Maruti Suzuki Ritz : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

pullikutty · 20th July 2009, 13:48

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Originally Posted by funda2max

I had given away the stock wheels and rims. I got everything around 33K (5 tyres + 5 alloy wheels). You can check this link and here

thank you man.pics are nice.now the car looks great.i dont know why maruti doesnt give 185/70 R14 with alloy wheels as stock for all models...it is like a well built man with thin legs....whether the dealer only took the tyre and rims back? how much they valued for that ? any spoilers are available for ritz.

pullikutty · 20th July 2009, 13:56

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Originally Posted by funda2max

I had given away the stock wheels and rims. I got everything around 33K (5 tyres + 5 alloy wheels). You can check this link and here

whether the upsized 185/70 R14 tyres (michelin xm+) can be put in to the stock steel rims(if i dont want to spent much money) in VXI model.

Nikhilb2008 · 20th July 2009, 14:56

You can fit the new tyres on the stock steel rims itself. No issues with that.

pullikutty · 21st July 2009, 10:28

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Originally Posted by funda2max

I had given away the stock wheels and rims. I got everything around 33K (5 tyres + 5 alloy wheels). You can check this link and here

Thanks man.the pics are awesome and now the car looks gr8.i dont know why maruti is not providing 185/70/ R 14 tyres as stock tyres on all models it is like a well built man with thin legs.Teel me did the car dealer itself took the tyres and steel rims back how much did he value for that.

One more question whether we can put 185/70 R14 tyres on the stock steel rims, without changing in to alloy wheels

pullikutty · 21st July 2009, 12:14

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

You can fit the new tyres on the stock steel rims itself. No issues with that.

thanks man, how will be the looks? any considerable improvement on the looks will be there, or just the comfort and performance will improve?

Nikhilb2008 · 21st July 2009, 14:35

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Originally Posted by pullikutty

Thanks man.the pics are awesome and now the car looks gr8.i dont know why maruti is not providing 185/70/ R 14 tyres as stock tyres on all models it is like a well built man with thin legs.Teel me did the car dealer itself took the tyres and steel rims back how much did he value for that.

One more question whether we can put 185/70 R14 tyres on the stock steel rims, without changing in to alloy wheels

The tyre dealer took the old wheels and tyres back. I hope funda2max doesnt mind me answering on his behalf!

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Originally Posted by pullikutty

thanks man, how will be the looks? any considerable improvement on the looks will be there, or just the comfort and performance will improve?

The vehicle will definitely look better as the broader tyres will give it a more sturdy look. Performance and comfort will go up by leagues.

pullikutty · 21st July 2009, 15:42

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

The tyre dealer took the old wheels and tyres back. I hope funda2max doesnt mind me answering on his behalf!

The vehicle will definitely look better as the broader tyres will give it a more sturdy look. Performance and comfort will go up by leagues.

Thanks Nikhil !!! It was a gr8 news !!! I was having a notion 185/70 R 14 tyres cant be put on the stock steel rims and even if i put it wont improve the looks. I hope 185/70 R 14 tyres on alloy wheels will give a great look for the car than on steel rims.

I extend my gratitude towards Team - BHP and its members for the support given and i am happy to be part of it. I was finding it tough to find people with same taste for cars, even though some are there but they are not so specific about tyres and all. Here in kolkata i didnt find any. Trying hard to come back to south so as to meet some of you people.

funda2max · 21st July 2009, 16:15

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Originally Posted by pullikutty

Thanks man.the pics are awesome and now the car looks gr8.i dont know why maruti is not providing 185/70/ R 14 tyres as stock tyres on all models it is like a well built man with thin legs.Teel me did the car dealer itself took the tyres and steel rims back how much did he value for that.

