Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

reignofchaos · 4th May 2008, 00:14

KP out of those what would you recommend? Purely for comfort and about just about ok handling.

Jaggu · 4th May 2008, 00:14

195 65 14 on stock rims are dicey since the rim is 5J, and ideally they require 5.5J min, better stick with 185 70 14

kpzen · 4th May 2008, 00:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by reignofchaos

KP out of those what would you recommend? Purely for comfort and about just about ok handling.

Both tyres are comfort based with adequate handling. You can't go wrong with any of the two..
Only difference is that with four yoko tyres u will get a yoko backpack free.

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

195 65 14 on stock rims are dicey since the rim is 5J, and ideally they require 5.5J min, better stick with 185 70 14

But still ppl are running insane 205 upsizes on stock rims.. May be they don't reveal the problems they are facing..

reignofchaos · 4th May 2008, 00:36

Thanks once again for all the info. Whats a rough estimate of the price of the A-drive and the XM1+?

iraghava · 4th May 2008, 00:53

185/70 R14 should be around 3.2-3.3k in Michelin and a little cheaper in Yoko.

Mushroomz · 4th May 2008, 01:12

Well, seems like there are no issues getting 205/55/R15 on Swift Zxi .. So am kinda fixing this size .. And for the tires .. I think I wud go for Sdrive.. Thanks for all the help guys .. Any more suggestions are welcomed as i still have like 15 days on hand.. Car wud only come after 15-20 days .. Damn the waiting period .. Lolz ..

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inder_s1 · 5th May 2008, 09:59

Hi Guys,

I am getting my Swift VXI in a couple of days. I would like to upgrade to 195/60 R15 or 205/55 R15.... Yokohoma S-Drives.

Can the Bangalore guys suggest the best place to get this done with exchange of my stock tires?

revved_up · 10th May 2008, 16:19

Hi Tyre Gurus.

I am getting my swift vdi shortly. I will be upsizing to 15".
I had zeroed in on Michelin Energy XM1+ but on checking the Michelin website the profile i am looking for is not available.. 195/60/R15.
This profile is available in Micheline Energy MXV8.

Can someone please help and tell me if i should go for MXV8 or 195/65R15 profile which is available on XM1+.

zenopio · 10th May 2008, 20:53

hellooo guys even i am getting my silver swift ..next week want to upgrade the tyer

i am looking in for 16 inch alloyes with 205/50/r16. or 15 inch with 205/55/r15

which tyer should i go for and its cost and what will be the milage drop with this upgrade?? will it effect suspensions ??

Jaggu · 10th May 2008, 22:02

I still feel 205 is overkill for swifts, its zaps power, mileage and ride quality. 185 or 195 at the max is the ideal, yeah for looks and vacuum cleaner like road holding 205's are fine, otherwise overkill anyday for stock indian swifts.

Mushroomz · 11th May 2008, 15:03

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

I still feel 205 is overkill for swifts, its zaps power, mileage and ride quality. 185 or 195 at the max is the ideal, yeah for looks and vacuum cleaner like road holding 205's are fine, otherwise overkill anyday for stock indian swifts.

Hmmm. So you think I should stick around with 195 instead of 205?? Will it reduce too much of power??
Please advise. I thought I made my decision but seems like not yet.

Btw, I was planning to grab 205/55/R15, Yoko Sdrive for the yet undelivered Swift Zxi.

revved_up · 11th May 2008, 22:09

Hi Guys,

I will be getting my Swift VDi shortly and have finalized upsizing to 185/70/R14. I saw my car with the delaer today and it has MRF tyres
I have some queries:

I have contacted a local tyrewaala, hes offering me 1200 for each tyre and 200 for the rim. Is this a good price??
He has quoted me 2800 for Michelin Energy XM1 (not XM1+), he says he has only XM1, is this a good deal???
He himself is recommending Yokos (i think ES100) for 2700 per tyre and there is a reebok strolley bag(worth 2500 ) free with 4 tyres.
He has also suggested me in getting 4 alloys instead of 5 because if i put the 5th alloy in the boot , it will get scratched

Should I go for Yokos or Michelin , my priorities are a better ride , good FE and good overall life.

Thanks in advance.

Vid6639 · 11th May 2008, 22:36

The ES100 tyres are now pretty old in the market. Don't go for the XM1 insist upon the XM1+.

If your putting on alloys go for 195/65-14 instead of 185/70-14.

You can even upgrade to 15" 195/60-15 Michelin MXV8 or the ES100.

Jaggu · 11th May 2008, 22:39

@revved up: The offer price for tyre and rims are good. New tyre price, let the gurus reply.

revved_up · 11th May 2008, 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by vid6639

The ES100 tyres are now pretty old in the market. Don't go for the XM1 insist upon the XM1+.

