Honda Tyres

neojhg987g · 17th November 2004, 02:18

Hi,
* I need to upsize the tyres on my honda city(old).Are 195-60-R14 advisable.I am planning to go for the good year eagle ventura in 195-60-R14, problem is though 55 is the right profile, apparently its not available.So, can i go for th 195-60-R14?

autopsyche · 17th November 2004, 02:29

You might end up with problems with ur tires scraping the body especially on jumps with a higher profile tyre than the right upsize profile. id suggest u wait till the right size is available.

neojhg987g · 17th November 2004, 02:42

I am buying a new set of alloys.The present vtec tyres are 175-65-r14 with dia 583mm.

The one i am upsizing is 195-60-r14 with dia 590mm.The increase in dia is 1.2% or 7mm.Is it ok.Thanks in advance.

Rehaan · 17th November 2004, 05:23

Hey neo,

195/60R14 is absolutely fine for the old city vtec!

There is barely a 5-7mm difference in diameter, which works out to 2-4mm difference in radius.
So think about it... 2-4mm... thats nothing, tirepressure or new/old tread on a tire could make more of a difference!

Go ahead and post some pics when ur done.
cheers
R

ajmat · 17th November 2004, 11:40

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (neo @ Nov. 17 2004,00:12)]I am buying a new set of alloys.The present vtec tyres are 175-65-r14 with dia 583mm.

The one i am upsizing is 195-60-r14 with dia 590mm.The increase in dia is 1.2% or 7mm.Is it ok.Thanks in advance.

check out my review of the NCT 5 on a Vtec under reviews. No point in getting F1's considering our roads. Just came back from a gruelling trip around rural Tamil Nadu. Car held up well but I ripped a sidewall well forced into a pothole. Car was totally controllable when being brought to a stop.

iceman91 · 21st November 2004, 21:30

dude if you are going 205/50/15 its cool...will not touch as long as you have good suspension..that is it aint weak...

Shan2nu · 21st November 2004, 22:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]dude if you are going 205/50/15 its cool...will not touch as long as you have good suspension..that is it aint weak...

205 is a no no, i've seen Honda Citys with those tyres and they do touch when the steering is turned from lock to lock.

besides, 195s are more than enuf to to handle the city's power.

Shan2nu

iceman91 · 22nd November 2004, 12:10

well shan2nu what u r saying is right but what if i can show you honda citys with 205/50/15 not touching lock to lock...?
even have honda vtec with 17" no spacers just stiffened suspension..it does not touch

Shan2nu · 22nd November 2004, 13:59

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]stiffened suspension

Oh yeah that's what im interested in. Can the stock suspenssion be stiffened? Can you make the Vtec forget what body roll is?? I'd love that on my car.

Shan2nu

nitroxx · 17th December 2004, 13:48

the 195/60/15 r on my car adjust the turning radius n stiffen the suspension n the fly angle the car will glide on those wheels

speedsatya · 17th December 2004, 17:34

neo,
205/55r14 will be the ideal upsize for ur present tires.the od =581.09998.so there will be a negligible diff.
but u have to check if 205 will fit without any mods.i have seen old vtecs with 2o5 tires .still u might have to check.
and check the rim size at
http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbi...rum_posts.asp?

GTO · 18th December 2004, 10:03

Moved to Modifications

GTO

prsnck · 12th December 2008, 12:27

guys -

does 195-60-R14 - hold good for upsizing in 1.3 OHC too ?

Have the bridgestone s322 stock tyres on my friends' OHC - 1.3 exi - Type II - 2002 may model. It has run 28k km.

How much is the stock tyre life usually for OHC - 1.3 - 2002 model. For 28k km on Odo, it seems half balded - i hope should run another - 10 k km. IS this right.

Riders are excellent and mild drivers, not at all abused - been single handed for most part - i mean its family car -

appreciate your inputs.

rgrds
prsn

toiingg · 12th December 2008, 12:41

195-60R14 is ok for the ohc 1.3 as well.

as for your old S322's, they will easily last for another 15-20k Kms. My stock lasted for 81K.

prsnck · 15th December 2008, 13:56

thx toiingg.

