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Hi Abhishek,

Well, those are a plenty of options to choose from. So I would try to narrow things down and help you make an informed choice.

1. If budget is not a constraint, then I would suggest Michelin Energy XM2 Or Bridgestone Turanza AR20. While both these tyres would offer excellent wet and dry grip, very responsive braking, superb ride comfort and long tread life, Bridgestone would be a bit more durable on rough roads while Michelin would offer a more comfortable and quieter ride.

2. If you want something economical then go for Yokohama Earth 1. It comes with a silica infused tread compound and hence offers superior wet and dry grip and long tread life. Even the handling and comfort would be very good, albeit not as good as with Turanza or Energy XM2.

3. In case you want something more economical, then you can look at Bridgestone B290 or Goodyear Assurance Triplemax. These tyres offer confident wet and dry grip and adequate ride comfort. Both these tyres offer similar performance, but Bridgestone would offer longer tread life.

4. If you drive over rough/ unpaved roads then go for Bridgestone Firestone FR500. It offers confident grip and performance, and is quite durable to rough surfaces. Also, If I am not wrong then Bridgestone is offering unlimited 2yrs warranty on Firestone tyres. You could check about this on their website.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Ramit

Hello Umesh,

I can very understand your concerns. It is a good thing that safety is one of your top priorities. While Aeolus tyres are quite safe, yet, it won't be a bad idea if we look at the already established brands which have been offering good quality products since long.

So, the safest bet for you would be to go for Ceat tyres. Go for Ceat Gripp LN tyre. It offers good performance along with a comfortable ride.

However, if you can stretch your budget by just a bit, then you can buy MRF ZVTV tyre. This tyre has a very long tread life, is very safe and offers good performance. It is, however, a bit noisy, especially at high speeds.

Regards,

Ramit Anand

Hello Sandeep,

Aeolus Tyres are relatively new in India and the tyres offer decent performance. Since you want tyres for highway use mailny, you shoukd go for Aeolus Precision Ace AH01 tyres.

However, you might as well consider tyres from more established and trusted tyre brands.

 In case you want tyres that offer better fuel efficiency, then Ceat Fuel Smarrt tyres would be a good option. For good braking, traction and comfort, I would recommend Goodyear Assurance Triplemax tyres.

Regards,

Ramit

Hello,

For long highway drives Bridgestone B290 would be a very good tyre to begin with. However, If you want something top of the line then go for Michelin Energy XM2. If offers superior performance and great ride comfort with long tread life.

Regards

Hello Deep,

The best tyre would be Michelin Energy XM2. It offers superior ride quality, comfort and long tread life. Its performance on wet and dry surfaces is pretty good. You can also go for Continental ContiComfortContact CC5. It fares equivalent to Michelin Energy XM2 on all levels exceptt that its after sales support isn't as good and the tread life on Michelin is better than Continental.

If you want to go for an upsize then 195/65 R15 would be a very good option. It will offfer better road grip and improved braking.

Regards

Hello Rajeev,

You can upsize to 195/65 R15. Going for size wider than this could have impact on mileage You can go for Bridgestone Turanza AR20 or Michelin Energy XM2. Both these tyres offer long tread life, great traction and high safety.

In case you want to go for an economical option then go for Bridgestone B290.

Regards 

Hi Manish,

Yes, you can fit the 215/45R17 tyre size in the Ertiga. That said, I think it's better to switch to 16-inch rim and go for 205/55R16 tyre size. With the 17-inch size the ride quality will get harsh and there is a possibility of damaging the rims if you drive on bad roads. Go for Yokohama A-drive in that size.

Regards

Hi Rohit,

You can inspect the tyre thread depth yourself and decide if you need a replacement. How  to check tread depth using 1Rs coin- Place the 1Rs coin between the tread of tyre if the head of ashoks is visible from the side then its time to replace tyres. However, its better to change tyres if you are not feeling confident about their health. 

Bridgestone B290 is good tyre and you can go for then but also consider Bridgestone Turanza AR20, Apollo Alnac and Michelin Energy XM2. List of  tyres available for Ertiga- http://tyres.cardekho.com/maruti-tyres/ertiga-tyres

Regards

Hi Sidheek,

I  will suggest you to go for Bridgestone Ecopia tyre this time. ECOPIA provides eco-friendly performance by being a low rolling resistance tyre. This translates into improved fuel efficiency and longer tread life. 

Regards