If your putting on alloys go for 195/65-14 instead of 185/70-14.

You can even upgrade to 15" 195/60-15 Michelin MXV8 or the ES100.

The reason I do not want to go for a 195 profile is because it will have effect on the FE.
FE has played a major part in me choosing the VDi over any other car in that segment, since my daily running is around 80-90 kms.
Or is it that 195 profile would not have that much effect on the FE??

The other option i have for tyres is Bridgestones(not sure of the exact model).. how good are they?

4th May 2008, 00:14	#166
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,558 Thanked: 2,527 Times View My Garage	KP out of those what would you recommend? Purely for comfort and about just about ok handling.
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4th May 2008, 00:14	#167
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,383 Thanked: 17,296 Times	195 65 14 on stock rims are dicey since the rim is 5J, and ideally they require 5.5J min, better stick with 185 70 14
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4th May 2008, 00:36	#169
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,558 Thanked: 2,527 Times View My Garage	Thanks once again for all the info. Whats a rough estimate of the price of the A-drive and the XM1+?
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4th May 2008, 00:53	#170
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,997 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	185/70 R14 should be around 3.2-3.3k in Michelin and a little cheaper in Yoko.
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4th May 2008, 01:12	#171
Mushroomz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wonderland Posts: 93 Thanked: Once	Well, seems like there are no issues getting 205/55/R15 on Swift Zxi .. So am kinda fixing this size .. And for the tires .. I think I wud go for Sdrive.. Thanks for all the help guys .. Any more suggestions are welcomed as i still have like 15 days on hand.. Car wud only come after 15-20 days .. Damn the waiting period .. Lolz .. Note from Mod : Please take the time to type out your posts in full words as per Team-BHP rules. Avoid the use of SMS language (any1 = anyone, dat = that, etc), and please use proper punctuation and ...not...type...like this.... Last edited by Rehaan : 4th May 2008 at 02:51. Reason: Please see note in post.
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5th May 2008, 09:59	#172
inder_s1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 238 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	Hi Guys, I am getting my Swift VXI in a couple of days. I would like to upgrade to 195/60 R15 or 205/55 R15.... Yokohoma S-Drives. Can the Bangalore guys suggest the best place to get this done with exchange of my stock tires?
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10th May 2008, 16:19	#173
revved_up BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 802 Thanked: 793 Times View My Garage	Hi Tyre Gurus. I am getting my swift vdi shortly. I will be upsizing to 15". I had zeroed in on Michelin Energy XM1+ but on checking the Michelin website the profile i am looking for is not available.. 195/60/R15. This profile is available in Micheline Energy MXV8. Can someone please help and tell me if i should go for MXV8 or 195/65R15 profile which is available on XM1+.
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10th May 2008, 20:53	#174
zenopio BANNED Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hyderabad,london Posts: 441 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	hellooo guys even i am getting my silver swift ..next week want to upgrade the tyer i am looking in for 16 inch alloyes with 205/50/r16. or 15 inch with 205/55/r15 which tyer should i go for and its cost and what will be the milage drop with this upgrade?? will it effect suspensions ??
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10th May 2008, 22:02	#175
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,383 Thanked: 17,296 Times	I still feel 205 is overkill for swifts, its zaps power, mileage and ride quality. 185 or 195 at the max is the ideal, yeah for looks and vacuum cleaner like road holding 205's are fine, otherwise overkill anyday for stock indian swifts.
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11th May 2008, 22:09	#177
revved_up BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 802 Thanked: 793 Times View My Garage	Hi Guys, I will be getting my Swift VDi shortly and have finalized upsizing to 185/70/R14. I saw my car with the delaer today and it has MRF tyres I have some queries: I have contacted a local tyrewaala, hes offering me 1200 for each tyre and 200 for the rim. Is this a good price?? He has quoted me 2800 for Michelin Energy XM1 (not XM1+), he says he has only XM1, is this a good deal??? He himself is recommending Yokos (i think ES100) for 2700 per tyre and there is a reebok strolley bag(worth 2500 ) free with 4 tyres. He has also suggested me in getting 4 alloys instead of 5 because if i put the 5th alloy in the boot , it will get scratched Should I go for Yokos or Michelin , my priorities are a better ride , good FE and good overall life. Thanks in advance.
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11th May 2008, 22:36	#178
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,709 Thanked: 44,137 Times View My Garage	The ES100 tyres are now pretty old in the market. Don't go for the XM1 insist upon the XM1+. If your putting on alloys go for 195/65-14 instead of 185/70-14. You can even upgrade to 15" 195/60-15 Michelin MXV8 or the ES100.
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11th May 2008, 22:39	#179
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,383 Thanked: 17,296 Times	@revved up: The offer price for tyre and rims are good. New tyre price, let the gurus reply.
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