the right upsize

[kpzen]

Srinath.

175/70-13 for a Getz is the best upsize in 13". I would advise u to stick with it.
In 185/65-13 u wont have any good tyre options also.
195/60-13 would to be too wide for the existing alloys IMO.

[moserbaer]

Any recommendations for SX4 Zxi?

[itzzme]

Originally Posted by moserbaer

Any recommendations for SX4 Zxi?

225/55 R16 will good option if looking for comfort orientation.

[moserbaer]

thanks... and how about non-comfort orientation? I was actually thinking of R18. Is it possible? which brand do you recommend (for R16 and R18)?

[ultimatechamp]

What would be the correct upsize for my New Zen Estilo Lxi?

[itzzme]

Originally Posted by moserbaer

thanks... and how about non-comfort orientation? I was actually thinking of R18. Is it possible? which brand do you recommend (for R16 and R18)?

But why are you looking for R18 option?

[bglsrini]

Hi,
I have a santro.
iam planning to buy a zen estilo vxi
I want to upgrade the estilo tyres and put alloys.Need advise.

Also,can i put the stock estilo tyres to my santro? can the stock rims of estilo can be used for santro.My santro is 1999 model

[TC_aashay]

I'm currently running on 165 65 R14 79T S322, Bridgestone Tubed (stock).

just completed 30,000 kms in 20 months and the stock Bridgestone tyres have already started to crack; its because the way i drive i guess.. got a heavy right foot

i was thinking of using 175 60 R14 on the stock pressed steel rims by valve addition. But as i used the tyre size calculator, it said that my speedometer will be fast (100 km/h speedo will mean 99.2 km/h real speed) which means that my odometer will run faster.

So then i tried 175 65 R14 in the calculator; and that said 100 km/h = 102.3 km/h and speedo will be slower than stock tyre size speed and odometer also slow.

Now i'm confused with my odometer reading issues here. I plan not to sell my turbo under any circumstances for a long time (got memories).

The stock tyres are too noisy and do not have that good stopping power in wet/dry conditions (i feel). And i don't want to spend on rims at the moment.

My Questions:

1) Which size should i go for??


I'm looking for performance with less tyre noise.


2) Which company's rubber is good??


I didn't like my Bridgestone tires even though the company claims:

"S322 a well-accepted international pattern." < ok..

"Exceptional handling in hazardous wet conditions." < thats a joke, not that exceptional.

"Low noise." < above 120 km/h speeds i have to increase my stero's volume from 32 to 40 and its not my tata engine noise.

"Excellent braking capability." < Hmm.. may be i'm too fast ; and

"Designed to improve wear resistance to provide a longer tyre life." < not in my case, i already got the grooves giving up.

S322 tyre Summary

[ultimatechamp]

Originally Posted by bglsrini

iam planning to buy a zen estilo vxi
I want to upgrade the estilo tyres and put alloys.Need advise.

Also,can i put the stock estilo tyres to my santro? can the stock rims of estilo can be used for santro.My santro is 1999 model

@bglsrini
Estilo VXi comes with what I have upgraded to,namely 155/65 R 13 tubeless.But those are usually stock MRF ZVTS or JK Tyre. I upgraded to Michelin XM1 as these are extremely capable (I have done speeds in excess of 165 Kmph -straight line offcourse ), exceptional in wet conditions and with very low tyre noise but with a good ride comfort. I am very happy with the Michelins. You can try them if you want. The second part of your query would be best answered by our resident 'tyre experts' -- kpzen and iraghava . Pm them and get your clarifications done.

Originally Posted by TC_aashay

I'm currently running on 165 65 R14 79T S322, Bridgestone Tubed (stock).

...
My Questions:
1) Which size should i go for??
I'm looking for performance with less tyre noise.
2) Which company's rubber is good??
I didn't like my Bridgestone tires even though the company claims:

@TC_aashay
If you want to switch to tubeless ones,you can try Apollo Acelere or Michelin XM1 Energy.
As I said above,please ask kpzen or iraghava.They will gladly help you out guys.

[kpzen]

Originally Posted by bglsrini

Hi,
I have a santro.
iam planning to buy a zen estilo vxi
I want to upgrade the estilo tyres and put alloys.Need advise.

Also,can i put the stock estilo tyres to my santro? can the stock rims of estilo can be used for santro.My santro is 1999 model

155/65-13 is a good upgrade for Estilo
- Michelin XM1, Yoko A drive and Apollo Acelere are the good tires available in that size.

- Estilo and Santro have the same PCD so theoretically the rims can be swapped.

Originally Posted by TC_aashay

My Questions:

1) Which size should i go for??
185/60-14

I'm looking for performance with less tyre noise.


2) Which company's rubber is good??


I didn't like my Bridgestone tires even though the company claims:

- 185/60-14 is a good upgrade for your car. Michelin PP,Yoko A drives and Apollo aceleres are available in that size.

- If i assume the rims to be 5j then u should consider 175/60-14(Yoko A539) or 175/65-14

Originally Posted by TC_aashay

"S322 a well-accepted international pattern." < ok..

"Exceptional handling in hazardous wet conditions." < thats a joke, not that exceptional.

"Low noise." < above 120 km/h speeds i have to increase my stero's volume from 32 to 40 and its not my tata engine noise.

"Excellent braking capability." < Hmm.. may be i'm too fast ; and

"Designed to improve wear resistance to provide a longer tyre life." < not in my case, i already got the grooves giving up.

S322 tyre Summary

[bglsrini]

thank you all for your advise,shall think about it...
srini