Originally Posted by gemithomas (Post 2296732)

I have a genuine and serious doubt here.

What is the maximum Ground Clearance i can gain on my Figo TDCI without Compromising the suspension / steering setup. Would 195/60R15 be too much to ask for?

I dont mind loosing a little of the high speed turn handling capabilities neither would i mind a bit more comfort on bad roads. But my Priority is MAX GC without screwing up the suspension / steering (if at all they would).

Originally Posted by planet_rocker (Post 2297116)

Gemi - another option is 195-60 R14 (if your oe size is 175-65 R14).

take a look at this post #46: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...ml#post1905397

Originally Posted by gemithomas (Post 2297175)

195/60 R14
Sidewall : 117mm
Radius : 294.8mm

So the gain would be a meagre 3.2 mm on the side wall and if its the radius that determines the GC Just 3.3mm increase in GC.

I would say 185/65 R14 is a better "upgrade" (in the real sense of it) for the Figo unless its for just for the "looks". :)

But then 195/60 R15 seems too tempting due to the gain in GC :D And thats what is confusing me.

Originally Posted by vid6639 (Post 2297291)

195/60-15 is not advisable because the overall diameter is way off the OE size. It's almost 3 upsizes.

Originally Posted by kpzen (Post 2297712)

Gemi

195/60-15 is not advisable at all.
1. Its too tall for Figo
2. With more GC you might avoid the under body hits but there's every chance of the rear tire scraping against the rear wheel wells.
3. Handling might go for a toss because suspension geometry is set for a different size.
Been there done that, so thats a strict NO from my side :)

IMO,185/65-14 is the best upgrade for Figo.

Btw, what's issue with stock GC ?
I recently did Cochin - Mahe in Figo with 4 ppl on board. No problem whatsoever, only thing is that you need to be a little careful. Can't fly over speedbreakers like a SUV.

Originally Posted by gemithomas (Post 2300447)

Thanks Vid. So i guess i'll have ot stick to 185/65. But what would be the actual gain on GC in that case?

Originally Posted by gemithomas (Post 2300447)

The Stock GC is terrible on bad roads especially where there is some construction work going in. I've got hits even on my cross member from small metal stones (The one they use for road tarring). If the tyre pressure goes anything below 30psi i surely get a hit. :D

Originally Posted by kpzen (Post 2300602)

Approx 7mm.



Have you tried 32 (front) and 30 (Rear)..?

Originally Posted by gemithomas (Post 2301827)

I normally put 30 all around. Will try this 32 thing. But i always feel the suspension "thud!" is quite irritating with anything above 30. 28 is in my 'like' zone but then the GC gets affected terribly.

Originally Posted by breakneck (Post 1794056)

which is the best upsize for a ford figo,which comes with 175/65 r14 tyres.did a little research and found 185/55r 15 to be the perfect upsize,but that tyre size is not available in any of the brands,which is the next best upgrade,thank you.


Tyre code Diameter Circumference Difference
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205/50 R14 561 mm 1762 mm -1.67 %
185/55 R14 559 mm 1756 mm -1.93 %
195/55 R14 570 mm 1791 mm 0 %
205/55 R14 581 mm 1825 mm 1.93 %
175/60 R14 566 mm 1778 mm -0.79 %
185/60 R14 578 mm 1816 mm 1.32 %
165/65 R14 570 mm 1791 mm 0 %
175/65 R14 583 mm 1832 mm 2.28 %
175/50 R15 556 mm 1747 mm -2.47 %
185/50 R15 566 mm 1778 mm -0.72 %
195/50 R15 576 mm 1810 mm 1.03 %
165/55 R15 563 mm 1769 mm -1.33 %
175/55 R15 574 mm 1803 mm 0.6 %
165/60 R15 579 mm 1819 mm 1.56 %
165/50 R16 571 mm 1794 mm 0.23 %
175/50 R16 581 mm 1825 mm 1.98 %