Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

Nikhilb2008 · 20th February 2010, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soccerfan

I got 185/70 R14 A -drives for 3100/tyre in Kochi . U should get a better deal in Pune IMO

You are referring to 185/70 R14. He is talking about 195/65 R14.

Mi10 · 20th February 2010, 21:57

Guys,

I upgraded my tires and Alloys for my 3 year old Swift.
Earlier setup - Stock JK's 165/80/14 on 14" Aura Alloys

Now - Apollo Accelere 195/60/15 on 15" Lenso Alloys

Loving it - marked difference in handling. Will post the Pics soon

Sanjay1707 · 20th February 2010, 23:10

Thanks vsh
Problem remains the same. Perfectly OK while driving on good road, but unbearable on bad roads. Nowadays, I am rarely driving it. My wife uses it for short trips within the township we live in. I purchased Cruze LT last month and enjoying this lovely car.

Ankur_J · 23rd February 2010, 17:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Difference between 185/70 and 195/65 is negligible when it comes to ride quality. I say go for it, after having driven cars with 165 to 205 tire width, i find 195's to be spot on wrt ride, comfort and safety. Without affecting the FE also.

Ensure rim size is 5.5J or more.

Thanks Jaggu!

I got the new set of wheels. There is a substantial difference in handling. Loving it

. And yes the rim size is 5.5J (Neo Sunrise 14" alloys). Got them for Rs 3450/Tyre.

Found the following link quite useful in deciding the right size of course apart from the advise from you all: Car Bibles : The Wheel and Tyre Bible Page 3 of 4
(Found this on another thread sometime back.)

2theMax · 24th February 2010, 11:39

Is 3900/- for 195/60/15 A-drive, a decent price in chennai ? Thanks

SumitBahl · 25th February 2010, 10:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2theMax

Is 3900/- for 195/60/15 A-drive, a decent price in chennai ? Thanks

Rs. 3900 is decent price. (I myself bought at same price)
The lowest I have heard is Rs. 3800.

gkoneti · 1st March 2010, 15:36

Hi, After reading through the whole 62 pages, it is becoming little difficult to follow on all the suggestions. Can i request experts/moderators to put a synopsis this thread with a total overview of various options in a easy to read format. thank you.

rana_kirti · 5th March 2010, 00:32

hi guys,

i got swift vdi and upsized to 195/65/14 after using tyre calcuator. I'm using yokohama tyres A-Drive.

BUt i find the ride to not so great. i find it slightly stiff as compared to stock tyres. i beileve stock on swift ddis is 165/80/14

Did anyone experience stiff ride with A-Drives ?

What are my other options at 195/65/14 which would give a softer ride ?

Thanks.

Nikhilb2008 · 5th March 2010, 08:46

Did you check the tyre pressure?

Also, 195/65 R14 has a slightly lower sidewall compared to 185/70 R14, so you can expect ride to be stiffer than original.

SumitBahl · 5th March 2010, 11:55

^^
185/70-R14 would give you a better ride quality.

kpzen · 5th March 2010, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by rana_kirti

hi guys,

i got swift vdi and upsized to 195/65/14 after using tyre calcuator. I'm using yokohama tyres A-Drive.

BUt i find the ride to not so great. i find it slightly stiff as compared to stock tyres. i beileve stock on swift ddis is 165/80/14

Did anyone experience stiff ride with A-Drives ?

What are my other options at 195/65/14 which would give a softer ride ?

Thanks.

What air pressure are u using ??

Quote:

Originally Posted by SumitBahl

^^
185/70-R14 would give you a better ride quality.

Ride quality also depends on rubber quaility.
Small variation in sidewall won't hamper the ride quality so much.

rana_kirti · 5th March 2010, 13:44

hi kpzen, nikhil & sumit....

i'm using 30 psi nitrogen in both front & back.

I want to stay at 195 because it just very slightly comes out from the side and that gives the car along with the alloys a Sporty look and Appeal. I feel 195 gives a nice Character to the over all looks of the car. I find that even the 185 on the Petrol Zxi looks quite puny, small and weak.

Could you suggest me options at 195/65/14 which would give me a softer ride ?

Thanks

Nikhilb2008 · 5th March 2010, 14:02

A drives are very comfortable. I have a feeling you may have overinflated your tyres. Sometimes the gauge used is very inaccurate.

kpzen · 5th March 2010, 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by rana_kirti

Could you suggest me options at 195/65/14 which would give me a softer ride ?

Thanks

A drives are the most comfortable tire available in that size.

Get the pressure checked at some other place.

rana_kirti · 5th March 2010, 15:57

ok kp i'm willing to get pressure checked at another place.

what pressure front/back would you recommend for city driving for single person ?

thanks

20th February 2010, 21:57	#932
Mi10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,169 Thanked: 3,268 Times View My Garage	Guys, I upgraded my tires and Alloys for my 3 year old Swift. Earlier setup - Stock JK's 165/80/14 on 14" Aura Alloys Now - Apollo Accelere 195/60/15 on 15" Lenso Alloys Loving it - marked difference in handling. Will post the Pics soon
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20th February 2010, 23:10	#933
Sanjay1707 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 35 Thanked: 2 Times	Thanks vsh Problem remains the same. Perfectly OK while driving on good road, but unbearable on bad roads. Nowadays, I am rarely driving it. My wife uses it for short trips within the township we live in. I purchased Cruze LT last month and enjoying this lovely car.
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24th February 2010, 11:39	#935
2theMax BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 337 Thanked: Once	Is 3900/- for 195/60/15 A-drive, a decent price in chennai ? Thanks
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1st March 2010, 15:36	#937
gkoneti BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 126 Thanked: 67 Times	Hi, After reading through the whole 62 pages, it is becoming little difficult to follow on all the suggestions. Can i request experts/moderators to put a synopsis this thread with a total overview of various options in a easy to read format. thank you.
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5th March 2010, 00:32	#938
rana_kirti BANNED Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 374 Thanked: 86 Times	hi guys, i got swift vdi and upsized to 195/65/14 after using tyre calcuator. I'm using yokohama tyres A-Drive. BUt i find the ride to not so great. i find it slightly stiff as compared to stock tyres. i beileve stock on swift ddis is 165/80/14 Did anyone experience stiff ride with A-Drives ? What are my other options at 195/65/14 which would give a softer ride ? Thanks.
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5th March 2010, 08:46	#939
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,139 Times	Did you check the tyre pressure? Also, 195/65 R14 has a slightly lower sidewall compared to 185/70 R14, so you can expect ride to be stiffer than original.
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5th March 2010, 11:55	#940
SumitBahl BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 976 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	^^ 185/70-R14 would give you a better ride quality.
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5th March 2010, 13:44	#942
rana_kirti BANNED Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 374 Thanked: 86 Times	hi kpzen, nikhil & sumit.... i'm using 30 psi nitrogen in both front & back. I want to stay at 195 because it just very slightly comes out from the side and that gives the car along with the alloys a Sporty look and Appeal. I feel 195 gives a nice Character to the over all looks of the car. I find that even the 185 on the Petrol Zxi looks quite puny, small and weak. Could you suggest me options at 195/65/14 which would give me a softer ride ? Thanks
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5th March 2010, 14:02	#943
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,139 Times	A drives are very comfortable. I have a feeling you may have overinflated your tyres. Sometimes the gauge used is very inaccurate.
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5th March 2010, 15:57	#945
rana_kirti BANNED Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 374 Thanked: 86 Times	ok kp i'm willing to get pressure checked at another place. what pressure front/back would you recommend for city driving for single person ? thanks
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