Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

Dolphin · 21st September 2011, 21:26

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Originally Posted by DieselFan

2200 is too expensive for JK tornado 165/80/14 tyres. You should get them at 1200 Rs. a piece.

Do you mean Rs.1200 for a brand new JK Tornado 165/80-R14 tyre!!
Please let me know where you can get these tyres for the price you have mentioned.

pjbiju · 22nd September 2011, 11:28

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Originally Posted by Dolphin

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It's +45. (I think I have mentioned this somewhere in this thread.)

Thanks. I also just got an email from Maruti confirming this. The offset value of rims in VXi (old model) and the alloys in ZXi (old model) is +45 mm.

Someone had mentioned this incorrectly as +38 also. Not sure if +45 value is true for the redesigned Swifts or not.

Nikhilb2008 · 23rd September 2011, 23:45

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Originally Posted by Dolphin

Do you mean Rs.1200 for a brand new JK Tornado 165/80-R14 tyre!!
Please let me know where you can get these tyres for the price you have mentioned.

Nope. The price of a brand new tyres is around 2.5k per tyre. For 1200, you will be getting a removed/used tyre.

bharatbs · 24th September 2011, 23:13

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Nope. The price of a brand new tyres is around 2.5k per tyre. For 1200, you will be getting a removed/used tyre.

Dude can you help me out? Which dealer in Bangalore is offering at that price? I want to but set of four. I don't mind a removed or used tyre.

Nikhilb2008 · 25th September 2011, 10:32

Try J C road. Lots of people selling used tyres. See, the buyback price for a 165/80-14 JK/MRF is around 1600-1700. This is for a tyre that has run around 100 kms or less. So, if you want a removed tyre, you will get it at 1800-2000.
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For 1200, you will get tyres used for thousands of kms and in not very good condition. I would always suggest you buy a new tyre spending a little extra money or at least a removed tyre which has run for less than 100-200 kms.

bharatbs · 25th September 2011, 19:14

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Try J C road. Lots of people selling used tyres. See, the buyback price for a 165/80-14 JK/MRF is around 1600-1700. This is for a tyre that has run around 100 kms or less. So, if you want a removed tyre, you will get it at 1800-2000.
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For 1200, you will get tyres used for thousands of kms and in not very good condition. I would always suggest you buy a new tyre spending a little extra money or at least a removed tyre which has run for less than 100-200 kms.

Any particular shop around there, had been to several on Saturday and they were quoting 2,800 for new 165/80-14 JK. Moment you ask for removed tyres they say they don't deal with them.

Nikhilb2008 · 30th September 2011, 12:09

No particular shop... Generally lots of small JC road dealers have stock of removed tyres.

SwiftSD · 30th September 2011, 23:36

Spoke to the car dealer and he gave me a quote of 12000 for 5 185/70 R15 Brand: Pirelli and this is in exchange of the new 165/80 R14 that would come with the L/V models .

Is the price a bit on the higher side ?

Also please advise as to how does this brand fare in terms of road noise.

rajeev k · 1st October 2011, 01:16

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Originally Posted by Cooltronics

They quoted 3900 for Yoko A drives (incl. Balancing and alignment) and 4600 for Michelin Energy XM1+.
How should I ensure that the tyres are fresh one's ? What more should I look out for while buying them ?

I bought 2 A drives at Rs 3500 a piece exclusive of balancing and alignment.To ensure them are new look at the sticker if it is re-stuck and look at the edges for any possible signs of usage.

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Originally Posted by bharatbs

What is the current market price of Swift VXI Tyre (R14 165/80), JK Tyre Tornado or equivalent?One dealer has quoted 2,200 for JK Tyre. Is this a good price? If anyone is upgrading and selling their OEM tyre please PM me.

Ensure that these are new as the quoted price is less . They cost +2700. Perhaps. they could be the exchanged ones from brand new Swifts.

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Originally Posted by SwiftSD

Spoke to the car dealer and he gave me a quote of 12000 for 5 185/70 R15 Brand: Pirelli and this is in exchange of the new 165/80 R14 that would come with the L/V models .Is the price a bit on the higher side ?

Price appears to be reasonable.

humyum · 1st October 2011, 01:29

How are folks going for 185/70/R15 in the new Swift when the stock size is 185/65/R15 ?
Changing the profile although minute will give Maruti scope for voiding suspension, steering and wheel bearing warranty.

1000bhp · 1st October 2011, 05:45

I am getting delivery of my New Swift VDi on 3/Oct and I am planing to upgrade the tyres from the Stock (165/80/R14) to 185/65/R15 (Zdi Stock) or 195/60-15 or 205/60-15.

Please let me know if upsizing my Vdi to 195/60-15 would void warranty + will it affect the ride quality?

Can anyone please recommend any good Tyre & Alloys shops in and around Whitefield/Marathahelli (Bangalore).

bharatbs · 1st October 2011, 09:14

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Originally Posted by 1000bhp

I am getting delivery of my New Swift VDi on 3/Oct and I am planing to upgrade the tyres from the Stock (165/80/R14) to 185/65/R15 (Zdi Stock) or 195/60-15 or 205/60-15.

Please let me know if upsizing my Vdi to 195/60-15 would void warranty + will it affect the ride quality?

Can anyone please recommend any good Tyre & Alloys shops in and around Whitefield/Marathahelli (Bangalore).

