The right tyre upsize

Nikhilb2008 · 5th July 2009, 21:32

I dont think the problem is due to the rims or tyres. You should get the brakes checked up.

even if there is a slight decrease in braking efficiency(highly unlikely given that you have an extra 20mm of rubber on the road), it shouldnt be so much.

jav · 5th July 2009, 21:51

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

I dont think the problem is due to the rims or tyres. You should get the brakes checked up.

even if there is a slight decrease in braking efficiency(highly unlikely given that you have an extra 20mm of rubber on the road), it shouldnt be so much.

i tried the old tires on the same rims and the braking was normal so its not the brakes problem

nitinralli · 5th July 2009, 22:25

What is the right upsize for Ford Fiesta?? I currenty have Neo Chrome Alloys on the regular MRF tyres. It has completed 57K KMS so need to change to new ones now. I was thinking of Brigestone Turanza ER-60 195/60/14. Is this the right size? Or should i stay at 185/60/14. Since i have Alloys which are 14", i cant upsize the rims, but would love to upsize the tyres.
Please sugest me the right upsize. I dont want the tyres to be touching sidewalls, so size is very important. OR do you guys think that 195/70/14 would be good size? I hope that this size wont touch the sidewalls of the car. I personaly think that 195/70/14 would be great if they can fit cause they will provide me better comfort than 195/60/14. Do you guys thinks so??
Please advice as i really need to change the tyres. Also if someone can tell me the price for Turanza in Delhi.

Nikhilb2008 · 5th July 2009, 22:47

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Originally Posted by jav

i tried the old tires on the same rims and the braking was normal so its not the brakes problem

Could you please give us details on your old tyres and your new tyres?

After experiencing the probklem with your new tyres, did you THEN try the old 165 tyres?

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitinralli

What is the right upsize for Ford Fiesta?? I currenty have Neo Chrome Alloys on the regular MRF tyres. It has completed 57K KMS so need to change to new ones now. I was thinking of Brigestone Turanza ER-60 195/60/14. Is this the right size? Or should i stay at 185/60/14. Since i have Alloys which are 14", i cant upsize the rims, but would love to upsize the tyres.
Please sugest me the right upsize. I dont want the tyres to be touching sidewalls, so size is very important. OR do you guys think that 195/70/14 would be good size? I hope that this size wont touch the sidewalls of the car. I personaly think that 195/70/14 would be great if they can fit cause they will provide me better comfort than 195/60/14. Do you guys thinks so??
Please advice as i really need to change the tyres. Also if someone can tell me the price for Turanza in Delhi.

195/70 R14 is the wrong upsize and will touch the sides. 195/60 R14 is a correct upsize. However, 185/65 R14 will give you better ride comfort.

You already have the Bridgestone Turanza Er 60 in mind. It is not there in 185/65 R14. In 185/65 R14 you can go for Michelin XM1+. I would say that would be the most comfortable for you.

nitinralli · 5th July 2009, 22:54

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

195/70 R14 is the wrong upsize and will touch the sides. 195/60 R14 is a correct upsize. However, 185/65 R14 will give you better ride comfort.

You already have the Bridgestone Turanza Er 60 in mind. It is not there in 185/65 R14. In 185/65 R14 you can go for Michelin XM1+. I would say that would be the most comfortable for you.

How about 185/70/14 Turanza? The reason i like these is because i like the look of it then Michelin XM1, nothing more. I know Nikhil that you know which would be the best tyres so please suggest.

Nikhilb2008 · 5th July 2009, 23:13

185/70 R14 is also the wrong size. If you like the looks of the tyre so much, then go for 195/60 R14 ER 60. I doubt you'll regret it!

My personal opinion is usually Michelin(in a case where it's Michelin vs Bridgestone). But nothing wrong with BS ER 60 either.

jav · 6th July 2009, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Could you please give us details on your old tyres and your new tyres?

After experiencing the probklem with your new tyres, did you THEN try the old 165 tyres?

old tires were jk and new are xm1 and yes i did try after 5k kms the old tires and the brakes were ok

Nikhilb2008 · 6th July 2009, 14:49

Something is very wrong. Take it to your service centre anyway.

sandy82_2000 · 7th July 2009, 13:39

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Originally Posted by speedsatya

indian swift=185/70r14

upsize in 14 inch=195/65r14,205/65r14
in 15inch=195/60r15(same OD),205/60r15,205/55r15

if 16 inch can be fitted then,205/50r16.

Hey dude, prices for the same in blore? any idea?

Trust_In_Thrust · 7th July 2009, 23:41

Hey Nikhil please help me also.I have to change the footwear on baleno along with new alloys .My choice in sizes 195/60 R15 .I am not sure of it though regarding if it will fit or not.I do not want the 195/55R15 profile too low .If 195/60R15 fits i will go for it else 195/60 or 185/65 R14 is what i will go for .
Please clarify regarding 195/60 R15 In baleno.

Akshay1234 · 7th July 2009, 23:43

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Originally Posted by Trust_In_Thrust

Hey Nikhil please help me also.I have to change the footwear on baleno along with new alloys .My choice in sizes 195/60 R15 .I am not sure of it though regarding if it will fit or not.I do not want the 195/55R15 profile too low .If 195/60R15 fits i will go for it else 195/60 or 185/65 R14 is what i will go for .
Please clarify regarding 195/60 R15 In baleno.

195/60 r15 will probably scrape. if you want 60 profile then 195/60 r14 is the way to go.

