[straight6]

Is it ok to put 205/65/16 on the SX4? I'm getting brand new tyres removed from a Creta.

[Rahul Bhalgat]

Originally Posted by straight6

Is it ok to put 205/65/16 on the SX4? I'm getting brand new tyres removed from a Creta.

Stock size for SX4 Zxi is 205/60 R16. So putting 205/65 R16 shall not be a problem at all. There will be a difference of 10 mm in the rolling radius, which is just 1.5%.

Count this difference when you take the odometer reading. You would have run 1.5% higher than what the meter will show.

Yours is Zxi or Vxi?

[straight6]

Originally Posted by Rahul Bhalgat

Stock size for SX4 Zxi is 205/60 R16. So putting 205/65 R16 shall not be a problem at all. There will be a difference of 10 mm in the rolling radius, which is just 1.5%.

Count this difference when you take the odometer reading. You would have run 1.5% higher than what the meter will show.

Yours is Zxi or Vxi?

Thanks. Its a Zxi. I'm also considering the Falkens with 60 profile.

[bharatsomany]

Originally Posted by straight6

Is it ok to put 205/65/16 on the SX4? I'm getting brand new tyres removed from a Creta.

straight6,
You'll need to check for any rubbing under load, though in all probability it should be a good fit.

Originally Posted by Rahul Bhalgat

Stock size for SX4 Zxi is 205/60 R16. So putting 205/65 R16 shall not be a problem at all. There will be a difference of 10 mm in the rolling radius, which is just 1.5%.

Rahul Bhalgat,
That does not look right, how did you get 1.5%?
The 205/65R16 (672.9mm dia) is 3.14% larger than the 205/60R16 (652.4mm dia).

[Rahul Bhalgat]

Originally Posted by bharatsomany

straight6,
You'll need to check for any rubbing under load, though in all probability it should be a good fit.



Rahul Bhalgat,
That does not look right, how did you get 1.5%?
The 205/65R16 (672.9mm dia) is 3.14% larger than the 205/60R16 (652.4mm dia).

Yes, it is 3.14%. There was an error in calculation. Thanks for bringing to notice.

There will not be rubbing under the load; there is ample clearance in SX4 even in laden condition.

[Dr.Naren]

Originally Posted by straight6

Thanks. Its a Zxi. I'm also considering the Falkens with 60 profile.

I had used Falken tyres in same size as stock. There is good grip and comfort.

Now, I am using Kumho 215/60 R16. I find tyre noise little high. But it is way better than stock JK tyres.

[straight6]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

I had used Falken tyres in same size as stock. There is good grip and comfort.

Now, I am using Kumho 215/60 R16. I find tyre noise little high. But it is way better than stock JK tyres.

How long did the Falkens last?

[Dr.Naren]

Originally Posted by straight6

How long did the Falkens last?

I have used Falken tyres without doing rotation. Front one's lasted for 30K kms. Rear set is still running, almost 45K kms now. It would run another 30K KM. I think if you do rotation, average life would be 45-50K KM.

[amitpunjani]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

I have used Falken tyres without doing rotation. Front one's lasted for 30K kms. Rear set is still running, almost 45K kms now. It would run another 30K KM. I think if you do rotation, average life would be 45-50K KM.

Hello Naren,

My Sx4 is also due for tyre change! confused between Goodyear and Falkon! Which one would you suggest? JKs MRF of the world are out of the window.

Off Topic:

Recently, I have a Tak noise which moving from stand still, seems of the gear mounting.

[Dr.Naren]

Originally Posted by amitpunjani

Hello Naren,

My Sx4 is also due for tyre change! confused between Goodyear and Falkon! Which one would you suggest? JKs MRF of the world are out of the window.

I have used different brands of tyre in SX4.

1. Stock JK tyres : I do not recommend. After 50 percent thread wear, problems start coming up.

2. Nexen : I was very happy with these tyres. Due to an accident, both Nexen tyres at front got damaged.

3. Falken : No issues, good grip and comfort. Good tyre life too

4. Kumho : I have been using 215/60 R16 at front for last 15K KM. Again no issues, but I find tyre noise on higher side.

Never used Goodyear in SX4. But I have heard numerous issues about stock Goodyear tyres used in Ecosport. It's same size as SX4.

