New tyres for '05 Corolla

FlyingSpur · 12th October 2008, 09:37

Bridgestone India Private Limited

I have a problem kpzen. The ER60 is available only in tube type as per the above link? My requirement is of tubeless tyres. I'm getting slightly confused now, hopefully when I visit the tyre shop tomorrow I will have a clearer picture of my options, as well as the background you guys have provided.

Akshay1234 · 12th October 2008, 11:12

well the g3s make huge amounts of noise, the ride is stiff and the grip is just above average in todays standards. thats why you should avoid them. oh yeah they are also now manufactured in india and even if you do get a jap made set theyll be too old.

lancer123 · 12th October 2008, 11:16

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Originally Posted by flyingspur

Bridgestone India Private Limited

I have a problem kpzen. The ER60 is available only in tube type as per the above link? My requirement is of tubeless tyres. I'm getting slightly confused now, hopefully when I visit the tyre shop tomorrow I will have a clearer picture of my options, as well as the background you guys have provided.

the ER60s are available in Tubeless only. i think there is mistake in the co's site.

FlyingSpur · 12th October 2008, 14:09

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

well the g3s make huge amounts of noise, the ride is stiff and the grip is just above average in todays standards. thats why you should avoid them. oh yeah they are also now manufactured in india and even if you do get a jap made set theyll be too old.

That's everything I don't want. More and more inclined towards the ER60's now, subject to the FE issue, which vid6639 just confirmed should not be affected. Just a couple more opinions now, from ER60 users if any.

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Originally Posted by lancer123

The ER60s are available in Tubeless only. i think there is mistake in the co's site.

That's good, then. I'm going for tubeless only. Thanks for confirming that.

kpzen · 12th October 2008, 15:19

Akshay

- Bstone Turanza ER60, Yokohama A drive and Apollo Aceleres are best options in 195/60-15.
- Michelin MXV8 are also good but not VFM.
- Yoko C drives are not available in 195/60-15.
- If u are sticking to stock size, then none of the three tires will cause drop in FE.

FlyingSpur · 12th October 2008, 17:56

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Originally Posted by kpzen

-Bstone Turanza ER60, Yokohama A drive and Apollo Aceleres are best options in 195/60-15.
- Michelin MXV8 are also good but not VFM.
- Yoko C drives are not available in 195/60-15.
- If u are sticking to stock size, then none of the three tires will cause drop in FE.

Thanks for narrowing it down to these three, kpzen. I'm heading to the tyre fellow tomorrow and checking all three out, will gauge cost v/s other parameters and then make my decision on the spot. Have read up enough about the three options on tbhp in the last few days. By the way, I'm inclined towards the ER60. Will keep you posted.

FlyingSpur · 13th October 2008, 15:24

hi..just spoke to the tyre dealer,and he recommended re88 over er60.says the ride might be affected as turanza is slightly harder compound.I'm still inclined for turanza as everyone here says re88 is crap.the turanza will cost 4700 per tyre. good price? im visiting and finalizing tomorrow. need concluding opinions to finish off the matter. anyone? kp? thanks for all ur help guys.

kpzen · 13th October 2008, 16:06

OMG. The dealer is talking all crap.! Which dealer is it?

- RE88 is strict NO-NO. Whatever the dealer says Don't even have a look at them.
- 4700 is a bit on the costlier side. Try a different dealer and also do some bargaining.
- What kind of roads do u mostly drive on? Good/bad or horrible??
- U can consider Yoko A drives also. It should be around 4400 per tire.

bhp1 · 13th October 2008, 16:07

New Corolla is coming with 195/65/15 sized Turanzas, check them out if you want improved ride!

kpzen · 13th October 2008, 16:27

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Originally Posted by bhp1

New Corolla is coming with 195/65/15 sized Turanzas, check them out if you want improved ride!

Those are Turanza ER30 not ER60.

lancer123 · 13th October 2008, 16:32

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Originally Posted by flyingspur

hi..just spoke to the tyre dealer,and he recommended re88 over er60.says the ride might be affected as turanza is slightly harder compound.I'm still inclined for turanza as everyone here says re88 is crap.the turanza will cost 4700 per tyre. good price? im visiting and finalizing tomorrow. need concluding opinions to finish off the matter. anyone? kp? thanks for all ur help guys.

