Tyres / Rim Size For An Esteem !

CaliforniaKnight · 30th September 2008, 18:52

If I install 185/55-15,195/50-15 either of these onto my esteem;what rim size should i be looking for?and which one of these are easily available in the market?
Thanks.

kpzen · 30th September 2008, 22:41

15 x 6J would be fine for 195/50-15 and 5.5J for 185/55-15. But, I doubt if u would get 5.5J rims in 15".

195/50-15 tires would be easily available and u would have many tire options..
In 185/55 i think only MAXXIS is available. Nitrous is the official importer.

iraghava · 1st October 2008, 00:39

Anthony - What rim size are you looking at?? 15" would be a very, very tight fit on the Esteem IMO.

CaliforniaKnight · 1st October 2008, 02:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

Anthony - What rim size are you looking at?? 15" would be a very, very tight fit on the Esteem IMO.

Hey Ishan - I was actually thinking on the 15' just for a change as i have the same with a 14"sometime back.What do you think will be the negative side for the car?

JRD · 7th October 2008, 10:35

well well interesting question, i too need some input..
i currently have 185/60/R13 eagle venturas on my limited esteem since 4 years.
planning to upgrade to a bigger rim so was thinking 185/60/R14 will provide the same ride as my current tyres but will provide no performance advantage (due to same profile of tyres and bigger rim)

So the question is 185/55/R14 or 195/50/R15? I know the 15inch setup will kill the suspension so am leaning towards the 185/55/R14.

how bad is the ride going to suffer as compared to 185/60/R13.
anyone?

lancer123 · 7th October 2008, 13:48

JRD...185/60R13 is not the right size for esteem.185/55R14 is recommended but i dont think its available in reputed brands.For best handling & comfort , go for 195/60R14.
Best options-Bridgestone ER60 or Michelin XM1.will cost Rs.4000/tyre approx.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRD

well well interesting question, i too need some input..
i currently have 185/60/R13 eagle venturas on my limited esteem since 4 years.
planning to upgrade to a bigger rim so was thinking 185/60/R14 will provide the same ride as my current tyres but will provide no performance advantage (due to same profile of tyres and bigger rim)

So the question is 185/55/R14 or 195/50/R15? I know the 15inch setup will kill the suspension so am leaning towards the 185/55/R14.

how bad is the ride going to suffer as compared to 185/60/R13.
anyone?

JRD · 8th October 2008, 07:53

thanks lancer123. i've been using 185/60r13 for 4 years now. 2nd set now. they seem to work exceptionally well.

nitrous · 8th October 2008, 13:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpzen

In 185/55 i think only MAXXIS is available. Nitrous is the official importer.

I'd be running 15s in my esteem if I could source a set of 185/55/R15.
Else its going to be 185/60/R14 with a design that looks "15".

nitrous · 25th February 2009, 19:46

Most 14" rims I've seen are 6J. That is more than enough for 185/60/R14.
Stick to this wheel/tyre size combo. Perfect for the Esteem wrt looks and traction.

CaliforniaKnight · 26th February 2009, 17:06

so i decide on 6jx 14, 185/60/14. Thanks.

yogisays0909 · 31st July 2009, 16:01

Hey guys, its time to change the rubber for my esteem.
Currently i am running 175 on 13' rims.
Its 1998 type 1 carbbed esteem, yes the M1000 shape.
I need alloys but dont know should i upszie.
Now the second issue is, my car runs just 2 months in a year.i.e. when i am in India, and rest of the time it is taken for a ride by the mechanic once a month.
What kind of tyres should i opt for, and which brand.
Dont want the new ones to get cracked soon.
Please suggest the right size of alloys tyres and what brand and type to go for?

yogisays0909 · 1st August 2009, 13:06

No reply yet????????????
Can some one please educate me on this.

yogisays0909 · 5th August 2009, 10:19

Seems like people are least bothered.

iraghava · 5th August 2009, 23:11

Yogi - Given that its a Carb Esteem, there's really no point in upsizing further. Stick to 175/70 R13 and fit a nice pair of alloy on to it. And tyres you can consider are Michelin XM1, Yoko A.Drive, Apollo Accelere etc.

yogisays0909 · 5th August 2009, 23:27

Hey Ishaan thanks man....wont upsize then.
The major concern is i don't want the new tyres to crack, as the car doesnt even move for 6 months.

