Honda City : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

Vikster · 3rd February 2009, 13:59

Hi - looking to get myself a set of alloys for my ANHC in Bangalore. Any tips on size and brand? The car is dark grey.

Much thanks!

nayyar.rao · 8th February 2009, 23:08

I too am looking for alloys for my ANHC. The ones that look stunningly good are the Lenso Samurai S050 and the Lenso Dash. They blend quite well. Lenso i believe is better than Plati, HR and League in terms of quality and the weight advantage it offers..Yet doing my homework before i shod my Black ANHC with alloys. Would love to see pics of ANHC with alloys if someone has them..

Guna · 9th February 2009, 09:39

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Originally Posted by nayyar.rao

I too am looking for alloys for my ANHC. The ones that look stunningly good are the Lenso Samurai S050 and the Lenso Dash. They blend quite well. Lenso i believe is better than Plati, HR and League in terms of quality and the weight advantage it offers..Yet doing my homework before i shod my Black ANHC with alloys. Would love to see pics of ANHC with alloys if someone has them..

I could not find any reference to either Lenso Samurai S050 or Lenso Dash. Can you point to any links?
I have been going through some League designs but I am being told that many of them wont be available in Bangalore.
Which are the good alloy shops other then Hot Tracks?

nayyar.rao · 11th February 2009, 18:28

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Originally Posted by Guna

I could not find any reference to either Lenso Samurai S050 or Lenso Dash. Can you point to any links?
I have been going through some League designs but I am being told that many of them wont be available in Bangalore.
Which are the good alloy shops other then Hot Tracks?

Apologies.

.I meant the SC05.Also, check out the SC01 and SC02 on google images. I can imagine they would go with the car well. The survey i did yielded the best prices with Prakash (Super Tyre Tech). I am not able to see the Lenso Dash on the net but i have seen those in Prakash's storage..GUna, are you planning on a tyre upgrade too? What deal are you getting for the Michelin XM1s 175/65/R15 already on the ANHC.

Guna · 11th February 2009, 20:39

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Originally Posted by nayyar.rao

I am not able to see the Lenso Dash on the net but i have seen those in Prakash's storage..GUna, are you planning on a tyre upgrade too? What deal are you getting for the Michelin XM1s 175/65/R15 already on the ANHC.

I saw them (even Dash) on net and they look nice. Only issue I feel is, as the spikes buldge out, they tend to get damaged.
I am talking to some dealers and yet to get quotation. Ideally I would have prefered to exchange them soon after the delivery.

nayyar.rao · 12th February 2009, 21:45

A very basic question...Is it advisable to switch from the 175 XM1s on the ANHC to 195/60 S Drives? The tyre dealer told me it is a downgrade.

. He says that the drive quality and the durability and road noise gets compromised..Please advise..

sgiitk · 13th February 2009, 10:16

As for the alloys what is the offset for the ANHC? What is the recommended range?

abhinav.gupta88 · 13th February 2009, 10:41

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Originally Posted by nayyar.rao

I too am looking for alloys for my ANHC. The ones that look stunningly good are the Lenso Samurai S050 and the Lenso Dash. They blend quite well. Lenso i believe is better than Plati, HR and League in terms of quality and the weight advantage it offers..Yet doing my homework before i shod my Black ANHC with alloys. Would love to see pics of ANHC with alloys if someone has them..

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nayyar.rao

A very basic question...Is it advisable to switch from the 175 XM1s on the ANHC to 195/60 S Drives? The tyre dealer told me it is a downgrade.

. He says that the drive quality and the durability and road noise gets compromised..Please advise..

195/60R15 is a good upgrade.
However as far as i remember the S Drive doesnt come in 195/60R15.

suneel · 13th February 2009, 20:57

Heres a link to a site with lots of pics of ANHCs with alloys. I'm sure this would help you guys get an idea of what looks good and what doesnt on the car

suneel · 13th February 2009, 21:22

Heres the link to a site with the modded ANHCs. This would help give an idea of what does and doesnt look good on the city for ANHC owners out there

Image Gallery & Thumbnailer From

hellspawn · 14th February 2009, 01:24

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Originally Posted by nayyar.rao

A very basic question...Is it advisable to switch from the 175 XM1s on the ANHC to 195/60 S Drives? The tyre dealer told me it is a downgrade.

. He says that the drive quality and the durability and road noise gets compromised..Please advise..

