Tyres for My Punto

ajayr · 2nd August 2009, 12:32

Is it necessary that you should pick up 5? Would it not be Ok to keep the spare wheel stock?

furioussphinx · 2nd August 2009, 12:33

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Rim shouldbe 6j. It is an alloy wheel. Highly doubt it is 5.5j! Edit: furioussphinx: WHAT!?!?! Are you sure? It's ridiculous. Cannot be 5.5j!! It's a 15" wheel for heaven's sake!

205/55 R15 will fit comfortably, but frankly, you dont need 205. The Punto is not a very fast car. Unless you want to mod it, then get 205. Otherwise 195/60 R15 is the best. The rolling circumference is exactly the same as stock(so no warranty issues), better ride quality, etc.

My bad then, I read it on some forum so thought thats the width. Have no clue regarding tires that much.

Regarding the 205s, yes, I did feel a little drag in the pickup. But cannot comment if it is because of the tires or the heavier alloys (15" OZs).

Crimson · 2nd August 2009, 12:40

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Originally Posted by ajayr

Is it necessary that you should pick up 5? Would it not be Ok to keep the spare wheel stock?

Well I don't suppose you "HAVE" to, but personally I would not like the idea of having a different tyre for the spare wheel.

Nikhilb2008 · 2nd August 2009, 13:46

Crimson --- You are getting a fabulous deal! Had no idea Michelins were so cheap in Pune! 4.4k per tyre is a killer deal!! Here, the price is closer to 4.8k!

nav75 · 3rd August 2009, 11:22

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Originally Posted by Crimson

I will be taking delivery of my Punto this Wednesday. There was a tyre shop right outside the showroom and when I inquired these are the rates I got:

Buyback for the stock Tyres: 2200 Per Tyre
Yokohama SDrive 205/55-R15: 4400 Per Tyre
Michelin Primacy LC 195/50-R15: 4400 Per Tyre

Congrats in advance for your new car.

So, 2.2k for each stock tyre you will get and 4.4k for each new Michelin tyre you will have to pay. That means one new Michelin for 2.2k each? Am I correct?

Fountainheader · 3rd August 2009, 11:37

2.2k buy back for brand new 195/60/15 tyres ? Sounds like a good deal.

I got a 2k buy back for my 7 month old Yokohama A-Drives (195/60/R15) which ran some 7k kms.

Crimson · 3rd August 2009, 12:22

Yes, I will have to pay a difference of 2200 per tyre. So that makes a total of 11K for 5 tyres.

Sn1p3r · 3rd August 2009, 12:36

Good choice of rubber. Enjoy the ride and do compare your ride with others.
But do not forget to get the warrant cards.

@Nikhil : You are very good at tyre advice.
Cheers!

kuttapan · 3rd August 2009, 15:38

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Crimson --- You are getting a fabulous deal! Had no idea Michelins were so cheap in Pune! 4.4k per tyre is a killer deal!! Here, the price is closer to 4.8k!

Nikhil. Q for you - Why is it that the buyback price in Bangalore is so low? It ranges from 700 - 1200 for a stock JK Vectra that comes on the Marutis. I believe Mumbai and Pune dealers offer higher buyback prices. Coupled with the higher price for newer tyres, Bangalore customers are taken for a ride !!

Nikhilb2008 · 3rd August 2009, 15:50

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Originally Posted by kuttapan

Nikhil. Q for you - Why is it that the buyback price in Bangalore is so low? It ranges from 700 - 1200 for a stock JK Vectra that comes on the Marutis. I believe Mumbai and Pune dealers offer higher buyback prices. Coupled with the higher price for newer tyres, Bangalore customers are taken for a ride !!

I cant give you an exact reason for the low buyback prices! I feel it's because the demand for used tyres is lesser here than in some other places. Anyway, the buyback price for JK Vectras is a little higher. I assume oyu're referring to 185/70 R14. The normal buyback for that is around 1800-1900 per tyre.