Trust_In_Thrust · 7th July 2009, 23:47

Well thanks for the reply .
Is anyone actually running 195/60R15 on a Baleno ??

Nikhilb2008 · 8th July 2009, 09:59

195/60 R15 will most probably scrape. It is similar in OD to 205/55 R15 and rjstyles69 has a Baleno in which he was running 205/55 R15 and it used to scrape on full load.

Trust_In_Thrust · 10th July 2009, 10:49

I have shortlisted the below for Baleno;
The standard size is ;
185/65 R14 Tyre Sidewall Height 120.25 Rolling Circumference 1812 Diameter 594
My preferred size is ;
195/60 R15 Tyre Sidewall Height 117 Rolling Circumference 1864 Diameter 611
My not so nice option is ;
195/55 R15 Tyre Sidewall Height 107.25 Rolling Circumference 1812 Diameter 594
I would really like to go for 195/60R15 but as few of you have said it will scrape i think i would have to go for 195/55 R15.
Also please someone give me a link where i can get the alloys as they are on Post 2005 Baleno VXI .Also if the same is available in R15.I am looking for Aura preferably.

Also 205/55R15 may be scraping on full load on the inner edges since it is wider than 195/60R15?

Nikhilb2008 · 10th July 2009, 14:25

No Aura in 15" for Baleno. Definitely.

Secondly, please dont go for 195/60 R15. You will regret it. Go for 195/55 R15. Or 195/60 R14.

205/55 R15 will also scrape. rjstyles69 had the same experience with his Baleno.

You can go for Lenso alloy wheels. They are superb. They look good and are of good qualtity also.

5th July 2009, 21:32	#211
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,148 Times	I dont think the problem is due to the rims or tyres. You should get the brakes checked up. even if there is a slight decrease in braking efficiency(highly unlikely given that you have an extra 20mm of rubber on the road), it shouldnt be so much.
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5th July 2009, 22:25	#213
nitinralli Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,520 Thanked: 1,100 Times View My Garage	What is the right upsize for Ford Fiesta?? I currenty have Neo Chrome Alloys on the regular MRF tyres. It has completed 57K KMS so need to change to new ones now. I was thinking of Brigestone Turanza ER-60 195/60/14. Is this the right size? Or should i stay at 185/60/14. Since i have Alloys which are 14", i cant upsize the rims, but would love to upsize the tyres. Please sugest me the right upsize. I dont want the tyres to be touching sidewalls, so size is very important. OR do you guys think that 195/70/14 would be good size? I hope that this size wont touch the sidewalls of the car. I personaly think that 195/70/14 would be great if they can fit cause they will provide me better comfort than 195/60/14. Do you guys thinks so?? Please advice as i really need to change the tyres. Also if someone can tell me the price for Turanza in Delhi.
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5th July 2009, 23:13	#216
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,148 Times	185/70 R14 is also the wrong size. If you like the looks of the tyre so much, then go for 195/60 R14 ER 60. I doubt you'll regret it! My personal opinion is usually Michelin(in a case where it's Michelin vs Bridgestone). But nothing wrong with BS ER 60 either.
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6th July 2009, 14:49	#218
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,148 Times	Something is very wrong. Take it to your service centre anyway.
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7th July 2009, 23:41	#220
Trust_In_Thrust BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 768 Thanked: 349 Times	Hey Nikhil please help me also.I have to change the footwear on baleno along with new alloys .My choice in sizes 195/60 R15 .I am not sure of it though regarding if it will fit or not.I do not want the 195/55R15 profile too low .If 195/60R15 fits i will go for it else 195/60 or 185/65 R14 is what i will go for . Please clarify regarding 195/60 R15 In baleno.
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7th July 2009, 23:47	#222
Trust_In_Thrust BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 768 Thanked: 349 Times	Well thanks for the reply . Is anyone actually running 195/60R15 on a Baleno ??
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8th July 2009, 09:59	#223
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,148 Times	195/60 R15 will most probably scrape. It is similar in OD to 205/55 R15 and rjstyles69 has a Baleno in which he was running 205/55 R15 and it used to scrape on full load.
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10th July 2009, 10:49	#224
Trust_In_Thrust BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 768 Thanked: 349 Times	I have shortlisted the below for Baleno; The standard size is ; 185/65 R14 Tyre Sidewall Height 120.25 Rolling Circumference 1812 Diameter 594 My preferred size is ; 195/60 R15 Tyre Sidewall Height 117 Rolling Circumference 1864 Diameter 611 My not so nice option is ; 195/55 R15 Tyre Sidewall Height 107.25 Rolling Circumference 1812 Diameter 594 I would really like to go for 195/60R15 but as few of you have said it will scrape i think i would have to go for 195/55 R15. Also please someone give me a link where i can get the alloys as they are on Post 2005 Baleno VXI .Also if the same is available in R15.I am looking for Aura preferably. Also 205/55R15 may be scraping on full load on the inner edges since it is wider than 195/60R15? Last edited by Trust_In_Thrust : 10th July 2009 at 10:53.
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10th July 2009, 14:25	#225
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,148 Times	No Aura in 15" for Baleno. Definitely. Secondly, please dont go for 195/60 R15. You will regret it. Go for 195/55 R15. Or 195/60 R14. 205/55 R15 will also scrape. rjstyles69 had the same experience with his Baleno. You can go for Lenso alloy wheels. They are superb. They look good and are of good qualtity also.
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