!95/60R15 isnt available in S-drives.Even if they were,they would offer slihgtly better ride comfort than the 175/65R15 since there is more sidewall to absorb the bumps and cushion the ride.
The only tires available in 195/60R15 are michelin mxv8 and yokohama a-drive.

nayyar.rao · 15th February 2009, 19:02

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Originally Posted by hellspawn

!95/60R15 isnt available in S-drives.Even if they were,they would offer slihgtly better ride comfort than the 175/65R15 since there is more sidewall to absorb the bumps and cushion the ride.
The only tires available in 195/60R15 are michelin mxv8 and yokohama a-drive.

Thanks Hellspawn. Whats recommended? MXV8 or the A-Drive?

Guna · 3rd March 2009, 12:00

Hi folks
I have decided to upgrade to 195/60 R15 wheel for my ANHC.
I need advice on the tyre selction
My requirements in order of priority:

Safety (one which is least prone to blow-outs, good traction on slippery surface etc. I will come across bad roads occassionally. I won't do very high speeds)
Comfort (as against performance. But I will be happy if I can get both )
Cost (should be within 4500/tyre)
Road noise
Durability

I was advised to go for Bridgestone Turanza by Honda person but the tyre dealer is asking me to take a look at BF Goodrich.

Vikster · 9th March 2009, 12:39

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Originally Posted by Guna

Hi folks
I have decided to upgrade to 195/60 R15 wheel for my ANHC.
I was advised to go for Bridgestone Turanza by Honda person but the tyre dealer is asking me to take a look at BF Goodrich.

Hi Guna - so what is the deal with the warranty when it comes to getting alloys fitted from outside the Honda showroom?

Vikram

chiragh_bir · 9th March 2009, 16:59

i have set of 15 inchers for sale will go on honda directly..
anyone interested please pm & can check classified for Stallion Wheels !!

3rd February 2009, 13:59	#31
Vikster BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 45 Thanked: Once	Alloys for the ANHC - help! Hi - looking to get myself a set of alloys for my ANHC in Bangalore. Any tips on size and brand? The car is dark grey. Much thanks!
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8th February 2009, 23:08	#32
nayyar.rao BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 61 Thanked: 3 Times	I too am looking for alloys for my ANHC. The ones that look stunningly good are the Lenso Samurai S050 and the Lenso Dash. They blend quite well. Lenso i believe is better than Plati, HR and League in terms of quality and the weight advantage it offers..Yet doing my homework before i shod my Black ANHC with alloys. Would love to see pics of ANHC with alloys if someone has them..
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12th February 2009, 21:45	#36
nayyar.rao BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 61 Thanked: 3 Times	A very basic question...Is it advisable to switch from the 175 XM1s on the ANHC to 195/60 S Drives? The tyre dealer told me it is a downgrade.. He says that the drive quality and the durability and road noise gets compromised..Please advise..
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13th February 2009, 10:16	#37
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	As for the alloys what is the offset for the ANHC? What is the recommended range?
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13th February 2009, 20:57	#39
suneel BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hampi Posts: 146 Thanked: 421 Times	Heres a link to a site with lots of pics of ANHCs with alloys. I'm sure this would help you guys get an idea of what looks good and what doesnt on the car
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13th February 2009, 21:22	#40
suneel BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hampi Posts: 146 Thanked: 421 Times	Heres the link to a site with the modded ANHCs. This would help give an idea of what does and doesnt look good on the city for ANHC owners out there Image Gallery & Thumbnailer From
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3rd March 2009, 12:00	#43
Guna Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,011 Thanked: 4,203 Times	Suggetions for tyres Hi folks I have decided to upgrade to 195/60 R15 wheel for my ANHC. I need advice on the tyre selction My requirements in order of priority: Safety (one which is least prone to blow-outs, good traction on slippery surface etc. I will come across bad roads occassionally. I won't do very high speeds) Comfort (as against performance. But I will be happy if I can get both ) Cost (should be within 4500/tyre) Road noise Durability I was advised to go for Bridgestone Turanza by Honda person but the tyre dealer is asking me to take a look at BF Goodrich. Last edited by Guna : 3rd March 2009 at 12:05.
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9th March 2009, 16:59	#45
chiragh_bir Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In front of you :P Posts: 1,123 Thanked: 74 Times View My Garage	i have set of 15 inchers for sale will go on honda directly.. anyone interested please pm & can check classified for Stallion Wheels !!
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