Best Tyres For Hyundai Xcent

Hyundai Xcent is a subcompact sedan that received a facelift in 2017 with a comprehensively reworked front design. Priced between Rs 5.81 lakh and Rs 8.79 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), it comes in four variants: E, S, SX and SX(O).

The Xcent gets  both petrol and diesel engines. The 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder diesel engine produces 75PS and 190Nm and is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine, on the other hand, puts out 83PS and 114Nm.

Targeted towards daily city commuters, it needs a solid set of tyres that would return superior performance and easy handling every time. Hyundai Xcent car tyres come in 2 different sizes; the 165/65 R 14 radial tubeless and the 175/60 R 15 radial tubeless. Where the R14 features clean silver alloy wheels available in the SX model, the R 15 gets Diamond cut alloy wheels available in the top-end SX (O) variant.

If you are in search of the best tyres for your Xcent sedan, you can choose from the tyres recommended below:

Michelin Energy XM2+

Michelin Energy XM2+ incorporates alternating bridging technology and innovative Micro Adaptive compound, which increases its life by 20 percent and ensures excellent dry and wet grip. The presence of silica compound offers effective wet braking with the optimum void grooves enhancing ride quality. The low rolling resistance nature increases the fuel economy making it a viable option under this budget.

Bridgestone Firestone FR500 

The passenger tyre is engineered to make out the maximum from the rough and unpaved Indian roads. Bridgestone Firestone FR500 comes from the optimized 3D profile that gives silent and comfortable ride quality. The robust ply construction ensures superior durability, withstanding the toughest of the road abuses. The tyre features winding grooves along with high-low angle slot which means better water evacuation and optimal grip on damp surfaces.

Apollo Amazer 3G Maxx

One of the best sellers in the mass segment, Apollo Amazer 3G Maxx offers a perfect blend of grip, stability, and longevity. The asymmetric tread design aids in perceptible wet and dry traction over different road surfaces. Optimized sipe density and grooves at the tread result in reduced pattern noise, while connected blocks at the edge allow better cornering and superior directional stability.

CEAT Milaze X3

Milaze X3 is specifically developed to provide city commuters and highway drivers’ uncompromised grip and safety levels. The shoulder depth has been optimized to create uniformity in wear which also means improved fuel economy. Moreover, exceptional handling and smooth ride quality is guaranteed by the wide circumferential grooves. High rubber content at the tread enhances its life ensuring long-lasting experience.