Fiat Punto : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

Nikhilb2008 · 29th March 2014, 16:37

C drives are good. Why are you saying the reviews are not encouraging?

ms001 · 29th March 2014, 16:44

many people have complained about sidewall damage and shorter tread life.
How are they in comparison to a drives , goodyear assurance ?
and is there any chance of c drive 2 to be launched in india , or earth 1 in 195/60/15

Nikhilb2008 · 29th March 2014, 17:15

Assurance is very different. SLightly harder compound. C Drive 2 will not come anytime soon. A Drives are also harder than C drives.

If you are worried about sidewall and life, then think about the Assurance.

ms001 · 29th March 2014, 17:25

1 more question

what is the advantage of going for xm2 over c-drives?
is it worth the price difference ?

Nikhilb2008 · 29th March 2014, 21:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by ms001

1 more question

what is the advantage of going for xm2 over c-drives?
is it worth the price difference ?

What you lose out on ride comfort you make up for in ruggedness. The C drive is softer, better ride comfort. However the XM2 is more rugged.

Pedaltothefloor · 31st March 2014, 17:30

I have Michelin PLC and I am very happy with them compared to the stock Goodyear GT3.

ms001 · 14th April 2014, 11:53

Replaced the 195/60/15 GT3 with Yokohama c drives . The ride comfort and road noise improved drastically.Cannot comment much about the wet/dry grip at high speed, not gone out of the city yet.I am happy with this choice of tires .
Recommended for people looking for ride comfort

Imran.Syed · 30th April 2014, 04:01

Hey guys.

I have a Punto 1.4 Emotion Pack which has stock 15'' rims. It is due for a tire change on all 4 corners. Has anyone here upsized from the stock 195/60 r15 to a larger tire size for the same rim?

Thanks in advance.

gunrider · 17th May 2014, 22:58

Replaced 30k kms old stock tyres with Yokohama A Drive 185/70 14" tires.

Got it for Rs.16,600 including Wheel Alignment. Got Sony CP-ELS Power Bank free.

New Vs Old

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New Tyre

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Free Stuff

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theexperthand · 20th May 2014, 19:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunrider

Replaced 30k kms old stock tyres with Yokohama A Drive 185/70 14" tires.

Got it for Rs.16,600 including Wheel Alignment. Got Sony CP-ELS Power Bank free.

Hi,

Can you let me know from where did you get this deal?

--Anoop

gunrider · 20th May 2014, 19:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by theexperthand

Hi,

Can you let me know from where did you get this deal?

--Anoop

Got it changed from Hawk Tires, Chandra Layout, Bangalore - 40.

theexperthand · 24th June 2014, 13:58

I am looking for changing the tyres of my Punto since the car is now 3 years old. Have decided to go for 185/70R14.

I am considering the following brands - Yokohama A drive, MRF Zlo and Appolo Acelere. From these, which one will give better grip and ride comfort?

--Anoop

ms001 · 24th June 2014, 16:40

Go for C-Drive they are very silent good grip and most comfortable tyre.

finneyp · 24th June 2014, 18:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by theexperthand

I am looking for changing the tyres of my Punto since the car is now 3 years old. Have decided to go for 185/70R14.

I would suggest Yoko Earth 1 or Michelin XM2, they are good comfort-oriented tyres.

theexperthand · 24th June 2014, 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by finneyp

I would suggest Yoko Earth 1 or Michelin XM2, they are good comfort-oriented tyres.

Earth1 is available only at P 185/65R 14 - I don't want to go lower than 70 since I already scrap my cars underbelly (My Punto is pre-GC lift model). Michelin is out of budget :(

--Anoop

29th March 2014, 16:37	#541
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,137 Times	re: Fiat Punto : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread C drives are good. Why are you saying the reviews are not encouraging?
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ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	re: Fiat Punto : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread many people have complained about sidewall damage and shorter tread life. How are they in comparison to a drives , goodyear assurance ? and is there any chance of c drive 2 to be launched in india , or earth 1 in 195/60/15
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Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,137 Times	re: Fiat Punto : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread Assurance is very different. SLightly harder compound. C Drive 2 will not come anytime soon. A Drives are also harder than C drives. If you are worried about sidewall and life, then think about the Assurance.
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29th March 2014, 17:25	#544
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	re: Fiat Punto : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread 1 more question what is the advantage of going for xm2 over c-drives? is it worth the price difference ?
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31st March 2014, 17:30	#546
Pedaltothefloor BHPian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: India Posts: 610 Thanked: 618 Times	re: Fiat Punto : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread I have Michelin PLC and I am very happy with them compared to the stock Goodyear GT3.
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14th April 2014, 11:53	#547
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	re: Fiat Punto : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread Replaced the 195/60/15 GT3 with Yokohama c drives . The ride comfort and road noise improved drastically.Cannot comment much about the wet/dry grip at high speed, not gone out of the city yet.I am happy with this choice of tires . Recommended for people looking for ride comfort
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30th April 2014, 04:01	#548
Imran.Syed BHPian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: YYZ Posts: 55 Thanked: 443 Times	re: Fiat Punto : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread Hey guys. I have a Punto 1.4 Emotion Pack which has stock 15'' rims. It is due for a tire change on all 4 corners. Has anyone here upsized from the stock 195/60 r15 to a larger tire size for the same rim? Thanks in advance.
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17th May 2014, 22:58	#549
gunrider Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 9 Thanked: 3 Times	re: Fiat Punto : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread Replaced 30k kms old stock tyres with Yokohama A Drive 185/70 14" tires. Got it for Rs.16,600 including Wheel Alignment. Got Sony CP-ELS Power Bank free. New Vs Old New Tyre Free Stuff
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24th June 2014, 13:58	#552
theexperthand Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,633 Thanked: 2,448 Times View My Garage	re: Fiat Punto : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread I am looking for changing the tyres of my Punto since the car is now 3 years old. Have decided to go for 185/70R14. I am considering the following brands - Yokohama A drive, MRF Zlo and Appolo Acelere. From these, which one will give better grip and ride comfort? --Anoop
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24th June 2014, 16:40	#553
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	re: Fiat Punto : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread Go for C-Drive they are very silent good grip and most comfortable tyre.
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