Could you review the BF Goodrich tyres after using them for 3-4k kms? Has the handling and ride quality improved when compared to stock tyres? I am requesting for on and off road feedback.
Great info. Seen tons of videos about these tyres but the first one with some reliable/useful information along with price estimate. Great content, useful and consise. Keep posting and adding more info about your experience/mods and tips. Since you tried out both stock and now BF, would love to hear feedback regarding drivability/road noise and other comparisons to stock. Cheers.
The tyres and rims look awesome. 👍 The only issue I see is splashing muck and water on the side body, and more importantly at traffic behind the vehicle. I'd have used a size which is contained in the wheel arch. 😁
Hi Abhinav! Have been a fan of your channel and content for ages! Congrats on the new Thar! it looks absolutely rad! If I had a choice, I would get the exact same colour too! Any idea about the future implications of the added unladen weight due to the BFs and steel rims on mileage, longevity of the suspension components, etc. ? No one seems to talk about this. Stay safe my friend!
Hi. Thank you for the kind words. I will have to look into beefing up the suspension since I'm adding more weight to it soon. Let's see what comes out.
Congrats on your set Abhinav. I would probably get mine after I use up the stock set. Do share your honest comparison review on the stock and BFG especially on city ride and highway most of us will be using it on these terrains 90% of the time. Good luck!
nice. however if u r not aware then..... bf goodrich rubbers are such, needs reasonably a good amount of kms on and off to use preferably a gravel terrain and when u drive on it, traction heats up the rubber and retain its softness so that in a long run the rubber doesnt become hard. this is how bfgr are maintained in jeeps by most of the jk enthusiasists. even in desert countries othen than dune drives, they take the jeeps with bfgr to water reservoirs where the gravel terrain is experienced. it may be too early to get a feel of it and my point is not as a thumb rule, but it has sense and impact when u drive a jeep with bfgr over a decade
You are so lucky to get that Tyre at such a good price. I have been looking for 275/70/r16 but couldn't get. Called jitesh and he told me by February 2022 we may get it. Some say around 24k per Tyre we may get.
Abhinav bro. I have the off set rims on my Thar with the company ceat AT tyre. When i go above 100 my steering wheel vibrates. All the balancing n stuff is ok. Are you facing any issue with these rims or do i need to get some other kind of wheel alignement done on these rims. Please suggest.
My wheel doesn't vibrate but it isn't the best feeling in the world at high speed. I feel they just aren't meant for high speed driving. No matter how much you balance them.
@@abhinavbhatt I was thinking the same. Ceat AT buy Mahindra in a Thar are not good. Only option now is to change the tyres. Any suggestion you can give for AT tyres as i drive everyday.
@@abhinavbhatt ah got it bro. But i have the same street rims like you have on ur thar. Guess i need to keep it below 80 for a smooth ride or switch to alloys
M using 275 70 r16 with fuel vector 8J +20 offset ,, my alloys r really nice but As I want little more offset,, m looking for these steel rims ,, I know it’s weard that why I got that alloys but may be steel rims work with looks I want -20 offset ,, again worried about ride quality
Hey Abhinav,really missed the informative videos you put out,and excited for what's ahead. That being said,I've got some doubts and questions regarding the ride quality as of now,the fuel economy and the throttle response. as you have installed the KO2s which weigh around 25 kilos per tire and add to it the weight of the steelies(25 per wheel;; overall weight around 200 kilos);compared to the stock wheel setup on the thar which weighs in at around 96 kilos(17 kilos for each tire and 7 kilos for each wheel) you have added around 104 kilos to the unsprung mass of your car. From the reading that I did online,the more unsprung mass a car has,the bumpier the ride is,and since because weight has been added,obviously more strain on the engine,hence I believe a weaker throttle response and poorer fuel economy. It'd be great if you'd shed some light on these factors in one of your future videos and what you'd be doing to counter these negatives. well that's a long comment,hope you respond,cheers!!
