Petra with OZ racing Alloys & 205/50/R15 Yokohoma S drive

greatDrive · 11th October 2007, 10:52

Just a week back, I upgraded by Petra to new Alloys and wider profile tyres from stock rims and s322.

Alloys : 98 pcd OZ racing 15 inches width- 6.5J.
Tyres : Yokohoma S Drive - 205/50/R15.

One thing for sure is that ride quality has not detoriated even with lower profiles (205/50), that means S drive are meant for comfort. another visible difference I can judge is that tyres noise have reduced by atleast 30-40%.

No differnce in Handling /Steering etc and car have giving same milage(10.5 kmpl in city) as it used to give with 175/65/R14.

Will write my driving experience about other aspects like performance/ Braking etc once I go for a long weekend drive.

Some pictures of the Car with this upgrade have been uploaded in my Pic gallery.

OZ racing Alloys

Yokohoma S drive 205/50/R15 Tyres

Car Back Side view

Just waiting to go on a long Drive.
Cheers
GD

sivadas · 11th October 2007, 11:00

So finally you have done it, excellent. Looks good Greatdrive.
Hope 15" wheels are not giving any trouble. And 205/50/R15 tyres, wonderful.

Congratulations

zakaaaaasss · 11th October 2007, 11:02

congrats! the new rubber and alloys give strong look to the petra now...the OZ alloys resemble a bit like the OE ones on Ikon Nxt ZXi...

greatDrive · 11th October 2007, 11:14

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Originally Posted by sivadas

So finally you have done it, excellent. Looks good Greatdrive.
Hope 15" wheels are not giving any trouble. And 205/50/205/50/R15 tyres, wonderful.
Congratulations

Thanks Siva.

15 inches does not have any problem until you have a right set of tyres.
Initially I was thinking for going in for 195/55/R15, but with that, Difference in circumference was coming as 39mm (2.13%).

With 205/50/R15, difference comes out just 9mm (0.5%). Went for Yoko's S drive as I heard good reviews about its ride & comfort etc and I am really happy that I decided for these tyres.

Thanks for Riju, who helped me get a good deal in Bangalore.

Cheers.
GD

finneyp · 11th October 2007, 11:14

Nice Alloys and Tyre tread looks good too!

Good to know that Oz had 98 PCD alloys, do they have 14" 98 pcd alloys?
And from did you buy the same? Price?

crazydiablo · 11th October 2007, 11:23

neat set of wheel there.....

chiragh_bir · 11th October 2007, 11:39

loved the tires more than rim.. 205 section are looking really awesome!!

greatDrive · 11th October 2007, 11:43

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Originally Posted by finneyp

Nice Alloys and Tyre tread looks good too!

Good to know that Oz had 98 PCD alloys, do they have 14" 98 pcd alloys?

Thanks

OZ racing starts with 15 inches. 14 inches are not available.
I think they are OEM for some fiat Cars in Europe.

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nikkibike · 11th October 2007, 11:50

Those tyres looks gigantic! G8 upgrade dude! Now throw the car around the corners and lets know the feel!

And.... how much you paid for the S Drives ??!!!

theMAG · 11th October 2007, 11:57

GreatDrive,

I notice the left rear side of the car is sitting lower than normal. Anything the matter?

Good combinations of wheels + tyres, btw.

greatDrive · 11th October 2007, 12:01

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Originally Posted by theMAG

I notice the left rear side of the car is sitting lower than normal. Anything the matter?
.

4 Steel rims are kept in the boot, Probably on the left side of the car, I guess.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikkibike

Those tyres looks gigantic! G8 upgrade dude! Now throw the car around the corners and lets know the feel!

And.... how much you paid for the S Drives ??!!!

Waiting for this weekend, have plans to go for a long drive.
In Bangalore, S drives (205/50/r15) costs Rs 4600 per tyre. May cost + - Rs 100 depending upon shops.

payam · 11th October 2007, 12:06

Looks nice man,are you sure about FE,it must drop due the upsize you have done.how does brake perfom?

BUSA · 11th October 2007, 12:23

That Petra looks fantastic, very good choice of wheels and tyres

kpzen · 11th October 2007, 13:11

GD
Nice alloys and great choice of tyres.

