175/65 R15 Tyres on Lenso D08 Black 7J Alloys

bhavit46 · 20th September 2009, 20:47

I am planning to fit the stock tires of ANHC on 15" 7J alloy wheels. Kindly advice me if that can be done? What will be the consequence?

As per my knowledge, I have noted that the max width of alloy wheels is 6.5in on which the size of 175/65 R 15 can be mounted.

I have already ordered the alloy wheels and then realized that the width is a little too "wide". Other option is to up size to 195/60 R15, but as my wife is driving the car on the regular basis, more focus is on comfort rather than flat out performance.

Also, those who have already done the up size (Mostly Michelin Primacy), please provide feedback regarding the comfort factor of the tire and fuel efficiency.

Akshay1234 · 20th September 2009, 21:15

get 195/60 r15 more for safety than comfort. it will help immensely in a situation where you have to brake hard. also IMO its unsafe having a 118bhp car with such skinny tyres.

pranava999 · 20th September 2009, 21:19

+1 to Akshay's comment. Will definitewly improve grip and handling.

bhavit46 · 20th September 2009, 23:12

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

get 195/60 r15 more for safety than comfort. it will help immensely in a situation where you have to brake hard. also IMO its unsafe having a 118bhp car with such skinny tyres.

Thanks Akshay. I think you are right. Let me check if my tire installer can give me a day with 195/60 R15 tires and then decide. Hope the ride comfort remains the same.

Akshay1234 · 21st September 2009, 00:12

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Originally Posted by bhavit46

Thanks Akshay. I think you are right. Let me check if my tire installer can give me a day with 195/60 R15 tires and then decide. Hope the ride comfort remains the same.

i think the city comes with jks or acceleres? on the contrary the ride could improve depending on your tyre selection.

aZa · 21st September 2009, 00:31

How much are these alloys costing you ?

Nikhilb2008 · 21st September 2009, 00:44

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

i think the city comes with jks or acceleres? on the contrary the ride could improve depending on your tyre selection.

It comes with Michelin or MRF. Though someone on the forum said Goodyear is also there. However, nost of the Citys come with Michelin or MRF.

Bhavit --- Please upsize to 195/60 R15 Primacy Lc. Supreme comfort. Also, since 195/60 R14 has a higher sidewall, it will improve your ride comfort as well. And the tyre(Primacy LC) will improve it even more.

It is not safe to run 175/65 R15 on 7j alloys.

Seeler_Rebeiro · 21st September 2009, 10:03

Nikhil - For Palio 1.6, the stock size is 175/65 R14. Does Michelin Primary LC has a similar size or perhaps one upgrade 185/60 R14 ?

bharti22shresth · 21st September 2009, 10:41

It is advisable that you do the upsize. And there will be hardly any difference in the ride if u shift from 175/65 to 195/60.
My friend's running a similar setrup on his ANHC. No problem whatsoever.
His car came shod with Michelin.

Nikhilb2008 · 21st September 2009, 11:00

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Originally Posted by Seeler_Rebeiro

Nikhil - For Palio 1.6, the stock size is 175/65 R14. Does Michelin Primary LC has a similar size or perhaps one upgrade 185/60 R14 ?

Nope. The Primacy LC starts only at 15".

For your car, I would recommend the 195/60 R14 Conti CPC2. Only because it's a powerful car and needs more grip than what the XM1+ and ER60s and ?Yoko A Drives can offer.

bhavit46 · 21st September 2009, 11:12

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Originally Posted by aZa

How much are these alloys costing you ?

Alloys are costing me Rs. 23000 for a set of 4.

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

It comes with Michelin or MRF. Though someone on the forum said Goodyear is also there. However, nost of the Citys come with Michelin or MRF.

Bhavit --- Please upsize to 195/60 R15 Primacy Lc. Supreme comfort. Also, since 195/60 R14 has a higher sidewall, it will improve your ride comfort as well. And the tyre(Primacy LC) will improve it even more.

It is not safe to run 175/65 R15 on 7j alloys.

