Swift : Can I upgrade the tyre on the stock rims?

eflanker · 23rd August 2007, 02:52

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Originally Posted by manjubp

Thanks horsepower. Yes indeed I found it in the service booklet. Here is the info from service booklet.

ITEM: Wheel and Suspension
Tyre size, front and rear 185/70R14 or 165/80R14
Rim size 185 tyre: 14 x 5½JJ, 165 tyre: 14 x 5J

Interestingly, for 185/70R14, the rim size is 5.5JJ, rather than J

Regards,

-manju

This concludes LXi and VXi both have 5J rim, except that LXi is silver coated, Vxi is black. Right or Wrong?

iraghava · 23rd August 2007, 03:57

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Originally Posted by eflanker

This concludes LXi and VXi both have 5J rim, except that LXi is silver coated, Vxi is black. Right or Wrong?

Right .

manjubp · 3rd October 2007, 19:11

Hi Guys,

Today evening I got my car's tyre upsized on stock rims with Michelin XM1 energy series 185/70R14H.

Based in the readings on Team-BHP, specially recommendation of Abhi(Akroy) decided to try out at Super Tyre Tec and called up Prakash and informed him that I got his refernce from team BHP.

He is really knowledgable and after understanding my requirement, he suggested to me to go for Michelin Energy XM1 series, rather than Bridgestone GIII. One of my important requirement was road noise. So decided to go as per his sugestion.

Here is the deal
1. 5 tyres(Michelin Energy XM1) @ Rs.3300/tyre
2. Wheel Balancing and fittment free
3. Got a puncture kit worth Rs.350/- free

4. My old OEM tyre @ nearly 14,000KM featched me Rs 500, each.

I really like the guy, he looks to be honest and stright forward.

Thanks to every one. I will write about the experince with this upgrade may be after 1000kms, I hope I have done right choice of tyre.
regards,
-manju

horsepower · 3rd October 2007, 19:14

You have made the right choice buddy. you will feel vast difference in braking, cornering and comfort.

manjubp · 3rd October 2007, 19:25

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Originally Posted by manjubp

Hi Guys,

I really like the guy, he looks to be honest and stright forward.

Oops, just now I read in other thread on team BHP that there is promotional offer of track suit, but this guy didn't even mention it

When I called him he said that it is out of stock and he will try to get me one by month end

regards,
-manju

d_himan · 14th October 2007, 16:40

Hi Manju,

I've put in XM1s to my stock rims too - beautiful fit. I paid 3350 for each with reebok track suit + michelin cap thrown in. Paid 400 for balancing + alignment.

But I got back 200 bucks for my 10000km run JK OEMs..:( cheated?

cyneverdie · 15th October 2007, 03:59

hey
check out
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...5-j-least.html

i run 195/60 r 14 potenza g 3 s on my stock pressed steel rims
they do bulge a bit and its not a " right " upsize but i believe you can happily do 195/65 r 14

anybody can say why my size would be bad?? possible brake failure ??whats that about

Tire Size Calculator - tire & wheel plus sizing

appreciate any feedback please

cheers

anupmathur · 15th October 2007, 08:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyneverdie

anybody can say why my size would be bad?? possible brake failure ??whats that about

appreciate any feedback please

I don't see that any brake-failure can result from this.
However, your sidewalls are not in optimal geometry/position, hence tyre wear should be monitored closely. On very bad impact the bead is likely to break seal earlier than in correct sized rim, which would matter if you are using tubeless mode.

lordofgondor · 15th October 2007, 11:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

The older esteems (mine is 1998) came with 155/80/13, i had upgraded to 175/70 on stock rims & easily could have upgraded to 185s without any hassle as i have seen many people do that.

Hey E_L, could you tell me what's the rim width of a 2007 Esteem VXi? If it is 5.5, can I safely switch to 195/60 R14?

iraghava · 15th October 2007, 11:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by lordofgondor

Hey E_L, could you tell me what's the rim width of a 2007 Esteem VXi? If it is 5.5, can I safely switch to 195/60 R14?

