Tyres for a 2004 Corolla

abhishek3030 · 30th May 2009, 09:17

Hi ! I have a 2004 Corolla, run 32,000 kms (very well maintained). Giving me good service, though I must admit the ride is a tad choppy and not as smooth as what I have experienced in some other cars. I guess that has been a downside of a Corolla.

Oh yes! It still runs on the stock RE88 tyres. My experience with them corroborates with what other owners have shared on Team BHP : RE88s can be termed useless !

I am now in the mood (and some financial condition

) to change the tyres, while keeping the stock rims. What I really need is:

1. Better pickup
2. Smooooother ride
3. Less road noise

Please suggest which tyres I should go for, in terms of brand as well as size. Should I stick to 195/60/15 size or can I go for a tyre which is slightly wider? I also dont want to risk axle damage.

Fuel Efficiency is not a major concern - even if it goes down by 1 kmpl am happy because I don't drive extensively...

Budget : Close to 4000 per tyre.

Request help on this

Regards
Abhi

Rudra Sen · 30th May 2009, 09:52

abhishek3030, may I suggest something? Please go through forum/section as per your requirement. You'll find most of them are discussed here. Here are some example below:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...5-corolla.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...s-corolla.html

Please continue your discussion there. Thread closed.

30th May 2009, 09:17	#1
abhishek3030 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 59 Thanked: 10 Times	Tyres for a 2004 Corolla Hi ! I have a 2004 Corolla, run 32,000 kms (very well maintained). Giving me good service, though I must admit the ride is a tad choppy and not as smooth as what I have experienced in some other cars. I guess that has been a downside of a Corolla. Oh yes! It still runs on the stock RE88 tyres. My experience with them corroborates with what other owners have shared on Team BHP : RE88s can be termed useless ! I am now in the mood (and some financial condition) to change the tyres, while keeping the stock rims. What I really need is: 1. Better pickup 2. Smooooother ride 3. Less road noise Please suggest which tyres I should go for, in terms of brand as well as size. Should I stick to 195/60/15 size or can I go for a tyre which is slightly wider? I also dont want to risk axle damage. Fuel Efficiency is not a major concern - even if it goes down by 1 kmpl am happy because I don't drive extensively... Budget : Close to 4000 per tyre. Request help on this Regards Abhi
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30th May 2009, 09:52	#2
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	abhishek3030, may I suggest something? Please go through forum/section as per your requirement. You'll find most of them are discussed here. Here are some example below: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...5-corolla.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...s-corolla.html Please continue your discussion there. Thread closed.
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