Elantra GLS replaced with 195/65 R15 - Any safety issues? - Team-BHP

muke31 · 24th February 2008, 13:55

Hi,

I recently changed my Elantra tyres to good year 195/65 R15 , the original tyre was 195/60 R15.

I was unware of this change and when i came back home i noticed this change, i immediately called the tyre dealer and enquired and he said there won't be any problem with this new 195/65 R15.

I am worried for my safety and safety of my family while driving with this non-standard tyre.

Please enlighten me if this will have any safety issues?

Thanks
Mukesh

hellspawn · 25th February 2008, 02:46

the tire may foul with the wheel well on full lock or when 2 or more people are seated behind.
i would suggest you get the stock size.

zenopio · 25th February 2008, 04:36

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Originally Posted by hellspawn

the tire may foul with the wheel well on full lock or when 2 or more people are seated behind.
i would suggest you get the stock size.

dude their will be no problem other then wheels touching the body as hell spawn said and their might be some speedo error also

zenopio · 25th February 2008, 04:47

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muke31 · 25th February 2008, 09:44

I checked for the wheel touching the body with full load and i couldn't notice any sign of tyre scratching the body even while turning also..?

I am worried on how ABS and TCS funcitions?

will there be change in Fuel efficiency ? decrease or increase?

trrk · 25th February 2008, 13:00

Hi,

> will there be change in Fuel efficiency ? decrease or increase?

The difference in circumference is 3.09%. That means if your odo shows you have run 100kms, the actual distance covered is 103.09 kms. So add 3% to the distance while calculating fuel efficiency and it should be fine. Otherwise it would show a decline.

WasavaTyres · 25th February 2008, 13:16

Apart from the odo error there would be no diffrence whatsoever in performance or safety for you car. And no,ABS & TCS will not be compromised on either.

itzzme · 25th February 2008, 13:40

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Originally Posted by muke31

I checked for the wheel touching the body with full load and i couldn't notice any sign of tyre scratching the body even while turning also..?

I am worried on how ABS and TCS funcitions?

will there be change in Fuel efficiency ? decrease or increase?

Actually fuel efficiency will go down as rolling resistance in this case will higher as the profile is higher.

There will be impoved comfort but reduced handling and safety.

WasavaTyres · 27th February 2008, 12:21

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Originally Posted by itzzme

There will be impoved comfort but reduced handling and safety.

This is just for my knowledge. What makes you say that safety would be compromised ??

power_slave77 · 27th February 2008, 12:53

Which brand of tyres are these. The best thing to do is sell them to the dealer or to some person and fit the OE ones. You have increased the side wall height by 5 mm. It will give you better ride, but will surely spoil the handling of the car.

Sahil · 27th February 2008, 13:08

Your best bet is to seat 5 large sized people in the car and throw in some luggage into the boot. If the tyres dont scrape the wheel arches on speed breakers then your all set.

itzzme · 27th February 2008, 13:57

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Originally Posted by WasavaTyres

This is just for my knowledge. What makes you say that safety would be compromised ??

In the same width higher profile tyre, the tyre foot print is narrower, which leads to compromises on grip and braking..

dinu2506 · 4th March 2008, 13:30

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Originally Posted by itzzme

In the same width higher profile tyre, the tyre foot print is narrower, which leads to compromises on grip and braking..

I don't believe the footprint would be narrower. It remains 195mm, the sidewall height will change, AFAIK

WasavaTyres · 4th March 2008, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinu2506

I don't believe the footprint would be narrower. It remains 195mm, the sidewall height will change, AFAIK

Ditto, by any stretch of imagination the footprint would remain at 195 mm regardless of it being a 60/65 profile tire. You're wrong there my friend

Veelubai · 7th March 2008, 00:25

OT-Which brand are those tyres[195/65]

24th February 2008, 13:55	#1 (permalink)
muke31 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 22 Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Elantra GLS replaced with 195/65 R15 - Any safety issues? Hi, I recently changed my Elantra tyres to good year 195/65 R15 , the original tyre was 195/60 R15. I was unware of this change and when i came back home i noticed this change, i immediately called the tyre dealer and enquired and he said there won't be any problem with this new 195/65 R15. I am worried for my safety and safety of my family while driving with this non-standard tyre. Please enlighten me if this will have any safety issues? Thanks Mukesh

25th February 2008, 02:46	#2 (permalink)
hellspawn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: noida Posts: 1,494 View My Garage	the tire may foul with the wheel well on full lock or when 2 or more people are seated behind. i would suggest you get the stock size. __________________ Kenwood KDC-X8529,IPaul 4.300,Image Dynamics CTX65cs,IDQ15 If you try,and succeed at first, try not to look astonished.

25th February 2008, 13:00	#6 (permalink)
trrk BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alleppey, Kerala Posts: 359	Hi, > will there be change in Fuel efficiency ? decrease or increase? The difference in circumference is 3.09%. That means if your odo shows you have run 100kms, the actual distance covered is 103.09 kms. So add 3% to the distance while calculating fuel efficiency and it should be fine. Otherwise it would show a decline. __________________ Rajesh -Marina LS, Oct 05, 44223 (44771) kms, 13.94 kpl -City CVT, Sep 07, 15423 kms, 13.23 kpl

25th February 2008, 13:16	#7 (permalink)
WasavaTyres BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indore Posts: 191 Infractions: 0/1 (4)	Apart from the odo error there would be no diffrence whatsoever in performance or safety for you car. And no,ABS & TCS will not be compromised on either. __________________ Man made booze........ God made grass......... Who do u trust ??

27th February 2008, 13:08	#11 (permalink)
Sahil Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,897	Your best bet is to seat 5 large sized people in the car and throw in some luggage into the boot. If the tyres dont scrape the wheel arches on speed breakers then your all set. __________________ ______________ __________ ______ __ _

25th February 2008, 04:47	#4 (permalink)
zenopio BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hyderabad Posts: 409 View My Garage	TYRESAVE: Tyre Size Calculator

25th February 2008, 09:44	#5 (permalink)
muke31 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 22 Infractions: 0/1 (5)	I checked for the wheel touching the body with full load and i couldn't notice any sign of tyre scratching the body even while turning also..? I am worried on how ABS and TCS funcitions? will there be change in Fuel efficiency ? decrease or increase?

27th February 2008, 12:53	#10 (permalink)
power_slave77 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20	Which brand of tyres are these. The best thing to do is sell them to the dealer or to some person and fit the OE ones. You have increased the side wall height by 5 mm. It will give you better ride, but will surely spoil the handling of the car.

7th March 2008, 00:25	#15 (permalink)
Veelubai BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Thrissur Posts: 189	OT-Which brand are those tyres[195/65]

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