Tyre upgrade for Optra !!

ashthedivx · 23rd July 2008, 14:04

Hey Fellas,

It's time for a Tyre upgrade of Optra. I assume it comes with Tubeless 185/65 R14. I would like to upgrade it till 195 or 205 whichever is best without touching inners !!

My Requirements:
> Silent as much possible i.e. minimum tyre noise. Current one is pathetic.
> On-Road Comfort (No up sizing to 15

)
> Will be shelving off Optra in 2010, so tyres should go good enough for another 40K or so Kms
> Best Value for money

OT: My rear shockers are due for replacement. What do you guys suggest - Tyre change before shockers change or after shockers change ??

Cheers

iraghava · 23rd July 2008, 17:04

Are the rear shocks also causing alignment issues Ashish?

mobike008 · 23rd July 2008, 17:51

I think Michelins MVX8 will suit your utmost important requirement ( on road comfort and less noise). However, they ain't cheap

ashthedivx · 24th July 2008, 09:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

Are the rear shocks also causing alignment issues Ashish?

Yes they are causing the issue, moreover they have changed the shape of rear tyres a bit too

ashthedivx · 24th July 2008, 09:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobike008

I think Michelins MVX8 will suit your utmost important requirement ( on road comfort and less noise). However, they ain't cheap

How much are they for ?

iraghava · 24th July 2008, 15:43

Well in that case nothing doing, first the suspension work gets done & then the tyres. Doing the tyres first will mean that the new set will get damaged too.

P.S. MXV8's are not available in the size you want.

ashthedivx · 26th September 2008, 12:52

Well... bumping the old thread. Yup i finally managed to get time and got the rear shockers changed.

Now it's finally time to upgrade/upsize the tyres. Some shortlisted ones are

Michllien XM1+ --- 195/60-14, 205/60-14 or 195/65-14, 205/65-14

Yokohama A Drive --- ???

Yokohama ES100 --- 195/60-14, 205/60-14 or 195/65-14, 205/65-14

Requirements again as the stated one..

iraghava · 26th September 2008, 14:11

Energy XM1/XM1+ - 195/60 R14, 205/60 & 195/65 not available.

A.Drive - 195/65 R14, 195/60 R14 - A.Drive, ES100, Advan neova (

)

ashthedivx · 26th September 2008, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

Energy XM1/XM1+ - 195/60 R14, 205/60 & 195/65 not available.

A.Drive - 195/65 R14, 195/60 R14 - A.Drive, ES100, Advan neova (

)

Which one to go finally ??

23rd July 2008, 14:04	#1
ashthedivx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,356 Thanked: 24 Times	Tyre upgrade for Optra !! Hey Fellas, It's time for a Tyre upgrade of Optra. I assume it comes with Tubeless 185/65 R14. I would like to upgrade it till 195 or 205 whichever is best without touching inners !! My Requirements: > Silent as much possible i.e. minimum tyre noise. Current one is pathetic. > On-Road Comfort (No up sizing to 15 ) > Will be shelving off Optra in 2010, so tyres should go good enough for another 40K or so Kms > Best Value for money OT: My rear shockers are due for replacement. What do you guys suggest - Tyre change before shockers change or after shockers change ?? Cheers
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23rd July 2008, 17:04	#2
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Are the rear shocks also causing alignment issues Ashish?
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23rd July 2008, 17:51	#3
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,705 Thanked: 14,865 Times View My Garage	I think Michelins MVX8 will suit your utmost important requirement ( on road comfort and less noise). However, they ain't cheap
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24th July 2008, 15:43	#6
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Well in that case nothing doing, first the suspension work gets done & then the tyres. Doing the tyres first will mean that the new set will get damaged too. P.S. MXV8's are not available in the size you want.
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26th September 2008, 12:52	#7
ashthedivx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,356 Thanked: 24 Times	Well... bumping the old thread. Yup i finally managed to get time and got the rear shockers changed. Now it's finally time to upgrade/upsize the tyres. Some shortlisted ones are Michllien XM1+ --- 195/60-14, 205/60-14 or 195/65-14, 205/65-14 Yokohama A Drive --- ??? Yokohama ES100 --- 195/60-14, 205/60-14 or 195/65-14, 205/65-14 Requirements again as the stated one..
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26th September 2008, 14:11	#8
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Energy XM1/XM1+ - 195/60 R14, 205/60 & 195/65 not available. A.Drive - 195/65 R14, 195/60 R14 - A.Drive, ES100, Advan neova ()
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