My Honda city came with Goodyear GT3 which are t rated for speed.

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Nope. The Primacy LC starts only at 15".

For your car, I would recommend the 195/60 R14 Conti CPC2. Only because it's a powerful car and needs more grip than what the XM1+ and ER60s and ?Yoko A Drives can offer.

Is Conti CPC2 a soft compond tyre?

bhavit46 · 21st September 2009, 11:15

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Originally Posted by Seeler_Rebeiro

Nikhil - For Palio 1.6, the stock size is 175/65 R14. Does Michelin Primary LC has a similar size or perhaps one upgrade 185/60 R14 ?

I have a Palio S10, and have upsized the tire to 185/60 R 14, I recommend you go in for a softer compond tire. I had gone in for Michelin Pilot Precedas and the ride quality is bad, though the grip has increased.

Nikhilb2008 · 21st September 2009, 12:05

Bhavit --- The PP2 is one of the best tyres I can recommend for a Palio 1.6! Does justice to the car! Ride quality is bad, but I think it's a small price to pay for the kind of road grip in dry and wet you get.

CPC2 is a soft compound tyre. Almost all imported tyres are soft compound. It will last about 40-45k kms.

For your ANHC since it will be driven by your wife, I'm recommending the Primacy LC. It's a comfort tyre with almost no tyre noise. For Seeler Rebeiro, I recommend the CPC2 as the car needs a grippy tyre.

unknown · 21st September 2009, 12:44

195/60/R15 Would be ideal for your car.

nisarg86 · 21st September 2009, 12:59

@Bhavit46 Where did you get lenso alloys in ahmedabad ? Calcutta Motors ?

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bhavit46 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 66 Thanked: 18 Times	175/65 R15 Tyres on Lenso D08 Black 7J Alloys I am planning to fit the stock tires of ANHC on 15" 7J alloy wheels. Kindly advice me if that can be done? What will be the consequence? As per my knowledge, I have noted that the max width of alloy wheels is 6.5in on which the size of 175/65 R 15 can be mounted. I have already ordered the alloy wheels and then realized that the width is a little too "wide". Other option is to up size to 195/60 R15, but as my wife is driving the car on the regular basis, more focus is on comfort rather than flat out performance. Also, those who have already done the up size (Mostly Michelin Primacy), please provide feedback regarding the comfort factor of the tire and fuel efficiency. Attached Thumbnails
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Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,316 Times	get 195/60 r15 more for safety than comfort. it will help immensely in a situation where you have to brake hard. also IMO its unsafe having a 118bhp car with such skinny tyres.
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pranava999 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 845 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	+1 to Akshay's comment. Will definitewly improve grip and handling.
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aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	How much are these alloys costing you ?
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Seeler_Rebeiro BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 261 Thanked: 82 Times	Nikhil - For Palio 1.6, the stock size is 175/65 R14. Does Michelin Primary LC has a similar size or perhaps one upgrade 185/60 R14 ?
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bharti22shresth BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: panchkula Posts: 362 Thanked: Once Infractions: 0/1 (10)	It is advisable that you do the upsize. And there will be hardly any difference in the ride if u shift from 175/65 to 195/60. My friend's running a similar setrup on his ANHC. No problem whatsoever. His car came shod with Michelin.
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Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,137 Times	Bhavit --- The PP2 is one of the best tyres I can recommend for a Palio 1.6! Does justice to the car! Ride quality is bad, but I think it's a small price to pay for the kind of road grip in dry and wet you get. CPC2 is a soft compound tyre. Almost all imported tyres are soft compound. It will last about 40-45k kms. For your ANHC since it will be driven by your wife, I'm recommending the Primacy LC. It's a comfort tyre with almost no tyre noise. For Seeler Rebeiro, I recommend the CPC2 as the car needs a grippy tyre.
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unknown BANNED Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 439 Thanked: 23 Times	195/60/R15 Would be ideal for your car.
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21st September 2009, 12:59	#15
nisarg86 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 392 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	@Bhavit46 Where did you get lenso alloys in ahmedabad ? Calcutta Motors ?
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