OEM Tyres on the Civic

[my969 0]

I'm about to pick up my Civic in a couple of days and i've noticed that some cars are shod with Bridgestones and others with Goodyears.

For some reason I've been under the impression that Bridgestones are better ie. less road noise and better ride comfort.

Now if they give me Goodyears can I ask them to change them to Bridgestones before delivery?

Do they entertain such requests, or will I have to/ should I bargain? and play hardball?

Has it worked for anyone till now?

I remember when maruti didn't have any competition years ago, they had the attitude of take it or leave it.

Wonder if Honda is any better.

And if they don't I'll have to do it outside, which tyres would you guys recommend?

Is it worth the fuss?

thanks

my969

 

[Gurkha 1]

Don't bother, get yourself Yokohama Avid or Advan and you will realize the true potential of the Civic which in stock form is an excellent handling car for a FWD.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=ADVAN+S.4.&vehicleSearch=true&partnum=145WR7ADS4&fromCompare1=yes&place=0&speed_rating=H&speed_rating=V&speed_rating=Z&speed_rating=W&speed_rating=Y&speed_rating=(Y)&minSpeedRating=H

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=AVID+W4S&vehicleSearch=true&partnum=145WR7W4SXL&fromCompare1=yes&place=1&speed_rating=H&speed_rating=V&speed_rating=Z&speed_rating=W&speed_rating=Y&speed_rating=(Y)&minSpeedRating=H

Gurkha2008-01-04 13:20:07

[pryas 0]

Thats a cool one Gurkha , i have got Bridgestone on my civic and dont think replace it soooner as its very good

 

Regards,

Priya

[raj_5004 0]

i think bridgestones are much better............

[FuelRunGod 200]

I agree with Gurkha here, if you want performance, there arent many like the Yokohamas. Bridgestones are good if you want tyre life. But the GIII isnt bad.

FRG

[Gurkha 1]

Bridgestone is F-1 champ and makes very good tires but for passenger car tires as well as SUV tires, Yokohama is best if you are looking for high performance. The Bridgestones sold in India are striclty geared for average OEM duty.

[my969 0]

thanks for the prompt replies guys, I guess I'll try and find out if these tyres are available in Mumbai and how much they cost

[rssh 59]

Its costs around 6k per tyre.

[Gurkha 1]

Bear in mind these are all season Ultra high performance tires, Yokohama makes track ready summer version as well but then that would be perilious in rain. These two tires have the best balance, superb traction in wet or dry.

[arpitag_111 0]

if u want to get the tyres changed, then try to get them changed as soon as possible after taking the delivery of the vehicle so that u can get good exchange price for your stock tires,