Light weight tyres

DjNik · 26th July 2009, 11:10

Guys I am thinking of getting alloys in 15" for my Getz.The tyre size would be either 195/55/15 or 195/50/15.I have a budget of Rs 4000-4500 per tire.The dealer has suggested me NCT 5 claiming them to be very 'light weight tires'.So Now what I want to know is that are these actually light weight and if not the NCT 5 which tires should i be going for considering my budget.

ImmortalZ · 26th July 2009, 11:45

Hah! Light weight tyres. That's a funny concept. But to be honest, if you want the advantage of lower unsprung weight, you should be going for light weight alloys. But they are extremely heavy on your wallet.

I have NCT5 on my Civic as OEM fitment. They are very noisy and the ride quality is pretty bad. But I hear they last very long.

Nikhilb2008 · 26th July 2009, 12:54

NCT 5 is not a great tyre. No idea about "light weight" though! I wonder why anyone would market the tyres as light weight!

Anyway, please go for 195/55 R15. 195/50 R15 will give you very harsh ride. Go for the S drives in that size. Very decent tyres.

DjNik · 26th July 2009, 13:31

How much would the S drives cost & are there any other decent options in the size 195/55/15?

Nikhilb2008 · 26th July 2009, 15:00

That's the only decent option. They will cost around 4.5k per tyre.

Apart from that, you could look at the Maxxis MA Z1. Decent tyre for the performance. Should be around 500-600 bucks cheaper. But its Maxxis. I would still trust a Yokohama over Maxxis anyday

Live To Jive · 26th July 2009, 15:47

Why don't you try Michelin? Everyone on TBHP recomends them. They are good tyres. Worth the price.

iraghava · 26th July 2009, 20:56

PP2's are also available in 195/55 R15 but they'll be more expensive compared to the S.Drive's.

26th July 2009, 11:10	#1
DjNik BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 340 Thanked: 3 Times	Light weight tyres Guys I am thinking of getting alloys in 15" for my Getz.The tyre size would be either 195/55/15 or 195/50/15.I have a budget of Rs 4000-4500 per tire.The dealer has suggested me NCT 5 claiming them to be very 'light weight tires'.So Now what I want to know is that are these actually light weight and if not the NCT 5 which tires should i be going for considering my budget.
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26th July 2009, 11:45	#2
ImmortalZ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,179 Thanked: 488 Times View My Garage	Hah! Light weight tyres. That's a funny concept. But to be honest, if you want the advantage of lower unsprung weight, you should be going for light weight alloys. But they are extremely heavy on your wallet. I have NCT5 on my Civic as OEM fitment. They are very noisy and the ride quality is pretty bad. But I hear they last very long.
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26th July 2009, 12:54	#3
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	NCT 5 is not a great tyre. No idea about "light weight" though! I wonder why anyone would market the tyres as light weight! Anyway, please go for 195/55 R15. 195/50 R15 will give you very harsh ride. Go for the S drives in that size. Very decent tyres.
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26th July 2009, 13:31	#4
DjNik BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 340 Thanked: 3 Times	How much would the S drives cost & are there any other decent options in the size 195/55/15?
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26th July 2009, 15:00	#5
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	That's the only decent option. They will cost around 4.5k per tyre. Apart from that, you could look at the Maxxis MA Z1. Decent tyre for the performance. Should be around 500-600 bucks cheaper. But its Maxxis. I would still trust a Yokohama over Maxxis anyday
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26th July 2009, 15:47	#6
Live To Jive BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swindon, UK Posts: 698 Thanked: 89 Times	Why don't you try Michelin? Everyone on TBHP recomends them. They are good tyres. Worth the price.
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26th July 2009, 20:56	#7
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	PP2's are also available in 195/55 R15 but they'll be more expensive compared to the S.Drive's.
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