Changing tyres(Palio 1.2)

e1t1bet · 24th October 2008, 16:21

My Palio 1.2 needs a tyre change. I read quite a few threads here, all seem to be quite informative. Also, I am planning to sell off the car after a year, so no alloys for me.
I'll probably upsize to 185/70/13 from the stock 165/80/13.
I am primarily looking for:
(1)Comfort and low risk of failure(side wall or otherwise) on bad roads.
(2)Performance
In that order.
The choices I have seen/read, and come down to, are:
(1)Yoko A359 : ~ Rs. 3200
(2)Michelin XM1s
(3)BS Potenza G3
(4)Turanza ER-60

So the questions are:
(1)Can someone please guide me on approximate prices to expect in Bangalore?
I have been quoted prices ranging from 3000-5000!!!
I called up Sai Iyengar, he wanted 3600 for the XM1s.
(2)How well can Yoko and Michelin handle terrible roads?
I live in Indiranagar and my office is in Whitefield. To avoid traffic at KR Puram and Marathalli, I take this narrow, "terrible and roadless" road called "Goshala Road", almost everyday.
(3)Also, how much can I expect for the stock, worn out, BS S248s?
(4)I am going tyre hunting, to JC Road, tomorrow.

Thanks in advance

iraghava · 24th October 2008, 18:26

1. A539 is not available in this size.
2. Other options are: Yoko A300, A.Drive, Michelin XM1, Apollo Accelere, Bridgestone Potenza GIII, Turnaza ER60, Dueler D687.

1. Anywhere between 3000-3600 per tyre depending on pattern/brand.
2. Pretty well as long as you're not totally reckless but that applies to almost all brands.
3. Next to nothing.
4. Good luck!

e1t1bet · 26th October 2008, 00:26

Got XM1s, 3450 a piece + free alignment.
First impression:
Drove around 50 Km, and saying that the difference between these and the S248s is enormous, would be an understatement.

iraghava · 26th October 2008, 02:56

Good to know that! Happy driving!!

pranavt · 26th October 2008, 09:27

Congrats! What size tyres did you get?

iraghava · 26th October 2008, 18:15

Should be 185/70 R13. 165/80 is not available in Michelin.

e1t1bet · 26th October 2008, 22:46

Yes, 185/70-13. And couldn't be happier

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SeventhZense · 28th October 2008, 01:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by e1t1bet

Yes, 185/70-13. And couldn't be happier

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If you go for 185/70 R13 than why you did not go for Micehllin XM1+ Energy ? why did you settle for XM1 only ?

Any particular reason ? ( Budget or Recommendation ? etc etc )

SZ

finneyp · 28th October 2008, 08:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeventhZense

If you go for 185/70 R13 than why you did not go for Micehllin XM1+ Energy ? why did you settle for XM1 only ?

Any particular reason ? ( Budget or Recommendation ? etc etc )

He wanted to retain stock 13" steel rims.

e1t1bet · 30th October 2008, 22:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeventhZense

If you go for 185/70 R13 than why you did not go for Micehllin XM1+ Energy ? why did you settle for XM1 only ?

Any particular reason ? ( Budget or Recommendation ? etc etc )

SZ

As finneyp said, I wanted to retain the 13''ers

24th October 2008, 16:21	#1
e1t1bet BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 106 Thanked: 27 Times	Changing tyres(Palio 1.2) My Palio 1.2 needs a tyre change. I read quite a few threads here, all seem to be quite informative. Also, I am planning to sell off the car after a year, so no alloys for me. I'll probably upsize to 185/70/13 from the stock 165/80/13. I am primarily looking for: (1)Comfort and low risk of failure(side wall or otherwise) on bad roads. (2)Performance In that order. The choices I have seen/read, and come down to, are: (1)Yoko A359 : ~ Rs. 3200 (2)Michelin XM1s (3)BS Potenza G3 (4)Turanza ER-60 So the questions are: (1)Can someone please guide me on approximate prices to expect in Bangalore? I have been quoted prices ranging from 3000-5000!!! I called up Sai Iyengar, he wanted 3600 for the XM1s. (2)How well can Yoko and Michelin handle terrible roads? I live in Indiranagar and my office is in Whitefield. To avoid traffic at KR Puram and Marathalli, I take this narrow, "terrible and roadless" road called "Goshala Road", almost everyday. (3)Also, how much can I expect for the stock, worn out, BS S248s? (4)I am going tyre hunting, to JC Road, tomorrow. Thanks in advance
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24th October 2008, 18:26	#2
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	1. A539 is not available in this size. 2. Other options are: Yoko A300, A.Drive, Michelin XM1, Apollo Accelere, Bridgestone Potenza GIII, Turnaza ER60, Dueler D687. 1. Anywhere between 3000-3600 per tyre depending on pattern/brand. 2. Pretty well as long as you're not totally reckless but that applies to almost all brands. 3. Next to nothing. 4. Good luck!
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26th October 2008, 00:26	#3
e1t1bet BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 106 Thanked: 27 Times	Got XM1s, 3450 a piece + free alignment. First impression: Drove around 50 Km, and saying that the difference between these and the S248s is enormous, would be an understatement.
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26th October 2008, 02:56	#4
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Good to know that! Happy driving!!
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26th October 2008, 09:27	#5
pranavt Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,682 Thanked: 641 Times View My Garage	Congrats! What size tyres did you get?
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26th October 2008, 18:15	#6
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Should be 185/70 R13. 165/80 is not available in Michelin.
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26th October 2008, 22:46	#7
e1t1bet BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 106 Thanked: 27 Times	Yes, 185/70-13. And couldn't be happier .
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