Fiat Palio : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

Rtech · 21st February 2006, 16:02

Take a look at these threads that cover this issue already. I'm sure you'll get your answer on one of these threads.

1. The right upsize

2. Upsize for Palio 1.6

3. Palio 1.2 Upsize

4. And finally, Tire upsize calculator

Please use the "search" option before posting new threads as chances are, the topic has been discussed before. This thread is closed.

jayanth_997 · 17th August 2006, 19:39

hey guys
i need to replace my palio tyres i have 3 options

the stock s322--3050
turanza (180/60)--3500
michelin xm1(175/65) -3200

let me know what tyres are good for what and any experiences...

thanks in advance

airfoil · 17th August 2006, 20:09

You have the following three options when it comes to size, assuming you have 14" wheels:

1. Stock, 175/65 - stick with S322
2. 185/60 - choose from Bridgestone Potenza/Turanza or Good Year Eagle NCT5 or Michelin
3. 195/60 - choose from Bridgestone Potenza/Turanza or Good Year Eagle NCT5 or Michelin

IMO, the best tyres would be Bridgestone Potenza GIIIs. These tyres offer the best all round grip and are typically long lasting.

jayanth_997 · 17th August 2006, 22:34

yeah
thought about that but they have very poor ride quality
how about the xm1's?
are they any good?

kpzen · 17th August 2006, 22:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayanth_997

yeah
thought about that but they have very poor ride quality
how about the xm1's?
are they any good?

Which model Palio is your car???
GTX 1.6 14" alloys
EL/ELX 1.2 13" steel rims...

iraghava · 17th August 2006, 23:45

Don't know your exact size but I am using 185/65 R14 XM1's on my VTEC & they are fabulous. If your primary focus is ride comfort & less road noise Energy XM1's are the best.

Don't buy Goodyear Eagle F1's they are noisy & uncomfortable. Best avoided.

jayanth_997 · 17th August 2006, 23:56

mines the 1.6 gtx
what about wear in the xm1s?
i dont care all that much about razor sharp handling as i do about comfort..
so the xm1's should be my choice right?

airfoil · 18th August 2006, 01:10

I can't speak for or against the Michelins. My guess is they're pretty good overall, based on what I've heard.

I can speak strongly however in favor of the Potenzas - I have the 195/60's on my GTX and totally love them. They're high grip, low noise and comfort? Lets just say they're miles ahead of the stock S322s.

jayanth_997 · 18th August 2006, 10:45

how much did your potenzas cost?
and @ iraghava
how much did u pay for your xm1's?

kpzen · 18th August 2006, 11:52

I think raghava had potenza GIIIs earlier so he can give a fair comment on both the tyres..????

GIIIs will cost u 3K/tyre

airfoil · 18th August 2006, 12:38

I paid Rs. 3500 each for 195/60 R14 Potenzas.

prince85 · 18th August 2006, 12:40

Jayanth_997, since yours is a Palio 1.6 GTX with 14" rims, why don't you have a look at the Yokohama AVS ES100's tires. I have heard great reviews about them and believe they are better than the Bridgestone Potenza Grid III's as well in terms of grip, handling as well as ride quality (which is your main concern) though not sure

. Would like the experts to comment on that though

And also if ride comfort is your primary objective then i guess, Appolo Acelere has a pretty good reputation as a tire with a great ride quality.

jayanth_997 · 18th August 2006, 22:34

ill decide between the yoko xm's and g3's
which is a good multi brand showroom in bangalore?

karthik247 · 18th August 2006, 23:57

Yokohama's are very good. I haven't used many brands, but these are sure better than Falken, Goodyear etc. I've been using them for about 2months maybe and never heard them squeal while cornering hard.

moralfibre · 19th August 2006, 10:40

Go for 185/60 R14 Bridgestone Potenza GIII. You wouldnt regret having them on your car!

