Upgrading wheels/tyres on Santro

MuraliR · 7th October 2011, 21:21

RJFM

I replaced my stock Santro tyres a few days ago with Yoko A-Drive 165/65 R13.

Stock tyres had done 50k, and I did not want to run them any longer.

If you go through this thread, the preferred tyre would be 155/70 R13 Michelin XM1+, but they last around 30k+ only.

zaveed · 17th January 2012, 19:09

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Originally Posted by MuraliR

RJFM

I replaced my stock Santro tyres a few days ago with Yoko A-Drive 165/65 R13.

Stock tyres had done 50k, and I did not want to run them any longer.

If you go through this thread, the preferred tyre would be 155/70 R13 Michelin XM1+, but they last around 30k+ only.

Hi MuraliR,

Any idea how many KM's will the Yoko A drive that you have will last.

I am looking to upgrade but hearing different versions, Michelin XM1+ if the most sort set as you said, also hearing that bridgestone is also good.

Thanks

MuraliR · 17th January 2012, 20:59

zaveed, Nikhil would be the best person to guide you on actual numbers.

Michelin are comfort oriented.

On an average, I drive between 10-12k kms a year, so even assuming the tyres wear out in 30k kms, the car too would have lived its life.

zaveed · 17th January 2012, 22:39

Hi Nikhil,

I am running my 4 year old Santro on the OEM tyres , have to chnage the tyres right now.Planning to get the alloys also done at the same time. After reading through the forums looks like 165/65 would be a safe bet for upgrade.

Allloys : which would be the best to buy , plati , HR or if any other good brand.
Tyres : Michelin MK1+, Yokohoma, Apprentice or bridgestone.

on an average 300 kms per month would be on bad roads, approx 400 kms city and 400 kms highway.what set of alloys Tyres would best suit my need.

Thanks

Nikhilb2008 · 18th January 2012, 01:24

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Originally Posted by zaveed

Hi MuraliR,

Any idea how many KM's will the Yoko A drive that you have will last.

I am looking to upgrade but hearing different versions, Michelin XM1+ if the most sort set as you said, also hearing that bridgestone is also good.

Thanks

Yoko A Drives typically last 40k and above. However, people have got lesser mileage on it. Sachinj12 says his A drives wont last more than 30k. Check the A drives review thread.

XM1+ is a very good tyre but very expensive. It will also last 35-40k kms.

Soccerfan · 18th January 2012, 09:23

My A-drives lasted only 32K kms in my Punto (maybe bcoz its a heavier car)

jkdas · 18th January 2012, 09:52

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Originally Posted by Soccerfan

My A-drives lasted only 32K kms in my Punto (maybe bcoz its a heavier car)

Soccerfan; also depends on driving style and roads taken. From my experience, cars that does frequent trips on MC road, Idukki ( high range roads/areas) get lower life.

zaveed · 18th January 2012, 15:58

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Yoko A Drives typically last 40k and above. However, people have got lesser mileage on it. Sachinj12 says his A drives wont last more than 30k. Check the A drives review thread.

XM1+ is a very good tyre but very expensive. It will also last 35-40k kms.

Hi Nikhil,

i checked with Ashoka wheels here in hyd, and he quoted a prices of Rs 3550 for Michelin XM1+, is that a good price? and also will 165/65 be good or shall i stick to 155/70.

Thanks
Zaveed

blackfire_9 · 18th January 2012, 16:49

I am not aware of the best prices you could get in Hyderabad, but wanted to give my thumbs up for the 165/65 profile. Go ahead with it, it's a recommended upgrade on the Santro.

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Originally Posted by zaveed

Hi Nikhil,

i checked with Ashoka wheels here in hyd, and he quoted a prices of Rs 3550 for Michelin XM1+, is that a good price? and also will 165/65 be good or shall i stick to 155/70.

Thanks
Zaveed

Soccerfan · 18th January 2012, 18:13

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Soccerfan; also depends on driving style and roads taken. From my experience, cars that does frequent trips on MC road, Idukki ( high range roads/areas) get lower life.

That could be one reason. but its a real good tyre. Absolute VFM

xander · 20th January 2012, 11:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaveed

Hi Nikhil,

I am running my 4 year old Santro on the OEM tyres , have to chnage the tyres right now.Planning to get the alloys also done at the same time. After reading through the forums looks like 165/65 would be a safe bet for upgrade.

You can also check out Yoko A539. The handling is very good and it is also a very good looker thanks to the assymetric pattern.

From my experience, 175/60 is the maximum safe size you can go for Santro. My previous set was 185/60. Even though it looked gorgeous, I had problems with the rear tyres scraping on the wheel well. The Santro's bouncy suspension also did not help much.

I have had no problems with 175/60.

zaveed · 20th January 2012, 11:59

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Originally Posted by xander

You can also check out Yoko A539. The handling is very good and it is also a very good looker thanks to the assymetric pattern.

