The official alloy wheel show-off thread. Lets see your rims!

VJ_MAVRICK · 29th July 2008, 09:47

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Originally Posted by vikram_d

Rims - Protech 15" 7J - 15k for a set of 4
Tyres - Yokohama S drives (205/55/R15) - 17.2 for a set of 4
Photo courtesy - Rudra Sen

Nice alloys and ride there you have got Vikram and yes, heard a lot about your ride. some profile pics of your ride please if you can.

Epic · 29th July 2008, 11:11

Hi Guys,

Planning to upgrade to 16" on my Swift. What would be the right offset for the same? I am presently running on OZ 15" X 6.5 with offset ET 43. Will a 16" rim with 205/50/R16 fit in the spare wheel well?

vikram_d · 29th July 2008, 11:13

Thanks for the comments guys. I myself am waiting for more pics. I think they are in the post processing stage with Rudra.

OT: @Epic - 205/50-R16 will be a very tight fit in the wheel well. My 205/55-R15's themsleves fit with a lot of difficulty. More over pushing them in is relatively easier when compared to pulling them out. You can discuss this further in the Swift tyre upgrade thread.

rjstyles69 · 29th July 2008, 13:53

Vikram brilliant dude. Excellent choice of alloys and tyres.
Rudra hats off to you ,perfect lighting for the car.

vikram_d · 29th July 2008, 17:36

The lighting was far from perfect. It was extremely sunny according to Rudra. It is the post processing that has made the image what it is.

Karkrazy · 29th July 2008, 17:45

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Originally Posted by Epic

Hi Guys,

Planning to upgrade to 16" on my Swift. What would be the right offset for the same? I am presently running on OZ 15" X 6.5 with offset ET 43. Will a 16" rim with 205/50/R16 fit in the spare wheel well?

I would recommend 195/55/16 or 205/55/16 on a swift, i am not too sure about the offset in 16 " . Swift original size 14 " and offset should be 38

varun m · 29th July 2008, 17:50

hey guys here are my bling bling chromes on my civic. planing to upgrade em to 18 inchers. these rims and tyres are up for sale anyways in the classified section

iraghava · 29th July 2008, 18:19

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Originally Posted by Epic

Will a 16" rim with 205/50/R16 fit in the spare wheel well?

No, Hydrashok is already running the same size on his Swift without any problems. I drove the car on my last trip with 3 people on board including our 'healthy' A S H V I N and there was no fouling on poor Cochin roads & the ride too was pretty acceptable!

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Originally Posted by Karkrazy

I would recommend 195/55/16 or 205/55/16 on a swift, i am not too sure about the offset in 16 " . Swift original size 14 " and offset should be 38

I don't think there are any tyres officially available in 195/55 R16 & I'm pretty sure 205/55 will touch the wheel wells. Also, offset should remain the same, no matter whether the rim is 14" or 16".

Karkrazy · 29th July 2008, 18:36

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Originally Posted by iraghava

No, Hydrashok is already running the same size on his Swift without any problems. I drove the car on my last trip with 3 people on board including our 'healthy' A S H V I N and there was no fouling on poor Cochin roads & the ride too was pretty acceptable!

I don't think there are any tyres officially available in 195/55 R16 & I'm pretty sure 205/55 will touch the wheel wells. Also, offset should remain the same, no matter whether the rim is 14" or 16".

205/55/16 i dont think should touch and Yokohama AR01 pattern is good . It is a Economy & Sport tyre , better handling . Should cost you somewhere around 5050

vezj420 · 29th July 2008, 20:28

nice ride Vikram! I've seen this car around town but little did I know it was a TBHPian's!

@varun....killer rims too man!

Epic · 30th July 2008, 17:01

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Originally Posted by iraghava

No, Hydrashok is already running the same size on his Swift without any problems. I drove the car on my last trip with 3 people on board including our 'healthy' A S H V I N and there was no fouling on poor Cochin roads & the ride too was pretty acceptable!

I don't think there are any tyres officially available in 195/55 R16 & I'm pretty sure 205/55 will touch the wheel wells. Also, offset should remain the same, no matter whether the rim is 14" or 16".

But i am using 15" X 6.5 with offset 43 shod with 195/60/R15 tyres. No issues at all so far. It is not 38 as it should be according to you and the 43 offset was recommended by the OZ Racing guys. This is getting more confusing by the day!

esteem_lover · 30th July 2008, 17:36

@vikram Nice choice of alloys. car looks super.

iraghava · 30th July 2008, 17:41

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Originally Posted by Epic

But i am using 15" X 6.5 with offset 43 shod with 195/60/R15 tyres. No issues at all so far. It is not 38 as it should be according to you and the 43 offset was recommended by the OZ Racing guys. This is getting more confusing by the day!

Epic - Like tyre widths, a small change in offset is also acceptable & works fine as long as it is within tolerance. If 43 is working fine for you in 15" it'll work fine for you in 16" also. So will 42.

Epic · 30th July 2008, 17:46

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Epic - Like tyre widths, a small change in offset is also acceptable & works fine as long as it is within tolerance. If 43 is working fine for you in 15" it'll work fine for you in 16" also. So will 42.

Yes im sure but what are these tolerable limits for the Swift?

Epic · 30th July 2008, 17:47

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Originally Posted by varun m

hey guys here are my bling bling chromes on my civic. planing to upgrade em to 18 inchers. these rims and tyres are up for sale anyways in the classified section

Which tyres are these?

29th July 2008, 11:11	#797
Epic Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,558 Thanked: 922 Times	Hi Guys, Planning to upgrade to 16" on my Swift. What would be the right offset for the same? I am presently running on OZ 15" X 6.5 with offset ET 43. Will a 16" rim with 205/50/R16 fit in the spare wheel well?
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29th July 2008, 11:13	#798
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	Thanks for the comments guys. I myself am waiting for more pics. I think they are in the post processing stage with Rudra. OT: @Epic - 205/50-R16 will be a very tight fit in the wheel well. My 205/55-R15's themsleves fit with a lot of difficulty. More over pushing them in is relatively easier when compared to pulling them out. You can discuss this further in the Swift tyre upgrade thread. Last edited by vikram_d : 29th July 2008 at 11:31.
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29th July 2008, 13:53	#799
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	Vikram brilliant dude. Excellent choice of alloys and tyres. Rudra hats off to you ,perfect lighting for the car.
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29th July 2008, 17:36	#800
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	The lighting was far from perfect. It was extremely sunny according to Rudra. It is the post processing that has made the image what it is.
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29th July 2008, 17:50	#802
varun m BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: mumbai and delhi Posts: 93 Thanked: 14 Times View My Garage	17 inchers on my civic hey guys here are my bling bling chromes on my civic. planing to upgrade em to 18 inchers. these rims and tyres are up for sale anyways in the classified section Attached Thumbnails
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29th July 2008, 20:28	#805
vezj420 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 266 Thanked: 23 Times	nice ride Vikram! I've seen this car around town but little did I know it was a TBHPian's! @varun....killer rims too man! Last edited by vezj420 : 29th July 2008 at 20:30.
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30th July 2008, 17:36	#807
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	@vikram Nice choice of alloys. car looks super.
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