14 Michelin PP1 on stock steel wheels.
They are great and surprisingly increased the comfort level thanks to the softer compound. I maintain a tyre pressure of 28 during monsoon and 30 in summer.

Their handling in dry and wet is way superior to the stock MRF's.

Karkrazy · 25th August 2008, 16:53

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Originally Posted by abhi1309

Why is no one talking about tyre size above 195 etc. My car with the original MRF 175 tyres looks pretty sad and I was thinking of changing next month sometime. I have zeroed on to the GoodYear Eagles F1 GDS2 205's or Maxxis 205's - a certain ES-01 model only and nothing else. The looks are very very important to me and thats the only reason this change will be done. I was looking at the V grooves which both of them have, goodyear having a bit better looking ones.

Am I missing something here?

Abhi you can also go for 195/60/14 ES 100 yokos , it has a better handling than the GYear's and the looks are the V grooved . Should cost you around @ 3450

abhi1309 · 4th September 2008, 16:53

Thanks Karkrazy. I called a few dealers and looks like the Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD2 is discontinued . I checked for Yokohama ES-100 and it is not available at TyrePoint, Pune. This looks like the perfect tyre for my needs and yes the price you quoted looks correct too. I should be done buying in a day or two. Considering I am off to Goa over the weekend, this might get postponed.

abhi1309 · 4th September 2008, 18:11

Okay just called him and he said the ES-100 Yoko's will be available by the end of the month. I have placed the order for 195/60-R14 (set of 4) since they look like the most appropriate ones to me. I am ready to wait a while for a good looking/performing set of wheels. I reckon; would have got them immediately if I was searching in Bombay.

19th February 2008, 22:26	#31
anarchy_99 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 82 Thanked: 85 Times	no i have postponed my decision by a few months as i am leaving the country, however if all things remain the same i will change to yokohama es100 in size 195/60/R14.
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22nd February 2008, 10:10	#34
shuvc Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2,911 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	How much do Yoko S-Drives cost? 195/60 14.
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23rd February 2008, 12:46	#35
Wolffe BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Motorcity Madras Posts: 169 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	My Fiesta came with 175/65-R14 tyres.I switched over to Bridgestone Potenza GIII - 185/60-R14. I want to switch to 15" alloys and tyres.The current PCD is 108,width is 6 and offset is 38.Will all or any of this change when I upsize from 14" or 15". If no changes/problems,any suggestions on 15" alloys and tyres. (I am looking at Aura/Neo alloys & Bridgestone or Yokohama tires.)Thanks.
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17th June 2008, 22:09	#37
zuch BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 122 Thanked: 0 Times	I'm planning to change tyres on my new Fiesta. My aim is not to get absolute performance tyres but ride quality and comfort are more important for me since I drive mostly in the city at slow speeds and sometimes through bad roads. Though i don't know much about tyres based on a lot of reading Michelin Energy XM1+ seem to suit my requirements. I have a few questions and would be great if someone can help me out. 1. I'm planning to retain the steel rims and will go for alloys after a couple of months unless you can convince me to go for 15". Any benefit in going for 15" if I don't want to lose out on ride quality apart from the looks? 2. Should I consider any other tyres? How much difference will be there in ride quality between XM1+ and PP2s? 3. How much will I get for my stock tyres? The car has driven 450 Kms so far... @suman - You got a great price for your tyres. Could you tell me where you bought them from and if you have any contact for that place?
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18th June 2008, 14:06	#38
zuch BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 122 Thanked: 0 Times	I have one more question. Based on the recommended tyre size xls available on the forum I was planning to go for 185x60x14 tyres but suman got 185x65x14. Which is a better size and is there an advantage in going with 185x65?
	() Thanks

18th June 2008, 14:26	#39
Zodak BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 88 Thanked: 74 Times	I got my OEM tyres changed to Michelin XM1+ the day I got my car and the dealer gave 2750Rs for each one of them .He charged 3300Rs for one XM1+.Though I didn't upsized them.
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22nd August 2008, 19:48	#40
abhi1309 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 445 Thanked: 69 Times View My Garage	Why is no one talking about tyre size above 195 etc. My car with the original MRF 175 tyres looks pretty sad and I was thinking of changing next month sometime. I have zeroed on to the GoodYear Eagles F1 GDS2 205's or Maxxis 205's - a certain ES-01 model only and nothing else. The looks are very very important to me and thats the only reason this change will be done. I was looking at the V grooves which both of them have, goodyear having a bit better looking ones. Am I missing something here?
	() Thanks

22nd August 2008, 20:11	#41
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,993 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	Yes, the fact that there is more to tyres than just looks.
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23rd August 2008, 20:12	#42
theexister BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad...now moved to Bangalore Posts: 172 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	I upgraded my Fiesta last year to 195-60-R14 Michelin PP1 on stock steel wheels. They are great and surprisingly increased the comfort level thanks to the softer compound. I maintain a tyre pressure of 28 during monsoon and 30 in summer. Their handling in dry and wet is way superior to the stock MRF's.
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4th September 2008, 16:53	#44
abhi1309 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 445 Thanked: 69 Times View My Garage	Thanks Karkrazy. I called a few dealers and looks like the Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD2 is discontinued . I checked for Yokohama ES-100 and it is not available at TyrePoint, Pune. This looks like the perfect tyre for my needs and yes the price you quoted looks correct too. I should be done buying in a day or two. Considering I am off to Goa over the weekend, this might get postponed.
	() Thanks

4th September 2008, 18:11	#45
abhi1309 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 445 Thanked: 69 Times View My Garage	Okay just called him and he said the ES-100 Yoko's will be available by the end of the month. I have placed the order for 195/60-R14 (set of 4) since they look like the most appropriate ones to me. I am ready to wait a while for a good looking/performing set of wheels. I reckon; would have got them immediately if I was searching in Bombay.
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