Tyre UP-One Size 0f 155/70 R13 to 175/55 R14 or 185/50 R14 availability in chennai? - Team-BHP

rajeevrs · 3rd July 2007, 09:45

Hi,
Iam looking to Upsize by ONE INCH from R13 to R14 for my Santro.
So Iam looking for tyres with 175/55(60) R14 or 185/50(55) R14. Anybody can help me where to find this in chennai? and also the price for five of these.Iam looking for Pirelli/Michelin/Yokohama low profile ultra performance tyres. If any help me....Currently I have 155/70 R13 on it.

thanks & Regards,
Rajeev.R.S.

akroy · 3rd July 2007, 10:52

Correct upsize for 14" in Santro is 195/50 R14, otherwise stick to 13"...

Options in 13 inches are 165/65 R13, 175/60 R13, 185/60 R13

Abhi

rajeevrs · 4th July 2007, 09:35

Hi roy,
But wont the 195 seem too awkward for the santro...Will there be any interference with the wheel well??? i hope it will, because it seems pretty wide enough almost 40mm i.e. 4cm wider than the stock. Any modifications needed on suspension etc???

Thanks
Rajeev

akroy · 4th July 2007, 12:09

I told about ideal upgrade which will not hamper the speedo and suspension...195 will be wider no doubt and will definitely look wider but there is hardly any error (0.62% only)...
My personal suggession would be for 13 inches (165/65 or 175/60)...

Anyway do send a PM to iraghava, he can guide you well with the upgrades...

Abhi

VJ_MAVRICK · 4th July 2007, 12:32

Hi Rajeev,
I too agree with abhi as i got my stock 12" wheel and 145/80 R12 Bridgestone tires upsized to 13" alloys and 165/65 R13 Michelin XM1 for my alto vxi. Initially thought of 155mm but went for 165mm and the driving comfort and grips too are quite great.

akroy · 4th July 2007, 12:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by VJ_MAVRICK

Hi Rajeev,
I too agree with abhi as i got my stock 12" wheel and 145/80 R12 Bridgestone tires upsized to 13" alloys and 165/65 R13 Michelin XM1 for my alto vxi. Initially thought of 155mm but went for 165mm and the driving comfort and grips too are quite great.

I thought u went for 165/60 Michelins

Abhi

nitrous · 4th July 2007, 12:46

165/65/R13 or 175/60/R13.
If the size is available, source 165/60/R14.

rajeevrs · 4th July 2007, 13:26

Hi guys thanks to all for ur guidance...
I will try with 195 R14's first if any problem switch to R13's.

Thanks once again guys..

Rajeev

VJ_MAVRICK · 4th July 2007, 13:54

yea abhi...i checked out again specifically on the tire itself and its 165/65/r 13

and moreover michelin does not come in that i suppose...the nerd i am ...that info earlier was wrong ...but the ride is quite good and am enjoying it..

iraghava · 4th July 2007, 15:02

Rajeev - Finding the 195/50 R14 will be a challange since very few companies actually make them.

And I too would advise you stick to 165/175/185 R13's since they'll be available more easily to you.

n_aditya · 4th July 2007, 15:32

Go to Siremull Hirachand & Co. located at Greams road. Ph: 044 - 2829 4589 / 0806.

I picked up my set of michelin's for a very good price from them last year. Ask for deepak (owner) and say you were referred by me. He will recognise me if u mention that I have a pearl silver esteem.

They stock almost every tire brand and most alloy wheel brands too. They do a very good wheel alignment and balancing job also. I'd vouch for them anyday.

P.S. He also can fill ur tires with nitrogen (search the forum for related threads).

VJ_MAVRICK · 4th July 2007, 15:39

Hi Adi,
I am a novice so could not understand this
"P.S. He also can fill ur tires with nitrogen"------------> what do you mean by it and how does it affect?

Cheers Vijay

n_aditya · 4th July 2007, 15:49

Hi Mavrick,

This linky will answer your query :

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...-nitrogen.html (Inflating tyres with dry nitrogen)

VJ_MAVRICK · 4th July 2007, 16:19

Thanks Adi! that was some kind of info which i was totally unaware off... great threads and informative links is what rocks here.

im_srini · 20th August 2007, 16:02

Hi Rajeev, done with your tires yet ? My Alto used to ride on 145/80xR12s, & I switched to Goodyear 165/65xR13s a few months back. But I was having slow puncture like issues & yesterday, having come to my wits end, I went to the TyreStore on Greams Road & changed to Yokohama 175/60xR13 A539s

With the 175s there is some rubbing but it's only when you're turning into, or off, a steep ramp or something. You're best bets with 14" rims are 175/55xR14s (Yokohama AS01) or 185/50xR14s (Yokohama A539). I'm not sure about the wheel well of the Santro, but I think the 185s could 'rub' a tad ! Could you post pictures & comments once you're done ? I'm planning to switch to 14" rims too...

3rd July 2007, 09:45	#1 (permalink)
rajeevrs Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 12	Tyre UP-One Size 0f 155/70 R13 to 175/55 R14 or 185/50 R14 availability in chennai? Hi, Iam looking to Upsize by ONE INCH from R13 to R14 for my Santro. So Iam looking for tyres with 175/55(60) R14 or 185/50(55) R14. Anybody can help me where to find this in chennai? and also the price for five of these.Iam looking for Pirelli/Michelin/Yokohama low profile ultra performance tyres. If any help me....Currently I have 155/70 R13 on it. thanks & Regards, Rajeev.R.S. __________________ Make this a better place to drive. Thanks & Regards, Rajeev.R.S.

