The right tyre upsize

Xehaust · 26th March 2008, 07:40

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Originally Posted by vidyuth

hey..i m running on 185/45 r15 on my santro

1st time ive heard of this size

Furthermore - 15" and 45 profile tyres on a Santro

Could we please have some pics, i gotta see this with my own eyes.
Sounds Gangsta.

teknophobia · 26th March 2008, 08:16

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Originally Posted by Xehaust

UPGRADE - Stick to OE size, just buy better rubber and dont make any changes in the size.
UPSIZE - Ask for suggestions just to be sure

BETTER RUBBER: Depends on your driving style.

Everyday normal driving style - MICHELIN (Comfort & Grip)
Enthusiastic driving style - YOKOHAMA (Comfort & Extreme Grip)

I would say stick to Yokohama for whatever, apart from the good performance it's reasonably priced too.

nirmalts · 27th March 2008, 11:57

Can anyone suggest a good upsize for Baleno? The stock size is 165/80/R13.

Would 195/55/R15 be good enough? What would be the effect on handling and supension?

Nirmal

vabs78 · 27th March 2008, 14:07

@Nirmal, answer to your question is right here in this very thread:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/92640-post14.html

kpzen · 27th March 2008, 14:51

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Originally Posted by nirmalts

Can anyone suggest a good upsize for Baleno? The stock size is 165/80/R13.

Would 195/55/R15 be good enough? What would be the effect on handling and supension?

Nirmal

Nirmal
Whats your requirements? Handling/looks over ride comfort/FE or vice versa?

Buffetfan · 27th March 2008, 23:03

nirmal,
I have a Baleno too...
Depends on what you like....

Best mix of comfort and Handling : 185/65 R14 (the size I have used for 45k Kms)
Use 195/60 R14 if you want slightly better handling..at the cost of a harsher ride

Use 195/ 55 R 15 ..if you are only into handling..at the expense of ride...

Use other sizes if looks are a criteria (205/50R15 etc et)...while pickup, comfort and FE can await their turn in the next car

wheeler · 2nd April 2008, 13:41

What would be the best upsize / upgrade for 205/65 R16 running on 16x7J alloys? I do not want to change the alloys.

kpzen · 2nd April 2008, 13:50

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Originally Posted by wheeler

What would be the best upsize / upgrade for 205/65 R16 running on 16x7J alloys? I do not want to change the alloys.

225/60-16

BTW which car?

wheeler · 2nd April 2008, 14:05

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Originally Posted by kpzen

225/60-16

BTW which car?

Hey thanx Prajesh. That was fast. Its for my Nissan Altima. Not too happy with the stock bridgestone tires. Planning to change them in some time. Not decided when though. I had thought of getting Yoko S drives but don't think that size is available. Got to start searching now.

kpzen · 2nd April 2008, 14:35

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Originally Posted by wheeler

Hey thanx Prajesh. That was fast. Its for my Nissan Altima. Not too happy with the stock bridgestone tires. Planning to change them in some time. Not decided when though. I had thought of getting Yoko S drives but don't think that size is available. Got to start searching now.

In yokohama u will get AVS dB or DNA dB ES501 in 225/60-16.

wheeler · 2nd April 2008, 14:38

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Originally Posted by kpzen

In yokohama u will get AVS dB or DNA dB ES501 in 225/60-16.

Thanx, will go and have a look. Do PP2s come in this size as well?

nirmalts · 2nd April 2008, 23:53

My Aveo runs on stock 185/60/R14 steel rims currently. I plan to change this to 195/50/R15. Shall I keep the spare stock wheel? If there is a puncture, is there a problem running on three 195/50/R15s and one 185/60/R14 (for short distances perhaps)

Nirmal

iraghava · 3rd April 2008, 00:04

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Originally Posted by wheeler

Thanx, will go and have a look. Do PP2s come in this size as well?

Nope but where do you want the tyres, I guess in Dubai, right? Better check with the local dealers, they can offer you much better knowledge about the options available there than we can.

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Originally Posted by nirmalts

My Aveo runs on stock 185/60/R14 steel rims currently. I plan to change this to 195/50/R15. Shall I keep the spare stock wheel? If there is a puncture, is there a problem running on three 195/50/R15s and one 185/60/R14 (for short distances perhaps)

If you intend to only use the spare for short distances in case of a puncture than retaining the stock rim & tyre should do just fine.

nirmalts · 3rd April 2008, 00:10

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Originally Posted by iraghava

If you intend to only use the spare for short distances in case of a puncture than retaining the stock rim & tyre should do just fine.

Thanks a lot. In that case I will go for only 4 alloys and tyres. Can do a bit of saving here.

Between that, this is my 100th post. Feeling great to be in this wonderful forum

Nirmal

srinath34 · 3rd April 2008, 22:29

Hello guys,

I have a 2005 Getz fitted with 175/70 R13 tires. I have fitted alloys as well. I do not wish to upgrade the alloys but would like to have a wider tyre. Is this possible? I went through the carbible.com website and it says that 185/65 R13 is the best possible upgrade with minimal errors.

Can anyone give the list of tires that come in 185/65 R13 size?? It would be helpful if you could give me the prices also.

Awaiting your responses

Thanks

Srinath

27th March 2008, 11:57	#153
nirmalts BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stuttgart, Germ Posts: 252 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Upsize for Baleno Can anyone suggest a good upsize for Baleno? The stock size is 165/80/R13. Would 195/55/R15 be good enough? What would be the effect on handling and supension? Nirmal
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27th March 2008, 14:07	#154
vabs78 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pune, India Posts: 552 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	@Nirmal, answer to your question is right here in this very thread: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/92640-post14.html
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27th March 2008, 23:03	#156
Buffetfan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,128 Thanked: 195 Times	nirmal, I have a Baleno too... Depends on what you like.... Best mix of comfort and Handling : 185/65 R14 (the size I have used for 45k Kms) Use 195/60 R14 if you want slightly better handling..at the cost of a harsher ride Use 195/ 55 R 15 ..if you are only into handling..at the expense of ride... Use other sizes if looks are a criteria (205/50R15 etc et)...while pickup, comfort and FE can await their turn in the next car
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2nd April 2008, 13:41	#157
wheeler BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DXB Posts: 261 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	What would be the best upsize / upgrade for 205/65 R16 running on 16x7J alloys? I do not want to change the alloys.
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2nd April 2008, 23:53	#162
nirmalts BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stuttgart, Germ Posts: 252 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Keep spare wheel? My Aveo runs on stock 185/60/R14 steel rims currently. I plan to change this to 195/50/R15. Shall I keep the spare stock wheel? If there is a puncture, is there a problem running on three 195/50/R15s and one 185/60/R14 (for short distances perhaps) Nirmal
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3rd April 2008, 22:29	#165
srinath34 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TecHalli Posts: 333 Thanked: 292 Times	Hello guys, I have a 2005 Getz fitted with 175/70 R13 tires. I have fitted alloys as well. I do not wish to upgrade the alloys but would like to have a wider tyre. Is this possible? I went through the carbible.com website and it says that 185/65 R13 is the best possible upgrade with minimal errors. Can anyone give the list of tires that come in 185/65 R13 size?? It would be helpful if you could give me the prices also. Awaiting your responses Thanks Srinath
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