Rim upgrade for WagonR

sbelekar · 27th May 2006, 23:24

Hi Guys,

My WagonR which is 45K old is due for a tyre replacement. The maruti service center where I take her regularly, has a dealership for Bridgestone. Obviously they are advising me against going for anything other than standard (tube type) bridgestone tyres.
My criteria is low noise and better handling, not so much of fuel economy. Can you please recommend some other options?
Also, what is the ideal rim upgrade for Wagonr R?

Regards,
Sandeep

ported_head · 27th May 2006, 23:33

sbelekar, I see that you are new here. Why don't you take the time to familiarise yourself with the forum? Posting in the correct section would help you get more replies. Or else the thread would just be deleted. Make your way to the Announcements section while you are here.

aZa · 27th May 2006, 23:37

Rim upgrade or Tyre upgrade ? Bridgestone Potenza GIII offer good grip and handling

.anshuman · 27th May 2006, 23:46

go for the tubeless type tyres as they are less noisy,ride and handle better and are far more safer,as for the choice of the tyres go for bridgestone potenza g3 if you want good grip and low wear and not to forget cool looks but if you need good ride at expense of grip go in for appolo acelere but i suspect that they wear out faster than the potenzas.

bugatti · 28th May 2006, 00:07

I recently enquired about rims and tyres for a wagonr at a tyre dealer opp lalbagh(near that ganesh temple.) as I was interested in buying yokohama tyres. I've been told the yokohamas are very good and they are tubeless. The tyres fit on the regular rims. Size 165. Cost of the tyres would be 5500. The name is millivisions marketing. no 47, krumbigal rd, near lalbagh main gate. Ph- 26563863. Govind- 9845053430. Before making your buy, give them a visit.

sbelekar · 29th May 2006, 11:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by aZa

Rim upgrade or Tyre upgrade ? Bridgestone Potenza GIII offer good grip and handling

I am actually looking at rim upgrade.
Ofcourse, If I realize that I am overshooting my budget by trying to upgrade the rim, then I will go only for tyre replacement.

5u3zEr0 · 29th May 2006, 18:46

Quote:

I've been told the yokohamas are very good and they are tubeless. The tyres fit on the regular rims. Size 165. Cost of the tyres would be 5500.

Are you saying a set of 4 165 tyres for Rs.5500?? Which model in Yokohama?

sbelekar · 4th June 2006, 09:16

I got new Potenza G3 165/60R13, which is the recommended upsize for WagonR. Can someome tell me whats the right tyre pressure to maintain.

For tube type Maruti's recommendation was to maintain it at 33.

27th May 2006, 23:24	#1
sbelekar BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 57 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Rim upgrade for WagonR Hi Guys, My WagonR which is 45K old is due for a tyre replacement. The maruti service center where I take her regularly, has a dealership for Bridgestone. Obviously they are advising me against going for anything other than standard (tube type) bridgestone tyres. My criteria is low noise and better handling, not so much of fuel economy. Can you please recommend some other options? Also, what is the ideal rim upgrade for Wagonr R? Regards, Sandeep
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27th May 2006, 23:33	#2
ported_head Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 20 Times	sbelekar, I see that you are new here. Why don't you take the time to familiarise yourself with the forum? Posting in the correct section would help you get more replies. Or else the thread would just be deleted. Make your way to the Announcements section while you are here.
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27th May 2006, 23:37	#3
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Rim upgrade or Tyre upgrade ? Bridgestone Potenza GIII offer good grip and handling
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27th May 2006, 23:46	#4
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,078 Times View My Garage	go for the tubeless type tyres as they are less noisy,ride and handle better and are far more safer,as for the choice of the tyres go for bridgestone potenza g3 if you want good grip and low wear and not to forget cool looks but if you need good ride at expense of grip go in for appolo acelere but i suspect that they wear out faster than the potenzas.
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28th May 2006, 00:07	#5
bugatti BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 99 Thanked: 85 Times	I recently enquired about rims and tyres for a wagonr at a tyre dealer opp lalbagh(near that ganesh temple.) as I was interested in buying yokohama tyres. I've been told the yokohamas are very good and they are tubeless. The tyres fit on the regular rims. Size 165. Cost of the tyres would be 5500. The name is millivisions marketing. no 47, krumbigal rd, near lalbagh main gate. Ph- 26563863. Govind- 9845053430. Before making your buy, give them a visit.
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4th June 2006, 09:16	#8
sbelekar BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 57 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	I got new Potenza G3 165/60R13, which is the recommended upsize for WagonR. Can someome tell me whats the right tyre pressure to maintain. For tube type Maruti's recommendation was to maintain it at 33.
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