Team-BHP - Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

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Originally Posted by arjunrudra (Post 1868432)

Yes I also upgraded to 185/70R14 . I chose the energy saver tyres and they really dont show any loss in mileage. As the XM1+ have very low rolling resistance. The grip level is also real good.

Hi Arjun ,How are you doing?

I too wanted to upgrade my swift VDIs 165 tyres to 185.but confused between the indian made and Michellin and Yoko.

Personally i like michelin as i have used them earlier.How much does it cost ?

Other too please suggest me a good tyre

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008 (Post 2023094)

For comfort, go in for the Primacy LC or the C drive. Both will be excellent given your requirements.

If not that, then go in for the CPC2. But nothing else.

Yep even I am keen to go for the Primacy LC. Having been a satisfied Michelin user for almost an year now.

But what do you think of the 1000 premium that's charged for the Mich over the C-Drive ?

I was quoted 5225 for PLC, 4800 for CPC2, 4300 for C-Drive and 4100 for A-Drive. I've used A-drives before and am not intersted in that model.

After 50K kms on my stock JK tyres, i have decided to upgrade my tyres to: -

1) Yoko A Drive 195/60 R15
a) How is Yoko C Drive?
b) How about 195/55 R15 or 195/50 R15?

2) HKS Alloys - 15", Width=7.00, 4 Holes, PCD=100
a) Any other recommendations on alloy brands like Plati, Freeman ?
b) Looking for 5 spoke alloys, but they show 5 holes. Some of the alloys shown in the website are all 5 holes for 5 spoke alloys, but their info page shows they have 4 holes, how is it possible to have 4 holes when each hole is between the 5 spokes?

I am not looking for an expensive budget. Need advice from all...

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Originally Posted by nura666 (Post 2027070)

Go for C-Drive, they are better than A-Drive.

Here is the list of tyres, priority wise (mine):
1. Michelin Primacy LC
2. Continental CPC2
3. Yokohama C-Drive
4. Yokohama V550 db Series
5. Yokohama A-Drive

HKS, NEO, KONIG, LENSO are some good and affordable brands for alloys.

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Originally Posted by nura666 (Post 2027070)

After 50K kms on my stock JK tyres, i have decided to upgrade my tyres..........
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I use A Drives on my stock Swift rims. They are very competent tyres and the best option if you're sticking with 14 inchers. Choice is rather limited in R14. However, if you're upsizing, go for the C drives.

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Originally Posted by SumitBahl (Post 2027137)

The V550 were not available in 195/60/R15. Atleast in Chennai.

The list is pretty much what I was looking at.

Primacy was priced at 5225 and CPC2 at 5150. The price difference wasn't that significant to miss out on the PLC. Hence downsized from 205/55/R15 PP2 to 195/60/R15 Primacy LC.

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Originally Posted by Fountainheader (Post 2027490)

Price difference in PLC and CPC2 is very less now.
When I bought my CPC2, the price difference was Rs. 750.

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Originally Posted by Fountainheader (Post 2027490)

Can you share how the grip levels are compared to the PP2s. I am curious to know as the Energy XM1s that I have have average grip levels.

I own Swift ZXi and I am thinking to change the tyres. I need some suggestions from the BHPians. I want to go with the stock tyre size and dont want to experience side wall buldge issues. I should be able to drive anywhere and dont worry about tyes driving thru big potholes, etc.

Any advice? Please suggest with the expected price as well.

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Originally Posted by Selective (Post 2033518)

Michelin's XM1+ 185/70 R14 - perfect for your ZXi alloys and one of the best performing tyres on road. I have them on my swift. I got them for 3900/- INR per tyre around 2.5 months back in delhi

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Originally Posted by fine69 (Post 2033526)

Michelin's XM1+ 185/70 R14 - perfect for your ZXi alloys and one of the best performing tyres on road. I have them on my swift. I got them for 3900/- INR per tyre around 2.5 months back in delhi

Thanks fine! I have heard side wall bulge issues with XM1+ and A drives. I dont want to take a chance. And I know it depends on the driving style as well. I am little careless when it comes to rough/potholed roads and little careless about tyres. I am looking for set of tyres which can sustain the abuse, provide good grip and silent! I dont know if such tyres exist though! :-) Is CPC2 or Turanza are the options I should consider? If yes, which one of them and what are the advantages/disadvantages?

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Originally Posted by Selective (Post 2033781)

Thanks fine! I have heard side wall bulge issues with XM1+ and A drives.

I don't really know if Michelins had these issues, I mean never heard of such things with XM1+. Till now I've had no issues with my XM1+ probably because its only been 4800 kms

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Originally Posted by Selective (Post 2033781)

Is CPC2 or Turanza are the options I should consider?

I think Turanza's would be the toughest from what I've read on t-bhp.

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Originally Posted by Selective (Post 2033781)

For bad roads, get the Turanza ER60 without thinking twice.:)

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Originally Posted by kpzen (Post 2033800)

For bad roads, get the Turanza ER60 without thinking twice.:)

Thanks kpzen. What is the best quote I can expect for Turanza ER60 for stock size Swift ZXi?

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Originally Posted by Selective (Post 2034755)

Thanks kpzen. What is the best quote I can expect for Turanza ER60 for stock size Swift ZXi?

I got a quote varying from 3600 to 3900 across different shops in bangalore. No negotiations just direct quotes.

Also, after contemplating sticking with stock size of 165/80 on my swift vdi, finally went with 185/70 Yokos considering the advice from experts here at team-bhp wont go wrong. Really appreciate the reduced tire noise and smoothness compared to the stocks. Yet to take it to highway speeds.

There was a problem with alignment of camber out of spec. Had posted about this in detail in the alignment queries thread.