Stock tyres on the Baleno

Samurai · 21st June 2005, 18:20

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

185/70 r13 is the recommended upgrade for baleno.

Yeah, it will have very little speedo error (-0.84%), however it reduces your GC by 2.5mm.

Rehaan · 22nd June 2005, 00:18

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Originally Posted by Stryker

@Rehaan, suppose I go with 4 175 width tyres and retain the stepney at 165, if in case I need to change one of the tyres due to puncture or any other reason, will it be ok if three tyres are 175 and one of them is 165? .

Hi Stryker,

Well on a baleno it shouldnt be a problem.
The only time i see a problem arising is when a car is equipped with ABS/EBD, because the system misinterprets the odd-one-out tire (which has a slightly different overall diameter) to be moving slower/faster than the other 3 wheels and uses the systems to try to counteract that.

Arup10,
I think the reason 185s were suggested to you is because it is difficult to find 175s in a profile that matches the stock baleno tyre? im not too sure about this. (Point to note for styrker as well).

As for the implications of going up to 185, FE will decrease slightly, atleast in theory, road holding will naturally increase, and comfort depends on which brand tire, although there will be more tire touching the road so you will be picking up more undulations.

cya
R

arup10 · 22nd June 2005, 09:59

I think I'll go for the upgrade.
Any suggestons on the tyre brands???

Sachin · 22nd June 2005, 10:10

Thanks@ V1p3r. I will go for the same.

v1p3r · 22nd June 2005, 14:18

See if you can get Yokohama. Else Goodyear Ducaros are good. People like Bridgestone Potenza GIIIs, but I somehow don't trust them!

ported_head · 22nd June 2005, 14:45

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

People like Bridgestone Potenza GIIIs, but I somehow don't trust them!

Why do you say that?

arup10 · 22nd June 2005, 14:55

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

See if you can get Yokohama. Else Goodyear Ducaros are good. People like Bridgestone Potenza GIIIs, but I somehow don't trust them!

Thanks for the info. BTW how are Goodyear Eagle NCT5/ NCT3

Sachin · 22nd June 2005, 23:42

Hi,

I requested the dealer to put Headlight 90/100 for my Baleno. He refused the same by saying that RTO has objected this.

Anybody having any info on this.

v1p3r · 23rd June 2005, 08:19

NCT series is good. My friend has 175s on his WagonR and it feels well planted. Yokohama best bet. Just ask Iceman!!!

@ported...too many bubbles and cracks in B-S322s and S-280s....stock Indian fitments...I KNOW that G-IIIs are made abroad and tubeless et al...but still...

@sachin - Yeah...the headlights are illegal...technically...buy them outside but get them fitted ONLY at the dealer...else full warranty is void

Revvhead · 24th June 2005, 00:19

You wanna chage tyres- Get the Michelin Certis!!!!!!!
I have had them on my Matiz (as replacemnt)
and then on my Baleno- (rolled out of showroom, staight to the tyre dealer!!)

The Handling and comfort are unmatched by anthing else avaliable in the indian market
(i.e as in with proper dealers & backup)

My Matiz top speed went up from 130 to 140 straight, due to the reduced rolling resistance
so expect some marginal FE improvement

And they are silent -
The Goodyear F1 eagles have great handling & wet wx charecter, but completely lose on comfort and make the racket of a lifetime!!!

Headlights- When upgrading, ensure that you install a cut-out
PS the dealer who told you this is illegal is right but i wonder if any of the Bombay dealers ever bother to poinbt out that regestering your Mumbai car in Thane/vashi aint a 100% legal either, ps i do notice you are from B'lore tho

rahulmd · 24th June 2005, 15:39

Hey Stryker,

one bit of opinion, not sure if it is correct, BUT when you run a different sized spare tyre, Dont drive for too long with the spare. say not more than 100kms (??)

Since the tyres sizes are different, the outer dia would be different too, which might have an impact on the suspension and tyre wear if driven hard and long.

regards,
Rahul

Samurai · 24th June 2005, 16:09

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Originally Posted by rahulmd

one bit of opinion, not sure if it is correct, BUT when you run a different sized spare tyre, Dont drive for too long with the spare. say not more than 100kms (??)