You would in all probability face a wheel arch fouling problem with that size. I would suggest you not go above 185's on an Esteem.

kpzen · 15th October 2007, 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by lordofgondor

Hey E_L, could you tell me what's the rim width of a 2007 Esteem VXi? If it is 5.5, can I safely switch to 195/60 R14?

2007 Esteem rims are 4.5j

ported_head · 15th October 2007, 12:57

Are there any Yokohamas available in 185/70 R14? The A539? C. drive? Has the A.drive R1 been launched here?

kpzen · 15th October 2007, 13:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by ported_head

Are there any Yokohamas available in 185/70 R14? The A539? C. drive? Has the A.drive R1 been launched here?

185/70-14 Yoko Aspec A300 are available
C drive - not yet launched
A539 - not available in 185/70-14
A drive R1 no idea if its launched but it rated similar to Aspec A300.

iraghava · 16th October 2007, 01:53

C-Drive not available here. A-Drive is also not here yet but is expected in the near future. Porty, go for either the A300's or the Energy's.

anupmathur · 16th October 2007, 08:22

Gentlemen, please restrict yourselves to the thread topic.
Please take all this A drive, C drive stuff to the computer section!

3rd October 2007, 19:11	#48
manjubp BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 679 Thanked: 625 Times	Swift : Can I upgrade the tyre on the stock rims? Upgraded Hi Guys, Today evening I got my car's tyre upsized on stock rims with Michelin XM1 energy series 185/70R14H. Based in the readings on Team-BHP, specially recommendation of Abhi(Akroy) decided to try out at Super Tyre Tec and called up Prakash and informed him that I got his refernce from team BHP. He is really knowledgable and after understanding my requirement, he suggested to me to go for Michelin Energy XM1 series, rather than Bridgestone GIII. One of my important requirement was road noise. So decided to go as per his sugestion. Here is the deal 1. 5 tyres(Michelin Energy XM1) @ Rs.3300/tyre 2. Wheel Balancing and fittment free 3. Got a puncture kit worth Rs.350/- free 4. My old OEM tyre @ nearly 14,000KM featched me Rs 500, each. I really like the guy, he looks to be honest and stright forward. Thanks to every one. I will write about the experince with this upgrade may be after 1000kms, I hope I have done right choice of tyre. regards, -manju
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3rd October 2007, 19:14	#49
horsepower BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 280 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	You have made the right choice buddy. you will feel vast difference in braking, cornering and comfort.
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14th October 2007, 16:40	#51
d_himan BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 864 Thanked: 958 Times	Hi Manju, I've put in XM1s to my stock rims too - beautiful fit. I paid 3350 for each with reebok track suit + michelin cap thrown in. Paid 400 for balancing + alignment. But I got back 200 bucks for my 10000km run JK OEMs..:( cheated?
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15th October 2007, 03:59	#52
cyneverdie BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: bombay Posts: 440 Thanked: 6 Times	hey check out http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...5-j-least.html i run 195/60 r 14 potenza g 3 s on my stock pressed steel rims they do bulge a bit and its not a " right " upsize but i believe you can happily do 195/65 r 14 anybody can say why my size would be bad?? possible brake failure ??whats that about Tire Size Calculator - tire & wheel plus sizing appreciate any feedback please cheers
	() Thanks

15th October 2007, 12:57	#57
ported_head Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 2,381 Thanked: 21 Times	Are there any Yokohamas available in 185/70 R14? The A539? C. drive? Has the A.drive R1 been launched here?
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16th October 2007, 01:53	#59
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,997 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	C-Drive not available here. A-Drive is also not here yet but is expected in the near future. Porty, go for either the A300's or the Energy's.
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16th October 2007, 08:22	#60
anupmathur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,095 Thanked: 311 Times	Gentlemen, please restrict yourselves to the thread topic. Please take all this A drive, C drive stuff to the computer section!
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