Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

iraghava · 3rd July 2008, 01:23

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zenopio · 3rd July 2008, 09:15

guys i am still waiting for a correct reply guys..not understanding what you guys are speaking.. :(

theMAG · 3rd July 2008, 15:32

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Originally Posted by zenopio

guys i am still waiting for a correct reply guys..not understanding what you guys are speaking.. :(

I would suggest that you stick to the opinions given by the tyre experts above. 7.5 J is simply too wide for a Swift.

iraghava · 3rd July 2008, 15:46

For 205, max acceptable is 7J with 6.5J being more preferable. 7.5 is a no-no.

diwa · 3rd July 2008, 16:26

I am planning to change my Swift VXi tyres. OE JK tyres have worn out at 32500 KMS.

Size: 185/70R 14

I am looking at the following options.

Bridgestone Potenza GIII - Rs 3,200/- per tyre (Made in India) and imported Rs 3,400/- per tyre

Michellin XM1+ - Rs 3,540/- per tyre

Yokohama AS-drive - Rs 3250/- per tyre

Please advice which one should I go for?, does made in India or Imported matter a lot?

Are the prices quoted correct?

Thanks in advance
diwa

iraghava · 3rd July 2008, 16:35

Choose between Yoko or Michelin. Stay away from the GIII's.

theMAG · 3rd July 2008, 17:53

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Originally Posted by diwa

OE JK tyres have worn out at 32500 KMS.

How on earth is that possible? The high performance imports can be excused for wearing out at that mileage - not rock hard JKs or MRFs.

nitrous · 3rd July 2008, 18:06

Although hard, they were majorly narrow tyres,Mahesh.
So, the 1 ton weight on the 165s would have worn them out. Driving style , vehicle load would also add to the wear.

diwa · 3rd July 2008, 18:21

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Originally Posted by theMAG

How on earth is that possible? The high performance imports can be excused for wearing out at that mileage - not rock hard JKs or MRFs.

I don't know. Wheel balancing and alignment are regularly done and all 5 tyres are rotated.

I had a problem of tyre noise and after 30,000 kms service (service done at 31,700 kms), the service guy (know him personally) told me to change the tyres. I am not comfortable driving the car with the tyres, its slipping and sliding. I am going to replace my tires on Saturday.

rohan_fonseca · 3rd July 2008, 23:10

Is the tread worn out or the tyres aren't feeling good? 185s were stock for Zxi.

diwa · 4th July 2008, 10:36

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Originally Posted by rohan_fonseca

Is the tread worn out or the tyres aren't feeling good? 185s were stock for Zxi.

Mine is a VXi, stock is 165. I am upgrading to 185s. The treads have worn out, so they aren't feeling good. The service guy tells me that the OE Jk Tyres lasts only 30 - 35,000 Kms.

rider60 · 4th July 2008, 12:39

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Originally Posted by iraghava

For 205, max acceptable is 7J with 6.5J being more preferable. 7.5 is a no-no.

you are absolutely right, i had 195/60-R15 on 7J alloys on the swift and i have shifted them to viva now! i had no problems of tyres scraping but the ride quality is a bit hard that is all!

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Originally Posted by zenopio

guys i am still waiting for a correct reply guys..not understanding what you guys are speaking.. :(

get the 7J alloys i would not recommend the 7.5J they are too big for the 205 profile not at all recommended, for get the scraping part the handling and comfort will surely go real bad!

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Originally Posted by kpzen

width 7.5?????

Thats too wide...get 6j or 6.5j...
With 7.5j the wheels might scrape and ride quality will be bad.

i agree!

get the 7J!

hey why not check with BHAGWAN's car he has 17" alloys he might be able to give some info on the same!

Mushroomz · 4th July 2008, 17:17

Just wanted to ask one question, would 7J be alright for a 205/55/15 profile ??

Thanks !!

kumar_ranjan · 4th July 2008, 18:29

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Originally Posted by Mushroomz

Just wanted to ask one question, would 7J be alright for a 205/55/15 profile ??

Thanks !!

Already mentioned in the earlier post as follows.

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

For 205, max acceptable is 7J with 6.5J being more preferable.

Mushroomz · 4th July 2008, 22:07

Thanks !!!
Was just trying to make sure nothing goes wrong.
Will connect with you soon.
Car would be arriving this coming week.

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diwa BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 355 Thanked: 183 Times	Tyre change for my Swift I am planning to change my Swift VXi tyres. OE JK tyres have worn out at 32500 KMS. Size: 185/70R 14 I am looking at the following options. Bridgestone Potenza GIII - Rs 3,200/- per tyre (Made in India) and imported Rs 3,400/- per tyre Michellin XM1+ - Rs 3,540/- per tyre Yokohama AS-drive - Rs 3250/- per tyre Please advice which one should I go for?, does made in India or Imported matter a lot? Are the prices quoted correct? Thanks in advance diwa
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iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Choose between Yoko or Michelin. Stay away from the GIII's.
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nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Although hard, they were majorly narrow tyres,Mahesh. So, the 1 ton weight on the 165s would have worn them out. Driving style , vehicle load would also add to the wear.
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rohan_fonseca BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Panaji Posts: 984 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Is the tread worn out or the tyres aren't feeling good? 185s were stock for Zxi.
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Mushroomz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wonderland Posts: 93 Thanked: Once	Just wanted to ask one question, would 7J be alright for a 205/55/15 profile ?? Thanks !!
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