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Old 23rd March 2022, 18:20   #1
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Are 145/80 R12 tyres okay for a Maruti Alto?

Maruti Alto 2000 (no power steering) done more than a lakh km. Now it has 145/80/R12 tyres. Tyres to be changed. There is a sale of 4 used tyres but the size is 145/80/R12. Is that ok or any pros /cons?

Note : Is there any place in Chennai where I can get used tyres in good condition?

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Old 23rd March 2022, 19:30   #2
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re: Are 145/80 R12 tyres okay for a Maruti Alto?

You can use 145/80R12 on Alto as that's the stock size. If the car is not worth spending, then don't spend, sell the car. As most used tyre deals are not worth the time and money.

A set of 4 new tyres will cost you 11K (MRF, Bridgestone etc) Avoid JK & Chinese tyres.
Very few people upgrade and sell off their good old tyres. Most people will sell used (read as damaged) tyres just to make a quick buck.
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Re: Are 145/80 R12 tyres okay for a Maruti Alto?

Please do NOT buy used tyres. Check out sites like tyremarket.com to get a good understanding of how much tyres cost. Tyres for your alto will be very cheap and even if they seem expensive, considering how light the car is, they will certainly last you long enough that the price won't matter.
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Re: Are 145/80 R12 tyres okay for a Maruti Alto?

A 145 patch might be okay for the power on tap, but it won't be okay if you have a sudden swerve at 80 kmph. I would suggest a thicker footprint.

But since you are considering used tyres, am guessing you are price sensitive. At the very least, you must go for new tyres, even if it's the 145/80 R12 size.
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