Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

kaush666 · 9th April 2011, 15:26

Hey guys I am getting my Swift delivered next week. It is a VXi variant and I am planning to change the tyres ASAP. I have decided to get the Bridgestone Potenza G3 and I am planning to upsize to 15 inchers. What would be the right upsize, 195/60 R15 or 195/65 R15?

fine69 · 9th April 2011, 16:02

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Originally Posted by kaush666

What would be the right upsize, 195/60 R15 or 195/65 R15?

195/60 R15, a lot of threads already exist on this.

sidoza · 9th April 2011, 16:57

After going through all the threads on Swift VXi for tyre upgrade, I bought new ones today.

Yokohama 185/70 R14, Rs. 3850/- per tyre. Wheel Balancing and Alignment was done for free.

archat68 · 9th April 2011, 22:49

I'll getting my used Swift VDi in a few days. The car has run 33K KM and has the stock Tornados right now. I'm planning to change the tyres to 185/70/R14.

Reading the posts above I'll go most probably for Yoko A drives.

But I'm curious about the Apollo Accelere. How are they? And what is the current price for Yoko A drive and the Apollo Accelere?

rider60 · 10th April 2011, 01:06

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Originally Posted by archat68

I'll getting my used Swift VDi in a few days. The car has run 33K KM and has the stock Tornados right now. I'm planning to change the tyres to 185/70/R14.

Reading the posts above I'll go most probably for Yoko A drives.

But I'm curious about the Apollo Accelere. How are they? And what is the current price for Yoko A drive and the Apollo Accelere?

in that size i suggest you to go with michelin energy xm1+ lower rolling resistance, and awesome grip and another good choice would be pirelli's tyres dont know the exact model in that size. yokohama's c-drives are okay and s-drives are good not the a-drives, but it isnt available in that size if i am not wrong. Apollo's grip in wet and other conditions has been questionable according to my experience.

the few hundered or a couple of thousand bucks that you would pay now would be well worth it in the long run, interms of the peace and mileage.

archat68 · 10th April 2011, 10:57

What I read in the thread that A drives are quite comparable to XM1+ and cheaper. So, I was thinking of getting that.
I run a set of XM!+ in my Zen and I love it. But if A drives are also comparable, I wouldn't mind saving a bit of money

. BTW I don't mind the increased tyre noise.

Nikhilb2008 · 10th April 2011, 14:55

Archat, in that case, A drives sound perfect for you. They are much cheaper and are equal to the XM1+ in almost every aspect.

archat68 · 10th April 2011, 15:06

Thanks Nikhil. I'll get the A drives then.
BTW can you tell me the approx. cost for the A drives 185/70/R14 and Apollo Accelere 185/70/R14?

sidoza · 10th April 2011, 17:33

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Originally Posted by archat68

Thanks Nikhil. I'll get the A drives then.
BTW can you tell me the approx. cost for the A drives 185/70/R14 and Apollo Accelere 185/70/R14?

Yokohama A Drives are for Rs. 3850 and Michelin XM1+ were for Rs. 4500/-. Bridgestone ER60 were being priced at 4150 and they had a sports variant of the same at 4250.

No idea about Apollo Acelere though.

P.S. : After putting A Drives, its a huge difference in driving for me personally.

Cooltronics · 10th April 2011, 17:44

Hello Team,
I have a July 2005 Swift VXi which has clocked 45k. I plan to change my stock tyres (JK ). How to decide that the tyres needs replacement ? My tyres still have prominent pattern and no visible wear and tear. Only issue which i face is even after regular wash the JK's look dirty. Is it a common problem ? My daily usage is 10 km.

I have zeroed down on Michelin Energy XM1+ (185/70/14) or Yoko A drives (185/70 R14). any preference? Any dealer suggestions in Bangalore ?How much refund should i get for my existing tyres ?

Thank you for sparing your time.

Regards,
Nishan

ndinesh · 11th April 2011, 16:38

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Originally Posted by Cooltronics

Hello Team,
I have a July 2005 Swift VXi which has clocked 45k. I plan to change my stock tyres (JK ). How to decide that the tyres needs replacement ? My tyres still have prominent pattern and no visible wear and tear. Only issue which i face is even after regular wash the JK's look dirty. Is it a common problem ? My daily usage is 10 km.

I have zeroed down on Michelin Energy XM1+ (185/70/14) or Yoko A drives (185/70 R14). any preference? Any dealer suggestions in Bangalore ?How much refund should i get for my existing tyres ?

Thank you for sparing your time.

Regards,
Nishan

Hi Nishan, Looks out for Tread wear indicator (more info in Car Bibles : The Wheel and Tyre Bible Page 2 of 4). Going by your description you may still use the tyres for another 3 to 5k kms. I am not very sure on the dirtiness of your tyres, there are specific tyre wash solutions available which you can try.
If cost is not an issue go for Michelin, otherwise Yokos should do the job very well for you. I do not think you will get any refund for 45k run tyres.

Cooltronics · 11th April 2011, 18:21

Hi Dinesh,
Thanks a lot for your valuable comments and the link is extremely useful.
I shall check my tyres today itself and check the need for replacement.

