17" Alloys and tyres for i20

sohail99 · 26th November 2012, 18:07

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Originally Posted by kpzen

Something like this ?

17" gangsta rims with 215 tires
Attachment 415887

Wow!! Which alloys are those!?

I was confused between the above and Borbet Lv4 for my i20!

Borbet lv4

17" Alloys and tyres for i20-borbet_lv4.jpg

Zahir · 1st July 2013, 08:37

Guys

I wanted to know what the best possible tyre upgrade would be considering the following

1. The need for better handling & heavier steering feel
2. The area that I drive in is plagued with bad roads, pot holes & even random nails
3. Same or better ground clearance.

I'm considering 15" 195/55. Is this a wise choice? Given the points above, what brand is the best(non soft compound)?

Thanks in advance

jasonblr · 2nd October 2013, 22:46

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Originally Posted by Zahir

I'm considering 15" 195/55.

Thanks in advance

Zahir - did you get this setup done? I am going to get a CRDi Asta next month and thinking of going to 15" to get better ground clearance. Does this profile enhance ground clearance?

Can anyone suggest a good pair of shoes for the i20 that will enhance ground clearnace while not compromising on the FE.

Zahir · 2nd October 2013, 23:56

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Originally Posted by jasonblr

Zahir - did you get this setup done? I am going to get a CRDi Asta next month and thinking of going to 15" to get better ground clearance. Does this profile enhance ground clearance?

Can anyone suggest a good pair of shoes for the i20 that will enhance ground clearnace while not compromising on the FE.

Hey Jason. No I didn't. The sa categorically told me that though I could, I would lose warranty on the suspension because the 15" ones would be pretty hard on the suspension. Since I took the extended warranty, I didn't want to bother.

Stuck to 14", which doesn't look bad but upgraded the tyres to Michellin xm2 185/65

jasonblr · 3rd October 2013, 06:45

Thanks for the info Zahir - I didn't realize suspension warranty will get hit. Do you have any scrapping issues with 5 on board? I am concerned with the ground clearance given Bangalore's roads.

Zahir · 3rd October 2013, 09:37

No scraping issues because I'm on the stock size but yes, go slow over tall breakers & bad roads.

gogo_gogo · 24th January 2014, 19:20

Hi All,

My i20 Asta has clocked 45k+ in 4 years and i am looking to replace tyres. Service Adviser has given me quote of 5750 per tyre (Apollo Stock one); Please advice me further other brand in same range.

Thanks & Cheers

1st July 2013, 08:37	#32
Zahir BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 426 Thanked: 78 Times View My Garage	Guys I wanted to know what the best possible tyre upgrade would be considering the following 1. The need for better handling & heavier steering feel 2. The area that I drive in is plagued with bad roads, pot holes & even random nails 3. Same or better ground clearance. I'm considering 15" 195/55. Is this a wise choice? Given the points above, what brand is the best(non soft compound)? Thanks in advance
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3rd October 2013, 06:45	#35
jasonblr BHPian Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 45 Thanked: 14 Times	Thanks for the info Zahir - I didn't realize suspension warranty will get hit. Do you have any scrapping issues with 5 on board? I am concerned with the ground clearance given Bangalore's roads.
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3rd October 2013, 09:37	#36
Zahir BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 426 Thanked: 78 Times View My Garage	No scraping issues because I'm on the stock size but yes, go slow over tall breakers & bad roads.
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24th January 2014, 19:20	#37
gogo_gogo BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bru Posts: 103 Thanked: 18 Times	Re: 17" Alloys and tyres for i20 Hi All, My i20 Asta has clocked 45k+ in 4 years and i am looking to replace tyres. Service Adviser has given me quote of 5750 per tyre (Apollo Stock one); Please advice me further other brand in same range. Thanks & Cheers
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