The right tyre upsize

nishantgandhi · 5th November 2008, 17:39

Stock on 1.3 GL model 155/80-13.
Wanted to upsize to 175/70-13 (stock on higher versions of 1.3).

Checked Car Bible tire size calculator link and got this.

Now, if I go to 175/70-13, diamter difference is -0.52% so speedo will be faster than normal.

However, the calculator at Tire Size Calculator suggests another 'normal' profile upsize i.e 165/75-13. Here the diameter difference is only -0.09%.

So is the 2nd option better?

My primary consideration factors are good ride quality/comfort and low noise. Of course, maintaining (or rather improving) FE will always be consideration, since I am like any other average Indian driver

(I am not looking at low profile tires at all)

I do not mind upsizing to 14" or 15" also, but AFAIK, upsizing to 14" or 15" would sacrifice my ride quality and FE, right?

srini87 · 6th November 2008, 08:43

I like to upgrade my Chevy Spark tyres from stock 155/70/R13 MRF ZVTS tubeless to 185/60/R13 Mi XM1 or 175/60/R13 Turanza ER60 with 5J alloy wheels. I don't care about FE, tyres should be able to take lots of abuse and huge amount of weight (5 adults, close to 400 kg) on bad roads. Please suggest, I really need help from veterans

.

kpzen · 6th November 2008, 09:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by srini87

I like to upgrade my Chevy Spark tyres from stock 155/70/R13 MRF ZVTS tubeless to 185/60/R13 Mi XM1 or 175/60/R13 Turanza ER60 with 5J alloy wheels. I don't care about FE, tyres should be able to take lots of abuse and huge amount of weight (5 adults, close to 400 kg) on bad roads. Please suggest, I really need help from veterans

.

Without a doubt, go for 175/60-13 Turanza ER60. 185 would be too much for Spark.

Anyways, do check if Chevy Spark's wheel well can take 175/60-13 without causing any scrapping.

srini87 · 7th November 2008, 13:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpzen

Without a doubt, go for 175/60-13 Turanza ER60. 185 would be too much for Spark.

Anyways, do check if Chevy Spark's wheel well can take 175/60-13 without causing any scrapping.

Thanks a lot kpzen. I will fit 175 first, if my car can't take it, I would go for 165.

nishantgandhi · 7th November 2008, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Stock on 1.3 GL model 155/80-13.
Wanted to upsize to 175/70-13 (stock on higher versions of 1.3).

Checked Car Bible tire size calculator link and got this.

Now, if I go to 175/70-13, diamter difference is -0.52% so speedo will be faster than normal.

However, the calculator at Tire Size Calculator suggests another 'normal' profile upsize i.e 165/75-13. Here the diameter difference is only -0.09%.

So is the 2nd option better?

My primary consideration factors are good ride quality/comfort and low noise. Of course, maintaining (or rather improving) FE will always be consideration, since I am like any other average Indian driver

(I am not looking at low profile tires at all)

I do not mind upsizing to 14" or 15" also, but AFAIK, upsizing to 14" or 15" would sacrifice my ride quality and FE, right?

Need suggestions ASAP please - Prajesh and Ishan!

Will go for tire change tomorrow so need to decide fast.

Also, which one is recommended out of Michelin XM1+ and Yoko S Drive? (for 175/70-13). Indicative costs would be helpful for bargaining.

vidyuth · 9th November 2008, 12:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xehaust

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.

sorry for the late reply..her are the pics..

kpzen · 9th November 2008, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Also, which one is recommended out of Michelin XM1+ and Yoko S Drive? (for 175/70-13). Indicative costs would be helpful for bargaining.

Sorry, i guess i'm too late to suggest u anything now.
If not, then u can consider any of these three tires in 175/70-13
1. Michelin XM1
2. Yokohama A drive
3. Apollo Acelere

Yoko S drives don't come in 13".

nishantgandhi · 10th November 2008, 11:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Need suggestions ASAP please - Prajesh and Ishan!

Will go for tire change tomorrow so need to decide fast.

Also, which one is recommended out of Michelin XM1+ and Yoko S Drive? (for 175/70-13). Indicative costs would be helpful for bargaining.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpzen

Sorry, i guess i'm too late to suggest u anything now.
If not, then u can consider any of these three tires in 175/70-13
1. Michelin XM1
2. Yokohama A drive
3. Apollo Acelere

Yoko S drives don't come in 13".

Thanks Prajesh. I went for 175-70/13 in Michelins XM1+ at Rs 3,150 per tire. Was inclining towards Yoko A drives at 2,700 per tire for a while but then decided to go for Mich.

Great improvement in ride quality - the tires are very soft and silent. Ofcourse, the grip and braking is truly awesome.

Getz rightly needs 175/70 and not 155/80 crappy Goodyear GPS 2 (they were damn too noisy and bumpy for me).

lancer_maniac · 10th November 2008, 22:49

Im in for a tyre change in my lancer..the current size is 205/40/17..like to go now for 45 profiles.which tyre's should i go considering the low budget im having 25 k

(4 tyres).and also suggest me a good shop in bangalore with the prices.

vinaydas · 24th January 2009, 20:59

hi
my Toyota Camry 2007 7th gen has run around 45K+kms its due for a tyre change should i up size or go for stock replacement if yes please give me the optimum tyre size.
Thanks

zeeshan suleman · 20th March 2009, 16:25

Hey guys, I currently have Michelin xm1 155/65/13 along with alloys 5.5 J and have just powered up the car and although tires are barely used i want to go in for thicker rubber, i am thinking 175/60/13 Potenza g3 but i am just concerned that it should not touch the front fender when i am taking a full turn, or the rear when there are a few ppl in the car, i dun want the tyres to touch the body at all.my rear suspension is raised a bit to prevent it from happening now as well. please suggest as ive already verbally sold my tyres and need to think of an option asap as i need thicker rubber to keep the car firmly put on the road.

