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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Official! Toyota Innova Crysta ZX dumps 17" wheels for 16" Thank you to Team-BHP fan Sachin Saxena for sending this information in. Heartfelt gratitude for sharing it with other enthusiasts! Toyota has officially dumped the 17-inch alloys from the Innova Crysta's top-end ZX variant. Instead, the MPV now comes with 16-inch wheels across the model range. We had earlier reported that the automaker is planning to implement this change on all models manufactured in 2017. The company has now updated the Innova's official website, which shows 16-inch wheels on all variants. The Innova Crysta's ZX variant used to earlier come with 17-inch alloys, shod with 215/55 tyres. These large wheels and low profile tyres weren't a practical option, especially in the comfort-oriented MPV segment. Though the larger alloys looked good visually, they ruined the MPV's ride quality, something that was pointed out in our official review as well. Toyota seems to have taken customer feedback seriously as the Innova Crysta ZX now comes with modest 205/65 tyres, wrapped around 16-inch wheels. The smaller wheels will not only improve the ride quality of the top end variant, but will also be cheaper to replace. Moreover, since the side wall on the tyres will be taller, the wheels will be less prone to damage. Link to Team-BHP News Last edited by Rehaan : 24th January 2017 at 12:19. |
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| ![]() What will happen to the existing top trim owners? Will they get any offer to opt for 16" rims? These buyers would essentially be private owners and not fleets; comfort is something which would be paramount for them. Toyota must consider replacement option for them at minimal financial obligation. Cheers! |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() ![]() | ![]() Excellent move ![]() Car brands should really think twice before cut-copying-pasting from international trends. Big rims & short tyre profiles are swell in countries where the roads are smooth as a table. For India however, I hate this trend. When I tested the Innova Crysta, my exact comments were: Quote:
![]() - Firmer ride - Tyres & wheels are more prone to damage - Expensive tyre replacement costs every 30,000 - 40,000 km - Higher unsprung weight (metal weighs more than rubber) - Tendency to tramline Other than looks, there is no other advantage. But as is obvious, the cons far outweigh the pros. Last edited by GTO : 24th January 2017 at 09:56. | |
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| ![]() Sensible move, considering lots of their customers are cabbies who clock enough kms to justify changing tyres once a year. I'd guess it's a straight saving of at least 3-4k per tyre. Of course, more choices in alloy wheel designs (for those who don't like the OE one) is the icing on the cake ![]() Cheers, Vikram |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Though i welcome this move but i think if the OE tyres would have been 225/55 R17 it would have performed better than 215/55 R17 and all these problems wouldn't have arisen. WHY THEY USED 215/55 R17 ? Simple ! Because the Camry uses the SAME SIZE hence they would have thought lets get the best deal from the supplier again by playing the 'volume' card. |
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| ![]() Larger wheels will give better road-holding, and possibly shorter more controlled braking too. Though the cons still outweigh the pros in our conditions. Here's an interesting comparo... The tyre width is being changed, so its not JUST about the wheel size, however, 17" and 18" used the same width tyre in the test - so that's the fairest comparison: ![]() Source I don't think that would have made that much of a difference, being just ~5mm of additional height. Last edited by Rehaan : 24th January 2017 at 12:35. |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Sound move. 17 inchers on Indian roads is just ridiculous! Tongue firmly in cheek, this must be the first time that a change benefiting customers actually cuts costs for the manufacturer as well. I don't suppose they're passing on the benefits to the customer! |
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| ![]() I welcome this move! OT - Why can't Maruti consider something similar for Baleno Zeta and Alpha variants? They can ditch the current 195/55 R16 setup and replace with 195/60 R15. This would make the ride extremely comfortable. I just can't manage the bone jarring ride in my Zeta CVT. |
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I find it strange that the Crysta ZX's buyers in 2017 aren't asking for a downward price adjustment, for a reduction in specification / feature as well as obvious cost saving to Toyota. | |
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When was the last time you saw a downward price revision on a fresh launch selling 6,000 - 8,000 a month? | |||
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It does appear that you are ok with Toyota overcharging the consumer after a feature deletion. Or at the least, discouraging consumers from asking for their due. | |
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| ![]() Any Z owners want to downsize to 16" ping me please :-D I will sacrifice my comfort for you. Quote:
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