Need Help To Upsize Verna VGT Tyres.

veerarajus · 2nd July 2008, 10:25

Hi
I am planning to upsize my verna wheel size.

Current Size=185/65/14R Bridgestone

New size=205/55/15 Michelin

Please let me know is this is the correct size. My concern is if put 205 ,is it touches the body with the full load or not.If any one have tried this size please let me know your concerns.

From this forum i came to know that the offset is 35. What will the acceptable offset for the size.

Suggest me some good models in Lenso.

suren181 · 2nd July 2008, 12:03

I'm using the Michelin Energy MXV8 205/55/15's on my Verna VGT. I have done 8,500kms to date and have absolutely no problems whatsoever. Have had a cumulative passenger load of around 450kgs approx on a drive from Kerala to Pune via Goa and had no problems at all. So be rest assured and go right ahead with the upgrade.

brraj · 2nd July 2008, 12:36

I have seen people using 205/55/15 on their vernas and had no problems.
By the way are you going for Michelin pp2/MXV8

veerarajus · 2nd July 2008, 16:08

HI brraj
I am planning to go for xmv8, please suggest me some good shops to buy alloys.

itzzme · 2nd July 2008, 17:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by brraj

I have seen people using 205/55/15 on their vernas and had no problems.
By the way are you going for Michelin pp2/MXV8

195/55 R15 should be closest possible inch-up.

sajands · 2nd July 2008, 17:34

Hi,

I think 195/55 R15 should be ideal for the Verna. I have got my Verna with 195/55 R15 GIII Potenza. What i have heard is 205/55/15 would touch the fender while tuning if there are 4 people seated with luggage in the car.

Regards,
Sajan

veerarajus · 2nd July 2008, 19:05

How to find out the offset on OEM steel rim.I didn't find it any thing on it apart from 14*5J.Please help

veerarajus · 2nd July 2008, 19:09

Hi sajands

Suren 181 is using the same size, but he is not facing any problems .So i am totally confused whether to go for 195/205. Need suggestions from Tbhpians.

suren181 · 11th July 2008, 17:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by veerarajus

How to find out the offset on OEM steel rim.I didn't find it any thing on it apart from 14*5J.Please help

The offset on Verna's wheels is 35. You could recheck / reassure yourself with your tyre dealer. Hope this helps.

@sajands: Would like to clarify that I have travelled between Palghat and Goa through uneven roads, Ghat sections (with many hair pin bends) and with a cummulative passenger load of around 450 kgs plus luggage and never did the tyres touch the fenders. Rest assured, even in tight U turns, never did the tyre touch the fender.

veerarajus · 11th July 2008, 18:49

Hey thanks suren for your valuable feed back.Experts please give inputs

veerarajus · 11th July 2008, 19:08

Hi Suren

What is the off set value of your alloy wheels .So that even i can go for the same value, as you are not facing any kind of problems with it.

suren181 · 11th July 2008, 21:31

35 is the offset on my alloys too... Plenty of options available on this size. Scout around for the design that suits you the best.

suren181 · 16th July 2008, 12:23

Hey veerarajus, any updates. Have you done the upgrade. What sizes have you put in. Which alloys? Do upload the pics and a initial report if possible on the change that you feel after the upgrade.

veerarajus · 16th July 2008, 19:19

Hey Suren

I am bit busy with the worm.Planning to upgrade thios weekend .Once i done with it i will post the pictures .

veerarajus · 18th July 2008, 09:24

Hi Bhpians

Today i had gone to CAr N Style to check the stuff, that guy is my cousin friend.

LG152--21000
Yokohama 205/55/15-- 4400/per tyre
Is the prices are ok.Please tell me , i am going to put it these stuffs on saturday.

I am bit confused wether to go for LG152 or Lenso SC 01.

Please give your suggestion urgently,

2nd July 2008, 10:25	#1
veerarajus Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 16 Thanked: 2 Times	Need Help To Upsize Verna VGT Tyres. Hi I am planning to upsize my verna wheel size. Current Size=185/65/14R Bridgestone New size=205/55/15 Michelin Please let me know is this is the correct size. My concern is if put 205 ,is it touches the body with the full load or not.If any one have tried this size please let me know your concerns. From this forum i came to know that the offset is 35. What will the acceptable offset for the size. Suggest me some good models in Lenso.
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2nd July 2008, 12:03	#2
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 850 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	I'm using the Michelin Energy MXV8 205/55/15's on my Verna VGT. I have done 8,500kms to date and have absolutely no problems whatsoever. Have had a cumulative passenger load of around 450kgs approx on a drive from Kerala to Pune via Goa and had no problems at all. So be rest assured and go right ahead with the upgrade.
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2nd July 2008, 12:36	#3
brraj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 913 Thanked: 1,280 Times	I have seen people using 205/55/15 on their vernas and had no problems. By the way are you going for Michelin pp2/MXV8
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2nd July 2008, 16:08	#4
veerarajus Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 16 Thanked: 2 Times	HI brraj I am planning to go for xmv8, please suggest me some good shops to buy alloys.
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2nd July 2008, 17:34	#6
sajands BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 941 Thanked: 347 Times View My Garage	Hi, I think 195/55 R15 should be ideal for the Verna. I have got my Verna with 195/55 R15 GIII Potenza. What i have heard is 205/55/15 would touch the fender while tuning if there are 4 people seated with luggage in the car. Regards, Sajan
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2nd July 2008, 19:05	#7
veerarajus Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 16 Thanked: 2 Times	How to find out the offset on OEM steel rim.I didn't find it any thing on it apart from 14*5J.Please help
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2nd July 2008, 19:09	#8
veerarajus Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 16 Thanked: 2 Times	Hi sajands Suren 181 is using the same size, but he is not facing any problems .So i am totally confused whether to go for 195/205. Need suggestions from Tbhpians.
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11th July 2008, 18:49	#10
veerarajus Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 16 Thanked: 2 Times	Hey thanks suren for your valuable feed back.Experts please give inputs
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11th July 2008, 19:08	#11
veerarajus Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 16 Thanked: 2 Times	Hi Suren What is the off set value of your alloy wheels .So that even i can go for the same value, as you are not facing any kind of problems with it.
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11th July 2008, 21:31	#12
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 850 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	35 is the offset on my alloys too... Plenty of options available on this size. Scout around for the design that suits you the best.
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16th July 2008, 12:23	#13
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 850 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Hey veerarajus, any updates. Have you done the upgrade. What sizes have you put in. Which alloys? Do upload the pics and a initial report if possible on the change that you feel after the upgrade.
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16th July 2008, 19:19	#14
veerarajus Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 16 Thanked: 2 Times	Hey Suren I am bit busy with the worm.Planning to upgrade thios weekend .Once i done with it i will post the pictures .
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18th July 2008, 09:24	#15
veerarajus Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 16 Thanked: 2 Times	Hi Bhpians Today i had gone to CAr N Style to check the stuff, that guy is my cousin friend. LG152--21000 Yokohama 205/55/15-- 4400/per tyre Is the prices are ok.Please tell me , i am going to put it these stuffs on saturday. I am bit confused wether to go for LG152 or Lenso SC 01. Please give your suggestion urgently,
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