Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

_abhishek · 5th May 2009, 22:58

Thats great. Will keep it in mind for my next tire upgrade.

Zahir · 6th May 2009, 18:07

Can someone please tell me what the correct tyre pressure is for a swift diesel using 185/70 14" tyres? I'm currently using 36F and 33R but those are the pressures mentioned on the inner door and for stock tyres.

Experts? Please guide...

skrules · 7th May 2009, 15:44

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Originally Posted by Zahir

Can someone please tell me what the correct tyre pressure is for a swift diesel using 185/70 14" tyres? I'm currently using 36F and 33R but those are the pressures mentioned on the inner door and for stock tyres.

Experts? Please guide...

33 in both front and rear tyres would be fine.

Jaggu · 7th May 2009, 16:38

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Originally Posted by Zahir

Can someone please tell me what the correct tyre pressure is for a swift diesel using 185/70 14" tyres? I'm currently using 36F and 33R but those are the pressures mentioned on the inner door and for stock tyres.

Experts? Please guide...

Try 34 front and 32 rear when cold, see how it drives, rides with any eye on FE & tire wear (should be flat). Then decide if you want to reduce a pound or two further both the axles.

36/33 is for 165 80's.

Fountainheader · 7th May 2009, 16:44

33-34

I used to do 29 psi both front and rear. Now have 27 psi on the front and 29 at the rear. Its 195/60/15 btw.

nitrous · 7th May 2009, 16:54

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I used to do 29 psi both front and rear. Now have 27 psi on the front and 29 at the rear. Its 195/60/15 btw.

You'll bend your rims with these tyre pressures.
Run 30 psi cold, nitrogen.

Jaggu · 7th May 2009, 17:41

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Originally Posted by Fountainheader

33-34

I used to do 29 psi both front and rear. Now have 27 psi on the front and 29 at the rear. Its 195/60/15 btw.

Petrol or Diesel? Petrol need less pressure and yes 15 inch 30-32 psi will be ideal, based on preference and wear.

karankapoor · 7th May 2009, 17:49

i use 30 psi in all tyre (petrol swift) no issue till now (10k)

Jaggu · 7th May 2009, 19:01

Diesel is heavier in front with slightly stiffer spring, hence the higher psi esp in front

Fountainheader · 7th May 2009, 19:18

Actually I've reduced 2 psi in the front to enable better braking. The A-Drives aint really inspiring confidence as such. Might as well move to PP2s very soon.

And yes, its a Petrol.

Zahir · 7th May 2009, 19:26

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Originally Posted by skrules

33 in both front and rear tyres would be fine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Try 34 front and 32 rear when cold, see how it drives, rides with any eye on FE & tire wear (should be flat). Then decide if you want to reduce a pound or two further both the axles.

36/33 is for 165 80's.

Yeah I want to avoid even PSI across all tyres since I have a diesel. I think I'll try 34 front and 32 rear as recommended by Jaggu...

Also, I'm getting alloys installed this saturday, keep the same PSI?

ashwinurao · 7th May 2009, 20:21

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

Petrol or Diesel? Petrol need less pressure and yes 15 inch 30-32 psi will be ideal, based on preference and wear.

Even I have 195/60/15 on my Swift ZXi and I am maintaining 29 all around, the same psi recommended for stock tyres. Are you suggesting increasing all 4 to 30-32 or just the front?

Jaggu · 7th May 2009, 20:43

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Originally Posted by Zahir

Also, I'm getting alloys installed this saturday, keep the same PSI?

Alloys doesnt change psi unless you are upsizing.

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Originally Posted by ashwinurao

Even I have 195/60/15 on my Swift ZXi and I am maintaining 29 all around, the same psi recommended for stock tyres. Are you suggesting increasing all 4 to 30-32 or just the front?

Stock for swift P is 185 70 14 is 30 IIRC and 165 80 14 is 33 all around, and my theory on upsizing is for each upsize reduce psi by approx by 2. so in your case with petrol swift 29 should be fine.

Swift P and D have diff psi for front tires! For D Front is different/higher from rear also

One can set psi based on ones preference and usage, running less psi on heavy highway usage cars can be devastating on rims, more than anything else, as nitrous has rightly pointed. Only other proper guidance is watching tire wear, if your thread is wearing out on the sides (most common), increase psi by 1-2 pounds. Only difficulty is to determine the difference will take some time.

GSMINC · 8th May 2009, 19:00

Wanted Swift OE Alloys/Tyres
My Swift VDI met with acident on the GQ trip recently,
GQ trip link:http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...-run-ii-9.html
3 alloys/tyres damaged in the process, looking for 3 OE alloys (new series 2008 onwards). My car sported Swift OE ZXI alloys+Michelin 185/70/R14 tyres
Since VDI models dont come with alloys, insurance is not covered for them. I live in bangalore, but the car is now in Ahmedabad awaiting repairs.
Hence any tbhpians having booked/recently bought Swift ZXI & planning a alloy/tyre upgrade, pls let me know I am wiling to buy.
So if you can ship it I can pay the money into your bank account directly.
Anybody willing to sell pls PM me.
Regards
Shiv
GSMINC
Bangalore

_abhishek · 8th May 2009, 22:12

Does upsizing the tire, say from 14" to 15", change the speedometer settings also?
I think all these readings will be calibrated for stock conditions.

5th May 2009, 22:58	#616
_abhishek BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 126 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Thats great. Will keep it in mind for my next tire upgrade.
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6th May 2009, 18:07	#617
Zahir BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 426 Thanked: 79 Times View My Garage	Can someone please tell me what the correct tyre pressure is for a swift diesel using 185/70 14" tyres? I'm currently using 36F and 33R but those are the pressures mentioned on the inner door and for stock tyres. Experts? Please guide...
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7th May 2009, 16:44	#620
Fountainheader Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,501 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	33-34 I used to do 29 psi both front and rear. Now have 27 psi on the front and 29 at the rear. Its 195/60/15 btw.
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7th May 2009, 17:49	#623
karankapoor Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: in the car!!! Posts: 1,675 Thanked: 6 Times	i use 30 psi in all tyre (petrol swift) no issue till now (10k)
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7th May 2009, 19:01	#624
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,266 Thanked: 16,163 Times	Diesel is heavier in front with slightly stiffer spring, hence the higher psi esp in front
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7th May 2009, 19:18	#625
Fountainheader Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,501 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Actually I've reduced 2 psi in the front to enable better braking. The A-Drives aint really inspiring confidence as such. Might as well move to PP2s very soon. And yes, its a Petrol.
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8th May 2009, 19:00	#629
GSMINC BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 395 Thanked: 197 Times	Wanted Swift OE Alloys/Tyres Wanted Swift OE Alloys/Tyres My Swift VDI met with acident on the GQ trip recently, GQ trip link:http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...-run-ii-9.html 3 alloys/tyres damaged in the process, looking for 3 OE alloys (new series 2008 onwards). My car sported Swift OE ZXI alloys+Michelin 185/70/R14 tyres Since VDI models dont come with alloys, insurance is not covered for them. I live in bangalore, but the car is now in Ahmedabad awaiting repairs. Hence any tbhpians having booked/recently bought Swift ZXI & planning a alloy/tyre upgrade, pls let me know I am wiling to buy. So if you can ship it I can pay the money into your bank account directly. Anybody willing to sell pls PM me. Regards Shiv GSMINC Bangalore
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8th May 2009, 22:12	#630
_abhishek BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 126 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Speedo reading Does upsizing the tire, say from 14" to 15", change the speedometer settings also? I think all these readings will be calibrated for stock conditions.
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