Considering Tyre Upsize Your Guide to most Important dos and donts before going for Tyre Upsize to know Differences in Handling, Mileage, Suspension of Car
Tyres plays a key role in Car Drive-ability, Handling, Maneuverability. Remember your Car Contact Pitch on the road is done in form of Tyres and Correct Tyre Pressure plays a key role in the drive response and feedback.
Designed for Different Terrain Conditions, apart from Regular Use, Tyres also available in different classification for those having Specialized needs. For Instance
Tyre Tread varies a lot to determine the best basis drive, condition.
Similarly is Tyre Size. For those having drive
If you are looking to choose New Tyres, refer below on what to look for
Now very Important on while Selecting Tyre is check on
Sidewall Aspect Ratio: It determines the Height of Tyre. Higher the Tyre Sidewall aspect ratio - plush the drive is in City Condition. Anything at 50% or below is Low Profile Tyres and such Low Profile Tyre fit in Wider Tyre which looks good for aesthetic reason and known for Better Braking, Better Stability as the Tyre width is on higher Side.
Change in Tyre Width: Wider Tyres aids better Grip and Handling on Cornering, Highway, Bad Roads, While Smaller Width Tyres offers better for In City Day Use
You can now Calculate Tyre Upsize in Seconds
There are generally 3 Ways in which upsize are done by Car Owners :-
If you choose an aggressive Upsize of over 3% - your Car Handling will be Impacted along with drop in Car Mileage and impact to Car Suspension
Wider Tyres - Tyre Upsize Benefits | Smaller Tyres Benefits |
Increased Grip on Road due to More Surface Width Area of Tyres | Low Friction - Ideal for Cars driven in Daily City Ride. Been Sidewall is thicker due to higher Aspect ratio - ride is particularly soft and comfortable |
Better Stability on High Speed. Ideal if drive Often on Highway | Light Weight - Improved Low Speed Acceleration |
Improved Balancing & Handling even on Bad Patch Roads. With Sidewall been thinner - it adds a firmness to Ride | Cost Effective been Smaller Tyres costs Significant lesser |
Macho Feel and Drive-ability. Cars Looks Well Planted with Wider Tyres | Relative Easy Steering Response with Smaller Tyres |
Net All Benefit: Thus Ride Quality Improves | Net All Benefit: Able to Deliver Better Mileage |
In terms of Tyre Upsize - Make a tradeoff basis requirement and Benefits Mentioned
Upsizing to Wider Tyres - Downside Risks | Smaller Tyres - DownSide Risks |
If Upsize Tyres with Agressive Upsize > 3% - Suspension (Link Rod, Lower Arm, Bushes, Shockers etc) are suspectible to even much faster Quicker Wear & Tear | Grip and Handling Feel is always missed in Puny / Small Tyres |
Mileage would tend to be Impacted. Extent depends on Upsize, Profile. But can dip by anywhere from 5% to 10% | Can Potentially be Risky in Smaller 12 Inch, 13 Inch Wheels with Smaller Tyres - if lacks ABS and applied force brake on high Speed |
If you care for Light Most Steering Response and drive primarily on City Roads - then should not go in for Upsizing Wheels & Tyres - as a slight weight may take away that super lightness in Steering response. | Lacks Highway Dynamics. Not Ideal for Upcountry Bad Patch Roads or High Speed Drive. |
Been the Width increases in Upsize - Ride turns out slight Firm due to Lower Sidewall Aspect | Ride Lacks Firmness due to Thicker Sidewall if Driven on High Speed, Upcountry Roads |
We Love Michelin, MRF, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Yokohoma Tyres . Go Always with the Brand.
Although Globally Accepted Practice is when Tyre Sidewall Ratio is 50% or less than Tyre Width then it can be called as Low Profile Tyre. For Instance R17 225/50. It means Sidewall is 50% of Tyre Width means 112.5 mm
But for Indian Road Conditions where roads are not in best shape in many areas - we feel that anything under 55% Sidewall Aspect Ratio falls under Low Profile One
The higher the Sidewall aspect ratio, Sidewall is longer and it turns in Plush Ride Experience in City Condition. Lower the sidewall aspect ratios lead to slight Stiff ride. On Bad roads - if a Car with say 50% Aspect Ratio or lower drives on speed then driving on Pothole on such a speed can damage the wheel / tyre because of lower Aspect Ratio
Even the Vehicle Suspension System should be checked in as many customer even go in with Aggressive Upsize in Sedan, Hatchback Cars where suspension tuned for comfort but reducing Tyre Sidewall Profile Ratio to 55% in Sedan, Hatch cars can end up making ride Stiff and Rough.
