Suggest a good set of AT tyres for my scorpio.

balan · 3rd August 2009, 23:23

I need to change my tires for scorpio mhawk now
done 40000 km in 1 year 2 months
Went to the sardarji near indranagar RTO in bangalore. He suggested Continental 235 r15 75 at rs. 5500 and a mileage of around 60000 km. (the grooves were real deep)
more than the mileage he promises good grip and ride quality considering the roads i drive. Bangalore to ooty. After mysore, the roads are not that smooth.
What would you advise?

need mileage, good ride quality on bad / bumpy roads, needs to be real easy on my purse.

I feel good year and michelin are bit soft and wear out faster (My experience in my previous 2 indigos)
Also when ever I go for my third tire change, i tend to change my vehicle. Hence this time I want a really long running tyre

Best regards

tsk1979 · 4th August 2009, 01:29

Why don't you try BF Goodrich Long Trail T/A Tour.
you do not need offroad tires, just road tires with some bad road capability.
These tires are pretty cheap as compared to others, and have H speed rating.
Have good online reputation too.

balan · 25th October 2009, 18:53

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

Why don't you try BF Goodrich Long Trail T/A Tour.
you do not need offroad tires, just road tires with some bad road capability.
These tires are pretty cheap as compared to others, and have H speed rating.
Have good online reputation too.

Hi
Few clarifications
what is BF? I mean which brand?
What is H Speed rating?
How does this help in rough roads and wet roads?
Any idea where we can get these in Bangalore
Best regards
Bala

gd1418 · 25th October 2009, 19:04

Get the Yokohama Geolander AT-S. You shall not regret the choice. I personally know 6 scorpio owners who have within the last 2 months opted for this brand when they needed to change the tyres.

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Originally Posted by balan

I need to change my tires for scorpio mhawk now
done 40000 km in 1 year 2 months

tsk13 · 25th October 2009, 20:24

Bala, BF Goodrich is a marque of Michelin. In other words, parent company is Michelin.

balan · 5th December 2009, 22:21

Got Continental AT from Sardarji near Indranagar RTO. The tires seem to be ok for city as havent gone out of town with the new set of tires. He said at least 1.5 lakhs KM. So even if I get 1 lakh km, it would be good as usually once I change my second set of tires, I have sold off my vehicle and got a new one. This has happened from my M800 days and I want to ensure I have this scorpio for another 1.5 years atleast.
Best regards
Bala

Hirosh · 10th August 2010, 20:16

I am planning to get a BAJA 285/75R16 all terrain tyres.
Your valued comments are always welcome.
Do you know anyone who can do the matte finish paint job in Kerala ?

rjstyles69 · 10th August 2010, 21:24

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Originally Posted by Hirosh

I am planning to get a BAJA 285/75R16 all terrain tyres.
Your valued comments are always welcome.
Do you know anyone who can do the matte finish paint job in Kerala ?

285/75/R16 isn't the right up-size for the Scorp' and that's a whole lot of speedo error that we are gonna be looking at if you managed to put one in. How do you plan to accommodate such wide tires on the Scorp ?

Ranga · 26th December 2011, 17:13

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Originally Posted by hvkumar

I never considered any other tyre (alhough I did think of Goodyear) because I am very happy with Bridgestone for the last 9 years (for handling mostly), and I am anxious that tyres that are not designed and made in India may not give optimal performance in Indian driving conditions. The Bridgestones I have had not only gave me good road grip and handling but also long life.

Dear HVK ,

I agree to ur view that it would be better to stick to the Tyre type & make which is used by the OE

M & M would surely have made lot of road tests before concluding on the type . Any upscalling might help in looks ,but might not help in mileage , durability .

Nikhilb2008 · 26th December 2011, 20:48

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Originally Posted by Ranga

Dear HVK ,

I agree to ur view that it would be better to stick to the Tyre type & make which is used by the OE

M & M would surely have made lot of road tests before concluding on the type . Any upscalling might help in looks ,but might not help in mileage , durability .

A manufacturer also looks at cost in a big way. JK for example sells it's OEM tyres to the manufacturers at a throwaway price in the hope of making a killing when car owners change the tyres. They are looking at people who think like you to recover their money!

Of course, if an OEM tyre is good, there is no reason to shift to another brand. But in case it isnt, it's nice to know you have options.

3rd August 2009, 23:23	#31
balan BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: bangalore, guda Posts: 211 Thanked: 61 Times	I need to change my tires for scorpio mhawk now done 40000 km in 1 year 2 months Went to the sardarji near indranagar RTO in bangalore. He suggested Continental 235 r15 75 at rs. 5500 and a mileage of around 60000 km. (the grooves were real deep) more than the mileage he promises good grip and ride quality considering the roads i drive. Bangalore to ooty. After mysore, the roads are not that smooth. What would you advise? need mileage, good ride quality on bad / bumpy roads, needs to be real easy on my purse. I feel good year and michelin are bit soft and wear out faster (My experience in my previous 2 indigos) Also when ever I go for my third tire change, i tend to change my vehicle. Hence this time I want a really long running tyre Best regards
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4th August 2009, 01:29	#32
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,726 Thanked: 23,058 Times View My Garage	Why don't you try BF Goodrich Long Trail T/A Tour. you do not need offroad tires, just road tires with some bad road capability. These tires are pretty cheap as compared to others, and have H speed rating. Have good online reputation too.
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25th October 2009, 20:24	#35
tsk13 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,256 Thanked: 362 Times	Bala, BF Goodrich is a marque of Michelin. In other words, parent company is Michelin.
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5th December 2009, 22:21	#36
balan BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: bangalore, guda Posts: 211 Thanked: 61 Times	Got Continental AT from Sardarji near Indranagar RTO. The tires seem to be ok for city as havent gone out of town with the new set of tires. He said at least 1.5 lakhs KM. So even if I get 1 lakh km, it would be good as usually once I change my second set of tires, I have sold off my vehicle and got a new one. This has happened from my M800 days and I want to ensure I have this scorpio for another 1.5 years atleast. Best regards Bala
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10th August 2010, 20:16	#37
Hirosh Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Scorpio 2008 I am planning to get a BAJA 285/75R16 all terrain tyres. Your valued comments are always welcome. Do you know anyone who can do the matte finish paint job in Kerala ?
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