Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

SumitBahl · 5th March 2010, 22:26

My friend is thinking of buying CPC2 195/60/15.
How are the sidewalls of CPC2?

Nikhilb2008 · 5th March 2010, 22:53

^^^^^Like rubber!

Milind · 6th March 2010, 11:53

Hi does anyone know the right air pressure for front tyres for VDI for 185/70 shoes ?

The rear i guess would be same as Zxi - 29 psi

Thanks

khoj · 6th March 2010, 14:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milind

Hi does anyone know the right air pressure for front tyres for VDI for 185/70 shoes ?

The rear i guess would be same as Zxi - 29 psi

Thanks

Refer the air pressure sticker on the driver door sill, but then, I thought that the Vdi had the 165 profile tyres, unless you have upgraded. Zxi is indeed 29 psi.

Milind · 6th March 2010, 15:09

Upgraded the tyres of VDI to 185/70/R14 Michelin. Diesel engine is heavier by 75 kgs than Petrol.... so i guess tyre pressure would be higher. would like to know if anyone knows the right pressure which works well !

Thanks

Epic · 6th March 2010, 16:57

Hi all,

I have asked this question in practically most relevant forums but still have'nt got a reply to the same. So here goes again...

Does anyone know the Offset of the stock rims on the Swift?

Epic · 7th March 2010, 17:27

Hi all,

I desperately need your help and suggestions. I have a 2005 Silky Silver Swift Vxi and had upgraded the stock wheels to 15" X 6.5 OZ Racing Canovas having ET 43 with 195/60/R15 Goodyear Eagle F1 tires in 2006. I changed my tires in June 2008 to 205/55/R15 Yokohama S-Drives. I am happy with ride and handling so far with no issues.

Now my rims are around 4+ years old and have developed scuffs and scratches dude to the horrendous Mumbai roads. I was planning to have them refurbished but was not convinced if I would get the original color and finish of the mighty OZs! Now I cam across AVA wheels which have brilliant designs, but the design I liked i.e. the HS-169 comes only in 16" and above. So now I required your help with whetehr I should stick to my OZs or move to the 16" rims? I need your help regarding the following factors :

1. Which according to you is the better design - OZ Canova OR AVA HS-169
2. Is it worth moving to a 16" rim as I drive in Mumbai city most of the time.
3. Which finish of the AVA HS-169 will best suit a Silver Swift?

I have attched pics of the OZs on my car and some designs of AVA wheels. Please help in choosing the best for my car.

With regards to the AVAs, the models numbers are (from left to right) :

Row 1
1. HS-169 - Hyper Silver, 2. HS-169 - Chrome & Black, 3. HS-169 - Bright Chrome
Row 2
4. HS-75 - Hyper Black, 5. HS-118 - Titanium Bronze, 6. HS-133 - Hyper Black.
Row 3
7. HS-151 - Hyper Black, 8. HS-188 - Black Full Polish

SumitBahl · 8th March 2010, 01:30

I think these 2 will look better on your car:
HS-169 - Chrome & Black
HS-133 - Hyper Black

HS-151 - Hyper Black is also good, but the spokes seems to be protuding out of the wheel (atleast in the picture). It would be more prone to scratches, if that's the case.
Which profile and width are you planning to go for in 16" ? The ride will be on the harsh side.

Epic · 8th March 2010, 10:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by SumitBahl

I think these 2 will look better on your car:
HS-169 - Chrome & Black
HS-133 - Hyper Black

HS-151 - Hyper Black is also good, but the spokes seems to be protuding out of the wheel (atleast in the picture). It would be more prone to scratches, if that's the case.
Which profile and width are you planning to go for in 16" ? The ride will be on the harsh side.

Hi Sumit,

Thank you for your suggestions. I am planning to use 205/50/R16 tires. Any idea what should be the offset of these rims?

With regards to the ride, I seem to be getting mixed reactions with some on the forum advising against 16" rims and others having no problems with the same.

Can anyone using 16" rims with 205/50/R16 tires on a Swift IN MUMBAI give feedback on the ride quality and if the same is recommended?

Nikhilb2008 · 8th March 2010, 21:08

Please, for heaven's sake!

Dont ditch the OZs and g o in for some cheapo wheels.

It's like ditching the Fiesta 1.6S and going in for an NHC just because the NHC looks better.

And 205/50 R16 is very low profile. You will end up damaging your rims and tyres if oyu dont take care. Ride quality is going to be miserable.

raghu4222 · 22nd March 2010, 16:16

Its been i while that i updated on my new ride. After a long wait, got my Swift delivered on 18th Feb and 19th Feb got the footwear change. Thanks to Nikhil from Madhu's for all the coordination and neat work from the boys @ Madhu's. Check the photos from stock to current transformed :-)

arjunrudra · 22nd March 2010, 16:39

Nice alloys you got there. Can you please tell us on the profile of the s-drives and how much that spoiler costs ?

SumitBahl · 22nd March 2010, 18:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by arjunrudra

Nice alloys you got there. Can you please tell us on the profile of the s-drives and how much that spoiler costs ?

