Upgrading wheels/tyres on Santro

jkdas · 2nd December 2005, 20:53

wow, 205 on an indica??? Whats the stock size?

I will check with a reputed dealer next week abt Santro tyres and alloys he can offer me and then post it here.

jkdas · 22nd December 2005, 20:19

I saw a Xing shodded with 185/60 MRF ZVTS tyres! Looked damn cool. Would the ride be better? FE should come down right?

.anshuman · 22nd December 2005, 20:56

the best choice will be 175/60r 13 bridgestone potenza on 5j alloys.

Samurai · 22nd December 2005, 20:56

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Originally Posted by jkdas

I saw a Xing shodded with 185/60 MRF ZVTS tyres! Looked damn cool. Would the ride be better? FE should come down right?

On 13 inch? Surely the ride will be better since sidewall will be wider and tubeless will be softer. Not sure about the handling since the height will increase.

.anshuman · 22nd December 2005, 21:02

my indica has 205/60r13 bridgestone potenza g3 on 6jj alloys.

jkdas · 22nd December 2005, 23:35

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Originally Posted by .anshuman

my indica has 205/60r13 bridgestone potenza g3 on 6jj alloys.

wow 205! wont it hit the sidewall when you make a full turn?

and whats 6jj and whats santros default?

and is MRF ZVTS tubeless? The one I saw wasnt on alloys buy on default rims.

kpzen · 23rd December 2005, 14:05

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Originally Posted by jkdas

wow 205! wont it hit the sidewall when you make a full turn?

and whats 6jj and whats santros default?

and is MRF ZVTS tubeless? The one I saw wasnt on alloys buy on default rims.

6jj rims means width(depth) of rim is 6 inches..
The "J" symbolises the shape of the tyre bead profile....
Santro has stock 4j rims...

kpzen · 23rd December 2005, 14:07

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Originally Posted by .anshuman

my indica has 205/60r13 bridgestone potenza g3 on 6jj alloys.

Are u sure its 6jj and not 6j rims in your indica....
Mostly JJ rims are used in SUV's...

jkdas · 24th December 2005, 09:34

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Originally Posted by kpzen

6jj rims means width(depth) of rim is 6 inches..
The "J" symbolises the shape of the tyre bead profile....
Santro has stock 4j rims...

so do you think its safe with teh 185/50 MRF ZVTS i saw? YOur comments please.

kpzen · 24th December 2005, 15:33

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Originally Posted by jkdas

so do you think its safe with teh 185/50 MRF ZVTS i saw? YOur comments please.

I dont think its safe to drive 185 with 4j rims......
It will have very poor handling......
Braking will also go for a toss....above 80kph
Tyre wear will be in a diagonal pattern n there will be too much load on the beads....
It should have minimum of 5.5j rims with 185...
You wont feel any such problem if you are driving within city speed limits..

s0uljah · 10th March 2006, 16:16

Just thought Id bump this thread to see what other Santro users are running ?

kb100 · 10th March 2006, 18:15

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Originally Posted by viper

Guys,

I am using 175/60/13 on my Santro Xing since the past 18 months. Have clocked 16,000kms to date with no problems whatsoever.

Viper

Hey Viper

Any impact on the milage??... what kind of FE are you getting?

jkdas · 10th March 2006, 20:36

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Originally Posted by jkdas

wow, 205 on an indica??? Whats the stock size?

I will check with a reputed dealer next week abt Santro tyres and alloys he can offer me and then post it here.

Oops I forgot ! maybe tomorrow.

and I did see a Santro with 185 rubber on stock rim. Looked damn cool. And aint 185 stock Ikons rubber size?

aZa · 10th March 2006, 21:08

my santro on 175/60/R13 Potenza GIII on Chrome alloys from what i feel 185 would be a tad too big for the front wheel arches u would have to fit spacers. And spacers means the tyre coming out of the arch which means high back spray on the body when u are on the wet or dirt patch...

the 60 profile potenza give harsh slow speed ride but anything beyond 80kmph is just WOW! and FE is the same or better since i'm using alloys lighter than the stock rims.

jkdas · 10th March 2006, 21:34

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Originally Posted by aZa

my santro on 175/60/R13 Potenza GIII on Chrome alloys from what i feel 185 would be a tad too big for the front wheel arches u would have to fit spacers. And spacers means the tyre coming out of the arch which means high back spray on the body when u are on the wet or dirt patch...

the 60 profile potenza give harsh slow speed ride but anything beyond 80kmph is just WOW! and FE is the same or better since i'm using alloys lighter than the stock rims.

great. How abt some pix. I donno how people drive below 80kmph. And how much did the whole package cost. What abt your old rubber?

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jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,497 Times View My Garage	I saw a Xing shodded with 185/60 MRF ZVTS tyres! Looked damn cool. Would the ride be better? FE should come down right?
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s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Just thought Id bump this thread to see what other Santro users are running ?
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aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 25 Times View My Garage	my santro on 175/60/R13 Potenza GIII on Chrome alloys from what i feel 185 would be a tad too big for the front wheel arches u would have to fit spacers. And spacers means the tyre coming out of the arch which means high back spray on the body when u are on the wet or dirt patch... the 60 profile potenza give harsh slow speed ride but anything beyond 80kmph is just WOW! and FE is the same or better since i'm using alloys lighter than the stock rims. Last edited by aZa : 10th March 2006 at 21:10.
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