Stock tyres on the Baleno

Buffetfan · 26th April 2006, 14:19

oK..here are the options for the Baleno...dont know if these sizes are available in the India market. Figures in brackets are the rim width ranges (in inches) advisable for that size

1. 13" Rims : 165/80 R 13 (4.5-6), 185/70 R 13 (5-6.5), 195/65 R 13 (5.5-7)
2. 14" Rims : 185/65 R 14 (5-6.5) (My choice and advice), 195/60 R 14 (5.5-7) , 205/55 R 14 (5.5-7)
3. 15" Rims : 195/55 R 15 (5.5-7) , 205/50 R 15 (5.5-7)

Buffetfan · 2nd May 2006, 01:32

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Originally Posted by nitrous

With due respect,i disagree.

When steel rims used for tubeless tyres rust due to monsoon,rains,etc., the air-tight seal between the tyre and the rim is lost. I've seen cases.

working fine for the past three years on my Fiat uno...that too where three of the rims got bent due to potholes and had to be hammered back in shape...
What do you say then to Ford/Honda/Skoda who keep dishing out tubeless tyres on pressed steel disc wheels.....and what about all the westers countries where pretty much every tyre is tubeless but most of the rims are not alloys

kewlferrari · 2nd May 2006, 10:15

I would say stick to the 13 inchers. After all Baleno for all these years has ridden on 13 inchers. It's only now that the Vxi has 14 inch alloys. Go for Michelin 185/70 R 13. The tyres look awesome and the ride quality is something to write home about. You won't regret it.

Sajesh · 2nd May 2006, 21:23

People i am sorry that i did not update this thread. i have upgraded my tyres to tubeless yakohoma 195/60 R 14 - it is really cool and light weight, it is more of silicon than rubber

balenopower · 4th May 2006, 05:24

hey me got it too.......samurai...followed ur words..cancelled the turanza er-60 and went for the yokohamas...damn theyre ossome....bought new rims too..chk my garage...

kb100 · 4th May 2006, 21:52

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Originally Posted by balenopower

hey me got it too.......samurai...followed ur words..cancelled the turanza er-60 and went for the yokohamas...damn theyre ossome....bought new rims too..chk my garage...

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Originally Posted by Sajesh

People i am sorry that i did not update this thread. i have upgraded my tyres to tubeless yakohoma 195/60 R 14 - it is really cool and light weight, it is more of silicon than rubber

GUYS... How much for??.... I have been scouting for them myself...

shadyrulez · 9th May 2006, 15:00

Hey ppl i seriously need ur help out here....I hav a Baleno(month old) i got the tyres upsized to 175/70 Goodyear GT3 tubeless tyres by the maruti dealer on the day i took the delivery of tha car...I hav been havin this problem...The base of the car hits the speedbreaker even when the car travels at the speed of 20kms..
1more thing i got the entire bottom portion of the front bumper scraped when i was tryin 2 climb a ramp...Does this happen with Baleno or is it just the tyre which is makin all this 2 happen..
Can any1 help me out with this....

Thnx in advance.....

kewlferrari · 9th May 2006, 15:48

shadyrules,

175 tyre size will reduce the height of the car and negatively impact the ground clearance. Hence, your baleno is getting bottomed-out. Try & get the 185/70R13 put, you will be better-off. Got them on mine, not bottoming-out even at full-load. (Touch wood)

supremeBaleno · 9th May 2006, 17:51

Even with the stock 165 tyres on my Baleno Lxi, the car scrapes, if the bump is not taken properly. A couple of ways to prevent this scraping are (1) Taking the bumps at an angle (traffic permitting) so that at any given time, there is only 1 tire on the bump.
(2) Another better/safer way is to brake to a near-stop at the bump, release the brakes and then take it slowly, real slowly.
More info available at http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...earence-2.html

shadyrulez · 10th May 2006, 16:14

Kewlferrari,

Thanks for the help...
But now i am plannin on gettin alloy wheels..I hav 15" on my mind...Plz suggest me a tyre size that will give a good grip 4r the car and it will not affect the economy of the car....& even more give me the ground clearence 4r the car.....

Thnx in advance.....

kpzen · 11th May 2006, 06:28

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Originally Posted by shadyrulez

Kewlferrari,
will give a good grip 4r the car and it will not affect the economy of the car....& even more give me the ground clearence 4r the car.....

Then stick to 13" 185/70 n get good set of rubbers it will serve the purpose well than 15"....

kewlferrari · 11th May 2006, 15:38

Yup

. 15" might be a little too much for the baleno. If you are not satisfied with the 13" go with 14". Look at 185/70, the height of the car will not reduce. Look at Pirelli, the tyres look awesome and have amazing cornering grip.

nitrous · 11th May 2006, 16:51

Shady, i suggest u cross the speedbump at a 45 degree angle which would help from bottoming-out.

About the tyre upsizes,call me.I'll help u out with exactly what u need.

