ARTICLE: Choosing The Right Set Of Tyres for your Car

esteem_lover · 8th August 2007, 14:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpzen

Rims with low profile tyres are prone to bending.
60 profile is safe enough for Indian roads..

Now, 60 profile on 155 width is going to be too less, right ?

amahesh · 11th August 2007, 12:40

anyone got suggestions for the 2003 honda city?

bottle · 11th August 2007, 13:10

really love the ride of the new gp2 i fit for my front tyres. nicer handling and less road noise. feels a lot better than the crap from fiat. contemplating changing the rear tyres too

GTO · 11th August 2007, 16:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by amahesh

anyone got suggestions for the 2003 honda city?

Look at the second post of this thread. It contains an excel sheet (attachment) which will give you size recommendations.

thouqeer · 19th August 2007, 03:04

It is very good artical which made me to note some do points from this thank u rehaan

kpzen · 19th August 2007, 11:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Now, 60 profile on 155 width is going to be too less, right ?

Ok I shall re-phrase my statement
" minimum of 105 mm sidewall is required on Indian roads to be safe enough"

jeeva · 21st August 2007, 09:15

Can someone please explain what is a Baloon tyre. How does it stand out from a high profile radial tyre? Are these used only in extreme climatic conditions. Please enlighten.

theexister · 1st September 2007, 16:54

Wheels 2005 Tyre Test - aussiefrogs

This link, though old, has some good info.

lancersfx · 12th September 2007, 08:24

Thanks iRaghava for the excel file......I was looking for the profile size for upgrading the tyres and the alloys for my ford ikon 1.8D.......That detailed info on the wheel selection is superb thanks rehaan......

Torqueguru · 3rd November 2007, 15:28

Fantabulous effort!!!! U rock buddy!

Rehaan · 5th November 2007, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeeva

Can someone please explain what is a Baloon tyre. How does it stand out from a high profile radial tyre? Are these used only in extreme climatic conditions. Please enlighten.

I'm sorry but i am clueless about this one Jeeva!
Maybe it is a tyre with less rigid side-walls/tread (ie, the whole tyre is one consistent "balloon") ?

Thanks to everyone for all the comments!

cya
R

vasudeva · 19th November 2007, 16:40

Pardon me for my ignorance. My Corolla has 195/60 R15 with only 13K run. Is it really advisable to change the tyre spec when I go for replacement. I know there are `recommended' size upgrades if you decide to do so. Also that the same model may be fit with different specs in different markets. For example, Corolla in India has 195/60 R15; but 185/65R 15, 195/65R15, 195/65R16 in US.

But it may also be true that if the specs are different in different markets for the same car model, the car maker would have adjusted the car body and mechanics for that sort of tyre spec., and changing tyre spec (on replacement) may not be really advisable (unless you are absolutely disgusted by the present spec, which I am not) unless the car is adjusted for a different spec than the standard, original fitment.

GTO · 19th November 2007, 17:36

Vasudeva

Most Indian cars - under the 10 lac price bracket - would have the tyre size for optimum fuel economy and the best possible ride quality. As opposed to an enthusiasts desire of better handling.

Rehaan · 19th November 2007, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by vasudeva

Pardon me for my ignorance. My Corolla has 195/60 R15 with only 13K run. Is it really advisable to change the tyre spec when I go for replacement. I know there are `recommended' size upgrades if you decide to do so. Also that the same model may be fit with different specs in different markets. For example, Corolla in India has 195/60 R15; but 185/65R 15, 195/65R15, 195/65R16 in US.

But it may also be true that if the specs are different in different markets for the same car model, the car maker would have adjusted the car body and mechanics for that sort of tyre spec., and changing tyre spec (on replacement) may not be really advisable (unless you are absolutely disgusted by the present spec, which I am not) unless the car is adjusted for a different spec than the standard, original fitment.

Vasudeva,

Good questions, and you are right in your statements. However, if you read the article again you will see that :

1. If you are comfortable with your tyres and they still have life in them, no need to change them.
2. You will probably gain a LOT more from switching to a better quality tyre from the stock tyres, as opposed to increasing treadwidth from 195 to 205 etc.

