Swift : Can I upgrade the tyre on the stock rims?

aerohit · 20th August 2007, 19:57

Hi Manju -

What does Ldi rims look like? Are they black (vxi type) or silver coated (Lxi type)?

kicksperliter · 20th August 2007, 20:24

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Originally Posted by manjubp

Does anyone is aware of what is the width of the stock rims is Swift VXi/LXi ?

swift vxi and lxi has 165/80/R14

kicksperliter · 20th August 2007, 20:26

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I am using 185 width Michelin tyre (the one from ZXi)

swift zxi dosent come with a MICHELIN, its shod with a JK vectra 185

aerohit · 20th August 2007, 20:46

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Originally Posted by kicksperliter

swift vxi and lxi has 165/80/R14

We are not talking about the Tyre

We are talking about the RIM

We want to know if the Silver RIM of LXi is same as Black RIM of VXi

I have been told that Silver LXi rim is slightly less width - but need to confirm this.

iraghava · 20th August 2007, 20:55

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Originally Posted by kicksperliter

swift vxi and lxi has 165/80/R14

Kicks - Manju is asking for the Wheel Rim width, not the tyre size.

manjubp · 20th August 2007, 21:49

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Kicks - Manju is asking for the Wheel Rim width, not the tyre size.

Yes, indeed I am asking for Rim size whether it is 4j or 4.5j or 5j or 5.5j or 6j.

This information will help us to make the call, however Maruti never mentions this anywhere

. Where as many others like Mahinder mentions the same in specification.

regards,
-manju

horsepower · 20th August 2007, 22:06

dude, maruti mentions the rim sizes in the service booklet. You will have to find it.

Ldi and Vdi comes with 5J.
In petrol one with 165/80/ R14 with 5J and the one with 185/70 R14 with 5.5J.

Read the booklet carefully and you will find it.

kpzen · 20th August 2007, 22:07

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Originally Posted by manjubp

Yes, indeed I am asking for Rim size whether it is 4j or 4.5j or 5j or 5.5j or 6j.

I know the ZXi comes with 5.5j alloys.
So many Swift owners here.. Can anyone pls put up the rim size here????

Jaggu · 20th August 2007, 23:48

vxi, lxi, ldi, vdi are shod with 5J rims (color can be black or silver)
Zxi has alloys 5.5 J rims

Jaggu · 20th August 2007, 23:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by manjubp

Yes, indeed I am asking for Rim size whether it is 4j or 4.5j or 5j or 5.5j or 6j.

This information will help us to make the call, however Maruti never mentions this anywhere

. Where as many others like Mahinder mentions the same in specification.

regards,
-manju

look carefully on the rim, its marked 5 J

eflanker · 21st August 2007, 00:04

Jaggu - 5J is for Lxi or VXi ?

ported_head · 21st August 2007, 00:11

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Originally Posted by eflanker

Jaggu - 5J is for Lxi or VXi ?

Please read Jaggu's post carefully. It is 5J for all Swift rims save for the ZXi's alloy wheels which are 5.5J.

manjubp · 21st August 2007, 06:21

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Originally Posted by horsepower

dude, maruti mentions the rim sizes in the service booklet. You will have to find it.

Ldi and Vdi comes with 5J.
In petrol one with 165/80/ R14 with 5J and the one with 185/70 R14 with 5.5J.

Read the booklet carefully and you will find it.

Thanks horsepower. Yes indeed I found it in the service booklet. Here is the info from service booklet.

ITEM: Wheel and Suspension
Tyre size, front and rear 185/70R14 or 165/80R14
Rim size 185 tyre: 14 x 5½JJ, 165 tyre: 14 x 5J

Interestingly, for 185/70R14, the rim size is 5.5JJ, rather than J

Regards,
-manju

horsepower · 21st August 2007, 12:08

Manju, I understand whats going on in your head. Even I was confused, when I was about to get my car.

14 inch or 15 inch was the question in my mind. I decided to play safe as car was going to be used by all the members. Moreover, 185/70 R14 comes factory fitted in Zxi. So, if there is a suspension issue, dealer cannot put blame on tyres. It was also my first time experimenting with tyres, so was little apprehensive.

Let me tell you one thing, you cannot do something wrong when you are on team-bhp. Members here have collectively explored all the options and discussed pros and cons.

So go ahead and buy what appeals you more and what members recommend.

manjubp · 21st August 2007, 19:23

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Originally Posted by horsepower

Manju, I understand whats going on in your head. Even I was confused, when I was about to get my car.

Let me tell you one thing, you cannot do something wrong when you are on team-bhp. Members here have collectively explored all the options and discussed pros and cons.

So go ahead and buy what appeals you more and what members recommend.

Thank you team. Sincerely appreciate your words of confidence. I can't agree anything more than what has been said. Yes, bein on board for almost a year, I too share the same thoughts.

regards,
-manju

20th August 2007, 19:57	#31
aerohit BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: India Posts: 978 Thanked: 981 Times	Hi Manju - What does Ldi rims look like? Are they black (vxi type) or silver coated (Lxi type)?
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20th August 2007, 20:26	#33
kicksperliter BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 173 Thanked: 254 Times	[quote=eflanker;538322] I am using 185 width Michelin tyre (the one from ZXi) swift zxi dosent come with a MICHELIN, its shod with a JK vectra 185
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20th August 2007, 22:06	#37
horsepower BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 281 Thanked: Once View My Garage	dude, maruti mentions the rim sizes in the service booklet. You will have to find it. Ldi and Vdi comes with 5J. In petrol one with 165/80/ R14 with 5J and the one with 185/70 R14 with 5.5J. Read the booklet carefully and you will find it.
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20th August 2007, 23:48	#39
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	vxi, lxi, ldi, vdi are shod with 5J rims (color can be black or silver) Zxi has alloys 5.5 J rims
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21st August 2007, 00:04	#41
eflanker BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 88 Thanked: 2 Times	Jaggu - 5J is for Lxi or VXi ?
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21st August 2007, 12:08	#44
horsepower BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 281 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Manju, I understand whats going on in your head. Even I was confused, when I was about to get my car. 14 inch or 15 inch was the question in my mind. I decided to play safe as car was going to be used by all the members. Moreover, 185/70 R14 comes factory fitted in Zxi. So, if there is a suspension issue, dealer cannot put blame on tyres. It was also my first time experimenting with tyres, so was little apprehensive. Let me tell you one thing, you cannot do something wrong when you are on team-bhp. Members here have collectively explored all the options and discussed pros and cons. So go ahead and buy what appeals you more and what members recommend.
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