Would add one more query here -

Had seen the chrome door beeding only on 1.5 Exi's and Vtec - is this correct.

Are these not available on stock OHC (Type II - 1.3 exi's and 1.3 dx) -

or can these be retrofited on 1.3 Exi OHC. Its rubber door beeding on stock.

really enhances the look I say..!

rgrds
prsn

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Originally Posted by toiingg

195-60R14 is ok for the ohc 1.3 as well.

as for your old S322's, they will easily last for another 15-20k Kms. My stock lasted for 81K.

17th November 2004, 02:18	#1
neojhg987g Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: cyber Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi, * I need to upsize the tyres on my honda city(old).Are 195-60-R14 advisable.I am planning to go for the good year eagle ventura in 195-60-R14, problem is though 55 is the right profile, apparently its not available.So, can i go for th 195-60-R14?
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17th November 2004, 02:29	#2
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, Indi Posts: 1,519 Thanked: 33 Times View My Garage	You might end up with problems with ur tires scraping the body especially on jumps with a higher profile tyre than the right upsize profile. id suggest u wait till the right size is available.
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17th November 2004, 02:42	#3
neojhg987g Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: cyber Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	I am buying a new set of alloys.The present vtec tyres are 175-65-r14 with dia 583mm. The one i am upsizing is 195-60-r14 with dia 590mm.The increase in dia is 1.2% or 7mm.Is it ok.Thanks in advance.
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17th November 2004, 05:23	#4
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,042 Thanked: 34,074 Times	Hey neo, 195/60R14 is absolutely fine for the old city vtec! There is barely a 5-7mm difference in diameter, which works out to 2-4mm difference in radius. So think about it... 2-4mm... thats nothing, tirepressure or new/old tread on a tire could make more of a difference! Go ahead and post some pics when ur done. cheers R
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21st November 2004, 21:30	#6
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/banga Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	dude if you are going 205/50/15 its cool...will not touch as long as you have good suspension..that is it aint weak...
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22nd November 2004, 12:10	#8
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/banga Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	well shan2nu what u r saying is right but what if i can show you honda citys with 205/50/15 not touching lock to lock...? even have honda vtec with 17" no spacers just stiffened suspension..it does not touch
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17th December 2004, 13:48	#10
nitroxx Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: DXB Posts: 816 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	the 195/60/15 r on my car adjust the turning radius n stiffen the suspension n the fly angle the car will glide on those wheels
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17th December 2004, 17:34	#11
speedsatya Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: bangalore/manga Posts: 3,169 Thanked: 738 Times View My Garage	neo, 205/55r14 will be the ideal upsize for ur present tires.the od =581.09998.so there will be a negligible diff. but u have to check if 205 will fit without any mods.i have seen old vtecs with 2o5 tires .still u might have to check. and check the rim size at http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbi...rum_posts.asp?
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18th December 2004, 10:03	#12
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,512 Thanked: 300,698 Times View My Garage	Moved to Modifications GTO
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12th December 2008, 12:27	#13
prsnck BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 189 Thanked: 69 Times View My Garage	guys - does 195-60-R14 - hold good for upsizing in 1.3 OHC too ? Have the bridgestone s322 stock tyres on my friends' OHC - 1.3 exi - Type II - 2002 may model. It has run 28k km. How much is the stock tyre life usually for OHC - 1.3 - 2002 model. For 28k km on Odo, it seems half balded - i hope should run another - 10 k km. IS this right. Riders are excellent and mild drivers, not at all abused - been single handed for most part - i mean its family car - appreciate your inputs. rgrds prsn
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12th December 2008, 12:41	#14
toiingg BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 639 Thanked: 266 Times	195-60R14 is ok for the ohc 1.3 as well. as for your old S322's, they will easily last for another 15-20k Kms. My stock lasted for 81K.
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