Maruti Suzuki Ritz : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

funda2max · 22nd June 2009, 11:00

Folks,

I am posting this question here to get some attention and advice from experts. Due to the toll boy design and smaller tyre size (165/80 R14) Ritz has considerable body roll in corners. I would like to upsize the tyres upon delivery, please suggest a good Tyre.

Thanks Experts.

iraghava · 22nd June 2009, 17:37

Go in for 185/70 R14, should be a good upgrade.

Nikhilb2008 · 22nd June 2009, 17:51

And go in for Michelin or Yoko. They will be much better than the crap JKs that come with your car.

itwasntme · 23rd June 2009, 09:44

Guys,

My father-in-law will be booking a silver Ritz LXI next week and I have convinced him to upsize to the ZXI's 185/70/14s.

He has a usage of 10% city (Kolkata), 60% country roads/lanes (paved but with broken/damaged shoulders) and 30% highway (to-and-fro Kolkata; good roads with top speeds of around 80 km/hr).

My question is which brand to go for given the usage above and a strict budget? If it was my choice, I would unhesitatingly go for Michelins or Yokos! What do I advise him? Overall, he has had a bad experience with tubed JKs (blowout, early wear) but is happy with the current tubed MRFs on his Santro 1.0.

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

And go in for Michelin or Yoko. They will be much better than the crap JKs that come with your car.

Nikhilb2008 · 23rd June 2009, 10:52

He can go for the Michelins. They have been pretty hardy so far. He can also think of the BS Er60s or the Yoko A drives. All these have proven their worth on Indian roads.

Among these three, anything is ok.

funda2max · 23rd June 2009, 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

He can go for the Michelins. They have been pretty hardy so far. He can also think of the BS Er60s or the Yoko A drives. All these have proven their worth on Indian roads.

Among these three, anything is ok.

Thanks. Any idea about the price?

funda2max · 28th June 2009, 15:15

I will be changing to Yoko A drive (185/70 R14) which costs around Rs3400/- per tyre. Stock tyres would fetch 1300*4. Should i also change spare tyre?

Nikhilb2008 · 28th June 2009, 15:44

Ideally, you should change all 5. However, if you dont want to spend the extra money, change only 4.

I suggest you change all 5.

Where did you enquire regarding the price?

funda2max · 28th June 2009, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Ideally, you should change all 5. However, if you dont want to spend the extra money, change only 4.

I suggest you change all 5.

Where did you enquire regarding the price?

At the dealership, Bharath Auto cars, Mangalore. Yes, I will change all 5.

funda2max · 30th June 2009, 23:02

The deal didn't go well at Mangalore. I am looking for a better option at Bangalore this time. What would be the best price of XM1+ or Turanza?

Thanks

iraghava · 1st July 2009, 19:30

F2M - You should be enquiring at the local dealers in Bangalore rather then here.

funda2max · 9th July 2009, 23:06

Changed to Michelin XM1+, it is absolutely stunning. Zero road noise at speeds, great handling and nice looks! Thanks for your suggestions folks!

pullikutty · 18th July 2009, 12:16

are u people suggesting to put the ZXI's 185/70/14s to same steel rim of VXI.is it possible. whether the dealer will take back the old tyres of vxi back.

pullikutty · 18th July 2009, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by funda2max

Changed to Michelin XM1+, it is absolutely stunning. Zero road noise at speeds, great handling and nice looks! Thanks for your suggestions folks!

Can u please tell me whether u upgraded the tyres on the same steel rim or u purchased new alloy wheels.what u did with your stock wheels & rim which u got along with the car.please quote how much did u spend for 5 michelin tyres (any other option instead of michelin)and if u got a set 0f 5 alloy wheels please quote that also.If possible can u put a snap of the car showing the wheels.

funda2max · 20th July 2009, 11:25

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Originally Posted by pullikutty

Can u please tell me whether u upgraded the tyres on the same steel rim or u purchased new alloy wheels.what u did with your stock wheels & rim which u got along with the car.please quote how much did u spend for 5 michelin tyres (any other option instead of michelin)and if u got a set 0f 5 alloy wheels please quote that also.If possible can u put a snap of the car showing the wheels.

I had given away the stock wheels and rims. I got everything around 33K (5 tyres + 5 alloy wheels). You can check this link and here

22nd June 2009, 11:00	#1
funda2max BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 377 Thanked: 26 Times	Maruti Suzuki Ritz : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread Folks, I am posting this question here to get some attention and advice from experts. Due to the toll boy design and smaller tyre size (165/80 R14) Ritz has considerable body roll in corners. I would like to upsize the tyres upon delivery, please suggest a good Tyre. Thanks Experts.
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22nd June 2009, 17:37	#2
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,993 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	Go in for 185/70 R14, should be a good upgrade.
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22nd June 2009, 17:51	#3
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,194 Thanked: 10,178 Times	And go in for Michelin or Yoko. They will be much better than the crap JKs that come with your car.
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23rd June 2009, 10:52	#5
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,194 Thanked: 10,178 Times	He can go for the Michelins. They have been pretty hardy so far. He can also think of the BS Er60s or the Yoko A drives. All these have proven their worth on Indian roads. Among these three, anything is ok.
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28th June 2009, 15:15	#7
funda2max BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 377 Thanked: 26 Times	I will be changing to Yoko A drive (185/70 R14) which costs around Rs3400/- per tyre. Stock tyres would fetch 1300*4. Should i also change spare tyre?
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28th June 2009, 15:44	#8
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,194 Thanked: 10,178 Times	Ideally, you should change all 5. However, if you dont want to spend the extra money, change only 4. I suggest you change all 5. Where did you enquire regarding the price?
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30th June 2009, 23:02	#10
funda2max BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 377 Thanked: 26 Times	The deal didn't go well at Mangalore. I am looking for a better option at Bangalore this time. What would be the best price of XM1+ or Turanza? Thanks
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1st July 2009, 19:30	#11
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,993 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	F2M - You should be enquiring at the local dealers in Bangalore rather then here.
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9th July 2009, 23:06	#12
funda2max BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 377 Thanked: 26 Times	Changed to Michelin XM1+, it is absolutely stunning. Zero road noise at speeds, great handling and nice looks! Thanks for your suggestions folks!
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18th July 2009, 12:16	#13
pullikutty BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: KL 08/TN 07/MH 37/WB 05 Posts: 37 Thanked: Once	are u people suggesting to put the ZXI's 185/70/14s to same steel rim of VXI.is it possible. whether the dealer will take back the old tyres of vxi back.
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