30th September 2008, 18:52	#31
CaliforniaKnight BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: IND + DXB Posts: 980 Thanked: 141 Times View My Garage	If I install 185/55-15,195/50-15 either of these onto my esteem;what rim size should i be looking for?and which one of these are easily available in the market? Thanks.
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30th September 2008, 22:41	#32
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	15 x 6J would be fine for 195/50-15 and 5.5J for 185/55-15. But, I doubt if u would get 5.5J rims in 15". 195/50-15 tires would be easily available and u would have many tire options.. In 185/55 i think only MAXXIS is available. Nitrous is the official importer.
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1st October 2008, 00:39	#33
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Anthony - What rim size are you looking at?? 15" would be a very, very tight fit on the Esteem IMO.
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7th October 2008, 10:35	#35
JRD BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Turin/Ahmedabad Posts: 372 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	well well interesting question, i too need some input.. i currently have 185/60/R13 eagle venturas on my limited esteem since 4 years. planning to upgrade to a bigger rim so was thinking 185/60/R14 will provide the same ride as my current tyres but will provide no performance advantage (due to same profile of tyres and bigger rim) So the question is 185/55/R14 or 195/50/R15? I know the 15inch setup will kill the suspension so am leaning towards the 185/55/R14. how bad is the ride going to suffer as compared to 185/60/R13. anyone?
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8th October 2008, 07:53	#37
JRD BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Turin/Ahmedabad Posts: 372 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	thanks lancer123. i've been using 185/60r13 for 4 years now. 2nd set now. they seem to work exceptionally well.
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25th February 2009, 19:46	#39
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Most 14" rims I've seen are 6J. That is more than enough for 185/60/R14. Stick to this wheel/tyre size combo. Perfect for the Esteem wrt looks and traction.
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26th February 2009, 17:06	#40
CaliforniaKnight BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: IND + DXB Posts: 980 Thanked: 141 Times View My Garage	so i decide on 6jx 14, 185/60/14. Thanks.
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31st July 2009, 16:01	#41
yogisays0909 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 538 Thanked: 313 Times View My Garage	Need Help? Hey guys, its time to change the rubber for my esteem. Currently i am running 175 on 13' rims. Its 1998 type 1 carbbed esteem, yes the M1000 shape. I need alloys but dont know should i upszie. Now the second issue is, my car runs just 2 months in a year.i.e. when i am in India, and rest of the time it is taken for a ride by the mechanic once a month. What kind of tyres should i opt for, and which brand. Dont want the new ones to get cracked soon. Please suggest the right size of alloys tyres and what brand and type to go for?
	() Thanks

1st August 2009, 13:06	#42
yogisays0909 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 538 Thanked: 313 Times View My Garage	No reply yet???????????? Can some one please educate me on this.
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5th August 2009, 10:19	#43
yogisays0909 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 538 Thanked: 313 Times View My Garage	Seems like people are least bothered.
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5th August 2009, 23:11	#44
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Yogi - Given that its a Carb Esteem, there's really no point in upsizing further. Stick to 175/70 R13 and fit a nice pair of alloy on to it. And tyres you can consider are Michelin XM1, Yoko A.Drive, Apollo Accelere etc.
	() Thanks

5th August 2009, 23:27	#45
yogisays0909 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 538 Thanked: 313 Times View My Garage	Hey Ishaan thanks man....wont upsize then. The major concern is i don't want the new tyres to crack, as the car doesnt even move for 6 months.
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