[iraghava]

Who's running 16's here? The discussion was about 15's, 205/60 R15.

[s0uljah]

Originally Posted by iraghava

Who's running 16's here? The discussion was about 15's, 205/60 R15.

Agreed, its off topic. But Im curious nevertheless!

[Vid6639]

Iraghava, I think Souljah wanted to know if anyone is running 16".

Ajmat I think is running 16". LBM is 17"?

theFag is running 15" and so is mayank.

205/40-16 is way off. the right size is 205/50-16.

souljah, Iraghava (official Tbhp tyre dealer) should be able to help you out for the correct tyre size.

[iraghava]

Souljah - I'm assuming you're talking about the Swift. Well LBM does run 17"s & apart from 6 blown tyres he's not had much problems with them!

The correct size for 16" would be:

205/50 R16
215/50 R16

But the ride will suffer, not to mention increased chances of tyre failure on our roads. I would suggest you stick to 205/60 or 195/60 R15's.

Any further queries?

P.S. Ajmat does run 16" but with 195/65 R16 tyres which is an incorrect upsize.

[s0uljah]

Originally Posted by vid6639

Iraghava, I think Souljah wanted to know if anyone is running 16".

205/40-16 is way off. the right size is 205/50-16.

Your right, im curious regarding those running 16" (as we might be buying a swift in few weeks, still undecided)

Ok so my assumption of 40 profile was wrong.

Originally Posted by iraghava

But the ride will suffer, not to mention increased chances of tyre failure on our roads. I would suggest you stick to 205/60 or 195/60 R15's.

P.S. Ajmat does run 16" but with 195/65 R16 tyres which is an incorrect upsize.

6 Blown tyress ?? LBM your pockets must run deep.

Tyre Failure - Bursts, Bubbles etc ?

205/60 R16 - Wont this cause a lot of scraping/interference without the use of spacers or raising the ride?

195/65 - 65 Profile is way too thick to have on upsized rims. Wonder how ajmat sir is managing.

p.s : Im aware of the Tyre Dealer status but seems like he doesnt take to the name/post too well hehe.

[iraghava]

Originally Posted by s0uljah

6 Blown tyress ?? LBM your pockets must run deep.

Well you'll have to ask LBM for the size of his pockets!! BTW he runs 215/40 R17!

Originally Posted by s0uljah

Tyre Failure - Bursts, Bubbles etc ?

Yes that's correct. Also includes major cuts which are fatal for a tyre.

Originally Posted by s0uljah

205/60 R16 - Wont this cause a lot of scraping/interference without the use of spacers or raising the ride?

Read carefully son, I said 205/60 R15 not 16. 16 in that size would be very difficult to accomodate but might not be impossible. In 16 I suggested 205/50.

Originally Posted by s0uljah

195/65 - 65 Profile is way too thick to have on upsized rims. Wonder how ajmat sir is managing.

PM him for complete details.

Originally Posted by s0uljah

p.s : Im aware of the Tyre Dealer status but seems like he doesnt take to the name/post too well hehe.

What gives you that idea? Please Elaborate.

[s0uljah]

Originally Posted by iraghava

Read carefully son, I said 205/60 R15 not 16. 16 in that size would be very difficult to accomodate but might not be impossible. In 16 I suggested 205/50.

I might have to reconsider the 16" then if 205/50 will turn out to be too treacharous. And with my budget I will only be able to afford 4tyres/rims.

What gives you that idea? Please Elaborate.

I thought I saw another post where you took on someone who called you the tyre dealer. hhehe. My bad.

[iraghava]

Originally Posted by s0uljah

I might have to reconsider the 16" then if 205/50 will turn out to be too treacharous. And with my budget I will only be able to afford 4tyres/rims.

Hmmm then you might want to fit 205/50 & see how it works since that's going to be the best compromise between ride & looks. Sorry but the 205/55 is not right I messed up my calculations a bit.

Originally Posted by s0uljah

I thought I saw another post where you took on someone who called you the tyre dealer. hhehe. My bad.

No problem at all some people think i'm one but that's fine I don't mind it

P.S. What tyres you planning on getting? Maybe I can earn a commission there

[v1p3r]

Originally Posted by iraghava

The correct size for 16" would be:

205/50 R16
215/50 R16

They can't both be correct. 205/50 R16 would be a better bet, and besides, you're hardly going to be able to MOVE with 215 R16s on an 87 bhp car that weighs A TONNE!

[iraghava]

Originally Posted by v1p3r

They can't both be correct. 205/50 R16 would be a better bet, and besides, you're hardly going to be able to MOVE with 215 R16s on an 87 bhp car that weighs A TONNE!

185/70 R14 - RR - 307.3, Circ - 1930.82
205/50 R16 - RR - 305.7, Circ - 1920.77, Difference - (-) 10.05mm, -0.52%
215/50 R16 - RR - 310.7, Circ - 1952.18, DIfference - (+) 21.36mm, 1.11%

215 is borderline case but can be tried since the difference is too miniscule.

[s0uljah]

So what would the ideal performance config (speed/handling/grip) be :
* 195/60/r15 ?
* 205/55/r15 ?

16" is overkill? I guess like viper has pointed out the 205/50 R16 will be a more show, no go type upsize.

Originally Posted by iraghava

Hmmm then you might want to fit 205/50 & see how it works since that's going to be the best compromise between ride & looks.
P.S. What tyres you planning on getting? Maybe I can earn a commission there

Commission eh?? I thought you would offer to sponsor/subsidise costs. HEHE.

Originally Posted by v1p3r

They can't both be correct. 205/50 R16 would be a better bet, and besides, you're hardly going to be able to MOVE with 215 R16s on an 87 bhp car that weighs A TONNE!

[kpzen]

Originally Posted by s0uljah

So what would the ideal performance config (speed/handling/grip) be :
* 195/60/r15 ?
* 205/55/r15 ?

195/60-15 with 6j alloys

Tyre choices
1.Potenza GIII
2.ES100
3.Pilot preceda or XM1

[Vid6639]

Or the pilot primacy in the same size as mentioned by Kpzen. thats the one the thread starter MC mayank has put.

Now only if he can put up pics.

[iraghava]

SOuljah - KP's pointed out the right size for you, have a very close friend who runs the same & is very happy. But mind you the ride is a bit stiff.

My tyre choices would vary from KP's & would be like this:
1. Energy XM/Pilot Preceda/Pilot Primacy
2. Potenza GIII
3. Yoko ES100

[s0uljah]

[quote=kpzen;367698]195/60-15 with 6j alloys

Originally Posted by vid6639

thats the one the thread starter MC mayank has put.Now only if he can put up pics.

Originally Posted by iraghava

SOuljah - JP's pointed out the right size for you, have a very close friend who runs the same & is very happy. But mind you the ride is a bit stiff.

My tyre choices would vary from KP's & would be like this:
1. Energy XM/Pilot Preceda/Pilot Primacy
2. Potenza GIII
3. Yoko ES100

Actually I dont even know what car we are going to be buying. But incidentally a friend called earlier this morning wanted to upgrade the tyres on his VXI (about 1 year old). Not a performance type guy though..

ishaan what are your reasons for listing in that order (link me to an old post if you have allready stated your reason for preferences)