21st February 2006, 16:02	#16
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	Take a look at these threads that cover this issue already. I'm sure you'll get your answer on one of these threads. 1. The right upsize 2. Upsize for Palio 1.6 3. Palio 1.2 Upsize 4. And finally, Tire upsize calculator Please use the "search" option before posting new threads as chances are, the topic has been discussed before. This thread is closed.
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17th August 2006, 19:39	#17
jayanth_997 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 26 Thanked: 0 Times	new tyres for palio hey guys i need to replace my palio tyres i have 3 options the stock s322--3050 turanza (180/60)--3500 michelin xm1(175/65) -3200 let me know what tyres are good for what and any experiences... thanks in advance
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17th August 2006, 20:09	#18
airfoil BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 318 Thanked: 81 Times	You have the following three options when it comes to size, assuming you have 14" wheels: 1. Stock, 175/65 - stick with S322 2. 185/60 - choose from Bridgestone Potenza/Turanza or Good Year Eagle NCT5 or Michelin 3. 195/60 - choose from Bridgestone Potenza/Turanza or Good Year Eagle NCT5 or Michelin IMO, the best tyres would be Bridgestone Potenza GIIIs. These tyres offer the best all round grip and are typically long lasting.
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17th August 2006, 22:34	#19
jayanth_997 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 26 Thanked: 0 Times	yeah thought about that but they have very poor ride quality how about the xm1's? are they any good?
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17th August 2006, 23:45	#21
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Don't know your exact size but I am using 185/65 R14 XM1's on my VTEC & they are fabulous. If your primary focus is ride comfort & less road noise Energy XM1's are the best. Don't buy Goodyear Eagle F1's they are noisy & uncomfortable. Best avoided.
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17th August 2006, 23:56	#22
jayanth_997 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 26 Thanked: 0 Times	mines the 1.6 gtx what about wear in the xm1s? i dont care all that much about razor sharp handling as i do about comfort.. so the xm1's should be my choice right?
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18th August 2006, 01:10	#23
airfoil BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 318 Thanked: 81 Times	I can't speak for or against the Michelins. My guess is they're pretty good overall, based on what I've heard. I can speak strongly however in favor of the Potenzas - I have the 195/60's on my GTX and totally love them. They're high grip, low noise and comfort? Lets just say they're miles ahead of the stock S322s.
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18th August 2006, 10:45	#24
jayanth_997 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 26 Thanked: 0 Times	how much did your potenzas cost? and @ iraghava how much did u pay for your xm1's?
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18th August 2006, 11:52	#25
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	I think raghava had potenza GIIIs earlier so he can give a fair comment on both the tyres..???? GIIIs will cost u 3K/tyre
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18th August 2006, 12:38	#26
airfoil BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 318 Thanked: 81 Times	I paid Rs. 3500 each for 195/60 R14 Potenzas.
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18th August 2006, 12:40	#27
prince85 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 971 Thanked: 123 Times	Jayanth_997, since yours is a Palio 1.6 GTX with 14" rims, why don't you have a look at the Yokohama AVS ES100's tires. I have heard great reviews about them and believe they are better than the Bridgestone Potenza Grid III's as well in terms of grip, handling as well as ride quality (which is your main concern) though not sure . Would like the experts to comment on that though And also if ride comfort is your primary objective then i guess, Appolo Acelere has a pretty good reputation as a tire with a great ride quality. Last edited by prince85 : 18th August 2006 at 12:45.
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18th August 2006, 22:34	#28
jayanth_997 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 26 Thanked: 0 Times	ill decide between the yoko xm's and g3's which is a good multi brand showroom in bangalore?
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18th August 2006, 23:57	#29
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Yokohama's are very good. I haven't used many brands, but these are sure better than Falken, Goodyear etc. I've been using them for about 2months maybe and never heard them squeal while cornering hard.
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19th August 2006, 10:40	#30
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,451 Thanked: 13,973 Times	Go for 185/60 R14 Bridgestone Potenza GIII. You wouldnt regret having them on your car!
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