Tyre UP-One Size 0f 155/70 R13 to 175/55 R14 or 185/50 R14 availability in chennai?

rajeevrs · 3rd July 2007, 09:45

Hi,
Iam looking to Upsize by ONE INCH from R13 to R14 for my Santro.
So Iam looking for tyres with 175/55(60) R14 or 185/50(55) R14. Anybody can help me where to find this in chennai? and also the price for five of these.Iam looking for Pirelli/Michelin/Yokohama low profile ultra performance tyres. If any help me....Currently I have 155/70 R13 on it.

thanks & Regards,
Rajeev.R.S.

akroy · 3rd July 2007, 10:52

Correct upsize for 14" in Santro is 195/50 R14, otherwise stick to 13"...

Options in 13 inches are 165/65 R13, 175/60 R13, 185/60 R13

Abhi

rajeevrs · 4th July 2007, 09:35

Hi roy,
But wont the 195 seem too awkward for the santro...Will there be any interference with the wheel well??? i hope it will, because it seems pretty wide enough almost 40mm i.e. 4cm wider than the stock. Any modifications needed on suspension etc???

Thanks
Rajeev

akroy · 4th July 2007, 12:09

I told about ideal upgrade which will not hamper the speedo and suspension...195 will be wider no doubt and will definitely look wider but there is hardly any error (0.62% only)...
My personal suggession would be for 13 inches (165/65 or 175/60)...

Anyway do send a PM to iraghava, he can guide you well with the upgrades...

Abhi

VJ_MAVRICK · 4th July 2007, 12:32

Hi Rajeev,
I too agree with abhi as i got my stock 12" wheel and 145/80 R12 Bridgestone tires upsized to 13" alloys and 165/65 R13 Michelin XM1 for my alto vxi. Initially thought of 155mm but went for 165mm and the driving comfort and grips too are quite great.

akroy · 4th July 2007, 12:41

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Originally Posted by VJ_MAVRICK

Hi Rajeev,
I too agree with abhi as i got my stock 12" wheel and 145/80 R12 Bridgestone tires upsized to 13" alloys and 165/65 R13 Michelin XM1 for my alto vxi. Initially thought of 155mm but went for 165mm and the driving comfort and grips too are quite great.

I thought u went for 165/60 Michelins

Abhi

nitrous · 4th July 2007, 12:46

165/65/R13 or 175/60/R13.
If the size is available, source 165/60/R14.

rajeevrs · 4th July 2007, 13:26

Hi guys thanks to all for ur guidance...
I will try with 195 R14's first if any problem switch to R13's.

Thanks once again guys..

Rajeev

VJ_MAVRICK · 4th July 2007, 13:54

yea abhi...i checked out again specifically on the tire itself and its 165/65/r 13

and moreover michelin does not come in that i suppose...the nerd i am ...that info earlier was wrong ...but the ride is quite good and am enjoying it..

iraghava · 4th July 2007, 15:02

Rajeev - Finding the 195/50 R14 will be a challange since very few companies actually make them.

And I too would advise you stick to 165/175/185 R13's since they'll be available more easily to you.

n_aditya · 4th July 2007, 15:32

Go to Siremull Hirachand & Co. located at Greams road. Ph: 044 - 2829 4589 / 0806.

I picked up my set of michelin's for a very good price from them last year. Ask for deepak (owner) and say you were referred by me. He will recognise me if u mention that I have a pearl silver esteem.

They stock almost every tire brand and most alloy wheel brands too. They do a very good wheel alignment and balancing job also. I'd vouch for them anyday.

P.S. He also can fill ur tires with nitrogen (search the forum for related threads).

VJ_MAVRICK · 4th July 2007, 15:39

Hi Adi,
I am a novice so could not understand this
"P.S. He also can fill ur tires with nitrogen"------------> what do you mean by it and how does it affect?

Cheers Vijay

n_aditya · 4th July 2007, 15:49

Hi Mavrick,

This linky will answer your query :

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...-nitrogen.html

VJ_MAVRICK · 4th July 2007, 16:19

Thanks Adi! that was some kind of info which i was totally unaware off... great threads and informative links is what rocks here.

im_srini · 20th August 2007, 16:02

Hi Rajeev, done with your tires yet ? My Alto used to ride on 145/80xR12s, & I switched to Goodyear 165/65xR13s a few months back. But I was having slow puncture like issues & yesterday, having come to my wits end, I went to the TyreStore on Greams Road & changed to Yokohama 175/60xR13 A539s

With the 175s there is some rubbing but it's only when you're turning into, or off, a steep ramp or something. You're best bets with 14" rims are 175/55xR14s (Yokohama AS01) or 185/50xR14s (Yokohama A539). I'm not sure about the wheel well of the Santro, but I think the 185s could 'rub' a tad ! Could you post pictures & comments once you're done ? I'm planning to switch to 14" rims too...

