alloys for swift

[ronit 0]

hi members i am new to this forum and as a newbie i want u to help me

as i want to upgrade the tyres of my swift,as you all may know that swift

comes with very bad tyres i want some broad tyres and also want to upsize them could u guy tell me what size is suitable for the swift

 

regards

[speed 0]

Hi & welcome Ronit, please specify the original tyre size for correct suggestions!

If you can calculatem, +1 is the ideal upsize.

[sgiitk 0]

How about going up to the size of tyres in the ZXi. As for the alloys I would suggest going for a good popular brand. remember the lighter the better. I would suggest Aura from Hindalco.

[ronit 0]

aura dosen't have any good design as far light weight all company have similer alloy weights,i was planning to upsize it from 14inch to 15 or 16 what say guys

[sgiitk 0]

I will be loathe to go to 16" or even 15". The ride of the Swift is a bit stiff. It will become worse.

As for alloys brands just make sure that it is a reputable brand and that replacements (though required rarely) will be available. As for weight I have seen alloys with at least a 20% weight difference in the same size (do not remember which size/brands).

[Crazy cat 0]

Not only the ride will get worse, the entire vehicle will rattle more.

Give Aura a try, may be you might like some design from Aura. As suggested by sgiitk sir, it is the best brand available in India.

[ronit 0]

recently i drove a swift with 17 inch the ride was lill harsh compare tp the stock but u can feel the bumps as u r seating on a car without shockers but the over all feel was ok but i dont think that 15 would be that bad

as the brands i have lenso plati and hr in my mind think people rate them like

comparison between the price range of 17k to 30k for 15inch

 

1.lanso

2.plati/hr

3.neo/aura

 

other brands are like bbs/rays/oz but they are like 100k for a set of 4

 

[ronit 0]

$12000 corbon fibre wheels weighs only 2.76kg

http://www.carbonfibergear.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/weds-sport-carbon-fiber-wheel.jpg

 

more info on http://www.carbonfibergear.com/tag/weds-sport/http://www.carbonfibergear.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/weds-sport-carbon-fiber-wheel.jpgset' target="_blank">

[sgiitk 0]

$12000 corbon fibre wheels weighs only 2.76kg

This is more or about the same as the cost of the car. You pay your money and take your choice.

[ronit 0]

it was for the knowledge of the forum members that a alloy can cost as much the car

as far i am concerned i am not going to buy such alloys its total waste of money

[Crazy cat 0]

I've heard from all dealers that HR is good but too common. Few of them suggested against Plati. Not sure about other brands. 

[5u3zEr0 0]

Yes, HR's are very very common, every second car with alloys has it. I have Lenso's on my Palio and BSA's on my Octavia, both are doing perfectly fine.

If you want good designs on Indian wheels, there is only Neo....Aura has just ordinary looking alloys....15" would be fine for a swift and if you are careful with your car and its only for your own personal use, then you can even do 16" wheels on the Swift.

[Adhip 0]

What would be the per rim cost of Aura Alloy wheel of size 13" & 14"??

[Pranab Phukan 0]

I am a bit confused whether 14" or upsize alloy will suit swift. As SPEED suggested to go for 1+ upsize, SGIITK advises for original size, I am also buying a swift vdi in the next week, please suggest me the most suitable size of alloy & tyre size   

[Crazy cat 0]

14" alloys are the best for Swift as it is the size the car comes with. But fitting 14" alloys will not look good in Swift(instead you could stay with stock steel wheels). If you're putting alloys 15"is the best for Swift and not more than that as it'll spoil the ride.

EDIT: this is the response for Pranab Phukan

Crazy cat2009-01-04 12:08:39

[pritm 0]

but my view in this regard is only 14" since upsize not only makes the car unsettled it also brings in some error in Speedo since the differential to which speedo is matted gives right results only for 14" wheels.

is there any second though in this?

[Pranab Phukan 0]

Thank you guys. I have seen a lot of alloys both Neo & Aura in Carwale.com, lookwise I found Neo is better. Neo 14"X6" Black machined are priced at 16,500/- & chrome painted are at 20K, for 14"X6", what should be the exact size if tyre?

[sgiitk 0]

but my view in this regard is only 14" since upsize not only makes the car unsettled it also brings in some error in Speedo since the differential to which speedo is matted gives right results only for 14" wheels.

is there any second though in this?

[/quote']

The size which matters is the final diameter (wheel + tyre). You add twice the sidewall height (tread dia x Aspect ratio) to the wheel diameter to get this. For example 165/65R13 has a wheel diameter of 13" and a sidewall height of 165*.065. As long as the final figure is within 5% you should be Ok. Just be careful as the wheel diameter is in inches, the tread width is in mm. Work in the same units, i.e. multiply the wheel diameter by 25.4!

This was detailed in at least two posts of mine in related threads.

sgiitk2009-01-06 03:59:54

[bhalchandra 0]

Swift ZXi has 185/70 R14'' i guess.. correct me if m wrong.

Which looks good and also has a better ride comfort n road grip.

 

Similar tyres with a good R 14 alloy would then be a ideal chice without affecting ride quality , comfort n mileage.

 

NEo torque CP 14 looks awsome .

 

but what shd be the depth 5.5 or 6 inch?

[bhalchandra 0]

Brand Name	Neo
Product Name	Alloy Wheel
Product No	Torque-CP-14
Approximate Weight
Approximate Price	Rs. 20000/-

Product Description

14-inch, chrome painted alloy wheels

Product Features

Stunning looks
Superior heat dissipation characteristics
Light in weight
Excellent road handling and cornering ability
OEM supplier
Tested by independent laboratories like ARAI
Price for set of five alloy wheels

 

 

Source: carwale.com

[ronit 0]

the ideal upsize for swift is 195/60/15 this will not foul anywhere and try to find other brands like plati,hr,lenso,pw,enkai and many more

[ronit 0]

and before finaling the wheel plz check the offset should not be less then 35mm

[bhalchandra 0]

and before finaling the wheel plz check the offset should not be less then 35mm

 

 

Pls elaborate a bit more on this..Pros n cons

[ronit 0]

offset less then 35 will protrude outside side the car body

[Pranab Phukan 0]

Specification of Neo Torque-CP-14 Alloy Wheel

Size             14" x 6"

Paint Finish     Chrome Painted

Diameter (inch)     14

Depth (inch)     6.00

Offset (mm)     38

Backspacing (mm)126

Minimum PCD (mm)100

Maximum PCD (mm)114

*(Source Carwale.com)

Thanks bhalchandra, this alloy looks superb.

http://www.carwale.com/accessories/specifications/neo_torquecp14_alloy_wheel-266.html