Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

_abhishek · 13th October 2009, 11:55

@anandkumargb,
Dude,

.
I was thinking that your car had 15" alloys. Thats why i was totally surprised for what you were experiencing. Dont

me up for this.

Damn, i did it again.

Anyways, you are correct. 16" alloys wont go well for swift. All these problems are bound to happen.

Good that you changed it before something major happened. The suspension would have been screwed badly in long run.

charmingenigma · 20th October 2009, 18:45

I'll be getting my swift VDi in two weeks time. I've decided to upgrade the stock tyres to 195/60 R15. I just happened to talk to a car accessory shopkeeper recently and he says that he is not sure whether the fifth tyre (extra one) with alloy fitted wud fit into its slot inside the car if it were upgraded to 195/60 R15. Is that true?

Can people with personal experience share their views on this issue as i personally find that hard to believe because-

1. there is an overall reduction in wheel diameter when compared to the stock ones, and

2. just an increase of 30mm in width when compared to the stock set.
Would that make the tyre+alloy over-sized to such a great extent that it actually doesn't fit into the slot allocated to it within the car??? please enlighten me.

Epic · 21st October 2009, 11:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by charmingenigma

I'll be getting my swift VDi in two weeks time. I've decided to upgrade the stock tyres to 195/60 R15. I just happened to talk to a car accessory shopkeeper recently and he says that he is not sure whether the fifth tyre (extra one) with alloy fitted wud fit into its slot inside the car if it were upgraded to 195/60 R15. Is that true?

Can people with personal experience share their views on this issue as i personally find that hard to believe because-

1. there is an overall reduction in wheel diameter when compared to the stock ones, and

2. just an increase of 30mm in width when compared to the stock set.
Would that make the tyre+alloy over-sized to such a great extent that it actually doesn't fit into the slot allocated to it within the car??? please enlighten me.

Hi,

I was using 195/60/R15 and the spare wheel will fit in the spare wheel well. However, it will be a bit tight and will also bulge out a bit. Other than that there are no other issues what so ever.

I have now upgraded to 205/55/R15 and since the spare wheel does not fit in the spare wheel well, I have gone for only 04 tires. The spare wheel is 185/70/R14 which is stock on the Zxi I believe.

With regards to ride quality, the 195s have the best ride and are the best and maximum upgrade one should go for on the Swift. Eventhough I have upgraded to 205 S-Drives which look amazing but do compromise on ride quality a bit, I will definitely be going back to 195s during my next tire change.

charmingenigma · 22nd October 2009, 15:13

Thanks a lot "EPIC"...that cleared a huge doubt for me...just one more thing...could u elaborate a bit more on "IT BECOMES TIGHT"...i understood the bulging part...and yea 185/70 R14 is the stock set for ZXi...u were right...

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arun.sidhes · 23rd October 2009, 22:37

Hi Guys,

My Swift VDI has completed around 40000km, NOw i am going for change tyre. My car don't have alloy wheel, what ever maruti provided the rim , same rim i am going to use the future also.
I don't have any option, which tyre & brand i am going to upgrade my car?
Only few option
1. Shall i go for tubeless?
2. Tyre should be reduce the rattle atleast minimum and long life with any furture problem

Please let me know ,

arun.sidhes · 23rd October 2009, 22:57

Hi Guys,

My Swift VDI has completed around 40000km, NOw i am going for change tyre. My car don't have alloy wheel, what ever maruti provided the rim , same rim i am going to use the future also.
I don't have any option, which tyre & brand i am going to upgrade my car?
Only few option
1. Shall i go for tubeless?
2. Tyre should be reduce the rattle atleast minimum and long life with OUT any furture problem

Please let me know ,

jithudigitised · 23rd October 2009, 23:05

Well the tires you are using are already tubeless.

i didn't get you on the second point.can you describe it more clearly?

arun.sidhes · 23rd October 2009, 23:18

My requirements
1.Same rim, Don't have alloy wheel
2.need tubeless tyre
3.Should be long life with out any problem
4. Warranty & Normal price ( Not more &not less)
Which brand tyre & size, Please clarify

arun.sidhes · 26th October 2009, 19:27

Hi guys,
I am waiting for answer for my queries, this week end i am going to change the tyre.Before that I need updatation from all, atleast few

sdp1975 · 26th October 2009, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by arun.sidhes

My requirements
1.Same rim, Don't have alloy wheel
2.need tubeless tyre
3.Should be long life with out any problem
4. Warranty & Normal price ( Not more &not less)
Which brand tyre & size, Please clarify

The Bridgestones Turanzas ER-60 come at a good price and have a good tyre life. They have good sidewall protection , good for indian roads.

Go for 185/70 R14, this is the size on the Zxi. You can get these fitted on the stock rims. Price I guess is around the 3200/- mark, contact a dealer for the exact prices.