Tyre rotation is highly recommended. But I do not rotate tyres between front and rear. Front left will go to right and vice versa for every 10K KM. Doing this way, my rear tyres last for longer. I end up changing only 2 tyres at a time instead of 4. Yes, I would be changing the front set earlier and rear set way later.

[amitpunjani]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

I have used different brands of tyre in SX4.

1. Stock JK tyres : I do not recommend. After 50 percent thread wear, problems start coming up.

2. Nexen : I was very happy with these tyres. Due to an accident, both Nexen tyres at front got damaged.

3. Falken : No issues, good grip and comfort. Good tyre life too

4. Kumho : I have been using 215/60 R16 at front for last 15K KM. Again no issues, but I find tyre noise on higher side.

Never used Goodyear in SX4. But I have heard numerous issues about stock Goodyear tyres used in Ecosport. It's same size as SX4.

Tyre rotation is highly recommended. But I do not rotate tyres between front and rear. Front left will go to right and vice versa for every 10K KM. Doing this way, my rear tyres last for longer. I end up changing only 2 tyres at a time instead of 4. Yes, I would be changing the front set earlier and rear set way later.

How much is for Falken & Nexen, Goodyear is around Rs 5,500/tyre.

[Rahul Bhalgat]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

I have used different brands of tyre in SX4.
2. Nexen : I was very happy with these tyres. Due to an accident, both Nexen tyres at front got damaged.

3. Falken : No issues, good grip and comfort. Good tyre life too

Few queries Dr.Naren,

Flaken and Nexen brands are not much known and popular in market. A typical car user knows Apollo, Bridgestone, JK, MRF, Michelin etc. What made you turn to Falken and Nexen?

What was the treadwear rating and the price for the Nexen and Falken tyres?

How much tyre life the Falken can give with timely rotation and alignment?

[Dr.Naren]

Originally Posted by amitpunjani

How much is for Falken & Nexen, Goodyear is around Rs 5,500/tyre.

I had bought Nexen tyres online from change my tire website for 4000/tyre. It shows as not available in their website now. It's the same Nexen tyre which is used in stock Elantra.

Falken is available online for 5200 Rs.

Originally Posted by Rahul Bhalgat

Few queries Dr.Naren,

Flaken and Nexen brands are not much known and popular in market. A typical car user knows Apollo, Bridgestone, JK, MRF, Michelin etc. What made you turn to Falken and Nexen?

How much tyre life the Falken can give with timely rotation and alignment?

Falken and Nexen are not known brands in India. But they are known abroad. I saw reviews online and these tyres were available at lowest price.

Now I am using Kumho 215/60 R16, I got it for 5000/tyre from snapdeal.

Falken tyres would last 45-50K KM with regular rotation.

[straight6]

I will mostly be putting Falkens tomorrow. I need 5 of them. The dealer has been trying to push Triangle tyres to me with 2 years warranty he said. Here are some of the best rates I've got. Do not buy tyres online as most brands void warranty. Falken for sure.

Falken - 5000
Goodyear - 5200
Triangle - 4100
JK Elanzo - 5000
Michelin Primacy - 6850
Bridgestone G3 - 6400

[Rahul Bhalgat]

Originally Posted by straight6

Falken - 5000
Goodyear - 5200
Triangle - 4100
JK Elanzo - 5000
Michelin Primacy - 6850
Bridgestone G3 - 6400

Really good prices. Especially Michelin Primacy (ST I suppose) for Rs. 6850.

Which tyre is Goodyear offering at Rs. 5200? If it is Goodyear Assurance, that too is a good tyre and I personally feel that there will be less uncertainty about its life / quality. Have you also checked Apollo Acelere?

Also please check the manufacturing date on the tyre sidewall. As you might be aware, the format is WW-YY. WW is the week of the year (between 1 to 52) and YY is the year of manufacture.