Good call

That's the standard warning that comes along with the usage of undersized spare tyre.

Stryker · 24th June 2005, 16:38

Hey no worries on the "runnig too much with an undersized spare tyre" front. I have ordered 175/70/R13 Bridgestone replacement for my Baleno for all 5 tyres. So this is no longer a problem. Dealer exchange cost me 5K extra on the unused rubber. Good deal or could have been better?

arup10 · 24th June 2005, 17:13

hey stryker, why 175/70 and not 185/70 ???
170 is i guess not the ideal upsize for baleno.

v1p3r · 24th June 2005, 19:31

@stryker, the deal you're gettin is pretty good for an exchange...all the more because it is the dealer. But which rubber are you buying, and is it tubeless? That would tell us how good the deal is!

22nd June 2005, 09:59	#48
arup10 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 85 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	tyre brand I think I'll go for the upgrade. Any suggestons on the tyre brands???
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22nd June 2005, 10:10	#49
Sachin Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks@ V1p3r. I will go for the same.
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22nd June 2005, 14:18	#50
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,364 Thanked: 7,506 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (7)	See if you can get Yokohama. Else Goodyear Ducaros are good. People like Bridgestone Potenza GIIIs, but I somehow don't trust them!
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22nd June 2005, 23:42	#53
Sachin Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi, I requested the dealer to put Headlight 90/100 for my Baleno. He refused the same by saying that RTO has objected this. Anybody having any info on this.
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23rd June 2005, 08:19	#54
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,364 Thanked: 7,506 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (7)	NCT series is good. My friend has 175s on his WagonR and it feels well planted. Yokohama best bet. Just ask Iceman!!! @ported...too many bubbles and cracks in B-S322s and S-280s....stock Indian fitments...I KNOW that G-IIIs are made abroad and tubeless et al...but still... @sachin - Yeah...the headlights are illegal...technically...buy them outside but get them fitted ONLY at the dealer...else full warranty is void Last edited by v1p3r : 23rd June 2005 at 08:20. Reason: headlights!
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24th June 2005, 00:19	#55
Revvhead BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 447 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	You wanna chage tyres- Get the Michelin Certis!!!!!!! I have had them on my Matiz (as replacemnt) and then on my Baleno- (rolled out of showroom, staight to the tyre dealer!!) The Handling and comfort are unmatched by anthing else avaliable in the indian market (i.e as in with proper dealers & backup) My Matiz top speed went up from 130 to 140 straight, due to the reduced rolling resistance so expect some marginal FE improvement And they are silent - The Goodyear F1 eagles have great handling & wet wx charecter, but completely lose on comfort and make the racket of a lifetime!!! Headlights- When upgrading, ensure that you install a cut-out PS the dealer who told you this is illegal is right but i wonder if any of the Bombay dealers ever bother to poinbt out that regestering your Mumbai car in Thane/vashi aint a 100% legal either, ps i do notice you are from B'lore tho
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24th June 2005, 15:39	#56
rahulmd BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 137 Thanked: 6 Times	Hey Stryker, one bit of opinion, not sure if it is correct, BUT when you run a different sized spare tyre, Dont drive for too long with the spare. say not more than 100kms (??) Since the tyres sizes are different, the outer dia would be different too, which might have an impact on the suspension and tyre wear if driven hard and long. regards, Rahul
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24th June 2005, 16:38	#58
Stryker BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 570 Thanked: 3,443 Times	Hey no worries on the "runnig too much with an undersized spare tyre" front. I have ordered 175/70/R13 Bridgestone replacement for my Baleno for all 5 tyres. So this is no longer a problem. Dealer exchange cost me 5K extra on the unused rubber. Good deal or could have been better?
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24th June 2005, 17:13	#59
arup10 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 85 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	hey stryker, why 175/70 and not 185/70 ??? 170 is i guess not the ideal upsize for baleno.
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24th June 2005, 19:31	#60
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,364 Thanked: 7,506 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (7)	@stryker, the deal you're gettin is pretty good for an exchange...all the more because it is the dealer. But which rubber are you buying, and is it tubeless? That would tell us how good the deal is!
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