3rd July 2007, 09:45	#1
rajeevrs Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 13 Thanked: 0 Times	Tyre UP-One Size 0f 155/70 R13 to 175/55 R14 or 185/50 R14 availability in chennai? Hi, Iam looking to Upsize by ONE INCH from R13 to R14 for my Santro. So Iam looking for tyres with 175/55(60) R14 or 185/50(55) R14. Anybody can help me where to find this in chennai? and also the price for five of these.Iam looking for Pirelli/Michelin/Yokohama low profile ultra performance tyres. If any help me....Currently I have 155/70 R13 on it. thanks & Regards, Rajeev.R.S.
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3rd July 2007, 10:52	#2
akroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 2,424 Thanked: 88 Times View My Garage	Correct upsize for 14" in Santro is 195/50 R14, otherwise stick to 13"... Options in 13 inches are 165/65 R13, 175/60 R13, 185/60 R13 Abhi
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4th July 2007, 09:35	#3
rajeevrs Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 13 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi roy, But wont the 195 seem too awkward for the santro...Will there be any interference with the wheel well??? i hope it will, because it seems pretty wide enough almost 40mm i.e. 4cm wider than the stock. Any modifications needed on suspension etc??? Thanks Rajeev
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4th July 2007, 12:09	#4
akroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 2,424 Thanked: 88 Times View My Garage	I told about ideal upgrade which will not hamper the speedo and suspension...195 will be wider no doubt and will definitely look wider but there is hardly any error (0.62% only)... My personal suggession would be for 13 inches (165/65 or 175/60)... Anyway do send a PM to iraghava, he can guide you well with the upgrades... Abhi
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4th July 2007, 12:32	#5
VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,239 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Hi Rajeev, I too agree with abhi as i got my stock 12" wheel and 145/80 R12 Bridgestone tires upsized to 13" alloys and 165/65 R13 Michelin XM1 for my alto vxi. Initially thought of 155mm but went for 165mm and the driving comfort and grips too are quite great.
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4th July 2007, 12:46	#7
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,964 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	165/65/R13 or 175/60/R13. If the size is available, source 165/60/R14.
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4th July 2007, 13:26	#8
rajeevrs Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 13 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi guys thanks to all for ur guidance... I will try with 195 R14's first if any problem switch to R13's. Thanks once again guys.. Rajeev
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4th July 2007, 13:54	#9
VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,239 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	yea abhi...i checked out again specifically on the tire itself and its 165/65/r 13 and moreover michelin does not come in that i suppose...the nerd i am ...that info earlier was wrong ...but the ride is quite good and am enjoying it..
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4th July 2007, 15:02	#10
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,993 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	Rajeev - Finding the 195/50 R14 will be a challange since very few companies actually make them. And I too would advise you stick to 165/175/185 R13's since they'll be available more easily to you.
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4th July 2007, 15:32	#11
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 5,374 Thanked: 3,832 Times View My Garage	Go to Siremull Hirachand & Co. located at Greams road. Ph: 044 - 2829 4589 / 0806. I picked up my set of michelin's for a very good price from them last year. Ask for deepak (owner) and say you were referred by me. He will recognise me if u mention that I have a pearl silver esteem. They stock almost every tire brand and most alloy wheel brands too. They do a very good wheel alignment and balancing job also. I'd vouch for them anyday. P.S. He also can fill ur tires with nitrogen (search the forum for related threads). Last edited by n_aditya : 4th July 2007 at 15:34.
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4th July 2007, 15:39	#12
VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,239 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Hi Adi, I am a novice so could not understand this "P.S. He also can fill ur tires with nitrogen"------------> what do you mean by it and how does it affect? Cheers Vijay
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4th July 2007, 15:49	#13
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 5,374 Thanked: 3,832 Times View My Garage	Hi Mavrick, This linky will answer your query : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...-nitrogen.html
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4th July 2007, 16:19	#14
VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,239 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Thanks Adi! that was some kind of info which i was totally unaware off... great threads and informative links is what rocks here.
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20th August 2007, 16:02	#15
im_srini BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 491 Times View My Garage	Hi Rajeev, done with your tires yet ? My Alto used to ride on 145/80xR12s, & I switched to Goodyear 165/65xR13s a few months back. But I was having slow puncture like issues & yesterday, having come to my wits end, I went to the TyreStore on Greams Road & changed to Yokohama 175/60xR13 A539s With the 175s there is some rubbing but it's only when you're turning into, or off, a steep ramp or something. You're best bets with 14" rims are 175/55xR14s (Yokohama AS01) or 185/50xR14s (Yokohama A539). I'm not sure about the wheel well of the Santro, but I think the 185s could 'rub' a tad ! Could you post pictures & comments once you're done ? I'm planning to switch to 14" rims too...
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