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Frenz - You would have seen my earlier posts on http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/technical-zone/5670-figo-wobbling-low-speeds.html & http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/technical-zone/10651-wheel-rim-straightening-bangalore.html.
However, nothing materialized much as both Ford & MRF washed their hands citing different reasons conflicting each other. I clearly get this as a message that the Tyres would probably have some issues or worn prematurely as it clocked 37K and they aren't ready to bear that loss. Couldn't fight further and gave up. Another reason is, even if I will win, they may replace with MRF Tyres again, which I would never want in my life again. Sorry, no offence to MRF Lovers, that's just my personal choice.
Further, when I checked for Wheel Rim Straightening with many shops in Bangalore, all of them, with no differences blame the tyres to be faulty and not the Rims. They seems to be just perfect.
Here are my preferences on priority.
Riding Comfort / Precise Steering Handling - Which is the best in Figo and
Keeping these preferences in mind, I thought of the below ones in order.
Your thoughts & suggestions guys...
However, nothing materialized much as both Ford & MRF washed their hands citing different reasons conflicting each other. I clearly get this as a message that the Tyres would probably have some issues or worn prematurely as it clocked 37K and they aren't ready to bear that loss. Couldn't fight further and gave up. Another reason is, even if I will win, they may replace with MRF Tyres again, which I would never want in my life again. Sorry, no offence to MRF Lovers, that's just my personal choice.
Further, when I checked for Wheel Rim Straightening with many shops in Bangalore, all of them, with no differences blame the tyres to be faulty and not the Rims. They seems to be just perfect.
- Now, is it really time to change the Tyres? What is the normal life of a OE Fitted Tyres, especially MRFs.
- If it's time, what's your recommendation?
Here are my preferences on priority.
Riding Comfort / Precise Steering Handling - Which is the best in Figo and
- what I am missing for the last 20K odd KMs.
- Road Grip, both wet & dry - Keep in mind that mine is Non-ABS
- Better FE - I am suspecting my tyres for the lesser FE. Getting 12 - 13 in City with 60 - 100% AC | 15 - 17 in Highways with 90 - 100% AC.
Keeping these preferences in mind, I thought of the below ones in order.
- Bridgestone - Heard better about BS, and I believe will deliver all I wanted. Yet, not soft & silent compared to Michelin.
- Apollo Acelere - Reasonable, found in many cars like Figo, i-20, Polo etc.
- Michelin XM2 - Heard to be best, yet not sure. Quite expensive in the lot and I am sceptical about it's softness citing any sidewall / rim damages.
Your thoughts & suggestions guys...