Low profile -Help required - Team-BHP

a4_attitude · 16th June 2006, 14:24

Hey Guys,
Here is he pic of my current wheelies..

Now I am intrested in switching to low profile rubber (f1 design)
I have no idea about the size, few doubts
1) Do I need to change my alloys as well?
2) Will this affect my driving comfort?
3) how much that would cost?

Cheers
Wadhwa Ajay

autopsyche · 16th June 2006, 15:11

What rim size is this, 16 or 17??

205/40 or 215/35 (lower) on 17inch rims would be low enough profile for delhi roads.... if you want to go lower you can get 215/35/R18 tires but you will need to upgrade to 18 inch wheels as well.

Arush

a4_attitude · 16th June 2006, 15:18

Thnx arush,
please put some light on drive comfortability, thats my concern!

W.A

Rtech · 16th June 2006, 15:18

Those look like 15" wheels (or really small (!!) 16"ers). A move to 17"s would definatly improve the looks, but your ride is bound to suffer. But then, Delhi roads are pretty good, so why not!

jkdas · 16th June 2006, 16:01

ehem, a chrome alloy would look better for your car

autopsyche · 16th June 2006, 17:02

In that case 205/40/R17 would suit your ride best, its low but comofortable enough for delhi roads. Ofcourse not as comfy as your present ones. Go for chrome and yes go for some design which is not so common as the ones you have currently!

a4_attitude · 17th June 2006, 14:15

hey arush finally I saw my wheelies and shocked to know
3 wheels have 185/70R 14 and one of the wheel in rear has 195/60R14
now wts next? does this means my rims are 14"
wt do u suggest shall I change the alloys also??
as you recommended 205/40/R17 can they be fitted on my current alloys?

iraghava · 17th June 2006, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by a4_attitude

hey arush finally I saw my wheelies and shocked to know
3 wheels have 185/70R 14 and one of the wheel in rear has 195/60R14
now wts next? does this means my rims are 14"
wt do u suggest shall I change the alloys also??
as you recommended 205/40/R17 can they be fitted on my current alloys?

Hey Ajay if your tyres have the 185/70 R14 & 195/60 R14 written on them then yes your wheels are 14".

In order for you to mount 205/40 R17 you would need 17" rims. The number after the R denotes the rim size in inches for example R17 means that the tyre needs a 17" rim. So yes you would need a new set of 17" Alloy Wheels.

And its not correct for you to run 185/70 on 3 rims & 195/60 on 1 rim so please check your spare tyre if its 185/70 then replace it with the 1 195/60 or of it's a 195/60 then replace the one 185/70 in the rear with it.

autopsyche · 17th June 2006, 17:08

iraghava has pointed you in the right direction. You will need to purchase a set of 17inch wheels and tires to fit in your car... 14s damn they look so much bigger in the pic, you fooled me! With 17s your like will definitely look super hot.

a4_attitude · 17th June 2006, 18:31

installing 17" will they not also affect the radius of taking turn?

iraghava · 17th June 2006, 20:00

I doubt that would be a problem Ajay but you will have to check that with the steering on full lock either side the tyre does not touch the arch and there should be enough suspension clearance that on mild bumps the tyres should not foul with the arches.

autopsyche · 18th June 2006, 11:31

195/60/R14 to 205/40/R17 is a difference of +1.1% which is well within tolerance limits (you wont find a more accurate fit). Why i do not recommend anything wider than 205 on your car is for the possibility of scraping on the inside and yes this will retain the original turning radius as well.

khanak · 22nd June 2006, 02:02

do low profiles do anything except look good? as in do they help performance? i know low profiles really ruin your ride nd all but they can really change the look of a car

Edmund · 22nd June 2006, 02:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by khanak

do low profiles do anything except look good? as in do they help performance? i know low profiles really ruin your ride nd all but they can really change the look of a car

Low profile tires are not low just to make the car look cool they are also called High performance tires, the low aspect ratio of the tires [sidewall] reduced something called sidewall flex during cornering, they do compromise on ride comfort but then again when you're into performance the feel of the road is very important!!!!

harmon_bro · 2nd July 2006, 13:42

Iam looking at upsizing my Lancer's wheels to 16" wih low profile tires. Since this thread is discussing the same topic, i dint want to start a new thread, hope its ok.

Guys tell me if I can upsize the tire size to 16" with low profile rubber without having to modify the suspension the Lancer.

