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A drives Vs MRF ZLO

Discussion in 'Tyres & Alloys' started by bak, Apr 14, 2012.

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  1. gurjinder

    gurjinder Staff Member Janitor

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    Noise from ZLO's should be expected. MRF has presented them as a "high performance" tyre, not exactly oriented for comfort touring.

    Michelin XM2 can be another option for our Puntos. They do seem sensible.
     
    gurjinder, Aug 18, 2012
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  2. sunswape

    sunswape Regolare

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    No no, this sound is not the common one we see in tires. At high speed, tires are really quite. But this sound is something of unique type. Its same as faulty bearing would make, increases with speed. Like a specific part of tire is hitting ground and making this sound, heavy ''grr grr'' kinda sound. But after crossing 55kmps, sound goes away and as speed increases even more, it becomes normal.
    Similar problem is reported by another person on teambhp too, heres the link.
    Wheel Alignment/Balancing : Madhus Enterprises (Langford rd, Bangalore) - Page 18 - Team-BHP
     
    sunswape, Aug 19, 2012
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  3. karan desai

    karan desai Superiore

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    i too have the same noise in my oem goodyear and it is the very prominent when at 40 km/h.
     
    karan desai, Aug 21, 2012
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  4. Italia-Linea

    Italia-Linea Staff Member Janitor

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    Same noise comes in my linea too. I initially thought its bearing noise. But all 4 tyres make this noise.
     
    Italia-Linea, Aug 21, 2012
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  5. gurjinder

    gurjinder Staff Member Janitor

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    Have the tyres developed ''bumps'' on the contact surface?

    This happened with a set of Goodyear's on the Palio. But they were at the end of their service life. The noise was pretty bad as if something in the suspension setup was loose.
     
    gurjinder, Aug 21, 2012
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  6. magnan

    magnan Amatore

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    Always NO to MRF. I used ZVTS and had to discard them at 25000 kms only while just before them my Bridgestone gave a mileage of 80000 kms on my Cielo and still I sold them for Rs.2000/-. ZVTS got dry within three years while a Dunlop tyre used as stepeny only, 8 year old is still OK. Further, tyre noise is related to road quality. On excellant roads, I listen only slight wind noise escaping in through window glass even at 110 kms/h on stock tyres of my 1.3 dynamic.
     
    Last edited: Aug 27, 2012
    magnan, Aug 27, 2012
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  7. thomman85

    thomman85 Esperto

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    i ace the same problem with my stock goodyear 15'' tire.. my punto's left rear suspension was faulty and as a result it created ubeven tire ware on the outer side on the tire..and also developed a bulge on the surface..every annoying
     
    thomman85, Aug 28, 2012
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  8. kirenh

    kirenh Regolare

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    I think within next 15-20 days I will need to change my punto's tyres (195x60 15" ). At present am on stock Accellere's 44k Kms. As most of us I am confused between V550, C drives, A Drives & ZLO. With the kind of work & areas I go, the tyres side walls cannot be very soft, hence PLC's are out. I drive a lot approx 3k per month, hence good Grip,comfort & less road noise are also important. So can you please suggest me the best for a Punto 90HP.

    Thanks
    Kiran
     
    kirenh, Aug 31, 2012
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  9. Ganges

    Ganges Esperto

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    Kiran,
    Goodyear GT3.:cool
    my punto is running on OEM tires,i'm not sure to suggest these tires as this being named as stock tires :D .
    its simply awesum not even a single puncture till now 36K Kms till now.
     
    Ganges, Aug 31, 2012
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  10. kirenh

    kirenh Regolare

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    Ganges,
    My past 2.0Lakh kms ( 6 years) were on NCT5 (72000kms) & Acelere's (78K kms + 44K kms) I am sure both the tyres & the are good. However, am looking at a tyre which can make less noise as well :).

    Kiran
     
    kirenh, Aug 31, 2012
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