Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

iraghava · 9th January 2009, 14:32

You know my opinion on that already!

Fountainheader · 9th January 2009, 17:23

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Originally Posted by iraghava

You know my opinion on that already!

Very much. A-drives indeed.

The 3600 saved on the MXV8 go in for the 5th Yoko (was planning for a 2nd hand one earlier) since I am buying 5 Samurai alloys.

jakky88 · 12th January 2009, 22:49

go for the YOKO's

docaxe · 13th January 2009, 02:03

Changed my vxi tyres which were 195/55/15 goodyear nct3 to 195/60/15 Michelin MXV8. The difference is great, the ride is very comfortable and roadgrip seems to be undettered. I vouch for 195/60/15 Michelin MXV8s as a safe upgrade to any other size. Did try 205/55/15 Yokohama S drive but then the ride was being compromised like my previous set. TBHP forum was very instrumental on my selection. Did pay 18k for a set of 4

Fountainheader · 13th January 2009, 08:04

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Originally Posted by jakky88

go for the YOKO's

Yes Jakky!
Yokohama A-Drives indeed. Got them up last night. Will post pics soon

rohan_fonseca · 21st January 2009, 19:07

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Originally Posted by rohan_fonseca

Guys getting delivery of swift Zxi on Monday. Just a Q! Are the stock tyres (185/70/14) any good?

Just found out. They are bad! Am looking at A-drives, either 185/70R14 or 195/65/R14.
Which one's would you guys advise?

Fountainheader · 21st January 2009, 20:02

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Originally Posted by rohan_fonseca

Just found out. They are bad! Am looking at A-drives, either 185/70R14 or 195/65/R14.
Which one's would you guys advise?

Since you want to upgrade, I'd rather suggest 195 profiles. I guess you wanna keep the stock alloys.

But rest assured 195 will give you better grip than 185

rohan_fonseca · 22nd January 2009, 18:52

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Originally Posted by Fountainheader

Since you want to upgrade, I'd rather suggest 195 profiles. I guess you wanna keep the stock alloys.

But rest assured 195 will give you better grip than 185

195/65/14 it is. Just got them installed. Whats the reccommended tyre pressure for them? Filled 30psi at the moment.

tazmaan · 22nd January 2009, 19:11

Guys I Upgraded my Stock tires on Swift VDi to 185/60/14 Continentals (Made in France) few days back. So far have driven 60 odd kms and can definitely feel the difference in ride and cornering

Am going for an out station drive tomorrow should get complete feel of the new tires. I don't think anyone else have tried continentals on a Swift on this forum. Correct me if Wrong.

I will soon replace the stock Rims with alloys. Looking out for some nice buy or even used.

Fountainheader · 22nd January 2009, 19:47

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Originally Posted by rohan_fonseca

195/65/14 it is. Just got them installed. Whats the reccommended tyre pressure for them? Filled 30psi at the moment.

Recommended psi for ZXi is 29. VXi and LXi have different values.

Which tyre did you buy ?

rohan_fonseca · 22nd January 2009, 20:04

A-drives 195/65/14. What is the reccommended pressure on this one?

iraghava · 23rd January 2009, 01:26

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Originally Posted by tazmaan

Guys I Upgraded my Stock tires on Swift VDi to 185/60/14 Continentals (Made in France) few days back. So far have driven 60 odd kms and can definitely feel the difference in ride and cornering

Am going for an out station drive tomorrow should get complete feel of the new tires. I don't think anyone else have tried continentals on a Swift on this forum. Correct me if Wrong.

I will soon replace the stock Rims with alloys. Looking out for some nice buy or even used.

Taz - Are you sure it was 185/60 & not 185/70? Because 185/60 is a completely incorrect upsize.

tazmaan · 23rd January 2009, 15:26

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Taz - Are you sure it was 185/60 & not 185/70? Because 185/60 is a completely incorrect upsize.

I am sorry my mistake. Its 185/65/14 yes 185/60 is wrong for sure.

gsbhatia · 30th January 2009, 01:40

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Originally Posted by tazmaan

I am sorry my mistake. Its 185/65/14 yes 185/60 is wrong for sure.

185/65 is also wrong for sure!

Fountainheader · 30th January 2009, 11:04

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Originally Posted by gsbhatia

185/65 is also wrong for sure!

Right! 185/70/R14 is the stock size for the Swift.

9th January 2009, 14:32	#436
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	You know my opinion on that already!
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12th January 2009, 22:49	#438
jakky88 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 66 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	go for the YOKO's
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13th January 2009, 02:03	#439
docaxe BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 141 Thanked: 171 Times	Changed my vxi tyres which were 195/55/15 goodyear nct3 to 195/60/15 Michelin MXV8. The difference is great, the ride is very comfortable and roadgrip seems to be undettered. I vouch for 195/60/15 Michelin MXV8s as a safe upgrade to any other size. Did try 205/55/15 Yokohama S drive but then the ride was being compromised like my previous set. TBHP forum was very instrumental on my selection. Did pay 18k for a set of 4
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22nd January 2009, 19:11	#444
tazmaan BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 926 Thanked: 3,235 Times View My Garage	Guys I Upgraded my Stock tires on Swift VDi to 185/60/14 Continentals (Made in France) few days back. So far have driven 60 odd kms and can definitely feel the difference in ride and cornering Am going for an out station drive tomorrow should get complete feel of the new tires. I don't think anyone else have tried continentals on a Swift on this forum. Correct me if Wrong. I will soon replace the stock Rims with alloys. Looking out for some nice buy or even used.
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22nd January 2009, 20:04	#446
rohan_fonseca BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Panaji Posts: 984 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	A-drives 195/65/14. What is the reccommended pressure on this one?
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