I drove it today at 70-80 kmph to Gurgaon from Delhi on the nice expressway we have. The meter showed 18.1 kmpl average fuel economy. On my Patiala trip, I got 16ish. Again, meter reading. Now, the meter would be slightly off since the diameter of the tyre is bigger, but even if I get 12 in the city, it is fine. The tyre is not 25 kilos on its own. Maybe 16-17 kg. Yes, unsprung mass has gone up a lot, but I am running 26 PSI and there is night and day difference between the ride of the stock and this car. This is sure footed, planted, and a lot more confident to drive. The tyre has a very strong sidewall and so can run lower pressures with ease. I don't care about the throttle response (which has not been affected) - if I want a faster car, I have my petrol cars. And if I still want to go faster, I would be on my bikes. Cheers
The video is amazing as usual. Congrats on the new tyres! I would just suggest getting a directional mic for your setup as the background noise gets really distracting. Otherwise a really great setup
What is the reason behind using -30 offset wheels? My understanding is that wider track of a vehicle is better for center of gravity, which allows for more load(eg. tent) on top of the car. Is my understanding correct? Are there any other advantages of a wider track?
Hello abhinav, what would be the best steel wheels (matt black) for the upcoming jimny that could go with 215/75/r15 bf goodrich. And please let me know where could i get those tyres and steel wheels from?
And what about engine performance after this change ofroad did u experience n e differences of tht sort like u pushing kinda feeling when driving like on normal road ???
Abhinav i think i just head you say HT while pointing at your spare tyre tread that. Isnt that the stock ceat CZAR At? My new thar has come with those same CZAR at tyres.
7:47 correction: it gives you more stability on slanted terrains and better grip on rocky terrain as sides are equally important 12:10 to calcuate diameter of the tyre always use this formula : 2 X (75% of 265 * 0.03937) + 16 = 31.65 inches, so your tyre height is 31.65 inches, rest is just air, don't depend on air, height of tyre can be changed depending on pressure, to use a constant, remember the formula, you actually never use the height as a parameter when talking about tyres though due to the variance and high number of external factors
Abhinav can you give an honest feedback of high way ride ? well I don't expect confort of a sedan. but I want know whether you get fatigue after driving some 500-600 km a day
Is there any improvement in ride quality afterinstalling 16 inch rims and big tyres or does it require aftermarket shocker also to improve the comfort?
Great video Abhinav. Just a few questions as usual :) Since you are not going to do hardcore off-roading, wouldn't the 16' diamond cut Mahindra Accessories alloy be a good option? Also, would you know if these BF KOs will fit in those. Thanks
They look run of the mill alloys. I may anyway upgrade to Method or Fuel or some other nicer brand later. I am not sure if these tyres would fit those rims.
Hey buddy amazing info , sir could you also share if after this modification there is any difference in ride quality because I want the same modifications
Tyres and wheels impressive but I don't like how the wheels now protrude beyond the wheel arches. Have you thought about getting modified extended wheel arches fitted?
It is not additional 25kilos per rim. The car already came with wheels which had atleast 15-20kgs of weight. So it's not much of an additional weight. Should be around plus 40kgs max.
Awesome. What is the difference in weight of each tyre with steel rim between the original and the new? Will there be additional strain on the transmission and engine etc?
There are still confusions about offsets . Positive. Zero. Negative... The rims you are running on now is not a negative rim.. it is a positive rim.. As the offset are calculated from the centre point of the rims width.. if the hub fitment comes at the centre which is at 4inch from both side it is Zero offset .... If it comes infront of the Centre it is positive and vice versa.... the rims you put on now have an offset of around 20mm from the centre point..... And it is a positive offset rims. If it was negative offset rims the wheel would've come out much more. Anyway nice video and good luck with the new setup....
It really looks great. I am always inclined towards the wheels with greater offset. Quick question, are there any drawbacks of the wheels in long term with extreme offset.
Great mods on the Thar, just wanted to know of there will be an issue with the heavier rim on the tailgate. Also if you change the front bumper it won't mess with these new tyres right.
At this point I think we all can call Jaideep as My good friend Jaideep from Patiala.