Nikhilb2008 · 26th October 2009, 20:39

Get the XM1+. Much better grip in the wet. Much better ride comfort. Much more silent. A little expensive but totally worth it. Tyre life is also decent. You should get around 50k on them. They are also pretty robust. NO issues with that.

arun.sidhes · 26th October 2009, 20:56

Thanks For your replies.. What's price for XM1+ ? The both tyres will reduce the rattling? Becasue JK tyre problem with hight rattling for not surface roads

Nikhilb2008 · 26th October 2009, 22:04

XM1+ will be better for your "rattling problem", whatever it is!

XM1+ will be around 3600 and ER 60 will be around 3400 or so.

arun.sidhes · 26th October 2009, 22:07

In the XM1+ which can better for stock rim? 50 % city drive and 50% long drive

arun.sidhes · 27th October 2009, 22:12

Which Size Better Fpr Stock Rim?

13th October 2009, 11:55	#811
_abhishek BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 126 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	@anandkumargb, Dude, . I was thinking that your car had 15" alloys. Thats why i was totally surprised for what you were experiencing. Dont me up for this. Damn, i did it again. Anyways, you are correct. 16" alloys wont go well for swift. All these problems are bound to happen. Good that you changed it before something major happened. The suspension would have been screwed badly in long run. Last edited by _abhishek : 13th October 2009 at 11:57.
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20th October 2009, 18:45	#812
charmingenigma Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	about boot space for the extra tyre if i upgrade the stock tyre set of my swift I'll be getting my swift VDi in two weeks time. I've decided to upgrade the stock tyres to 195/60 R15. I just happened to talk to a car accessory shopkeeper recently and he says that he is not sure whether the fifth tyre (extra one) with alloy fitted wud fit into its slot inside the car if it were upgraded to 195/60 R15. Is that true? Can people with personal experience share their views on this issue as i personally find that hard to believe because- 1. there is an overall reduction in wheel diameter when compared to the stock ones, and 2. just an increase of 30mm in width when compared to the stock set. Would that make the tyre+alloy over-sized to such a great extent that it actually doesn't fit into the slot allocated to it within the car??? please enlighten me.
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22nd October 2009, 15:13	#814
charmingenigma Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks a lot "EPIC"...that cleared a huge doubt for me...just one more thing...could u elaborate a bit more on "IT BECOMES TIGHT"...i understood the bulging part...and yea 185/70 R14 is the stock set for ZXi...u were right... Note from the Team-BHP Support Team : Please take the time to use proper punctuation as per Team-BHP rules. Avoid...typing...like...this. Thanks. Last edited by Technocrat : 22nd October 2009 at 15:16. Reason: Please read the note in your post, thanks
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23rd October 2009, 22:37	#815
arun.sidhes BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 64 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi Guys, My Swift VDI has completed around 40000km, NOw i am going for change tyre. My car don't have alloy wheel, what ever maruti provided the rim , same rim i am going to use the future also. I don't have any option, which tyre & brand i am going to upgrade my car? Only few option 1. Shall i go for tubeless? 2. Tyre should be reduce the rattle atleast minimum and long life with any furture problem Please let me know ,
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23rd October 2009, 22:57	#816
arun.sidhes BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 64 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi Guys, My Swift VDI has completed around 40000km, NOw i am going for change tyre. My car don't have alloy wheel, what ever maruti provided the rim , same rim i am going to use the future also. I don't have any option, which tyre & brand i am going to upgrade my car? Only few option 1. Shall i go for tubeless? 2. Tyre should be reduce the rattle atleast minimum and long life with OUT any furture problem Please let me know ,
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23rd October 2009, 23:05	#817
jithudigitised BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Thiruvananthapuram Posts: 359 Thanked: 141 Times View My Garage	Well the tires you are using are already tubeless. i didn't get you on the second point.can you describe it more clearly?
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23rd October 2009, 23:18	#818
arun.sidhes BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 64 Thanked: 0 Times	My requirements 1.Same rim, Don't have alloy wheel 2.need tubeless tyre 3.Should be long life with out any problem 4. Warranty & Normal price ( Not more &not less) Which brand tyre & size, Please clarify
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26th October 2009, 19:27	#819
arun.sidhes BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 64 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi guys, I am waiting for answer for my queries, this week end i am going to change the tyre.Before that I need updatation from all, atleast few
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26th October 2009, 20:39	#821
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,139 Times	Get the XM1+. Much better grip in the wet. Much better ride comfort. Much more silent. A little expensive but totally worth it. Tyre life is also decent. You should get around 50k on them. They are also pretty robust. NO issues with that.
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26th October 2009, 20:56	#822
arun.sidhes BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 64 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks For your replies.. What's price for XM1+ ? The both tyres will reduce the rattling? Becasue JK tyre problem with hight rattling for not surface roads
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26th October 2009, 22:04	#823
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,139 Times	XM1+ will be better for your "rattling problem", whatever it is! XM1+ will be around 3600 and ER 60 will be around 3400 or so.
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26th October 2009, 22:07	#824
arun.sidhes BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 64 Thanked: 0 Times	In the XM1+ which can better for stock rim? 50 % city drive and 50% long drive
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27th October 2009, 22:12	#825
arun.sidhes BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 64 Thanked: 0 Times	Which Size Better Fpr Stock Rim?
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