Low Profile Tyres are what on demand of Enthusiastic Driver who love better Cornering, Better Higher Speed stability and most important are recommended only in SUV Range where Performance Orientation is best seek for. However - one should also know that Suspension of Car should support in to get in the Best from Low Profile Tyres, else the ride can turn out more on Firm side impacting drive aspect of Car.
If Buying New Tyres - its important to buy in Tyres with Latest Manufacturing. Know - how to decode :-
Note - if you choose bigger Inch Tyres - you will be required to change Wheels too. Though - its best to choose Tyres in Same Size having More Width - if tyre size is smaller, but 13 Inch Tyres Specs is relatively smaller to our view - its best to Upgrade to 14 Inch
Indicative Range of Tyres basis Common Size is listed below - Each Tyre Cost
Wheel Size | Price Range | Wheel Size | Price Range |
12 Inch Tyres | Rs 2200 - 2600 | 16 Inch Tyres | Rs 4500 - 10000 |
13 Inch Tyres | Rs 2600 - 3200 | 17 Inch Tyres | Rs 8000 - 15000 |
14 Inch Tyres | Rs 3000 - 4000 | 18 Inch Tyres | Rs 15000 - 25000 |
15 Inch Tyres | Rs 3800 - 6000 | 19 Inch Tyres | Rs 18000 - 30000 |
Comments 62
sir I want ro know what is the tire pressure of mauthi 800 (tire size 175/40)
stock tires on a 5inch wheel is 185/65/r15 (88s), planning to upgrade mags to 5.5inch and 195/65/r14 (89t) tires. is this a good upgrade? what are the possible drawbacks?
I have Renault lodgy with 185 65 R-15 which would be preferable upgrade tyres size?
Hello sir
I have an I20 Asta petrol can you assist me which size of tyre shall i buy
Hello dear sir I have Chevrolet optra LTE tyre side 195/60 R15
I want to upgrade tyre side by 205/60 R15
So I want to know what is good and what bad after upgrading tyre.. Thnk you in advance for your help..Sorry for my bad english,?
My car Honda City 175 65 R15 change my tyre size 185 55 r 16 with alloy wheels plz help can I m right??
Can 185/65 R15 Rim and tyres on Maruti XL6 be replaced with 205/60 R 16....
What will be the impact..?.How much will it cost
I feel the wheels and tyre size on Maruti xl6 are small being 185/65 R15.....Can these be replaced with 205/60 R16.
Please guide
मेरे पास बलेनो है .मेरे टायर 195.55.16. है
मै अभी. 195.60.16.डालना चाहता हु. क्या सही होगा.
Plz advise regarding upgrading my Ciaz Vdi+ old tyres Mrf Zig wheels 185/65 R15 to Goodyear 195/60 R16 type with alloys. Plz suggest What to expect in City & Highway driving. Thx
Hi,
Can I use 14 inch Honda amaze stock rims with low profile tyre on my alto k10?
I Upgraded my Honda amaze From 175/65/R14 to 175/70/R14. Wil it affect Vehicle stability, Mileage and Speedo and Odo Calculations..
I have a Hyundai grand i10 asta with 165/65/R14 stock tyre size. The tyres are weary and almost torn.
Will it be possible to upsize it with 185/60/R14 or with 175/60/R14 without changing the wheel/alloy.
Please help.
You can upgrade it to 185/60 but milage drops a little and steering feels bit light
My tyre Honda jazz idtec e175/70/14 I suggest 185/70/14 Andy problem perfect fit other 14size tyre
Please Guide I want to change my Ford Ecosport tyre 205/60 R16 92 H as I am comfortable and feel safer in driving after 2 accidents. Which tyre size n make I should prefer for better stability on road. Is changing to 225/55 R16 99 W will be good option or suggest something the best, which also does not affect other functions of car like ABS.
can i use 165/70 r14 chervolate beat tyre instead of 175/65 r14 in my amaze ?
Hi, I have Figo Diesel which has 175/65 R14. I want to increase the size. What do u suggest??
I’m looking forward to 195/55 R15.
Can you please suggest if the above mention size if good to upgrade?
Hi Team,
I’m looking for upgrade my swift vdi Tyres, currently it’s 165/80 R14 with alloy wheel (14” inches alloys)
I’m looking forward to 195/65 R14
Please suggest, above mention size to good to upgrade?
Does they will provide better and comfort ride?
Thanks.
Hello ...I had a grand i10 and I want to upsize the tyre for better comfort so I search a bit and I found 185 60 14 as well as 175 65 14 but I m confused dat is it right or wrong so plz. Suggest and which tyre is better between Yokohama earth 1 vs Michelin xm2....Thank u