I live in patiala also can I have Jaideep no
😂😂
Our no-nonsense, information rich UA-camr is back. Thanks mahn.
:)
@@abhinavbhatt this emogi was made by a pc
@@abhinavbhatt can i instal this rims at my Hyundai venue turbo variant???
That's a very bad idea.
We all need a friend like Jaideep. Both the videos were good. Learnt a lot and gained lots of important information. Cheers!
Bk tyres is legit the best shop ever. Bought tires for most of my cars from there.. super professional and super courteous
Yeah. Quite professional.
I was waiting for this mod and the grill upgrade since you taken the delivery of thar.
Grill getting updated tomorrow. I'll get the car back Friday.
@@abhinavbhatt 👍🏻 waiting for the video.
@@abhinavbhatt also the bumpers please.. the stock is really stock..
Waiting for Prad to deliver.
Could you review the BF Goodrich tyres after using them for 3-4k kms? Has the handling and ride quality improved when compared to stock tyres? I am requesting for on and off road feedback.
Gr8 content brother . Waiting for the BFGs review.
Will do.
Congrats for having new set of wheels
Thanks
@@abhinavbhattmention your rims offset... kindly
Alas, I actually found someone who didn't milk the new hayabusa at all. Keep up the good work.
:)
Hey Abhinav,
Congrats on your new set of wheels & rims!! Thanks for all the info!!
Stay safe & take care!!
Thank you.
Good day Abhinav, as want to change to steel rims like yours in my thar, wanted to know the details
Make and rim size to fit 265x75x16
Really nice decision to take those tyres 😍
Great info. Seen tons of videos about these tyres but the first one with some reliable/useful information along with price estimate. Great content, useful and consise. Keep posting and adding more info about your experience/mods and tips. Since you tried out both stock and now BF, would love to hear feedback regarding drivability/road noise and other comparisons to stock. Cheers.
The tyres and rims look awesome. 👍
The only issue I see is splashing muck and water on the side body, and more importantly at traffic behind the vehicle. I'd have used a size which is contained in the wheel arch. 😁
Very informative video.. and moreover, these tyres make the car look much better..👍👍
Perfectly Explained the Exchange Tyre Price
0:42 - 0:50 *Abhinav it's high time man! Please invest in good quality Collar mike like RODE WIRELESS GO ! atleast 2 reqd. for you* ✌🏽
I have mics. I was feeling too lazy to use them.
@@abhinavbhatt *ten brownie points for classic biker moves there....* 😛🍩
Hi Abhinav! Have been a fan of your channel and content for ages! Congrats on the new Thar! it looks absolutely rad! If I had a choice, I would get the exact same colour too!
Any idea about the future implications of the added unladen weight due to the BFs and steel rims on mileage, longevity of the suspension components, etc. ?
No one seems to talk about this.
Stay safe my friend!
Hi. Thank you for the kind words. I will have to look into beefing up the suspension since I'm adding more weight to it soon. Let's see what comes out.
Awesome info about the tyres and resale etc
Congrats on your set Abhinav. I would probably get mine after I use up the stock set. Do share your honest comparison review on the stock and BFG especially on city ride and highway most of us will be using it on these terrains 90% of the time. Good luck!
I'll do that.
nice. however if u r not aware then..... bf goodrich rubbers are such, needs reasonably a good amount of kms on and off to use preferably a gravel terrain and when u drive on it, traction heats up the rubber and retain its softness so that in a long run the rubber doesnt become hard. this is how bfgr are maintained in jeeps by most of the jk enthusiasists. even in desert countries othen than dune drives, they take the jeeps with bfgr to water reservoirs where the gravel terrain is experienced. it may be too early to get a feel of it and my point is not as a thumb rule, but it has sense and impact when u drive a jeep with bfgr over a decade
Cool. Did not know.
@@abhinavbhatt stay blessed!
