Tyres change for my M800

Hello Folks,

 I would like to change my tyres for m800. Can you suggest me the best option. Here is my list of requirements:

1. My driving is mostly in the city and sometimes long runs.

2.Dont want to go for very expensive ones. Would keep the budget modest.

I have been reading a bit about it and hence have planned to go for a 145 80R12 for it. Can you suggest me what brands have those. I learnt that Apollo, MRF, JK have it. Any helps would be appreciated!

Saurabh, M800 has 12" wheels, and the volumes of tyres sales are HUUUGE!

There will not be much of a spread in the prices of various brands, and I know Michelin XM1+ are available for ~10k for all 5.

These tyres will go well for ~40k km+ and are good for FE. So why settle for less?

145/80/R12 74T is available with them. Check with local tyre shops for exact prices and bargains.

EDIT: 145/80R12 74H available with Bridgestone (Turanza ER60) is also a good choice.

Hi Saurab,

As suggested by Mr. Krishna they are the best tyres in the industry and if you wish to select from the options stated by you go for MRF "Zigma VT"  THEE BEST out of the lot they are the rough and tough tyres. and as for the cost they must cost you around 8500 bucks besides what is the condition of the tread of your old tyres see if there is some rubber left on them bargain a price for the old tyres also.

Regards 

thx a lot folks...i will update the thread further as i check the prices and get them changed.

@quitefar1: If you want to upgrade to tubeless tyres, make sure that your rims are not bent or too rusted. The tyre shop will be able to advise you on whether your rims are OK for tubeless. I think Michelin and Bridgestone Turanza may be available only in tubeless type.

thx for the suggestions guys! have not bought my tyres yet since the difference whcih the dealers are quoting is quite awkward and have not been able to decide yet.

 few days back checked on good year dealer and he quoted 1850 per tyre and today checked with another dealer and he quoted MRF, JK, Good year, bridgestone all around 2200 per tyre..i am not sure and hence would take sometime to figure out a good dealer.

 any help with finding a dealer in bangalore around indiranagar, CV Raman nagar or Marathalli.

I have a 2003 M800AC (50000km) with factory fitted CEAT radials.

I intend to install new tyres. Looking for a proper upgrade.

A person with technical knowledge suggested, that 155/70R12 is the best option if u want to upgrade 800 tyres.

Do suggest me if any better option is there.

ALSO, one question that I have, is, what are the thin tyres that we see on most of the sports cars... can we fit them to regular cars?, say for example M800?... where do we get those?

Hi,

I wish to share my view here. Michelin is the best /most preferred tyre worldwide as per the reviews on premier websites. I have replaced Michellin XM1 tubeless for my santro recently (9800 for 4 tyres in Bangalore). It improves a bit of mileage, but the grip level in 'sandy' or mud roads and in wet roads are minimum. (that means not very ideal for indian road conditions). The second place is for Bridgestone, and now i feel that was the ideal option for me, as it is designed perfectly for indian conditions, and the grip factor is also high. There is a wonder tyre from Good Year, which offers 1lakh kms warranty by company. You may try this option also if you prefer more life of tyre. But the price range is almost same for these three brands. Next comes Acer accelor, MRF etc. It may be little more affordable. You may choose option for tubetype or tube less according to your rim conditions.

Regards,

Manu Bangalore

Manu, nice to know some tyre is offered with 1 lakh km warranty. But this has to be taken with a pinch of salt, because none of the tyres offered currently last that long in normal use. These type of life ratings are more seen in the US, where road conditions are generally far better than India, even in remote places.

Warranty covers only manufacturing problems, and not normal wear or accidental damage, due to potholes etc. So, above the tyre's normal life, the warranty is meaningless. Only one can infer that the company is so confident about the tyre quality that it is offering a 1 lakh km warranty.

Please let me know if anyone has achievced that 1 lakh km tyre life with those tyres.

Yes, Krishna. Infact that was the claim from the manufacturer. And as you said whichever best quality tyre is that, would not reach even 75k kms in indian road conditions. And so only i picked michellin, just because that claim was not digestable to me. Anyway, i hope by the time Saurabh would have got a fair idea about, which make and type of tyre he can go for.

Manu Bangalore