Baleno Wheel thread

nitrous · 26th November 2006, 00:18

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Originally Posted by kpzen

I still dont get it...I exchanged my stock tyres without rims which had done 300+ kms for 2400 per piece...Did u ask the price of a new stock tyre ??? It was Rs 2550 when i got them exchanged..

Whoa ,man!
Who is that dealer?? Can u call him and ask if he'll take another set of 4 baleno tires?
In chennai, 1500 bucks for 165/80/13 stock bridgestones is a SWeEEEEEEET deal.

@subbu:

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Steel Rims (Swift - 100 PCD)
14" Rims (4 nos) 2,800 (estimate).

He said Rs.200 per rim. Which is 800 in total.

Anyways, Im kinda leaning over the 21,000 rupee package.

Subbu · 26th November 2006, 16:36

Yeah Nitrous... Rs.21,000 package is quite tempting. I was looking at alloys only from tubeless perspective.

Final decision (for the moment).

1. Go with Swift Rims and Tubeless (Rs.9000 max).

I will check with Maruti Service Centre once again to make sure about PCD, Rim Width to take 185/65, Lug Dia, Fitment etc.

If the steel rims and alloys do not feel comfortable, I can always sell them off and buy alloys. The damage to my purse will be only cost of Swift Rims.

KpZen... I don't think I will get the price you got. At the most I will be able to get Rs.1500 per tyre plus Rim Rs.200.

esteem_lover · 26th November 2006, 23:20

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Originally Posted by kpzen

How much has your stock tyres done???

I still dont get it...I exchanged my stock tyres without rims which had done 300+ kms for 2400 per piece...Did u ask the price of a new stock tyre ??? It was Rs 2550 when i got them exchanged..

dude, you got the best deal in town. dont harp around too loud, unless you want the dealer to come in & say that he made a mistake.

@ Subbu & Nitrous : did you guys check out BM Lal on whites Road & XL Tyre Centre in T Nagar & Anna Nagar ? I got a good deal from these 2 guys.

kpzen · 26th November 2006, 23:39

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

dude, you got the best deal in town. dont harp around too loud, unless you want the dealer to come in & say that he made a mistake.

No yaar...!!!
Some guys here in the forum have also got that kind of exchange price...

will check out if that price is still valid....

KP

Buffetfan · 28th November 2006, 00:37

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Originally Posted by kpzen

No yaar...!!!
Some guys here in the forum have also got that kind of exchange price...

will check out if that price is still valid....

KP

What did you exchange them for? and what was the price you paid for the new stuff that put in..maybe analysing all the numbers will throw some light!!

gigy · 30th November 2006, 14:55

hi all
which is the best 185/65/R14 tyres around in mumbai and where to buy them in milan subway? i zeroed in on yokohama avid trz or avid h4s as best after going through reviews ( main criteria is least tyre noise and grip and price)
should i go for aura 14 or neo 14? any new local brands come up with good reputation? i wanted warranty and option to buy one alloy later if required since planning to keep 165/80R13 as spare to make space in boot as any thing wider than 185 will not fit into my car boot due to lpg kit installed.
all my four tyres are out of shape after returning from murud trip through pen's dirty road.
please suggest soon, have to buy immediately

iraghava · 30th November 2006, 17:52

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Originally Posted by gigy

hi all
which is the best 185/65/R14 tyres around in mumbai and where to buy them in milan subway? i zeroed in on yokohama avid trz or avid h4s as best after going through reviews ( main criteria is least tyre noise and grip and price)

Also have a look at Michelin Energy XM1's I'm running them in the same size & have been quite happy.

esteem_lover · 1st December 2006, 12:30

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Also have a look at Michelin Energy XM1's I'm running them in the same size & have been quite happy.

Absolutely ! the XM1s are pretty good. also check out Pilot Precedas from Michelin, these are sporty tyres.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 1st December 2006, 13:20

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Originally Posted by kpzen

How much has your stock tyres done???

I still dont get it...I exchanged my stock tyres without rims which had done 300+ kms for 2400 per piece...Did u ask the price of a new stock tyre ??? It was Rs 2550 when i got them exchanged..

Cant quite understand... The dealer paid you 2400 for a stock tyre, that costs only 2550 for a new one???

kpzen · 1st December 2006, 23:20

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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Cant quite understand... The dealer paid you 2400 for a stock tyre, that costs only 2550 for a new one???

What did u not understand?????

I exchanged them with Potenza GIII 185/70-13 which cost me around 3K per tyre.......so paid around Rs 600 per tyre....

KP

gigy · 2nd December 2006, 22:16

buddies, i did a extreme tyre change. put stock tyres and rim of swift into baleno for increasing height. i know its insane but wanted to tyr it out. one guy was replacing his swift almost new tires for a alloy set, he was being paid 2k for his stock set, i took it from him to experiment. it dosent foul with the wheel wells as i have blocks installed in suspension to increase height when i had 185/70/R13. i think i will have to limit my speed to 100kmph to prevent brake failure due to this size.(why not upgrade the brakes?)

nitrous · 4th December 2006, 01:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by gigy

buddies, i did a extreme tyre change. put stock tyres and rim of swift into baleno for increasing height. i know its insane but wanted to tyr it out. one guy was replacing his swift almost new tires for a alloy set, he was being paid 2k for his stock set, i took it from him to experiment. it dosent foul with the wheel wells as i have blocks installed in suspension to increase height when i had 185/70/R13. i think i will have to limit my speed to 100kmph to prevent brake failure due to this size.(why not upgrade the brakes?)