I own mahindra Scorpio slx crde 2.6l turbo
I have 235/70R16 bfgoodrich KO A/T
I want to upsize my tyre
Which size I should go for
Was waiting for your update on this
Bro Cooper stt pro 31/10.5/15 avalable
You are so lucky to get that Tyre at such a good price. I have been looking for 275/70/r16 but couldn't get. Called jitesh and he told me by February 2022 we may get it. Some say around 24k per Tyre we may get.
What!
@@abhinavbhatt complete madness 😊. Jitesh told me he has 265/.../r17 at 18k per Tyre!
May have to go for Yokohama AT!
Madness.
I called Jitesh today and he is selling 265/65/r17 for 22.5k per Tyre plus buying back all 5 at just 40k.
Can i install these rim in Innova?
Is braking power reduced or same after this big tyres.
Congrats man❤️
Abhinav bro. I have the off set rims on my Thar with the company ceat AT tyre. When i go above 100 my steering wheel vibrates. All the balancing n stuff is ok. Are you facing any issue with these rims or do i need to get some other kind of wheel alignement done on these rims. Please suggest.
My wheel doesn't vibrate but it isn't the best feeling in the world at high speed. I feel they just aren't meant for high speed driving. No matter how much you balance them.
@@abhinavbhatt I was thinking the same. Ceat AT buy Mahindra in a Thar are not good. Only option now is to change the tyres. Any suggestion you can give for AT tyres as i drive everyday.
No. I meant the steel wheels aren't meant for high speed driving. The tyres aren't the issue.
@@abhinavbhatt ah got it bro. But i have the same street rims like you have on ur thar. Guess i need to keep it below 80 for a smooth ride or switch to alloys
Yes. If you do a lot of road driving, alloys anyday better.
M using 275 70 r16 with fuel vector 8J +20 offset ,, my alloys r really nice but As I want little more offset,, m looking for these steel rims ,, I know it’s weard that why I got that alloys but may be steel rims work with looks I want -20 offset ,, again worried about ride quality
Hey Abhinav,really missed the informative videos you put out,and excited for what's ahead.
That being said,I've got some doubts and questions regarding the ride quality as of now,the fuel economy and the throttle response. as you have installed the KO2s which weigh around 25 kilos per tire and add to it the weight of the steelies(25 per wheel;; overall weight around 200 kilos);compared to the stock wheel setup on the thar which weighs in at around 96 kilos(17 kilos for each tire and 7 kilos for each wheel) you have added around 104 kilos to the unsprung mass of your car. From the reading that I did online,the more unsprung mass a car has,the bumpier the ride is,and since because weight has been added,obviously more strain on the engine,hence I believe a weaker throttle response and poorer fuel economy. It'd be great if you'd shed some light on these factors in one of your future videos and what you'd be doing to counter these negatives.
well that's a long comment,hope you respond,cheers!!
I drove it today at 70-80 kmph to Gurgaon from Delhi on the nice expressway we have. The meter showed 18.1 kmpl average fuel economy. On my Patiala trip, I got 16ish. Again, meter reading. Now, the meter would be slightly off since the diameter of the tyre is bigger, but even if I get 12 in the city, it is fine.
The tyre is not 25 kilos on its own. Maybe 16-17 kg. Yes, unsprung mass has gone up a lot, but I am running 26 PSI and there is night and day difference between the ride of the stock and this car. This is sure footed, planted, and a lot more confident to drive. The tyre has a very strong sidewall and so can run lower pressures with ease.
I don't care about the throttle response (which has not been affected) - if I want a faster car, I have my petrol cars. And if I still want to go faster, I would be on my bikes.
Cheers
@@abhinavbhatt Isee,thanks a lot for explaining it in detail,and can't wait for some overlanding videos on this bad boy!!
The video is amazing as usual. Congrats on the new tyres! I would just suggest getting a directional mic for your setup as the background noise gets really distracting. Otherwise a really great setup
Sure. Thank you
What is the reason behind using -30 offset wheels? My understanding is that wider track of a vehicle is better for center of gravity, which allows for more load(eg. tent) on top of the car. Is my understanding correct? Are there any other advantages of a wider track?
