Got AD-07s :D

v1p3r · 1st March 2009, 19:22

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Originally Posted by reignofchaos

PP2s aquaplane quite badly as well. Have faced it personally quite a few times. Used to it now

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You're running the wrong tyre pressure. PP2s are very good in heavy water and standing water.

crazydiablo · 12th March 2009, 23:35

Just got slight rains in bangalore and got to test my neovas in the wet. I have no issues with them. Very predictable.

reignofchaos · 12th March 2009, 23:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by v1p3r

You're running the wrong tyre pressure. PP2s are very good in heavy water and standing water.

28/28 front and rear. What else could the tyre pressure be

. If i'm at more than 120, it aquaplanes once in a while. Below that no issues.

Nikhilb2008 · 15th March 2009, 19:27

Ok. It's official. what everyone knows and what even I knew is confirmed. I need a better car now. Maybe someone's modded Baleno with more power and better springs.

The car is simply too soft. We had been to Mysore for the weekend. I drove the whole way going and half the way while coming.

Even at the slightest curves, there is too much body roll and the suspension is too soft.

This trip was quite sedate actually. We had a speedbreaker with us in the car(my mom was in the front seat). Never crossed 100, but then rarely did I dip below 80 too. Took most of the curves at 80 or so and while it was a breeze, there was a little too much body roll.

Also, yesterday, there was some heavy rain in Mysore and we drove on Hunsur Road to the new Honda showroom there. The tyres are quite good in the rains. I didnt have much opportunity to test them at speeds greater than 60 or 70kmph, but at these speeds, not once did I feel the loss of grip or aquaplaning. It was quite predictable and steering was as sharp as ever(within the limits of the crappy steering i.e).

They are also quite comfortable. I mean, no major thuds and excess noise. Even tyre noise is quite minimal. We did drive for quite a few kms without the music and there was no discernible tyre noise when we were cruising at 100 or 90kmph.

As Rahul said, maybe you need to be at speeds above 140kmph to actually hear it.

All in all, these are stunning tyres. They are almost all rounders if it was not for the fact that these will last just abt 20k kms.

greenhorn · 15th March 2009, 20:51

you must be the first person to get some hawt tires and think of upgrading the car. most people upgrade their car, and only then think of upgrading their rubber

Nikhilb2008 · 15th March 2009, 21:40

Well, working in the tyre business has it's upsides! No need to worry about the cost of the tyres as such. Generally, these tyres aare quite expensive for the normal person. Though in 14", it is still ok. In 15" and above, it is ridiculously expensive. Recommended only for the hardcore performance freak. Not for anyone else.

binz · 15th March 2009, 22:43

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

. Recommended only for the hardcore performance freak. Not for anyone else.

Hardcore performance freak with a lot of cash to blow and for tire dealers

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nitrous · 15th March 2009, 23:04

'Tyrestore' uses Michelin PS-2!

Nikhilb2008 · 15th March 2009, 23:16

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Originally Posted by binz

Hardcore performance freak with a lot of cash to blow and for tire dealers

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Hehe you are right! PS: It's TYRE. We do speak to British English you know

. Sam and Thad will back me up on this!

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

'Tyrestore' uses Michelin PS-2!

What size? Again, he would have got a nice discount from the company. Tyrestore is Mr. Loonchand right? IIRC, he is an MPP.

nitrous · 15th March 2009, 23:31

225/50/R17 on his Skoda Octavia. I think he'd got them down as a one-off since they dont stock this size.

binz · 16th March 2009, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Hehe you are right! PS: It's TYRE. We do speak to British English you know

. Sam and Thad will back me up on this!

Thanks for the correction!

Nikhilb2008 · 16th March 2009, 19:35

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Self ownage that

Sheesh. Enough OT now. It's time for you to get your AD07s and write a review(or just write a review based on your past experience).

binz · 16th March 2009, 23:12

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Sheesh. Enough OT now. It's time for you to get your AD07s and write a review(or just write a review based on your past experience).

Oh your going to see the mother of all reviews soon.

Will start a thread for the baleno soon,and will post the Advan experience in that.

crazydiablo · 16th March 2009, 23:26

Eagerly waiting for the review man. Why create a suspense, bring it on.

mclaren1885 · 19th March 2009, 14:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Ok. It's official. what everyone knows and what even I knew is confirmed. I need a better car now. Maybe someone's modded Baleno with more power and better springs.

Even simpler thing to do is to gift wrap the tires and give them to someone who already owns a modded Baleno

. Will save you the trouble of having to spend money on upgrading the car.

On a serious note, the AD07's need better suspension. If not body roll becomes pronounce.

12th March 2009, 23:35	#62
crazydiablo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore/San Francisco Posts: 854 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	Just got slight rains in bangalore and got to test my neovas in the wet. I have no issues with them. Very predictable.
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15th March 2009, 19:27	#64
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,140 Times	Ok. It's official. what everyone knows and what even I knew is confirmed. I need a better car now. Maybe someone's modded Baleno with more power and better springs. The car is simply too soft. We had been to Mysore for the weekend. I drove the whole way going and half the way while coming. Even at the slightest curves, there is too much body roll and the suspension is too soft. This trip was quite sedate actually. We had a speedbreaker with us in the car(my mom was in the front seat). Never crossed 100, but then rarely did I dip below 80 too. Took most of the curves at 80 or so and while it was a breeze, there was a little too much body roll. Also, yesterday, there was some heavy rain in Mysore and we drove on Hunsur Road to the new Honda showroom there. The tyres are quite good in the rains. I didnt have much opportunity to test them at speeds greater than 60 or 70kmph, but at these speeds, not once did I feel the loss of grip or aquaplaning. It was quite predictable and steering was as sharp as ever(within the limits of the crappy steering i.e). They are also quite comfortable. I mean, no major thuds and excess noise. Even tyre noise is quite minimal. We did drive for quite a few kms without the music and there was no discernible tyre noise when we were cruising at 100 or 90kmph. As Rahul said, maybe you need to be at speeds above 140kmph to actually hear it. All in all, these are stunning tyres. They are almost all rounders if it was not for the fact that these will last just abt 20k kms.
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15th March 2009, 20:51	#65
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,746 Thanked: 4,403 Times View My Garage	you must be the first person to get some hawt tires and think of upgrading the car. most people upgrade their car, and only then think of upgrading their rubber
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15th March 2009, 21:40	#66
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,140 Times	Well, working in the tyre business has it's upsides! No need to worry about the cost of the tyres as such. Generally, these tyres aare quite expensive for the normal person. Though in 14", it is still ok. In 15" and above, it is ridiculously expensive. Recommended only for the hardcore performance freak. Not for anyone else.
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15th March 2009, 23:04	#68
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	'Tyrestore' uses Michelin PS-2!
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15th March 2009, 23:31	#70
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	225/50/R17 on his Skoda Octavia. I think he'd got them down as a one-off since they dont stock this size.
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16th March 2009, 19:35	#72
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,140 Times	: Self ownage that Sheesh. Enough OT now. It's time for you to get your AD07s and write a review(or just write a review based on your past experience).
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16th March 2009, 23:26	#74
crazydiablo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore/San Francisco Posts: 854 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	Eagerly waiting for the review man. Why create a suspense, bring it on.
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