[f1fan]

Originally Posted by Ranendra

But mind it I am maintaining 36 psi in front and 33 psi at the rear as written in my B-pillar.

Regards
Ranendra

Does Maruti suggest maintaing 36 and 33 psi in the swift?
I have a Dzire Vdi and even though it is a diff car, I recollect the readings on my B pillar as 31 and 33 psi.

[9thsphinx]

Originally Posted by Habanero City

9thspinx,
You hit the nail on the head.
My new ANHC too has same tires as your Jazz and so I was wondering why they are not XM1+ ?
Though I chose Michelin among others and got it, I some how thought the tires would be the latest for ANHC.
Originally I was planning to upgrade the tires, but refrained from doing so as I could get Michelin with my new car.
Looks like I did not get what I wanted.
But don't know if this is a good enough reason to change to Michelin Primacy.
Any thoughts buddies?

HC

Here's the deal. Honda is trying to pull a fast one. Michelin XM1 have been replaced with the XM1+ and the company doesn't manufacture and/or retail the XM1 anymore. The XM1+ is a definite improvement in handling and tyre wear over the XM1, but this does not in any way mean the XM1's do not perform as was advertised.

Our Corolla in the family, runs on Primacy. Tyre's are super silent and super soft. I really doubt they're meant for Indian roads. But it makes your driving experience a blessing.

I think I would stick with the XM1's for now until they wear out and then switch to Bridgestone's.

[goandude]

Originally Posted by f1fan

Does Maruti suggest maintaing 36 and 33 psi in the swift?
I have a Dzire Vdi and even though it is a diff car, I recollect the readings on my B pillar as 31 and 33 psi.

32 psi front 29 psi rear is what i read and keep with 185/70/14's and find it good.

[f1fan]

Originally Posted by goandude

32 psi front 29 psi rear is what i read and keep with 185/70/14's and find it good.

Yup, that sounds normal but I never saw 36 that Ranendra was referring to. 36 would lead to a very bouncy ride in a swift.

Originally Posted by Ranendra

But mind it I am maintaining 36 psi in front and 33 psi at the rear as written in my B-pillar.

Regards
Ranendra

[iridium]

I have a Swift VDI (Sep 2007) with 185/70 R14 Michelin XM1+ tyres.

The pressure I use is 32 on the front tyres and 30 on the rear tyres.
This is with nitrogen.

I find the above pressure to be good. The first set of tyres on my car (Michelin Energy XM1) lasted for 46,500kms. Changed them since I keep taking the car out and didn't want to take any risks. Within city, it would have lasted me another 10K kms easily.

Regards
Ravi.

[Ranendra]

Originally Posted by f1fan

Yup, that sounds normal but I never saw 36 that Ranendra was referring to. 36 would lead to a very bouncy ride in a swift.

Dear f1fan,

I just checked the B pillar of my car and found this instruction which says to use 36 PSI in the front and 33 PSI at the rear.



Mind it I have a VDi which came in 165/80 profile tyre. Not sure if ZDi Swift DZire have something different.

I find the ride a bit harsh when the roads are absolutely rocky, but at other times with XM1+ I feel its kind of okay.

Do you think I should down pressurize to 33 in the front and 30 at the rear?

Regards
Ranendra

[humyum]

Originally Posted by Ranendra

Dear f1fan,

I just checked the B pillar of my car and found this instruction which says to use 36 PSI in the front and 33 PSI at the rear.



Mind it I have a VDi which came in 165/80 profile tyre. Not sure if ZDi Swift DZire have something different.

I find the ride a bit harsh when the roads are absolutely rocky, but at other times with XM1+ I feel its kind of okay.

Do you think I should down pressurize to 33 in the front and 30 at the rear?

Regards
Ranendra

If you have 185/70/R14's then 32 or 33 in the front and 29 or 30 in the back is the best pressure. 36 in the front and 33 behind is overfilling it by a huge extent. Revert back to optimum pressures asap.

Ps: I have a VDI with 185/70/R14's too.

[asethi]

Originally Posted by humyum

If you have 185/70/R14's then 32 or 33 in the front and 29 or 30 in the back is the best pressure. 36 in the front and 33 behind is overfilling it by a huge extent. Revert back to optimum pressures asap.

Ps: I have a VDI with 185/70/R14's too.

For 185/70 R14, just reduce 3psi from each tyre. 33/30 would be perfect! But a little less than that would give a more comfortable ride. I was riding on 28psi for 3 months, and it was so smooth compared to when I topped up to 33/30.

[goandude]

Originally Posted by asethi

For 185/70 R14, just reduce 3psi from each tyre. 33/30 would be perfect! But a little less than that would give a more comfortable ride. I was riding on 28psi for 3 months, and it was so smooth compared to when I topped up to 33/30.

With the risk of being repetitive. two things are very important when filling air or nitrogen into your tyres.

First is tyres should be checked for pressure when cold. a few kms of driving does raise the pressure (and temperature of the tyres) and one will get a higher reading.

second, the pressure gauge you use should be calibrated well. Now, there is no simple way to do this but, but buy a good quality gauge and check it with a few others to correlate the correctness.

[Joy73US]

This evening, I changed my Santro MRFs to Michelin XM1+ 155/65/13 75H for Rs. 3100/- each.

I drove it back to home and amzed to notice that how much effect a tyre can make on Steering. Earlier my steering was quite hard but now it is pleasently light.

Lets hope these Michelin gives me long lasting fun filled drive.

[para_7k]

Originally Posted by Joy73US

This evening, I changed my Santro MRFs to Michelin XM1+ 155/65/13 75H for Rs. 3100/- each.

I drove it back to home and amzed to notice that how much effect a tyre can make on Steering. Earlier my steering was quite hard but now it is pleasently light.

Lets hope these Michelin gives me long lasting fun filled drive.

Congrats! Santro's tyres are 155/70 x 13. Any reason you went for 155/65 x 13 or did you mean 165/65 x13 ?

[drchernish]

planning to get xm1+ for my verna vgt having run 52000 kms-yes i am a sedate driver.if i upsize to 195/60/14 from the original 175s will the ride become hard?Want ride comfort and lesser noise.Or should i up to 185s?the car is mainly used for highway runs.

[Joy73US]

Originally Posted by para_7k

Congrats! Santro's tyres are 155/70 x 13. Any reason you went for 155/65 x 13 or did you mean 165/65 x13 ?

Sorry My mistake...it is 155/70/R13 75H. Not sure what does this 75H means.

[devarshi84]

Originally Posted by drchernish

planning to get xm1+ for my verna vgt having run 52000 kms-yes i am a sedate driver.if i upsize to 195/60/14 from the original 175s will the ride become hard?Want ride comfort and lesser noise.Or should i up to 185s?the car is mainly used for highway runs.

AFAIK 185/65 will be the right size for you. Also a higher profile is better for comfort than a broader profile. I have 185/65 on my lancer.

[Nikhilb2008]

Originally Posted by Joy73US

Sorry My mistake...it is 155/70/R13 75H. Not sure what does this 75H means.

75H is the load and speed rating.

You can google for the load and speed rating charts. I know the H rating stands for a maximum speed of 210kmph.