Samrat Banerjee · 12th June 2006, 11:52

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Originally Posted by tabrez02

Hi i have 14" HR Mags with 205/60 R14 ES100 Yokohama tires, amazing looks with grip. could cost u around rs 4000/tyre.

Hi,
One question:- is there a drop in pickup/ engine response with wider tyres ... what has been your experience with 205/60 R 14 ES100?
Cheers

kewlferrari · 12th June 2006, 12:48

I got Pirelli P2000 185/70 R 13 Tubeless. traded the stock tyres when they were new for these ones for 2,800/-. They look awesome & have great grip while cornering. Would strongly recommend them. Mileage I am getting after my first service is about 11.4.

26th April 2006, 14:19	#181
Buffetfan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,128 Thanked: 195 Times	oK..here are the options for the Baleno...dont know if these sizes are available in the India market. Figures in brackets are the rim width ranges (in inches) advisable for that size 1. 13" Rims : 165/80 R 13 (4.5-6), 185/70 R 13 (5-6.5), 195/65 R 13 (5.5-7) 2. 14" Rims : 185/65 R 14 (5-6.5) (My choice and advice), 195/60 R 14 (5.5-7) , 205/55 R 14 (5.5-7) 3. 15" Rims : 195/55 R 15 (5.5-7) , 205/50 R 15 (5.5-7) Last edited by Buffetfan : 26th April 2006 at 14:24.
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2nd May 2006, 10:15	#183
kewlferrari BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 175 Thanked: 16 Times	I would say stick to the 13 inchers. After all Baleno for all these years has ridden on 13 inchers. It's only now that the Vxi has 14 inch alloys. Go for Michelin 185/70 R 13. The tyres look awesome and the ride quality is something to write home about. You won't regret it.
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2nd May 2006, 21:23	#184
Sajesh Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 3 Thanked: 0 Times	People i am sorry that i did not update this thread. i have upgraded my tyres to tubeless yakohoma 195/60 R 14 - it is really cool and light weight, it is more of silicon than rubber
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4th May 2006, 05:24	#185
balenopower BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 957 Thanked: 465 Times View My Garage	hey me got it too.......samurai...followed ur words..cancelled the turanza er-60 and went for the yokohamas...damn theyre ossome....bought new rims too..chk my garage...
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9th May 2006, 15:00	#187
shadyrulez BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chennai(Madras) Posts: 133 Thanked: 72 Times	Hey ppl i seriously need ur help out here....I hav a Baleno(month old) i got the tyres upsized to 175/70 Goodyear GT3 tubeless tyres by the maruti dealer on the day i took the delivery of tha car...I hav been havin this problem...The base of the car hits the speedbreaker even when the car travels at the speed of 20kms.. 1more thing i got the entire bottom portion of the front bumper scraped when i was tryin 2 climb a ramp...Does this happen with Baleno or is it just the tyre which is makin all this 2 happen.. Can any1 help me out with this.... Thnx in advance.....
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9th May 2006, 15:48	#188
kewlferrari BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 175 Thanked: 16 Times	shadyrules, 175 tyre size will reduce the height of the car and negatively impact the ground clearance. Hence, your baleno is getting bottomed-out. Try & get the 185/70R13 put, you will be better-off. Got them on mine, not bottoming-out even at full-load. (Touch wood)
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9th May 2006, 17:51	#189
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,547 Thanked: 2,700 Times View My Garage	Even with the stock 165 tyres on my Baleno Lxi, the car scrapes, if the bump is not taken properly. A couple of ways to prevent this scraping are (1) Taking the bumps at an angle (traffic permitting) so that at any given time, there is only 1 tire on the bump. (2) Another better/safer way is to brake to a near-stop at the bump, release the brakes and then take it slowly, real slowly. More info available at http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...earence-2.html
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10th May 2006, 16:14	#190
shadyrulez BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chennai(Madras) Posts: 133 Thanked: 72 Times	Kewlferrari, Thanks for the help... But now i am plannin on gettin alloy wheels..I hav 15" on my mind...Plz suggest me a tyre size that will give a good grip 4r the car and it will not affect the economy of the car....& even more give me the ground clearence 4r the car..... Thnx in advance.....
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11th May 2006, 15:38	#192
kewlferrari BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 175 Thanked: 16 Times	Yup . 15" might be a little too much for the baleno. If you are not satisfied with the 13" go with 14". Look at 185/70, the height of the car will not reduce. Look at Pirelli, the tyres look awesome and have amazing cornering grip.
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11th May 2006, 16:51	#193
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Shady, i suggest u cross the speedbump at a 45 degree angle which would help from bottoming-out. About the tyre upsizes,call me.I'll help u out with exactly what u need.
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12th June 2006, 12:48	#195
kewlferrari BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 175 Thanked: 16 Times	I got Pirelli P2000 185/70 R 13 Tubeless. traded the stock tyres when they were new for these ones for 2,800/-. They look awesome & have great grip while cornering. Would strongly recommend them. Mileage I am getting after my first service is about 11.4.
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