It now handles better, and looks way nicer.
Does the steering wobble at higher speeds and does it slow the vehicle down? Please answer bhot duvidha mae hun bhaiya
Steering doesn't wobble. Acceleration would be lower due to wider wheels and low tyre pressures.
Your That is Looking good with BFG tyres👌
Thanks
No one is talking about lifting kit for Thar, is there any in the market ? Hope u will be installing one for urs
I am waiting for someone to make one that is reliable. Don't want to be the guinea pig.
0:07 Abhinav bhaiya trained us like..... Hi i am abhinav, i am at speed monks.....
Hello abhinav, what would be the best steel wheels (matt black) for the upcoming jimny that could go with 215/75/r15 bf goodrich.
And please let me know where could i get those tyres and steel wheels from?
Possible to put bfgoodrich in creta ?
And what about engine performance after this change ofroad did u experience n e differences of tht sort like u pushing kinda feeling when driving like on normal road ???
Will share detailed observations later.
can i find BFG for my Toyota fortuner at his shop this month?
You'll have to call him to check
8J rim is 203mm wide.How can a 265mm wide tyre fit?
if i go with 275/70/16 in the same steel rims, do u think it would protrude out more than your setup..im getting yoko geolander
Slightly more, yes.
@@abhinavbhatt tks.
@@abhinavbhatt any issues of bubbling on high speed or braking in these steel rims?
It looks cool 🔥. Do a side dump exhaust 😂😂
Naah. Understated, always.
@@abhinavbhatt yeah true
Khatarnak ❤️
I like your videos. Thank you for speaking in English.
Hello friend do you deal in BF goodrich Mud Terrain tyres.?
Can you fit 17 inch 265/65 bf goodrich on the thar as 16 inch are not available?
Yes.
Abhinav i think i just head you say HT while pointing at your spare tyre tread that. Isnt that the stock ceat CZAR At? My new thar has come with those same CZAR at tyres.
That was an error on my part. It is an AT tyre.
@@abhinavbhatt ok , but carry on the wonderful work , I love all your videos
Thanks
Dude your Thar looks badass 😍😘🥂
Thanks
7:47 correction: it gives you more stability on slanted terrains and better grip on rocky terrain as sides are equally important
12:10 to calcuate diameter of the tyre always use this formula : 2 X (75% of 265 * 0.03937) + 16 = 31.65 inches, so your tyre height is 31.65 inches, rest is just air, don't depend on air, height of tyre can be changed depending on pressure, to use a constant, remember the formula, you actually never use the height as a parameter when talking about tyres though due to the variance and high number of external factors
I what ne sets of tyres KO2
Can u make me available for me
Great content brother , accurate video
Does the tyre shop have Method wheels. What is the price for a 15inch set of 5 rims.
They don't.
Abhinav can you give an honest feedback of high way ride ? well I don't expect confort of a sedan. but I want know whether you get fatigue after driving some 500-600 km a day
I don't like it on the highway.
what company are those steel rims and who is the dealer sir
what's the steel rim company name? where can i order one?
Are you planning to install a roof rack or roof lights
No. I don't like the look. Even though this bloody useless car has no space for luggage inside.
Is there any improvement in ride quality afterinstalling 16 inch rims and big tyres or does it require aftermarket shocker also to improve the comfort?
Ride has improved a lot. Will make a video when I can.
How much weight it will increase????
Looks really muscular 👍 good job buddy
Abhinav lost it when tyre dealer said thar is nothing without Goodrich tyres😂
haha
Hi Abhinav, could you please share the impact of these tyres on fuel consumption?
I used to get about 10-11 with these.
About 13-14.
Hi sir can you tell me is there any different in rotating mass after rim+tyre swap .
And it's a awesome build 😎😎
There definitely is an increase but I don't feel it while driving.
Some how I managed to buy brand new Arivo MT 33inch (285/75 r16)
They made steering damm heavy, I must say best tyre size is 31 inch (265/75 r16).
What was the Tyre size 31 or 35
Aap ke thar ke original rims price
how much will your milage fall (in %)?