WHy ? WHY? WHY in God's name did u do this?
U just moved from 165/80/R13 to 165/80/R14. Doesnt make sense at all!
Its the wrong upsize(or is it downsize?).

gigy · 5th December 2006, 09:06

bought it under impulse since they were coming for 3k, car dose not scrape speed breakers now on full load(4 adults of 100kgs), but it does skids at turnings.

mega5918 · 7th December 2006, 11:15

Hello BHPn’s nice to C the discussions of alloys n wheels, let me introduce my self I’m Naveen from Bangalore, quite recently acquired a Baleno LXi. It’s been 2day I’ve been a BHPn.
I need some help on alloys.
I had been to JC road last week to look out for alloys with a lil bit of groundwork done on league alloys, had short listed few mags already.
The League LG175 goes well wid the Baleno.
The alloy guy was happy to give me 14” rims, but when I went to the tyre guy across the street he said Y don’t U go for 15”. LG175 15” rims comes only in 6.5 (width) so can I fit this on to my car without any modifications?
The options that I have are
1.LG175 14X6 with 195/60 R14
2.LG175 15X6.5 with 195/55 R15[/FONT]
Well the tyres would be Michelin (First Preference) or Goodyear
Thanks,
Naveen

gigy · 8th December 2006, 14:05

please let me know if we can install 165/80/R14 on 14x6j or 14x5.5j alloys?
i have these tubeless on steel rims , want to buy alloys which can after few months take 185/65/R14 or 195/60/R14.
due budget constrains i am forced to upgrade one by one alloy then later on tires..

26th November 2006, 16:36	#47
Subbu BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 88 Thanked: 267 Times	Yeah Nitrous... Rs.21,000 package is quite tempting. I was looking at alloys only from tubeless perspective. Final decision (for the moment). 1. Go with Swift Rims and Tubeless (Rs.9000 max). I will check with Maruti Service Centre once again to make sure about PCD, Rim Width to take 185/65, Lug Dia, Fitment etc. If the steel rims and alloys do not feel comfortable, I can always sell them off and buy alloys. The damage to my purse will be only cost of Swift Rims. KpZen... I don't think I will get the price you got. At the most I will be able to get Rs.1500 per tyre plus Rim Rs.200.
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30th November 2006, 14:55	#51
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	hi all which is the best 185/65/R14 tyres around in mumbai and where to buy them in milan subway? i zeroed in on yokohama avid trz or avid h4s as best after going through reviews ( main criteria is least tyre noise and grip and price) should i go for aura 14 or neo 14? any new local brands come up with good reputation? i wanted warranty and option to buy one alloy later if required since planning to keep 165/80R13 as spare to make space in boot as any thing wider than 185 will not fit into my car boot due to lpg kit installed. all my four tyres are out of shape after returning from murud trip through pen's dirty road. please suggest soon, have to buy immediately
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2nd December 2006, 22:16	#56
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	buddies, i did a extreme tyre change. put stock tyres and rim of swift into baleno for increasing height. i know its insane but wanted to tyr it out. one guy was replacing his swift almost new tires for a alloy set, he was being paid 2k for his stock set, i took it from him to experiment. it dosent foul with the wheel wells as i have blocks installed in suspension to increase height when i had 185/70/R13. i think i will have to limit my speed to 100kmph to prevent brake failure due to this size.(why not upgrade the brakes?)
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5th December 2006, 09:06	#58
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	bought it under impulse since they were coming for 3k, car dose not scrape speed breakers now on full load(4 adults of 100kgs), but it does skids at turnings.
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7th December 2006, 11:15	#59
mega5918 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 95 Thanked: 5 Times	Can I Upgrade? Hello BHPn’s nice to C the discussions of alloys n wheels, let me introduce my self I’m Naveen from Bangalore, quite recently acquired a Baleno LXi. It’s been 2day I’ve been a BHPn. I need some help on alloys. I had been to JC road last week to look out for alloys with a lil bit of groundwork done on league alloys, had short listed few mags already. The League LG175 goes well wid the Baleno. The alloy guy was happy to give me 14” rims, but when I went to the tyre guy across the street he said Y don’t U go for 15”. LG175 15” rims comes only in 6.5 (width) so can I fit this on to my car without any modifications? The options that I have are 1.LG175 14X6 with 195/60 R14 2.LG175 15X6.5 with 195/55 R15[/FONT] Well the tyres would be Michelin (First Preference) or Goodyear Thanks, Naveen
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8th December 2006, 14:05	#60
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	please let me know if we can install 165/80/R14 on 14x6j or 14x5.5j alloys? i have these tubeless on steel rims , want to buy alloys which can after few months take 185/65/R14 or 195/60/R14. due budget constrains i am forced to upgrade one by one alloy then later on tires.. Last edited by gigy : 8th December 2006 at 14:07.
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