3rd July 2007, 10:52	#2 (permalink)
akroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,652 View My Garage	Correct upsize for 14" in Santro is 195/50 R14, otherwise stick to 13"... Options in 13 inches are 165/65 R13, 175/60 R13, 185/60 R13 Abhi __________________ ------------------------------------ 2003 Bajaj Caliber115 \| 2006 Alto LXi ------------------------------------

4th July 2007, 09:35	#3 (permalink)
rajeevrs Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 12	Hi roy, But wont the 195 seem too awkward for the santro...Will there be any interference with the wheel well??? i hope it will, because it seems pretty wide enough almost 40mm i.e. 4cm wider than the stock. Any modifications needed on suspension etc??? Thanks Rajeev __________________ Make this a better place to drive. Thanks & Regards, Rajeev.R.S.

4th July 2007, 12:09	#4 (permalink)
akroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,652 View My Garage	I told about ideal upgrade which will not hamper the speedo and suspension...195 will be wider no doubt and will definitely look wider but there is hardly any error (0.62% only)... My personal suggession would be for 13 inches (165/65 or 175/60)... Anyway do send a PM to iraghava, he can guide you well with the upgrades... Abhi __________________ ------------------------------------ 2003 Bajaj Caliber115 \| 2006 Alto LXi ------------------------------------

4th July 2007, 12:32	#5 (permalink)
VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,058 View My Garage	Hi Rajeev, I too agree with abhi as i got my stock 12" wheel and 145/80 R12 Bridgestone tires upsized to 13" alloys and 165/65 R13 Michelin XM1 for my alto vxi. Initially thought of 155mm but went for 165mm and the driving comfort and grips too are quite great. __________________ Every SAINT has a PAST and Every SINNER has a FUTURE

4th July 2007, 12:46	#7 (permalink)
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Motorcity Madras Posts: 4,375 View My Garage	165/65/R13 or 175/60/R13. If the size is available, source 165/60/R14. __________________ youtube.com/watch?v=FiVicNOA3bY

4th July 2007, 13:26	#8 (permalink)
rajeevrs Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 12	Hi guys thanks to all for ur guidance... I will try with 195 R14's first if any problem switch to R13's. Thanks once again guys.. Rajeev __________________ Make this a better place to drive. Thanks & Regards, Rajeev.R.S.

4th July 2007, 13:54	#9 (permalink)
VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,058 View My Garage	yea abhi...i checked out again specifically on the tire itself and its 165/65/r 13 and moreover michelin does not come in that i suppose...the nerd i am ...that info earlier was wrong ...but the ride is quite good and am enjoying it.. __________________ Every SAINT has a PAST and Every SINNER has a FUTURE

4th July 2007, 15:02	#10 (permalink)
iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,794 View My Garage	Rajeev - Finding the 195/50 R14 will be a challange since very few companies actually make them. And I too would advise you stick to 165/175/185 R13's since they'll be available more easily to you. __________________ There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and "Mental Illness".

4th July 2007, 15:32	#11 (permalink)
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Currently at Chennai. Originally from Blore. Posts: 1,735	Go to Siremull Hirachand & Co. located at Greams road. Ph: 044 - 2829 4589 / 0806. I picked up my set of michelin's for a very good price from them last year. Ask for deepak (owner) and say you were referred by me. He will recognise me if u mention that I have a pearl silver esteem. They stock almost every tire brand and most alloy wheel brands too. They do a very good wheel alignment and balancing job also. I'd vouch for them anyday. P.S. He also can fill ur tires with nitrogen (search the forum for related threads). __________________ RIP Tootie !!! Missing you terribly. Last edited by n_aditya : 4th July 2007 at 15:34.

4th July 2007, 15:39	#12 (permalink)
VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,058 View My Garage	Hi Adi, I am a novice so could not understand this "P.S. He also can fill ur tires with nitrogen"------------> what do you mean by it and how does it affect? Cheers Vijay __________________ Every SAINT has a PAST and Every SINNER has a FUTURE

4th July 2007, 15:49	#13 (permalink)
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Currently at Chennai. Originally from Blore. Posts: 1,735	Hi Mavrick, This linky will answer your query : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...-nitrogen.html (Inflating tyres with dry nitrogen) __________________ RIP Tootie !!! Missing you terribly.

4th July 2007, 16:19	#14 (permalink)
VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,058 View My Garage	Thanks Adi! that was some kind of info which i was totally unaware off... great threads and informative links is what rocks here. __________________ Every SAINT has a PAST and Every SINNER has a FUTURE

20th August 2007, 16:02	#15 (permalink)
im_srini BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 300 View My Garage	Hi Rajeev, done with your tires yet ? My Alto used to ride on 145/80xR12s, & I switched to Goodyear 165/65xR13s a few months back. But I was having slow puncture like issues & yesterday, having come to my wits end, I went to the TyreStore on Greams Road & changed to Yokohama 175/60xR13 A539s With the 175s there is some rubbing but it's only when you're turning into, or off, a steep ramp or something. You're best bets with 14" rims are 175/55xR14s (Yokohama AS01) or 185/50xR14s (Yokohama A539). I'm not sure about the wheel well of the Santro, but I think the 185s could 'rub' a tad ! Could you post pictures & comments once you're done ? I'm planning to switch to 14" rims too...

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