Dealer is absolutely wrong in saying that..ER60 is much better in grip & comfort..should not cost u more than Rs.4500. try some other dealer..which area r u located...I might suggest you some other dealer in ur locality

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Originally Posted by kpzen

Those are Turanza ER30 not ER60.

In fact its ER300 which is an asymmetric pattern

bhp1 · 13th October 2008, 16:42

@Kpzen, I never mentioned ER30 or 60!
Reason why Im suggesting this profile instead of 195/60/15 is that Corollas ride is its Achille's heel. Maybe a taller profile will make the ride soother.

Vid6639 · 13th October 2008, 17:10

No both are different cars you cannot put the Altis tyres on the older corolla. It will lead to speedo error and may cause suspension issues. 195/65-15 is a very tall profile.

bhp1 · 13th October 2008, 17:17

But there is not too much diff., if people can go wider, why not taller?
Speedo error would be very minor & suspension should not suffer damage.
I have 205/60/15 on my Corolla & this amounts to 195/65/15 only. From my own experience, Speedo error is minimum & suspension is going robust even after 40K kms.

kpzen · 13th October 2008, 17:38

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Originally Posted by bhp1

But there is not too much diff., if people can go wider, why not taller?

Thumb rule
While upsizing the rolling radius(height) of the upsized tires and stock tires has to be same or within a certain specified range.

12th October 2008, 09:37	#16
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	Bridgestone India Private Limited I have a problem kpzen. The ER60 is available only in tube type as per the above link? My requirement is of tubeless tyres. I'm getting slightly confused now, hopefully when I visit the tyre shop tomorrow I will have a clearer picture of my options, as well as the background you guys have provided.
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12th October 2008, 11:12	#17
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	well the g3s make huge amounts of noise, the ride is stiff and the grip is just above average in todays standards. thats why you should avoid them. oh yeah they are also now manufactured in india and even if you do get a jap made set theyll be too old.
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12th October 2008, 15:19	#20
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	Akshay - Bstone Turanza ER60, Yokohama A drive and Apollo Aceleres are best options in 195/60-15. - Michelin MXV8 are also good but not VFM. - Yoko C drives are not available in 195/60-15. - If u are sticking to stock size, then none of the three tires will cause drop in FE.
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13th October 2008, 15:24	#22
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	hi..just spoke to the tyre dealer,and he recommended re88 over er60.says the ride might be affected as turanza is slightly harder compound.I'm still inclined for turanza as everyone here says re88 is crap.the turanza will cost 4700 per tyre. good price? im visiting and finalizing tomorrow. need concluding opinions to finish off the matter. anyone? kp? thanks for all ur help guys.
	() Thanks

13th October 2008, 16:06	#23
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	OMG. The dealer is talking all crap.! Which dealer is it? - RE88 is strict NO-NO. Whatever the dealer says Don't even have a look at them. - 4700 is a bit on the costlier side. Try a different dealer and also do some bargaining. - What kind of roads do u mostly drive on? Good/bad or horrible?? - U can consider Yoko A drives also. It should be around 4400 per tire.
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13th October 2008, 16:07	#24
bhp1 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NA Posts: 513 Thanked: 4 Times	New Corolla is coming with 195/65/15 sized Turanzas, check them out if you want improved ride!
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13th October 2008, 16:42	#27
bhp1 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NA Posts: 513 Thanked: 4 Times	@Kpzen, I never mentioned ER30 or 60! Reason why Im suggesting this profile instead of 195/60/15 is that Corollas ride is its Achille's heel. Maybe a taller profile will make the ride soother.
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13th October 2008, 17:10	#28
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,728 Thanked: 43,463 Times View My Garage	No both are different cars you cannot put the Altis tyres on the older corolla. It will lead to speedo error and may cause suspension issues. 195/65-15 is a very tall profile.
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13th October 2008, 17:17	#29
bhp1 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NA Posts: 513 Thanked: 4 Times	But there is not too much diff., if people can go wider, why not taller? Speedo error would be very minor & suspension should not suffer damage. I have 205/60/15 on my Corolla & this amounts to 195/65/15 only. From my own experience, Speedo error is minimum & suspension is going robust even after 40K kms.
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