My Swift: With new Alloys and Tires

khanak · 18th June 2006, 22:16

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Originally Posted by furioussphinx

Hey suppose if u replace the regular 15" alloys with 17 inchers..is it safe? U get the look but is it acceptable for the Swift?

the ride will be harsh i guess. u should ask lbm or abix about it. theyve upgraded their rubber to 17". nothing to worry about though. the swift sport sold abroad comes with 17" wheels and i think thers an option for 18"

n_aditya · 19th June 2006, 07:57

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Originally Posted by khanak

the ride will be harsh i guess. u should ask lbm or abix about it. theyve upgraded their rubber to 17". nothing to worry about though. the swift sport sold abroad comes with 17" wheels and i think thers an option for 18"

Saw a red swift in Bangalore yesterday with 17 inch H&R alloys and r225

yokohama es100's..... was lookin drop dead gorgeous....

sleepy · 19th June 2006, 09:51

hi furioussphinx! well the regular tires and rims are 14 inches. 15 is an upsize. If you put 17 inches, then you have to put 40 profile tires, something like 205/40R17. Although it will look very nice, the ride quality will be very very bad on roads that arent butter smooth.
On good roads you wont feel much, but since most roads in india are full of potholes, you will feel every little rock, pebble and undulations on the road! so it doesnt make practical sense.
I have 55 profile tires and this in itself has harshened the ride quality, but its bearable.
rest is upto you.

pls read this thread:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...ighlight=swift

furioussphinx · 19th June 2006, 20:44

Yea dude i know that for the looks u gotta compromise comfort. I read all the threads related to 17 inchers in Swift. Yes i know that the stock 14 inchers are nice but when you upgrade to the 17", it becomes so harsh that u can actually feel each and every bump and stone! But i guess i can take it coz the usual route where i drive around is smooth highways NH9. So that will never be a problem...so i guess i can think about looks!!!

What i actually wanted to ask was not about the ride quatily but other problems like wud the tire scrape to the body on turning, etc.

Anyways thanks for ur replies

sleepy · 20th June 2006, 15:43

i don't think the tire should scrape anywhere, just keep the overall diameter correct. read somewhere in this forum about this guy who put 205/60, forgot how many inches, and now hes facing problems!
there is actually a lot of confusing information about this issue, so tread carefully!

furioussphinx · 20th June 2006, 20:09

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Originally Posted by sleepy

i don't think the tire should scrape anywhere, just keep the overall diameter correct. read somewhere in this forum about this guy who put 205/60, forgot how many inches, and now hes facing problems!
there is actually a lot of confusing information about this issue, so tread carefully!

60 profile tires

Ok now thats a serious problem!!! I wont go upto that extent though. i will stick to the 40 profile but i guess 45 isnt advisable so 40

Roastedwheels · 28th December 2006, 09:31

sleepy

since you have 55 profile, the ground clearnce must have dropped few mms. How are you rinding over speedbrakers and potholes. Does the bottom scrap?

s.prashanth · 28th December 2006, 10:27

yokos AVS SPORT availabee 195/55/r15 not more than 3900 each

mega5918 · 28th December 2006, 10:49

Nice Tyres Sleepy,
By the way Eagle F1 GSD3's in bangalore costs Rs 4,700 in Grey market and if you want with 5yr warranty you can by them @ Rs. 5,900. I picked them up with warranty from exclusive Goodyear dealer. The Eagle F1 GSD2's are not expensive though, they cost about 3,800.
Thanks,
Mega

19th June 2006, 09:51	#18
sleepy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 44 Thanked: 26 Times	hi furioussphinx! well the regular tires and rims are 14 inches. 15 is an upsize. If you put 17 inches, then you have to put 40 profile tires, something like 205/40R17. Although it will look very nice, the ride quality will be very very bad on roads that arent butter smooth. On good roads you wont feel much, but since most roads in india are full of potholes, you will feel every little rock, pebble and undulations on the road! so it doesnt make practical sense. I have 55 profile tires and this in itself has harshened the ride quality, but its bearable. rest is upto you. pls read this thread: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...ighlight=swift
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19th June 2006, 20:44	#19
furioussphinx BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 536 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Yea dude i know that for the looks u gotta compromise comfort. I read all the threads related to 17 inchers in Swift. Yes i know that the stock 14 inchers are nice but when you upgrade to the 17", it becomes so harsh that u can actually feel each and every bump and stone! But i guess i can take it coz the usual route where i drive around is smooth highways NH9. So that will never be a problem...so i guess i can think about looks!!! What i actually wanted to ask was not about the ride quatily but other problems like wud the tire scrape to the body on turning, etc. Anyways thanks for ur replies
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20th June 2006, 15:43	#20
sleepy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 44 Thanked: 26 Times	i don't think the tire should scrape anywhere, just keep the overall diameter correct. read somewhere in this forum about this guy who put 205/60, forgot how many inches, and now hes facing problems! there is actually a lot of confusing information about this issue, so tread carefully!
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28th December 2006, 09:31	#22
Roastedwheels Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 9 Thanked: 0 Times	sleepy since you have 55 profile, the ground clearnce must have dropped few mms. How are you rinding over speedbrakers and potholes. Does the bottom scrap?
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28th December 2006, 10:27	#23
s.prashanth BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 365 Thanked: 85 Times	yokos AVS SPORT availabee 195/55/r15 not more than 3900 each
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28th December 2006, 10:49	#24
mega5918 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 95 Thanked: 5 Times	Nice Tyres Sleepy, By the way Eagle F1 GSD3's in bangalore costs Rs 4,700 in Grey market and if you want with 5yr warranty you can by them @ Rs. 5,900. I picked them up with warranty from exclusive Goodyear dealer. The Eagle F1 GSD2's are not expensive though, they cost about 3,800. Thanks, Mega
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