Oversize tyres for my petra

DRC · 13th August 2009, 21:41

Its time for thierd set of typres for my petra after 82K kms.

Recently most roads in Karnataka have deteriorated so much that underbody scaping has become order of the day.

Keeping this in mind I have been thinking of going for 195/65 R14 against present 175/65 R14.

With this I expect to get additional 14mm GC more, a smoother ride.

On the flip side, I get 4% speedo error, slightly low handling...

Now I need advie on 2 counts...
1. can some one help qualntify the loss of handling? How bad do you think is the compromise? After 80K + I do not plan to use this car aggressively.

2. does any one enlighten me about any issues that mey crop up in the wheelwell

any other issues I might have misssed out

Experts please help out

Regards
DRC

clevermax · 13th August 2009, 21:58

Just see if the car jerks more over uneven surfaces more, when you install 195s. I read a post in PUG recently, from a member who installed 195s in his S10 and reported more cabin jerks.

BTW, I recently upsized from 165s to 185, Michellin XM1. The tyre noise reduced, less rolling resistance, and ride is much better compared to the crappy GPS which I had earlier.

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AbhiJ · 13th August 2009, 22:06

Two possible issues...

1) The tyres *might* touch the chassis while in full lock.

2) With full load, the top of the tyres might scrape the wheelwells

Other details: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...your-tyre.html

Nikhilb2008 · 13th August 2009, 23:56

Why not 185/65 R14? That will give you some extra rubber between the car and the road.

rupinder · 14th August 2009, 00:15

i am watching this thread carefully as my petra has also done 88k km .my tyres are still ok but will be changing some time this year .

clevermax · 14th August 2009, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by rupinder

i am watching this thread carefully as my petra has also done 88k km .my tyres are still ok but will be changing some time this year .

Is it 88K with the first set of tires? If yes, which are those tires??

motionfreak · 15th August 2009, 01:30

My Palio is running on 195/55 R15. no scrapping.

arin_12 · 15th August 2009, 10:39

Please look into this Site to know about the upsizing. Good GC is becoming as we developing more. :(

Car Bibles : The Wheel and Tyre Bible Page 1 of 2

DRC · 16th August 2009, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by arin_12

Please look into this Site to know about the upsizing. Good GC is becoming as we developing more. :(

Car Bibles : The Wheel and Tyre Bible Page 1 of 2

Can't agree more! We are developing deep and high

I did go through the bible though, but my question was more specific to find if any palio/petra/sienna owners have gotten creative with tyres and match my intentions.

13th August 2009, 21:41	#1
DRC BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cockpit Posts: 911 Thanked: 64 Times View My Garage	Oversize tyres for my petra Its time for thierd set of typres for my petra after 82K kms. Recently most roads in Karnataka have deteriorated so much that underbody scaping has become order of the day. Keeping this in mind I have been thinking of going for 195/65 R14 against present 175/65 R14. With this I expect to get additional 14mm GC more, a smoother ride. On the flip side, I get 4% speedo error, slightly low handling... Now I need advie on 2 counts... 1. can some one help qualntify the loss of handling? How bad do you think is the compromise? After 80K + I do not plan to use this car aggressively. 2. does any one enlighten me about any issues that mey crop up in the wheelwell any other issues I might have misssed out Experts please help out Regards DRC
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13th August 2009, 21:58	#2
clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,086 Thanked: 2,634 Times View My Garage	Just see if the car jerks more over uneven surfaces more, when you install 195s. I read a post in PUG recently, from a member who installed 195s in his S10 and reported more cabin jerks. BTW, I recently upsized from 165s to 185, Michellin XM1. The tyre noise reduced, less rolling resistance, and ride is much better compared to the crappy GPS which I had earlier. My avatar picture enlarged: She leaves wider footprints now!! on Flickr - Photo Sharing! Last edited by clevermax : 13th August 2009 at 22:03.
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13th August 2009, 22:06	#3
AbhiJ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,476 Thanked: 1,207 Times	Two possible issues... 1) The tyres might touch the chassis while in full lock. 2) With full load, the top of the tyres might scrape the wheelwells Other details: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...your-tyre.html Last edited by AbhiJ : 13th August 2009 at 22:08.
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13th August 2009, 23:56	#4
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,134 Times	Why not 185/65 R14? That will give you some extra rubber between the car and the road.
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14th August 2009, 00:15	#5
rupinder BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ludhiana Posts: 197 Thanked: 5 Times	i am watching this thread carefully as my petra has also done 88k km .my tyres are still ok but will be changing some time this year .
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15th August 2009, 01:30	#7
motionfreak BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Thane Posts: 193 Thanked: 64 Times	My Palio is running on 195/55 R15. no scrapping.
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15th August 2009, 10:39	#8
arin_12 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 627 Thanked: 84 Times View My Garage	Please look into this Site to know about the upsizing. Good GC is becoming as we developing more. :( Car Bibles : The Wheel and Tyre Bible Page 1 of 2
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