Footwear for the Swift?

MC Mayank · 8th December 2006, 16:20

Hey guys...

Finally have mustered some moolah to get me some nice wheels on my azure grey swift...

But now that I have decided on getting alloys, browsing through all the possible combinations has got me all giddy..

I have looked through league, BSA and Kyowa designs. BSA, on their site claim to have a very good manufacturing process in place..and they have some decent designs as well...
Kyowa has some killer designs actually but availability of all might be an issue..
I am totally confused with what would look good..no hyper silver please!
Graphite black or gunmetal, twin spoke or single, if single then thin or thick, if any then how many spokes!!
I am pretty close to going off the edge here.

So pls guys all your thoughts would really be appreciated.. I want something that no one has ever put on a swift...yeah sorry I can get a bit demanding.
I am looking at Kyowa/BSA /League/ Plati in that order.

So once again - I am looking for opinions on the pattern type that will look good and a colour that wud go well with the azure grey of my swift.

There is some confusion on the tyres as well though I most likely will settle for the 195/60 Potenza GIIIs.. that seem like a wise choice?
I am zero on tyres so please help there as well..

I know there are loads of swift threads out there and am hoping the mods excuse me for this but I have gone thru them a million times and haven't still found an answer

Vid6639 · 8th December 2006, 21:26

Mayank bro,

Alloys league are good. Also give HR alloys a try. they are very popular and have good range of designs. Net is not so good to see. Better see the designs in person.

For the tyres i would not recommend 195/60-14. A better option would be to go for 185/70-14. This is the tyre size available on the ZXi model. They are sufficient and provide good grip as well as ride.

Recommend Bridgestone Potenza G-III. If it's not too far off try Shiva tyres in sanjay nagar near ramaiah. He has a good range of alloys and is a direct bridgestone company dealer. I found he has the best rates.

goldsun · 9th December 2006, 06:57

I do have the 185 / 70 (stock tyres of Zxi) on my VXi. But now I feel that I should have gone for little wider tyres, like 195 / 60 R15 or 195 / 65 R14. But having already invested, I am skeptical to invest again for this. So, I suggest, have a thorough understanding and decide on what you want and then invest.

vikram_d · 9th December 2006, 09:59

Dude as far as alloys are concerned it must be totally upto you. You should fit what you like. And league and HR are very good alloys. The pattern is totally upto you.

khanak · 9th December 2006, 11:11

This might help you out a bit

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...i-swift-3.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...ootwear-3.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...7-swift-2.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...s-tires-2.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...e-swift-5.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...xi-help-2.html

The good thing with the swift is that you can go upto 18"ers so you really have a wide choice.

MC Mayank · 9th December 2006, 11:19

ok i need some opinions:

1. Fat/bold spokes or thin multi spokes?
2. The colour that would go best with azure grey... I don't want hypersilver.. its too darn common..
Gunmetal?

Kyowa - KR 228 Hyper Black
KXtreme - KX 530 Hyper Black

Pls check out the above designs and let me know what you think.. I am not sure if i'll get them in size 15" but I thought Ill just get thoughts on whether the pattern would look good..

vikram_d · 9th December 2006, 11:39

the thin spoke one in your selection look better in my opinion. - KR 228

theMAG · 9th December 2006, 19:58

228 Kyowa looks better

khanak · 9th December 2006, 22:04

I agree...the 228s are much better. What size are you getting?

Vid6639 · 9th December 2006, 22:13

Are you planning on 17" ers? Just remember that your ride will quality will suffer. Your gonna feel a lot more bumps and thuds as you want have a good cushion of air.

On indian roads i wouldnt advise it. If your looking for outright handling and show then ok. If it's for practicality then stick with 14"ers. they will suffice.

MC Mayank · 10th December 2006, 01:03

@ Vid.. no dude no 17"!!!!!... just 15".. thats why i said i dont know if ill get them in 15".. lets see.. im really looking for something fresh..

so thin spokes - either twin type or multi looks better than thick bold spokes?

