Any Problem in putting Yoko 205 Tyres in Swift VDI?

2nd March 2008, 01:23

Hi friendz,

I am wondering to add new tyres in my new swift VDI. I have seen new tyres that is Yoko 205 and default tyre type is 165 almost 40mm diff.
Do you think its safe to add those tyres in swift ???

I have adde plate alloys in my car ? Can you suggest some other..is it Imported ??
Please help me

kpzen · 2nd March 2008, 10:22

205/55-15 S drives would be the ideal 205 upsize for Swift.

kjdesigns_2000 · 2nd March 2008, 10:46

Wouldn't these 205's make the steering heavy. People seem to be happy with 195's too.

m4ugr8 · 2nd March 2008, 15:02

it will definitely make the steering heavy. Ask me,my swift is on 215 and the steering is very heavy.

Stick to 195/60 R15 if looking for a 15" upgrade

theMAG · 2nd March 2008, 15:24

Rockzer,

Check with Vikram_D who's had 205/55 15 on his Swift from Day One. He was mentioning something about a problem later-on.

blueraven316 · 2nd March 2008, 15:38

Don't think 205 is very bad for swift, i have driven many cars with 205 profile tyres, and it's not heavy at all, the car has power steering,
Now if someone has butter soft fingers or likes the steering being butter soft it's okay to stick to 165 itself, but at high speed braking the car will go sideways instead of straight.

DieselFan · 2nd March 2008, 20:16

Folks,

As the tyre gets upgraded to higher size its profile reduces(Thickness ). This will lead to huge feedback on Indian roads. Also very bumpy ride. Not to mention lesser FE.

itwasntme · 3rd March 2008, 11:24

If going for the 205s, stick to 205/55s and not 205/60s. As per an office colleague (who has Nanking 205/60s), there is a very high chance of scraping the car body when on full lock. He also mentioned the tyres touching the upper part of the wheelwell when the car was loaded and on bumpy roads.

55s will have a harsher ride though! 195s are safer IMO.

2nd March 2008, 01:23	#1
Rockzer Posts: n/a	Any Problem in putting Yoko 205 Tyres in Swift VDI? Hi friendz, I am wondering to add new tyres in my new swift VDI. I have seen new tyres that is Yoko 205 and default tyre type is 165 almost 40mm diff. Do you think its safe to add those tyres in swift ??? I have adde plate alloys in my car ? Can you suggest some other..is it Imported ?? Please help me
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2nd March 2008, 10:22	#2
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	205/55-15 S drives would be the ideal 205 upsize for Swift.
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2nd March 2008, 10:46	#3
kjdesigns_2000 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 160 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Wouldn't these 205's make the steering heavy. People seem to be happy with 195's too.
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2nd March 2008, 15:02	#4
m4ugr8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,291 Thanked: 129 Times View My Garage	it will definitely make the steering heavy. Ask me,my swift is on 215 and the steering is very heavy. Stick to 195/60 R15 if looking for a 15" upgrade
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2nd March 2008, 15:24	#5
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	Rockzer, Check with Vikram_D who's had 205/55 15 on his Swift from Day One. He was mentioning something about a problem later-on.
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2nd March 2008, 15:38	#6
blueraven316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,110 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Don't think 205 is very bad for swift, i have driven many cars with 205 profile tyres, and it's not heavy at all, the car has power steering, Now if someone has butter soft fingers or likes the steering being butter soft it's okay to stick to 165 itself, but at high speed braking the car will go sideways instead of straight.
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2nd March 2008, 20:16	#7
DieselFan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,584 Thanked: 259 Times	Folks, As the tyre gets upgraded to higher size its profile reduces(Thickness ). This will lead to huge feedback on Indian roads. Also very bumpy ride. Not to mention lesser FE.
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3rd March 2008, 11:24	#8
itwasntme Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 6,973 Thanked: 12,523 Times View My Garage	If going for the 205s, stick to 205/55s and not 205/60s. As per an office colleague (who has Nanking 205/60s), there is a very high chance of scraping the car body when on full lock. He also mentioned the tyres touching the upper part of the wheelwell when the car was loaded and on bumpy roads. 55s will have a harsher ride though! 195s are safer IMO. Last edited by itwasntme : 3rd March 2008 at 11:27. Reason: Spelling
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