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatDrive

No differnce in Handling /Steering etc and car have giving same milage(10.5 kmpl in city) as it used to give with 175/65/R14.

IMHO there should be a difference in Handling. May be u haven't tested them yet.

rjstyles69 · 11th October 2007, 13:51

Bhishma did you get suspension checked ? Its a matter of concern if you dint as yet. Please do when time permits.

I suggest that you get the suspension hardened a tad little since the ride aint that hard with the 50 profiles.

Remove those rims from there if you are still driving around with them

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have a question to all Petra owners here , is the suspension too soft with the Petra's in comparo to the other cars ?

I found the Petra to have a much softer suspension than my baleno .

Ok for eye candy check this pic

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Congratulations once again.

11th October 2007, 10:52	#1
greatDrive BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 547 Thanked: 7 Times	Petra with OZ racing Alloys & 205/50/R15 Yokohoma S drive Just a week back, I upgraded by Petra to new Alloys and wider profile tyres from stock rims and s322. Alloys : 98 pcd OZ racing 15 inches width- 6.5J. Tyres : Yokohoma S Drive - 205/50/R15. One thing for sure is that ride quality has not detoriated even with lower profiles (205/50), that means S drive are meant for comfort. another visible difference I can judge is that tyres noise have reduced by atleast 30-40%. No differnce in Handling /Steering etc and car have giving same milage(10.5 kmpl in city) as it used to give with 175/65/R14. Will write my driving experience about other aspects like performance/ Braking etc once I go for a long weekend drive. Some pictures of the Car with this upgrade have been uploaded in my Pic gallery. OZ racing Alloys Yokohoma S drive 205/50/R15 Tyres Car Back Side view Just waiting to go on a long Drive. Cheers GD Last edited by greatDrive : 11th October 2007 at 10:55.
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11th October 2007, 11:00	#2
sivadas BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 506 Thanked: 208 Times View My Garage	So finally you have done it, excellent. Looks good Greatdrive. Hope 15" wheels are not giving any trouble. And 205/50/R15 tyres, wonderful. Congratulations Last edited by sivadas : 11th October 2007 at 11:17.
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11th October 2007, 11:02	#3
zakaaaaasss BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Augsburg - Pune Posts: 222 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	congrats! the new rubber and alloys give strong look to the petra now...the OZ alloys resemble a bit like the OE ones on Ikon Nxt ZXi...
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11th October 2007, 11:14	#5
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	Nice Alloys and Tyre tread looks good too! Good to know that Oz had 98 PCD alloys, do they have 14" 98 pcd alloys? And from did you buy the same? Price?
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11th October 2007, 11:23	#6
crazydiablo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore/San Francisco Posts: 854 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	neat set of wheel there.....
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11th October 2007, 11:39	#7
chiragh_bir Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In front of you :P Posts: 1,123 Thanked: 74 Times View My Garage	loved the tires more than rim.. 205 section are looking really awesome!!
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11th October 2007, 11:50	#9
nikkibike BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: QoAS Posts: 526 Thanked: 4 Times	Wow!! Those tyres looks gigantic! G8 upgrade dude! Now throw the car around the corners and lets know the feel! And.... how much you paid for the S Drives ??!!!
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11th October 2007, 11:57	#10
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	GreatDrive, I notice the left rear side of the car is sitting lower than normal. Anything the matter? Good combinations of wheels + tyres, btw.
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11th October 2007, 12:06	#12
payam BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pune Posts: 924 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Looks nice man,are you sure about FE,it must drop due the upsize you have done.how does brake perfom?
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11th October 2007, 12:23	#13
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	That Petra looks fantastic, very good choice of wheels and tyres
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11th October 2007, 13:51	#15
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	Bhishma did you get suspension checked ? Its a matter of concern if you dint as yet. Please do when time permits. I suggest that you get the suspension hardened a tad little since the ride aint that hard with the 50 profiles. Remove those rims from there if you are still driving around with them . have a question to all Petra owners here , is the suspension too soft with the Petra's in comparo to the other cars ? I found the Petra to have a much softer suspension than my baleno . Ok for eye candy check this pic . Congratulations once again.
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