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

prince_pervez · 10th January 2010, 19:38

These are the best ones I have seen on a Santro. OR its the car color and the alloy combo thats doing it.

aparth · 10th January 2010, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by prince_pervez

These are the best ones I have seen on a Santro. OR its the car color and the alloy combo thats doing it.

I would say that it's the colour combination but the design of the alloyr isn't bad either !

regnex · 13th January 2010, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by aparth

I would say that it's the colour combination but the design of the alloyr isn't bad either !

COUNT THIS ONE IN

BRAND: 69

SIZE: 17"

prince_pervez · 13th January 2010, 14:56

^^Pardon my ignorance but those would even more brilliant with a totally red exterior. Not that this is looking bad, infact its superb.

niazjifri · 19th January 2010, 12:38

would appreciate your valuable comments on this alloy.

kutlee · 19th January 2010, 13:21

looks cool. not too cool. enjoy.

aparth · 19th January 2010, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by niazjifri

would appreciate your valuable comments on this alloy.

Are those Lensos?
They look good and suit the car too.

FlyingSpur · 19th January 2010, 18:42

Lenso Samurai. Lovely choice.

ikoneer · 19th January 2010, 20:19

Finally purchased my i10 AT yesterday (monday). I had the HR alloys and yokohama tyres fitted in my i10 AT today.

Thanks Nitrous for helping me out and directing me to Deepak@tyrestore, he made the buying experience a great one.

I will write a detailed ownership report very soon.

I have put 175x60xR14 as the dealer did not recommend 175x65XR14, i was not sure about putting in 185x60xR14.

The HR alloy wheels seems to pop-out a little out of the body, i liked it and did not give much thought to it and bought it. Now i am concerned if it will impact the manevorability and stability or performance of the vehicle. please let me know.

Ride is good though it is a bit stiff, is it because of low profile or the popping out.

pics attached below, please share your views.

Front Wheel view

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

Back Wheel View

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

Side View. can see the wheels popping out

The official alloy wheel show-off thread. Lets see your rims!-alloy1.jpg

Back View

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

Yokohama A538 175/60/R14 tyres

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

blackasta · 19th January 2010, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikoneer

Finally purchased my i10 AT yesterday (monday). I had the HR alloys and yokohama tyres fitted in my i10 AT today.

Congrats ikoneer on acquiring your very own i10 A/T.
IMO you could have put in 185/60R14 tires - I am using them myself.
Don't mind the wheels sticking out - they do not adversely affect driving/maneuverability in any way. The only negative is that you shall get more than your average share of muddy spray in monsoons on the body (we can always install a wider mudflap for that).
So Don't worry - enjoy your car.
Also, have you started an ownership thread yet?

nitrous · 19th January 2010, 21:00

Congrats Ikoneer or is it i10er!

Vehicle looks butch and superb. Good choice on the wheel design and the tyre.
The "popping out" is nothing but slightly negative offset on the rim design. It is present in almost all aftermarket alloy rims with some being even more extreme.
It only improves the handling characteristics by a bit due to the wider track of the vehicle.
So, enjoy!

gaddiwale · 19th January 2010, 21:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikoneer

Finally purchased my i10 AT yesterday (monday). I had the HR alloys and yokohama tyres fitted in my i10 AT today.

Attachment 269105

Nice looking alloys, Congrats. Why don't you paint the front calipers and rear drum in red? How much you paid for alloys and yokos?

ikoneer · 19th January 2010, 21:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

Congrats Ikoneer or is it i10er!
Vehicle looks butch and superb. Good choice on the wheel design and the tyre.

lets see if i10 can outperform a ikon, until then guess i am stuck as ikoneer

. Thanks for the compliments and i owe it to you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackasta

Congrats ikoneer on acquiring your very own i10 A/T.
Also, have you started an ownership thread yet?

Thanks blackasta, that's very comforting to hear.
I was not much sure on the 185 size hence went with the 175.
Will write up a ownership experience very soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaddiwale

Nice looking alloys, Congrats. Why don't you paint the front calipers and rear drum in red? How much you paid for alloys and yokos?

Thanks gaddiwale. Good idea, let me check.
Alloys came to about 3450 / alloy and 3200/tyre. Dealer did not give any cash discount but did alignment, balancing + nitrogen + wheel spanner. he took my stock wheels for 2000/wheel.

rr_zen · 19th January 2010, 22:04

@ikoneer: The car looks so much macho with the new upgrade. It does give the car a better stance with a more planted look. Congrats !

anekho · 19th January 2010, 22:07

Looks fantastic Ikoneer. Really gives the car a different and more manly look

I love when the tire sticks out of the body a bit.

I may be going for a similar setup soon but probably with 185's.

Just wondering, is 2000 a fair buyback or should we expect some more for the i10's stock wheels?

10th January 2010, 19:38	#2641
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	These are the best ones I have seen on a Santro. OR its the car color and the alloy combo thats doing it. Attached Thumbnails
	() Thanks

13th January 2010, 14:56	#2644
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	^^Pardon my ignorance but those would even more brilliant with a totally red exterior. Not that this is looking bad, infact its superb.
	() Thanks

19th January 2010, 12:38	#2645
niazjifri Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CALICUT Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	howz this?? would appreciate your valuable comments on this alloy. Attached Thumbnails
	() Thanks

19th January 2010, 13:21	#2646
kutlee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,141 Thanked: 232 Times View My Garage	looks cool. not too cool. enjoy.
	() Thanks

19th January 2010, 18:42	#2648
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	Lenso Samurai. Lovely choice.
	() Thanks

19th January 2010, 20:19	#2649
ikoneer BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 486 Thanked: 14 Times	Finally purchased my i10 AT yesterday (monday). I had the HR alloys and yokohama tyres fitted in my i10 AT today. Thanks Nitrous for helping me out and directing me to Deepak@tyrestore, he made the buying experience a great one. I will write a detailed ownership report very soon. I have put 175x60xR14 as the dealer did not recommend 175x65XR14, i was not sure about putting in 185x60xR14. The HR alloy wheels seems to pop-out a little out of the body, i liked it and did not give much thought to it and bought it. Now i am concerned if it will impact the manevorability and stability or performance of the vehicle. please let me know. Ride is good though it is a bit stiff, is it because of low profile or the popping out. pics attached below, please share your views. Front Wheel view Back Wheel View Side View. can see the wheels popping out Back View Yokohama A538 175/60/R14 tyres Last edited by ikoneer : 19th January 2010 at 20:29.
	() Thanks

19th January 2010, 21:00	#2651
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Congrats Ikoneer or is it i10er! Vehicle looks butch and superb. Good choice on the wheel design and the tyre. The "popping out" is nothing but slightly negative offset on the rim design. It is present in almost all aftermarket alloy rims with some being even more extreme. It only improves the handling characteristics by a bit due to the wider track of the vehicle. So, enjoy!
	() Thanks

19th January 2010, 22:04	#2654
rr_zen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 1,799 Thanked: 400 Times View My Garage	@ikoneer: The car looks so much macho with the new upgrade. It does give the car a better stance with a more planted look. Congrats !
	() Thanks

19th January 2010, 22:07	#2655
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	Looks fantastic Ikoneer. Really gives the car a different and more manly look I love when the tire sticks out of the body a bit. I may be going for a similar setup soon but probably with 185's. Just wondering, is 2000 a fair buyback or should we expect some more for the i10's stock wheels?
	() Thanks