I don't know. I used to get about 11-13 with these tyres
What is weight difference between old set and new per wheel?
Didn't check.
Abhinav, how’s the noise whilst driving it on highways and general day to day use ? Thanks
It is a fairly silent tyre.
Bro your car looks rugged now with bfgs
Please lets us know if there is millage drop after tyre changing
Once I drive it enough to be able to tell the difference.
very informative !!
New thar already comes with at tyres n looks great in stock tyres n rims
The side wall that you mentioned is to gain grip while rock climbing or off-roading .... BFG Sexy tyres
Isn't that tyre upgrade illegal?
Content King UA-camr
Great video Abhinav. Just a few questions as usual :)
Since you are not going to do hardcore off-roading, wouldn't the 16' diamond cut Mahindra Accessories alloy be a good option? Also, would you know if these BF KOs will fit in those. Thanks
They look run of the mill alloys. I may anyway upgrade to Method or Fuel or some other nicer brand later.
I am not sure if these tyres would fit those rims.
@@abhinavbhatt Always quick to respond. Thank You 🙏
Cheers
Have you got 5th bfgoodrich?
No.
Sir are you planning Lift kit for thar
Yes sir. Once something reliable is out.
Good that you follow your boss man unlike those villagers who put up just for display ..
Hey buddy amazing info , sir could you also share if after this modification there is any difference in ride quality because I want the same modifications
Tyres and wheels impressive but I don't like how the wheels now protrude beyond the wheel arches. Have you thought about getting modified extended wheel arches fitted?
Naah. I wanted them to protrude just a little.
25 kilos each rim, 125kg increase in weight, that is a lot.
It is not additional 25kilos per rim. The car already came with wheels which had atleast 15-20kgs of weight. So it's not much of an additional weight. Should be around plus 40kgs max.
@@simbaborah Right, I should have accounted that!
@@kotimoto yeah i think the thar can easily take that much additional weight. But it will surely take a toll on mileage.
Hey can you update on the R15 v3 build? 😅
Stock Tyre is good to me
But the new looks 👍 😻
Were is the r15 project ? Uh always keep things left out in the half
Why not you chose spacers
There was no need. Also, bad idea to involve another part in the middle.
Love the mod!! Why dont you change the front bumpers?
Abhinav can you make a video on the way2speed booster plug for the interceptor
How much for they gonna sell the stock Thar rim??
Bf Goodrich price
Awesome. What is the difference in weight of each tyre with steel rim between the original and the new? Will there be additional strain on the transmission and engine etc?
No clue. Zero negative impact in the drive.
What if one wants to retain the stock alloys with these tyres? Is the price going to be the same?
You'll have to get 18 inch tyres then.
There are still confusions about offsets . Positive. Zero. Negative... The rims you are running on now is not a negative rim.. it is a positive rim.. As the offset are calculated from the centre point of the rims width.. if the hub fitment comes at the centre which is at 4inch from both side it is Zero offset .... If it comes infront of the Centre it is positive and vice versa.... the rims you put on now have an offset of around 20mm from the centre point..... And it is a positive offset rims. If it was negative offset rims the wheel would've come out much more. Anyway nice video and good luck with the new setup....
Brand name of rim
It really looks great. I am always inclined towards the wheels with greater offset. Quick question, are there any drawbacks of the wheels in long term with extreme offset.
They do put additional stress on the suspension components, so wear and tear would be higher
We have the Mahindra Roxor here in the States ,but it is not street legal. I like the Thar ,looks cool.
Yeah. They just copied the Wrangler.
very tastefully done.
Sir what about BFG geolander A/T?
That's Yokohama. And it is a good tyre.
Oh yes it is a Yokohama. I'm sorry. Love your content though and I get to learn alot from you.
Great mods on the Thar, just wanted to know of there will be an issue with the heavier rim on the tailgate. Also if you change the front bumper it won't mess with these new tyres right.
I may need a separate spare tyre carrier. Front metal bumper should have clearance.