[condor]

Originally Posted by vishnana

I want to upgrade to 14 “ alloy or the swift steel wheels ( whose PCD matches with A-star ) with 175 or 185 profile or option 2 is to stay with 13” steel and only upgrade to 185 width !

175 is already well over the stock size of 155. IMO, 175 is sufficient.

[peterjim13]

Tyre & Wheel upgrade was long pending for me despite planning this ever since I got my pre worshipped A-Star.

Finally, I just got that done by moving to YOKO Earth-1s at 165-70-R14. Even though the major change is around the Rims - I am pretty happy with what has come out of this change.

Sharing a few pics from the process.

Comparing my stock size - to that of 165-70-R14 (center) and 185-70-R14 (visibly the larger tyre) they didnt have 175's in stock and it was almost close to 5K while I got my 165's for 3,700 a piece


Waiting in line. I am not sure of the actual ODO's on these tyres as some were JK and 2 were Apollos. Both the tyres in front had some notable wear and tear to the stage beyond repair.




Inspecting the new set. I got hold of new R14 steel rims from a Celerio, pobably the reason why I had to wait for almost a week. They charged 500 per rim.




And this is what I got.



Somehow fell in love with the all-black wheels, which are almost seeping through from the sides - giving a rugged look.

I just used the car for some 2-3 kilometers, some initial impressions.

1. Car feels a bit taller than before inside and from the sides.
2. They are filling the wheel arches better making the proportions right.

While driving
3. Somehow didn't feel like moving to a larger tyre.
4. Ride is much more planted
5. Steering response has marginally improved (I still do not understand the science here)
6. Improved comfort on Cement Brick paved roads - which is pretty common in urban areas around Cochin.

Thanks so much fellow bhpians who helped me through with the right inputs.

[SMitra3607]

Originally Posted by rajathv8

Anyone selling or know anyone who is selling the below stock set of Astar zxi alloys?

Pic from cardheko.

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I own a VXi with the wheel covers and have tried hard to find these ZXi alloys but couldnt find them anywhere, however the global AStar (Alto) came with alloys that were offered with the Estilo in India. You can find them on boodmo and install them onto your car

I too plan to install them after I'm old enough to drive

This is how it looks;