Tyre dimensions are: 205/55-R15

How is the ride quality with 55 profile?

Nikhilb2008 · 22nd March 2010, 22:01

Hey Raghu,

It looks fantastic!! Congrats!

nisarg86 · 22nd March 2010, 23:18

Nice choice Raghu. White on White looks Hot ! Hows the ride quality with 55 profile ?

@Nikhil. Is this a Raiden Series ?

5th March 2010, 22:26	#946
SumitBahl BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 976 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	My friend is thinking of buying CPC2 195/60/15. How are the sidewalls of CPC2?
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5th March 2010, 22:53	#947
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,139 Times	^^^^^Like rubber!
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6th March 2010, 11:53	#948
Milind BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MH-12 Posts: 50 Thanked: 0 Times	Front Tyre pressure for 185/70/R14 for VDI front Hi does anyone know the right air pressure for front tyres for VDI for 185/70 shoes ? The rear i guess would be same as Zxi - 29 psi Thanks
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6th March 2010, 15:09	#950
Milind BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MH-12 Posts: 50 Thanked: 0 Times	Upgraded the tyres of VDI to 185/70/R14 Michelin. Diesel engine is heavier by 75 kgs than Petrol.... so i guess tyre pressure would be higher. would like to know if anyone knows the right pressure which works well ! Thanks
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6th March 2010, 16:57	#951
Epic Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,558 Thanked: 922 Times	Offset (ET) of stock rims on Swift Hi all, I have asked this question in practically most relevant forums but still have'nt got a reply to the same. So here goes again... Does anyone know the Offset of the stock rims on the Swift?
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7th March 2010, 17:27	#952
Epic Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,558 Thanked: 922 Times	Please HELP : Stick to 15" OR Upgrade to 16"? Hi all, I desperately need your help and suggestions. I have a 2005 Silky Silver Swift Vxi and had upgraded the stock wheels to 15" X 6.5 OZ Racing Canovas having ET 43 with 195/60/R15 Goodyear Eagle F1 tires in 2006. I changed my tires in June 2008 to 205/55/R15 Yokohama S-Drives. I am happy with ride and handling so far with no issues. Now my rims are around 4+ years old and have developed scuffs and scratches dude to the horrendous Mumbai roads. I was planning to have them refurbished but was not convinced if I would get the original color and finish of the mighty OZs! Now I cam across AVA wheels which have brilliant designs, but the design I liked i.e. the HS-169 comes only in 16" and above. So now I required your help with whetehr I should stick to my OZs or move to the 16" rims? I need your help regarding the following factors : 1. Which according to you is the better design - OZ Canova OR AVA HS-169 2. Is it worth moving to a 16" rim as I drive in Mumbai city most of the time. 3. Which finish of the AVA HS-169 will best suit a Silver Swift? I have attched pics of the OZs on my car and some designs of AVA wheels. Please help in choosing the best for my car. With regards to the AVAs, the models numbers are (from left to right) : Row 1 1. HS-169 - Hyper Silver, 2. HS-169 - Chrome & Black, 3. HS-169 - Bright Chrome Row 2 4. HS-75 - Hyper Black, 5. HS-118 - Titanium Bronze, 6. HS-133 - Hyper Black. Row 3 7. HS-151 - Hyper Black, 8. HS-188 - Black Full Polish Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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8th March 2010, 01:30	#953
SumitBahl BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 976 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	I think these 2 will look better on your car: HS-169 - Chrome & Black HS-133 - Hyper Black HS-151 - Hyper Black is also good, but the spokes seems to be protuding out of the wheel (atleast in the picture). It would be more prone to scratches, if that's the case. Which profile and width are you planning to go for in 16" ? The ride will be on the harsh side. Last edited by SumitBahl : 8th March 2010 at 01:32.
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8th March 2010, 21:08	#955
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,139 Times	Please, for heaven's sake! Dont ditch the OZs and g o in for some cheapo wheels. It's like ditching the Fiesta 1.6S and going in for an NHC just because the NHC looks better. And 205/50 R16 is very low profile. You will end up damaging your rims and tyres if oyu dont take care. Ride quality is going to be miserable.
	() Thanks

22nd March 2010, 16:16	#956
raghu4222 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 93 Thanked: 11 Times	Its been i while that i updated on my new ride. After a long wait, got my Swift delivered on 18th Feb and 19th Feb got the footwear change. Thanks to Nikhil from Madhu's for all the coordination and neat work from the boys @ Madhu's. Check the photos from stock to current transformed :-) Attached Thumbnails
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22nd March 2010, 16:39	#957
arjunrudra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gurgaon/Chennai Posts: 1,577 Thanked: 197 Times View My Garage	Nice alloys you got there. Can you please tell us on the profile of the s-drives and how much that spoiler costs ?
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22nd March 2010, 22:01	#959
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,139 Times	Hey Raghu, It looks fantastic!! Congrats!
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22nd March 2010, 23:18	#960
nisarg86 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 392 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Nice choice Raghu. White on White looks Hot ! Hows the ride quality with 55 profile ? @Nikhil. Is this a Raiden Series ?
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