16th June 2006, 14:24	#1 (permalink)
a4_attitude BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 424 View My Garage	Low profile -Help required Hey Guys, Here is he pic of my current wheelies.. Now I am intrested in switching to low profile rubber (f1 design) I have no idea about the size, few doubts 1) Do I need to change my alloys as well? 2) Will this affect my driving comfort? 3) how much that would cost? Cheers Wadhwa Ajay __________________ To live is not just to survive, but to thrive with Passion, Compassion, some Humor & your own Style !

16th June 2006, 15:11	#2 (permalink)
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 1,340 View My Garage	What rim size is this, 16 or 17?? 205/40 or 215/35 (lower) on 17inch rims would be low enough profile for delhi roads.... if you want to go lower you can get 215/35/R18 tires but you will need to upgrade to 18 inch wheels as well. Arush __________________ "I drive a Mitsubishi 3000GT, and I live a 1/4 tank at a time... For those 50kms or less, I'm free."

16th June 2006, 15:18	#3 (permalink)
a4_attitude BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 424 View My Garage	Thnx arush, please put some light on drive comfortability, thats my concern! W.A __________________ To live is not just to survive, but to thrive with Passion, Compassion, some Humor & your own Style !

16th June 2006, 15:18	#4 (permalink)
Rtech Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Those look like 15" wheels (or really small (!!) 16"ers). A move to 17"s would definatly improve the looks, but your ride is bound to suffer. But then, Delhi roads are pretty good, so why not! __________________ He who makes the loudest noise usually has the least to say. Unfortunately they don't realise that and keep at it! ____

16th June 2006, 16:01	#5 (permalink)
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapuram Posts: 5,304 View My Garage	ehem, a chrome alloy would look better for your car __________________ "She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid."

16th June 2006, 17:02	#6 (permalink)
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 1,340 View My Garage	In that case 205/40/R17 would suit your ride best, its low but comofortable enough for delhi roads. Ofcourse not as comfy as your present ones. Go for chrome and yes go for some design which is not so common as the ones you have currently! __________________ "I drive a Mitsubishi 3000GT, and I live a 1/4 tank at a time... For those 50kms or less, I'm free."

17th June 2006, 14:15	#7 (permalink)
a4_attitude BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 424 View My Garage	hey arush finally I saw my wheelies and shocked to know 3 wheels have 185/70R 14 and one of the wheel in rear has 195/60R14 now wts next? does this means my rims are 14" wt do u suggest shall I change the alloys also?? as you recommended 205/40/R17 can they be fitted on my current alloys? __________________ To live is not just to survive, but to thrive with Passion, Compassion, some Humor & your own Style !

17th June 2006, 17:08	#9 (permalink)
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 1,340 View My Garage	iraghava has pointed you in the right direction. You will need to purchase a set of 17inch wheels and tires to fit in your car... 14s damn they look so much bigger in the pic, you fooled me! With 17s your like will definitely look super hot. __________________ "I drive a Mitsubishi 3000GT, and I live a 1/4 tank at a time... For those 50kms or less, I'm free."

17th June 2006, 18:31	#10 (permalink)
a4_attitude BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 424 View My Garage	installing 17" will they not also affect the radius of taking turn? __________________ To live is not just to survive, but to thrive with Passion, Compassion, some Humor & your own Style !

17th June 2006, 20:00	#11 (permalink)
iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,332 View My Garage	I doubt that would be a problem Ajay but you will have to check that with the steering on full lock either side the tyre does not touch the arch and there should be enough suspension clearance that on mild bumps the tyres should not foul with the arches. __________________ There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and "Mental Illness".

18th June 2006, 11:31	#12 (permalink)
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 1,340 View My Garage	195/60/R14 to 205/40/R17 is a difference of +1.1% which is well within tolerance limits (you wont find a more accurate fit). Why i do not recommend anything wider than 205 on your car is for the possibility of scraping on the inside and yes this will retain the original turning radius as well. __________________ "I drive a Mitsubishi 3000GT, and I live a 1/4 tank at a time... For those 50kms or less, I'm free."

22nd June 2006, 02:02	#13 (permalink)
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,267 View My Garage	do low profiles do anything except look good? as in do they help performance? i know low profiles really ruin your ride nd all but they can really change the look of a car __________________ Adhish आधीश् ஆதிஷ் ادهش adhish.wordpress.com __________________

2nd July 2006, 13:42	#15 (permalink)
harmon_bro BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Madras Posts: 490 View My Garage	Iam looking at upsizing my Lancer's wheels to 16" wih low profile tires. Since this thread is discussing the same topic, i dint want to start a new thread, hope its ok. Guys tell me if I can upsize the tire size to 16" with low profile rubber without having to modify the suspension the Lancer.

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