MC Mayank · 10th December 2006, 09:58

Guys..check out the 335 and the 291 in the link below..

BSA International Bhd

I won't go for the chrome though.. would try and get a similar one in gunmetal

MC Mayank · 11th December 2006, 15:08

Guys the car shringhar guy opposite lifestyle is unable to get me Kyowa..

I came back from his shop a confused and tired man

So went back to looking at designs on the net hoping I cud find something new ( know im asking for a miracle here) in Hijoin/Lenso..

Here are a couple of designs.. i like the 159..

Cyprus Performance Car Parts - Alloy Wheels
Cyprus Performance Car Parts - Alloy Wheels
Cyprus Performance Car Parts - Alloy Wheels
Cyprus Performance Car Parts - Alloy Wheels
Cyprus Performance Car Parts - Alloy Wheels

Someone tell me you haven't seen the 159 on a swift..and that it would look good on my car (as in its not too thin or anything)...

abhibh · 13th December 2006, 00:06

Just an off topic question what is the best upsize for swift. I think 15 inches alloys will be best but what tyre size to go for ?

kpzen · 13th December 2006, 00:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhibh

Just an off topic question what is the best upsize for swift. I think 15 inches alloys will be best but what tyre size to go for ?

Without a doubt 195/60-15

Quote:

Guys the car shringhar guy opposite lifestyle is unable to get me Kyowa..

I came back from his shop a confused and tired man

So went back to looking at designs on the net hoping I cud find something new ( know im asking for a miracle here) in Hijoin/Lenso..

Here are a couple of designs.. i like the 159..

Cyprus Performance Car Parts - Alloy Wheels
Cyprus Performance Car Parts - Alloy Wheels
Cyprus Performance Car Parts - Alloy Wheels
Cyprus Performance Car Parts - Alloy Wheels
Cyprus Performance Car Parts - Alloy Wheels

Someone tell me you haven't seen the 159 on a swift..and that it would look good on my car (as in its not too thin or anything)...
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I think 197 will look better

8th December 2006, 16:20	#1
MC Mayank BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 108 Thanked: 3 Times	Footwear for the Swift? Hey guys... Finally have mustered some moolah to get me some nice wheels on my azure grey swift... But now that I have decided on getting alloys, browsing through all the possible combinations has got me all giddy.. I have looked through league, BSA and Kyowa designs. BSA, on their site claim to have a very good manufacturing process in place..and they have some decent designs as well... Kyowa has some killer designs actually but availability of all might be an issue.. I am totally confused with what would look good..no hyper silver please! Graphite black or gunmetal, twin spoke or single, if single then thin or thick, if any then how many spokes!! I am pretty close to going off the edge here. So pls guys all your thoughts would really be appreciated.. I want something that no one has ever put on a swift...yeah sorry I can get a bit demanding. I am looking at Kyowa/BSA /League/ Plati in that order. So once again - I am looking for opinions on the pattern type that will look good and a colour that wud go well with the azure grey of my swift. There is some confusion on the tyres as well though I most likely will settle for the 195/60 Potenza GIIIs.. that seem like a wise choice? I am zero on tyres so please help there as well.. I know there are loads of swift threads out there and am hoping the mods excuse me for this but I have gone thru them a million times and haven't still found an answer
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8th December 2006, 21:26	#2
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,709 Thanked: 44,136 Times View My Garage	Mayank bro, Alloys league are good. Also give HR alloys a try. they are very popular and have good range of designs. Net is not so good to see. Better see the designs in person. For the tyres i would not recommend 195/60-14. A better option would be to go for 185/70-14. This is the tyre size available on the ZXi model. They are sufficient and provide good grip as well as ride. Recommend Bridgestone Potenza G-III. If it's not too far off try Shiva tyres in sanjay nagar near ramaiah. He has a good range of alloys and is a direct bridgestone company dealer. I found he has the best rates.
	() Thanks