Basically, in your case, run out your current tyres, but when they are at the end of their life, do consider investing in some "better" rubber (not neccessarily larger).

cya
R

vasudeva · 20th November 2007, 09:56

Thanks a lot. Yes since the tyre size and spec of Corolla is perfectly acceptable and I am not an `enthusiast', I prefer not to change the original specs too much. Of course, a higher spec may have given some better ride comfort but would have involved compromise with FE. So I usually trust the manufacturer (in this case Toyota). I do not know what a higher spec would bring, and am usually conservative.

But, Corolla has Bridgestone Potenza and perhaps Yokohama/Michelin/Bridgestone may be decent options. Of course, right now, my tyres still have a lot of life.

Again, one question is still unanswered: do the manufacturer adjust car mechanics for a specific tyre size, and changing tyre specs may lead to sub-optimal car dynamics? if one changes the tyre without such adjustments from a qualified, knowledgable shop.

11th August 2007, 12:40	#47
amahesh Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	anyone got suggestions for the 2003 honda city?
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11th August 2007, 13:10	#48
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 274 Times View My Garage	really love the ride of the new gp2 i fit for my front tyres. nicer handling and less road noise. feels a lot better than the crap from fiat. contemplating changing the rear tyres too
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19th August 2007, 03:04	#50
thouqeer Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 24 Thanked: 0 Times	It is very good artical which made me to note some do points from this thank u rehaan Last edited by Rehaan : 19th August 2007 at 22:21. Reason: Thanks. (Please dont quote the entire post in the future).
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21st August 2007, 09:15	#52
jeeva BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DXB / Nilgiris Posts: 769 Thanked: 1,278 Times View My Garage	Can someone please explain what is a Baloon tyre. How does it stand out from a high profile radial tyre? Are these used only in extreme climatic conditions. Please enlighten.
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1st September 2007, 16:54	#53
theexister BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad...now moved to Bangalore Posts: 173 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Wheels 2005 Tyre Test - aussiefrogs This link, though old, has some good info.
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12th September 2007, 08:24	#54
lancersfx BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 225 Thanked: 44 Times View My Garage	Thanks iRaghava for the excel file......I was looking for the profile size for upgrading the tyres and the alloys for my ford ikon 1.8D.......That detailed info on the wheel selection is superb thanks rehaan......
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3rd November 2007, 15:28	#55
Torqueguru BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 277 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	Fantabulous effort!!!! U rock buddy!
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19th November 2007, 16:40	#57
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	Pardon me for my ignorance. My Corolla has 195/60 R15 with only 13K run. Is it really advisable to change the tyre spec when I go for replacement. I know there are `recommended' size upgrades if you decide to do so. Also that the same model may be fit with different specs in different markets. For example, Corolla in India has 195/60 R15; but 185/65R 15, 195/65R15, 195/65R16 in US. But it may also be true that if the specs are different in different markets for the same car model, the car maker would have adjusted the car body and mechanics for that sort of tyre spec., and changing tyre spec (on replacement) may not be really advisable (unless you are absolutely disgusted by the present spec, which I am not) unless the car is adjusted for a different spec than the standard, original fitment.
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19th November 2007, 17:36	#58
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,529 Thanked: 300,723 Times View My Garage	Vasudeva Most Indian cars - under the 10 lac price bracket - would have the tyre size for optimum fuel economy and the best possible ride quality. As opposed to an enthusiasts desire of better handling.
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20th November 2007, 09:56	#60
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	Thanks a lot. Yes since the tyre size and spec of Corolla is perfectly acceptable and I am not an `enthusiast', I prefer not to change the original specs too much. Of course, a higher spec may have given some better ride comfort but would have involved compromise with FE. So I usually trust the manufacturer (in this case Toyota). I do not know what a higher spec would bring, and am usually conservative. But, Corolla has Bridgestone Potenza and perhaps Yokohama/Michelin/Bridgestone may be decent options. Of course, right now, my tyres still have a lot of life. Again, one question is still unanswered: do the manufacturer adjust car mechanics for a specific tyre size, and changing tyre specs may lead to sub-optimal car dynamics? if one changes the tyre without such adjustments from a qualified, knowledgable shop.
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