One more question whether we can put 185/70 R14 tyres on the stock steel rims, without changing in to alloy wheels

After changing the tyres, ride quality was 100% improved inside city as well as control was quite good at the highways. It is worth to upgrade to a better Tyre for Ritz, believe me!

drchernish · 23rd July 2009, 11:21

has the steering effort increased after the tyre change?

pullikutty · 24th July 2009, 11:59

Guys i checked with Sai service in kochi they told they will value the stock tyres for 900 each.whehter i can get a better deal anywhere else in kochi or thrissur? Some suggested of exchanging at a tyre dealer rather than car delaer soon after you get the car delivered.Anyone can help on this regard, anyone has experience with pitstop (tyre dealer) which has come up in Kochi bypass?

Nikhilb2008 · 24th July 2009, 20:56

900 sounds about ok.

drchernish · 26th July 2009, 09:22

hi everybody,also in process of finalising a fire brick red ritz vdi abs.tyres will be going for michelin 185/70/14.will the steering effort be increased as much as to be a concern as it would be driven by wifey?also what colour n finish alloy would be suitable?one sugestion i have are the black alloys with red lip from appolo?tyre gurus please help...

Nikhilb2008 · 26th July 2009, 12:51

Those Apollo alloys will look quite good. This is my personal opinion.

Secondly, steering will become a little heavy, but not so heavy that you need to worry about it. Steering being slightly heavy is a small price to pay for the better comfort, lesser road noise, etc...

pullikutty · 27th July 2009, 11:49

hi gurus

Can u suggest some less costlier tyres than Michelin XM1+ ,tyre size (185/70 R14) which comes in the range of 2000-3000,which are good in looks and performance.

One more suggestion i am bit confused with whcih color to choose for Ritz.I am confused b/w white and silver.The white which is coming in swift is the best but that same white is not coming in ritz....

knp · 27th July 2009, 13:07

hi pullikutty, I went for Yokohoma A drive instead of XM1+ as the later is costlier. I am happy wiht the A drive.

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Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	You can fit the new tyres on the stock steel rims itself. No issues with that.
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drchernish BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: kanpur Posts: 426 Thanked: 70 Times	has the steering effort increased after the tyre change?
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24th July 2009, 11:59	#25
pullikutty BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: KL 08/TN 07/MH 37/WB 05 Posts: 37 Thanked: Once	Guys i checked with Sai service in kochi they told they will value the stock tyres for 900 each.whehter i can get a better deal anywhere else in kochi or thrissur? Some suggested of exchanging at a tyre dealer rather than car delaer soon after you get the car delivered.Anyone can help on this regard, anyone has experience with pitstop (tyre dealer) which has come up in Kochi bypass?
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24th July 2009, 20:56	#26
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	900 sounds about ok.
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26th July 2009, 09:22	#27
drchernish BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: kanpur Posts: 426 Thanked: 70 Times	hi everybody,also in process of finalising a fire brick red ritz vdi abs.tyres will be going for michelin 185/70/14.will the steering effort be increased as much as to be a concern as it would be driven by wifey?also what colour n finish alloy would be suitable?one sugestion i have are the black alloys with red lip from appolo?tyre gurus please help...
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26th July 2009, 12:51	#28
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	Those Apollo alloys will look quite good. This is my personal opinion. Secondly, steering will become a little heavy, but not so heavy that you need to worry about it. Steering being slightly heavy is a small price to pay for the better comfort, lesser road noise, etc...
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27th July 2009, 11:49	#29
pullikutty BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: KL 08/TN 07/MH 37/WB 05 Posts: 37 Thanked: Once	hi gurus Can u suggest some less costlier tyres than Michelin XM1+ ,tyre size (185/70 R14) which comes in the range of 2000-3000,which are good in looks and performance. One more suggestion i am bit confused with whcih color to choose for Ritz.I am confused b/w white and silver.The white which is coming in swift is the best but that same white is not coming in ritz....
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27th July 2009, 13:07	#30
knp BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 241 Thanked: 42 Times	hi pullikutty, I went for Yokohoma A drive instead of XM1+ as the later is costlier. I am happy wiht the A drive.
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