From my experience, 175/60 is the maximum safe size you can go for Santro. My previous set was 185/60. Even though it looked gorgeous, I had problems with the rear tyres scraping on the wheel well. The Santro's bouncy suspension also did not help much.

I have had no problems with 175/60.

Hi Xander,

Thank you for the details, but i got the alloys and tyres yesterday.

Went for Plati alloys and Michellin XM1+ 165/65. When i spoke to the dealer to about 175/60 he was saying that it might touch the sidewalls of the body so did not wanted to get into that.

Will update the pics on the weekend.

Thanks
Zaveed

blackfire_9 · 20th January 2012, 15:29

Congrats mate!

Do put up the prices for the alloys & the tyres as well, when you put up the pictures.

Drive safe.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaveed

Hi Xander,

Thank you for the details, but i got the alloys and tyres yesterday.

Went for Plati alloys and Michellin XM1+ 165/65. When i spoke to the dealer to about 175/60 he was saying that it might touch the sidewalls of the body so did not wanted to get into that.

Will update the pics on the weekend.

Thanks
Zaveed

zaveed · 20th January 2012, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackfire_9

Congrats mate!

Do put up the prices for the alloys & the tyres as well, when you put up the pictures.

Drive safe.

Thank You Blackfire_9,

Alloys : Rs 11200 Set of 4

Michellin XM1+ 165/65 : Rs 3450

Hweel Balancing and Alignment : Rs 600

Find below the pics.

gjiyap1 · 21st January 2012, 13:29

Just reading the whole thread, i can see recommendations on upgrade. My bad, was not watching this place for a while !.

With my 3rd hand purchase few months back - recently had to change the tyres (the original tyres - clocked 34k by previous owners & me driving another 2k, started getting steering wobbling - hence the change !).

The Wheel wares in chennai - recommended for Bridgestone AR10 155/70. It is indeed going good. Though am not too technical, but felt a great difference on new tyres.

But, here is the question - last few days, am sort of feeling a rough drive - not too loud, but it is not the same smooth feel as i felt - immediately on replacement. Is it me (or my lack of machine knowledge) or is there something i should be checking ?.

Also, the stepney - is hardly used. And there is a saying - any unused is more or less useless !. Any thoughts ?

7th October 2011, 21:21	#646
MuraliR BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 361 Thanked: 35 Times	Re: Upgrading wheels/tyres on Santro RJFM I replaced my stock Santro tyres a few days ago with Yoko A-Drive 165/65 R13. Stock tyres had done 50k, and I did not want to run them any longer. If you go through this thread, the preferred tyre would be 155/70 R13 Michelin XM1+, but they last around 30k+ only.
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17th January 2012, 20:59	#648
MuraliR BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 361 Thanked: 35 Times	Re: Upgrading wheels/tyres on Santro zaveed, Nikhil would be the best person to guide you on actual numbers. Michelin are comfort oriented. On an average, I drive between 10-12k kms a year, so even assuming the tyres wear out in 30k kms, the car too would have lived its life.
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17th January 2012, 22:39	#649
zaveed BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 175 Thanked: 112 Times	Re: Upgrading wheels/tyres on Santro Hi Nikhil, I am running my 4 year old Santro on the OEM tyres , have to chnage the tyres right now.Planning to get the alloys also done at the same time. After reading through the forums looks like 165/65 would be a safe bet for upgrade. Allloys : which would be the best to buy , plati , HR or if any other good brand. Tyres : Michelin MK1+, Yokohoma, Apprentice or bridgestone. on an average 300 kms per month would be on bad roads, approx 400 kms city and 400 kms highway.what set of alloys Tyres would best suit my need. Thanks
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18th January 2012, 09:23	#651
Soccerfan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kochi Posts: 591 Thanked: 59 Times	Re: Upgrading wheels/tyres on Santro My A-drives lasted only 32K kms in my Punto (maybe bcoz its a heavier car)
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21st January 2012, 13:29	#660
gjiyap1 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chennai Posts: 83 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	Re: Upgrading wheels/tyres on Santro Just reading the whole thread, i can see recommendations on upgrade. My bad, was not watching this place for a while !. With my 3rd hand purchase few months back - recently had to change the tyres (the original tyres - clocked 34k by previous owners & me driving another 2k, started getting steering wobbling - hence the change !). The Wheel wares in chennai - recommended for Bridgestone AR10 155/70. It is indeed going good. Though am not too technical, but felt a great difference on new tyres. But, here is the question - last few days, am sort of feeling a rough drive - not too loud, but it is not the same smooth feel as i felt - immediately on replacement. Is it me (or my lack of machine knowledge) or is there something i should be checking ?. Also, the stepney - is hardly used. And there is a saying - any unused is more or less useless !. Any thoughts ?
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