I have been using Yokohama ES-100 195/60-15 on my Swift Petrol since 2008.

The Yokos offer fantastic grip in both wet and dry conditions and combined with ABS they offer much better stopping power.
Tyre upgrade is a must of you like travelling at high speeds.
I have had no suspension issues and Maruti does not mention about suspension warranty becoming void with this particular upgrade.
The ride quality IMO is the same as stock, maybe a little harder
I am getting 13.25 kmpl mileage in the city using Shell regular.

BTW I am in the search for stock swift tyres, I was planning to buy them this week. Any idea when are you planning to upgrade your tyres?

noopster · 1st October 2011, 10:11

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Originally Posted by 1000bhp

I am getting delivery of my New Swift VDi on 3/Oct and I am planing to upgrade the tyres from the Stock (165/80/R14) to 185/65/R15 (Zdi Stock) or 195/60-15 or 205/60-15.

Please let me know if upsizing my Vdi to 195/60-15 would void warranty + will it affect the ride quality?

Can anyone please recommend any good Tyre & Alloys shops in and around Whitefield/Marathahelli (Bangalore).

All good upgrades- within 1% error. Go for it!
All manufacturers claim changing stocksize results in warranty voiding. In the case of 185/65/R14 MSIL cannot claim this since it IS a stock size in the higher variant. But for the other sizes they are within their rights to deny you warranty. Whether they enforce it is another matter.

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Originally Posted by bharatbs

I have been using Yokohama ES-100 195/60-15 on my Swift Petrol since 2008.

The Yokos offer fantastic grip in both wet and dry conditions and combined with ABS they offer much better stopping power.
Tyre upgrade is a must of you like travelling at high speeds.
I have had no suspension issues and Maruti does not mention about suspension warranty becoming void with this particular upgrade.
The ride quality IMO is the same as stock, maybe a little harder
I am getting 13.25 kmpl mileage in the city using Shell regular.

BTW I am in the search for stock swift tyres, I was planning to buy them this week. Any idea when are you planning to upgrade your tyres?

195/60R15 is the perfect size for the old Swift. I have Yokos in 185/70R14 and am pleased with them, but it was a close call between these and the 195/60s- the fact that there was a tyre shortage at the time ws the main factor.

You can PM nikhilb2008 who is very knowledgeable about tyres in generl and may be able to help you with options in Bangalore.

goandude · 1st October 2011, 13:02

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Originally Posted by noopster

All good upgrades- within 1% error. Go for it!
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165/80/14 OD 1868 mm.
185/65/15 OD 1818 mm 2.7% difference with stock
195/60/15 OD 1854 mm <1% diff with stock
205/60/15 OD 1890 mm 1.2 % difference with stock

source Car Bibles : The Wheel and Tyre Bible Page 4 of 4

IMO 195/60/15 is the size you want to go with to keep as close to stock size OD

1000bhp · 1st October 2011, 13:35

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Originally Posted by bharatbs

BTW I am in the search for stock swift tyres, I was planning to buy them this week. Any idea when are you planning to upgrade your tyres?

I am planning for the upgrade on Monday (3/Oct). Pls PM me your number, I will keep you posted. This week-end I will be searching around Whitefield if I can find a good Tyre/Alloy shop

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Originally Posted by noopster

You can PM nikhilb2008 who is very knowledgeable about tyres in generl and may be able to help you with options in Bangalore.

Thanks, will do.

25th September 2011, 10:32	#1325
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,162 Times	re: Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread Try J C road. Lots of people selling used tyres. See, the buyback price for a 165/80-14 JK/MRF is around 1600-1700. This is for a tyre that has run around 100 kms or less. So, if you want a removed tyre, you will get it at 1800-2000. \ For 1200, you will get tyres used for thousands of kms and in not very good condition. I would always suggest you buy a new tyre spending a little extra money or at least a removed tyre which has run for less than 100-200 kms.
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30th September 2011, 12:09	#1327
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,162 Times	re: Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread No particular shop... Generally lots of small JC road dealers have stock of removed tyres.
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30th September 2011, 23:36	#1328
SwiftSD BHPian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kolkata Posts: 108 Thanked: 65 Times	re: Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread Spoke to the car dealer and he gave me a quote of 12000 for 5 185/70 R15 Brand: Pirelli and this is in exchange of the new 165/80 R14 that would come with the L/V models . Is the price a bit on the higher side ? Also please advise as to how does this brand fare in terms of road noise.
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1st October 2011, 01:29	#1330
humyum Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,789 Thanked: 5,608 Times	re: Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread How are folks going for 185/70/R15 in the new Swift when the stock size is 185/65/R15 ? Changing the profile although minute will give Maruti scope for voiding suspension, steering and wheel bearing warranty.
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1st October 2011, 05:45	#1331
1000bhp BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangy Posts: 46 Thanked: 22 Times	re: Maruti Suzuki Swift : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread I am getting delivery of my New Swift VDi on 3/Oct and I am planing to upgrade the tyres from the Stock (165/80/R14) to 185/65/R15 (Zdi Stock) or 195/60-15 or 205/60-15. Please let me know if upsizing my Vdi to 195/60-15 would void warranty + will it affect the ride quality? Can anyone please recommend any good Tyre & Alloys shops in and around Whitefield/Marathahelli (Bangalore). Last edited by 1000bhp : 1st October 2011 at 06:02.
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