I don't intend to keep my car for another 30k-40k km's and hence I'm also restricting the cost. Would Yokos be equally good as JK at-least ?

Do generally Swift Owner's face issues with factory fitted JK tyres ? I tried all possible cleaning solutions but once cleaned they look the same. Any suggestions ?

- Nishan

ndinesh · 13th April 2011, 18:28

Hi Nishan,

It is not fair to compare Yokos with JK or MRF. Yokos are in the league of Michelins and Bridgestones. I think you have not gone through this thread which is a great testimony for Yoko A-drives. Yokos are far better than stock JKs.
I do not have any other suggestions on the dirtiness of JKs. Maybe experts can pitch in to give any suggestions.

Regards,
Dinesh

archat68 · 13th April 2011, 20:56

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Originally Posted by Cooltronics

Hi Dinesh,
I tried all possible cleaning solutions but once cleaned they look the same. Any suggestions ?

- Nishan

Have you tried some tyre cleaning spray that are available in market? You can also try to clean the tyre with soapy water and a brush, then dry and then apply Glycerine diluted with water to the outside wall and let it dry. It will give you some black and wet look but wouldn't last longer.

Cooltronics · 14th April 2011, 13:56

I use the tyre polishes which are available in market but just like the hair color wades off, this also looses its shine in a week. Do we have some permanent solution for it ?

9th April 2011, 15:26	#1186
kaush666 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 311 Thanked: 79 Times	re: Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread Hey guys I am getting my Swift delivered next week. It is a VXi variant and I am planning to change the tyres ASAP. I have decided to get the Bridgestone Potenza G3 and I am planning to upsize to 15 inchers. What would be the right upsize, 195/60 R15 or 195/65 R15?
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9th April 2011, 16:57	#1188
sidoza BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pune Posts: 56 Thanked: 58 Times	re: Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread After going through all the threads on Swift VXi for tyre upgrade, I bought new ones today. Yokohama 185/70 R14, Rs. 3850/- per tyre. Wheel Balancing and Alignment was done for free.
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9th April 2011, 22:49	#1189
archat68 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 905 Thanked: 642 Times	re: Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread I'll getting my used Swift VDi in a few days. The car has run 33K KM and has the stock Tornados right now. I'm planning to change the tyres to 185/70/R14. Reading the posts above I'll go most probably for Yoko A drives. But I'm curious about the Apollo Accelere. How are they? And what is the current price for Yoko A drive and the Apollo Accelere?
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10th April 2011, 10:57	#1191
archat68 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 905 Thanked: 642 Times	re: Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread What I read in the thread that A drives are quite comparable to XM1+ and cheaper. So, I was thinking of getting that. I run a set of XM!+ in my Zen and I love it. But if A drives are also comparable, I wouldn't mind saving a bit of money . BTW I don't mind the increased tyre noise.
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10th April 2011, 14:55	#1192
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,194 Thanked: 10,178 Times	re: Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread Archat, in that case, A drives sound perfect for you. They are much cheaper and are equal to the XM1+ in almost every aspect.
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10th April 2011, 15:06	#1193
archat68 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 905 Thanked: 642 Times	re: Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread Thanks Nikhil. I'll get the A drives then. BTW can you tell me the approx. cost for the A drives 185/70/R14 and Apollo Accelere 185/70/R14?
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10th April 2011, 17:44	#1195
Cooltronics BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 361 Thanked: 588 Times	re: Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread Hello Team, I have a July 2005 Swift VXi which has clocked 45k. I plan to change my stock tyres (JK ). How to decide that the tyres needs replacement ? My tyres still have prominent pattern and no visible wear and tear. Only issue which i face is even after regular wash the JK's look dirty. Is it a common problem ? My daily usage is 10 km. I have zeroed down on Michelin Energy XM1+ (185/70/14) or Yoko A drives (185/70 R14). any preference? Any dealer suggestions in Bangalore ?How much refund should i get for my existing tyres ? Thank you for sparing your time. Regards, Nishan
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11th April 2011, 18:21	#1197
Cooltronics BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 361 Thanked: 588 Times	re: Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread Hi Dinesh, Thanks a lot for your valuable comments and the link is extremely useful. I shall check my tyres today itself and check the need for replacement. I don't intend to keep my car for another 30k-40k km's and hence I'm also restricting the cost. Would Yokos be equally good as JK at-least ? Do generally Swift Owner's face issues with factory fitted JK tyres ? I tried all possible cleaning solutions but once cleaned they look the same. Any suggestions ? - Nishan
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13th April 2011, 18:28	#1198
ndinesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 132 Thanked: 64 Times	re: Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread Hi Nishan, It is not fair to compare Yokos with JK or MRF. Yokos are in the league of Michelins and Bridgestones. I think you have not gone through this thread which is a great testimony for Yoko A-drives. Yokos are far better than stock JKs. I do not have any other suggestions on the dirtiness of JKs. Maybe experts can pitch in to give any suggestions. Regards, Dinesh
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14th April 2011, 13:56	#1200
Cooltronics BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 361 Thanked: 588 Times	re: Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread I use the tyre polishes which are available in market but just like the hair color wades off, this also looses its shine in a week. Do we have some permanent solution for it ?
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