Regards,

Zeeshan

Guite · 6th April 2009, 09:04

The stock tyres on my Getz GLX are 175/65 R14. I wanted to upgrade to 185 wide Michelin XM1. The tyre dealer gave me 185/65 R14. Later I checked the Michelin India website which listed 185/60 R14 as an option

. Then I checked on Team-BHP and got that link to carbible.

Implications are: 2.23% increase in tyre circumference compared to stock, i.e. same % increase in speedo and odo reading. There is an increase of 6.5mm in tyre profile, overall increase of 13mm (1/2") in tyre diameter. How does it affect engine performance and mileage? Should I ask the dealer to change it? If yes, what is the best approach since the dealer is going to be reluctant to change it?

Please advise fast.

teknophobia · 6th April 2009, 18:02

Your correct upsize is 185/60 R14 and it is available in energy XM1+. I have been using it for quite some time.

iraghava · 7th April 2009, 03:14

Both are fine, no issues with either. Go with whichever you like.

binoyjude · 7th April 2009, 08:59

Zen Estilo 32psi is all tyres.That's what maruti recommends

5th November 2008, 17:39	#181
nishantgandhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,223 Thanked: 156 Times	Getz upsize Stock on 1.3 GL model 155/80-13. Wanted to upsize to 175/70-13 (stock on higher versions of 1.3). Checked Car Bible tire size calculator link and got this. Now, if I go to 175/70-13, diamter difference is -0.52% so speedo will be faster than normal. However, the calculator at Tire Size Calculator suggests another 'normal' profile upsize i.e 165/75-13. Here the diameter difference is only -0.09%. So is the 2nd option better? My primary consideration factors are good ride quality/comfort and low noise. Of course, maintaining (or rather improving) FE will always be consideration, since I am like any other average Indian driver (I am not looking at low profile tires at all) I do not mind upsizing to 14" or 15" also, but AFAIK, upsizing to 14" or 15" would sacrifice my ride quality and FE, right?
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6th November 2008, 08:43	#182
srini87 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17 Thanked: 0 Times	I like to upgrade my Chevy Spark tyres from stock 155/70/R13 MRF ZVTS tubeless to 185/60/R13 Mi XM1 or 175/60/R13 Turanza ER60 with 5J alloy wheels. I don't care about FE, tyres should be able to take lots of abuse and huge amount of weight (5 adults, close to 400 kg) on bad roads. Please suggest, I really need help from veterans .
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10th November 2008, 22:49	#189
lancer_maniac BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bengaluruu Posts: 236 Thanked: 180 Times	Im in for a tyre change in my lancer..the current size is 205/40/17..like to go now for 45 profiles.which tyre's should i go considering the low budget im having 25 k (4 tyres).and also suggest me a good shop in bangalore with the prices.
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24th January 2009, 20:59	#190
vinaydas BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	hi my Toyota Camry 2007 7th gen has run around 45K+kms its due for a tyre change should i up size or go for stock replacement if yes please give me the optimum tyre size. Thanks
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20th March 2009, 16:25	#191
zeeshan suleman BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 172 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	ZEN tyre upgrade Hey guys, I currently have Michelin xm1 155/65/13 along with alloys 5.5 J and have just powered up the car and although tires are barely used i want to go in for thicker rubber, i am thinking 175/60/13 Potenza g3 but i am just concerned that it should not touch the front fender when i am taking a full turn, or the rear when there are a few ppl in the car, i dun want the tyres to touch the body at all.my rear suspension is raised a bit to prevent it from happening now as well. please suggest as ive already verbally sold my tyres and need to think of an option asap as i need thicker rubber to keep the car firmly put on the road. Regards, Zeeshan
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6th April 2009, 09:04	#192
Guite BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NCR Posts: 738 Thanked: 646 Times	The stock tyres on my Getz GLX are 175/65 R14. I wanted to upgrade to 185 wide Michelin XM1. The tyre dealer gave me 185/65 R14. Later I checked the Michelin India website which listed 185/60 R14 as an option . Then I checked on Team-BHP and got that link to carbible. Implications are: 2.23% increase in tyre circumference compared to stock, i.e. same % increase in speedo and odo reading. There is an increase of 6.5mm in tyre profile, overall increase of 13mm (1/2") in tyre diameter. How does it affect engine performance and mileage? Should I ask the dealer to change it? If yes, what is the best approach since the dealer is going to be reluctant to change it? Please advise fast.
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6th April 2009, 18:02	#193
teknophobia BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WB/MH Posts: 389 Thanked: 131 Times	Your correct upsize is 185/60 R14 and it is available in energy XM1+. I have been using it for quite some time.
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7th April 2009, 03:14	#194
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,997 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	Both are fine, no issues with either. Go with whichever you like.
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7th April 2009, 08:59	#195
binoyjude BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New delhi Posts: 59 Thanked: 0 Times	Zen Estilo 32psi is all tyres.That's what maruti recommends
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