Footwear for the Swift?

iraghava · 20th December 2006, 15:02

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Originally Posted by unclesam

are low profile tyres feasible in india ..as per road conditions.

Depends on what profile you intend to run. Uptil 50's are managable anything lower is asking for trouble. Also if you do highway runs regularly then nothing less than 55-60 is recommended, considering the state of our highways.

Epic · 23rd March 2007, 16:10

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Originally Posted by kpzen

Without a doubt 195/60-15

I think 197 will look better

Hi,

I have 195/60/15 Goodyear F1 Eagle on my Swift Vxi. The tyre pressure recommended by the installer is 28psi. Is this ok or should i increase/decrease?

Chetu · 28th March 2007, 14:21

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Originally Posted by Epic

Hi,

I have 195/60/15 Goodyear F1 Eagle on my Swift Vxi. The tyre pressure recommended by the installer is 28psi. Is this ok or should i increase/decrease?

How much did you pay for the tyres and what wheels are you running???

vikram_d · 28th March 2007, 19:25

28 psi is ok. No need to increase or decrease.

theEnd · 28th March 2007, 19:43

I'm looking for nice 16 inch alloys for my Swift. I want 205 width tyres.. which profile would be best with that? 55? or 50?

Also, what should the width of the alloy be? (the whole J thing confuses me)

Epic · 28th March 2007, 22:54

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Originally Posted by Chetu

How much did you pay for the tyres and what wheels are you running???

Hi Chetu,

I paid 3000/- per tyre. Im running on 6.5 X 15" OZ Racing rims.

Epic

Quote:

Originally Posted by theEnd

I'm looking for nice 16 inch alloys for my Swift. I want 205 width tyres.. which profile would be best with that? 55? or 50?

Also, what should the width of the alloy be? (the whole J thing confuses me)

Hi,

You can go in for 205/55/R16 OR 205/50/R16. Both profiles are fine but you will have to compromise on ride quality if you choose the 50 profile. The lower the profile - the harsher the ride quality.

Your rim size can be anywhere between 5.5 X 16" upto 7 X 16"

The OEM tyres of the Swift have a 'JJ' tyre bead profile but 'J' profiles are fine too.

Most importantly - make sure your rims have the following specifications: -

PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter) - 100
Offset (ET) - Preferably greater than 42

Epic

kpzen · 28th March 2007, 23:21

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Originally Posted by theEnd

I'm looking for nice 16 inch alloys for my Swift. I want 205 width tyres.. which profile would be best with that? 55? or 50?

Also, what should the width of the alloy be? (the whole J thing confuses me)

215/50-16 would be the correct size in 16"...

But if u want in 205 then go for
205/50-16

Alloy size should be minimum 6J....6.5 J would be perfect

theEnd · 29th March 2007, 10:25

Thanks a ton guys. I think 215's might clash with the wheel arches, so thats why I wanted 205's. I hope 16 inchers dont rattle my teeth too much.

kpzen · 29th March 2007, 10:31

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Originally Posted by theEnd

Thanks a ton guys. I think 215's might clash with the wheel arches, so thats why I wanted 205's. I hope 16 inchers dont rattle my teeth too much.

I dont think 215/50-16 will touch the wheel arches....

Chetu · 29th March 2007, 12:08

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Originally Posted by Epic

Hi Chetu,

I paid 3000/- per tyre. Im running on 6.5 X 15" OZ Racing rims.

Epic

Great!! nice set of tyres and alloys. i paid 3k for 185/70/14 gIII

kpzen · 29th March 2007, 13:53

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Originally Posted by Epic

Hi Chetu,

I paid 3000/- per tyre. Im running on 6.5 X 15" OZ Racing rims.

Epic

Eagle F1 195/60-15 for 3K per tyre!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is that your exchange rate??

Chetu · 29th March 2007, 14:02

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Originally Posted by kpzen

Eagle F1 195/60-15 for 3K per tyre!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is that your exchange rate??

Looks like its exchange rate. here in b'lore it cost around 4.2k.

Epic · 29th March 2007, 18:13

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Originally Posted by kpzen

Eagle F1 195/60-15 for 3K per tyre!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is that your exchange rate??

Hi,

Yes that is the rate after exchanging with my old OE tyres. Was looking at the GIIIs but he did'nt have them in 195.

Epic

grizzly · 3rd April 2007, 05:38

I am planning to fit mine with new set of wheels....
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What wud be a better choice widout compromisin on ride quality at all 185/70 R14 or 195/65 R14..?????
My wheel size is 6"X14"

Jaggu · 3rd April 2007, 10:15

both should be very similar with 185 offering a better ride, profile diff of 5 is very minimal change in ride

28th March 2007, 19:25	#19
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	28 psi is ok. No need to increase or decrease.
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28th March 2007, 19:43	#20
theEnd BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 534 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	I'm looking for nice 16 inch alloys for my Swift. I want 205 width tyres.. which profile would be best with that? 55? or 50? Also, what should the width of the alloy be? (the whole J thing confuses me)
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29th March 2007, 10:25	#23
theEnd BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 534 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Thanks a ton guys. I think 215's might clash with the wheel arches, so thats why I wanted 205's. I hope 16 inchers dont rattle my teeth too much.
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3rd April 2007, 05:38	#29
grizzly Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 24 Thanked: 0 Times	I am planning to fit mine with new set of wheels.... . . . What wud be a better choice widout compromisin on ride quality at all 185/70 R14 or 195/65 R14..????? My wheel size is 6"X14"
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3rd April 2007, 10:15	#30
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	both should be very similar with 185 offering a better ride, profile diff of 5 is very minimal change in ride
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