9th December 2006, 06:57	#3
goldsun BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 229 Thanked: 50 Times	I do have the 185 / 70 (stock tyres of Zxi) on my VXi. But now I feel that I should have gone for little wider tyres, like 195 / 60 R15 or 195 / 65 R14. But having already invested, I am skeptical to invest again for this. So, I suggest, have a thorough understanding and decide on what you want and then invest.
	() Thanks

9th December 2006, 09:59	#4
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,422 Thanked: 1,188 Times	Dude as far as alloys are concerned it must be totally upto you. You should fit what you like. And league and HR are very good alloys. The pattern is totally upto you.
	() Thanks

9th December 2006, 11:11	#5
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,868 Thanked: 370 Times View My Garage	This might help you out a bit http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...i-swift-3.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...ootwear-3.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...7-swift-2.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...s-tires-2.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...e-swift-5.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...xi-help-2.html The good thing with the swift is that you can go upto 18"ers so you really have a wide choice.
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9th December 2006, 11:19	#6
MC Mayank BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 108 Thanked: 3 Times	ok i need some opinions: 1. Fat/bold spokes or thin multi spokes? 2. The colour that would go best with azure grey... I don't want hypersilver.. its too darn common.. Gunmetal? Kyowa - KR 228 Hyper Black KXtreme - KX 530 Hyper Black Pls check out the above designs and let me know what you think.. I am not sure if i'll get them in size 15" but I thought Ill just get thoughts on whether the pattern would look good..
	() Thanks

9th December 2006, 11:39	#7
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,422 Thanked: 1,188 Times	the thin spoke one in your selection look better in my opinion. - KR 228
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9th December 2006, 19:58	#8
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,196 Thanked: 1,821 Times View My Garage	228 Kyowa looks better
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9th December 2006, 22:04	#9
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,868 Thanked: 370 Times View My Garage	I agree...the 228s are much better. What size are you getting?
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9th December 2006, 22:13	#10
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,709 Thanked: 44,136 Times View My Garage	Are you planning on 17" ers? Just remember that your ride will quality will suffer. Your gonna feel a lot more bumps and thuds as you want have a good cushion of air. On indian roads i wouldnt advise it. If your looking for outright handling and show then ok. If it's for practicality then stick with 14"ers. they will suffice.
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10th December 2006, 01:03	#11
MC Mayank BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 108 Thanked: 3 Times	@ Vid.. no dude no 17"!!!!!... just 15".. thats why i said i dont know if ill get them in 15".. lets see.. im really looking for something fresh.. so thin spokes - either twin type or multi looks better than thick bold spokes?
	() Thanks

10th December 2006, 09:58	#12
MC Mayank BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 108 Thanked: 3 Times	Guys..check out the 335 and the 291 in the link below.. BSA International Bhd I won't go for the chrome though.. would try and get a similar one in gunmetal
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11th December 2006, 15:08	#13
MC Mayank BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 108 Thanked: 3 Times	Guys the car shringhar guy opposite lifestyle is unable to get me Kyowa.. I came back from his shop a confused and tired man So went back to looking at designs on the net hoping I cud find something new ( know im asking for a miracle here) in Hijoin/Lenso.. Here are a couple of designs.. i like the 159.. Cyprus Performance Car Parts - Alloy Wheels Cyprus Performance Car Parts - Alloy Wheels Cyprus Performance Car Parts - Alloy Wheels Cyprus Performance Car Parts - Alloy Wheels Cyprus Performance Car Parts - Alloy Wheels Someone tell me you haven't seen the 159 on a swift..and that it would look good on my car (as in its not too thin or anything)...
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13th December 2006, 00:06	#14
abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,768 Thanked: 39 Times	Just an off topic question what is the best upsize for swift. I think 15 inches alloys will be best but what tyre size to go for ?
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