Prices for new tyres varies from place to place. Depends on transportation costs, taxes, etc...

iraghava · 5th August 2009, 23:45

Even 195/60 is overkill for the diesel Punto. Even with the Diesels, do not go over 195/60, it'll only kill your performance.

Crimson · 9th August 2009, 16:26

I just checked in a couple of other shops. They are all asking for 4800 per tyre for the Primacy LC. I wonder why this guy is offering them, at 4400 per tyre.

The shop is Mehta tyres opposite the Pandit showroom on Tilak road. Has anyone dealt with this shop in the past?

Nikhilb2008 · 9th August 2009, 16:53

Take it! Seriously! N Mehta is a Michelin Tyre Plus showroom. 4800/- is the correct price. But for some reason, this guy is giving you a ridiculously low price. Take it, dont think too much.

Crimson · 9th August 2009, 18:05

yeah yeah.. Im taking it. just have not got delivery of the car yet :-) Hopefully this Wednesday will be the day!
Hope it not some duplicate stuff..

Nikhilb2008 · 9th August 2009, 21:02

Cannot be. If he was giving it to you for 2 or 3k, then you might have reason to be suspicious.

Another thing. Make sure the price is t he same. Many times, some salesman will quote a wrong price and when you go back, they will say it was a mistake. It can happen. It might be an honest mistake. But make sure the dealer doesnt backtrack on his word.

2nd August 2009, 12:32	#16
ajayr BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 94 Thanked: 19 Times	Is it necessary that you should pick up 5? Would it not be Ok to keep the spare wheel stock?
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2nd August 2009, 13:46	#19
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	Crimson --- You are getting a fabulous deal! Had no idea Michelins were so cheap in Pune! 4.4k per tyre is a killer deal!! Here, the price is closer to 4.8k!
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3rd August 2009, 11:37	#21
Fountainheader Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,501 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	2.2k buy back for brand new 195/60/15 tyres ? Sounds like a good deal. I got a 2k buy back for my 7 month old Yokohama A-Drives (195/60/R15) which ran some 7k kms.
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3rd August 2009, 12:22	#22
Crimson BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 224 Thanked: 0 Times	Yes, I will have to pay a difference of 2200 per tyre. So that makes a total of 11K for 5 tyres.
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3rd August 2009, 12:36	#23
Sn1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 1,022 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	Good choice of rubber. Enjoy the ride and do compare your ride with others. But do not forget to get the warrant cards. @Nikhil : You are very good at tyre advice. Cheers!
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5th August 2009, 23:45	#26
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Even 195/60 is overkill for the diesel Punto. Even with the Diesels, do not go over 195/60, it'll only kill your performance.
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9th August 2009, 16:26	#27
Crimson BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 224 Thanked: 0 Times	I just checked in a couple of other shops. They are all asking for 4800 per tyre for the Primacy LC. I wonder why this guy is offering them, at 4400 per tyre. The shop is Mehta tyres opposite the Pandit showroom on Tilak road. Has anyone dealt with this shop in the past?
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9th August 2009, 16:53	#28
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	Take it! Seriously! N Mehta is a Michelin Tyre Plus showroom. 4800/- is the correct price. But for some reason, this guy is giving you a ridiculously low price. Take it, dont think too much.
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9th August 2009, 18:05	#29
Crimson BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 224 Thanked: 0 Times	yeah yeah.. Im taking it. just have not got delivery of the car yet :-) Hopefully this Wednesday will be the day! Hope it not some duplicate stuff..
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9th August 2009, 21:02	#30
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	Cannot be. If he was giving it to you for 2 or 3k, then you might have reason to be suspicious. Another thing. Make sure the price is t he same. Many times, some salesman will quote a wrong price and when you go back, they will say it was a mistake. It can happen. It might be an honest mistake. But make sure the dealer doesnt backtrack on his word.
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