I would like to change my the car steel rim of WagonR-Lxi to Alloy, but would like to keep the old tyres for the alloy since those are new ones. Please suggest me the alloy wheel size for my tyres.
I would like to change my the car steel rim of WagonR-Lxi to Alloy, but would like to keep the old tyres for the alloy since those are new ones. Please suggest me the alloy wheel size for my tyres.
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As far as I know the Wagon R has 13 inch rims (like most small cars). So you can put 13 inch alloys, without changing your tires. Go for light alloys preferably from a known brand so that your mileage is not affected!
Well, I would suggest you to go to any vendor directly, he can suggest you correctly on spot over your query. Even if your current tyres are incompatible with the new alloys, you can ask him a barter deals too...
@ Rishabh: This is to share with you that It's a very conventional myth in India over Alloy Rims, "Alloy" itself is an hybrid form which gives more strength than metals and still remain lighter than them,,, plus in case of small cars which usually have thin tyres (rims - for mileage point of view), when we apply alloy rims on them who are wider than existing rims, seems much heavier... But being heavy, never means that it would hamper you mileage like It's never being considered that you are driving your car all alone or with your family (weight adds 80 kGs for each person)... WHAT hampers mileage is the width of tyre which we use with alloy rims in small cars.. it's never been an issue with sedans as they come with radials... Hope to read a new article on this from Cartoq ! Cheers :D
@Ashwani: Yes I know that! That’s what I meant. Alloy wheels are lighter than your average rims even if they are more in width. Wider tires obviously affect mileage. Alloy wheels help improve handling and improve grip but they can also make the ride bumpy if the tires are of a low profile. Also not all alloy wheels are lighter than steel rims. Most importantly lighter alloys DO reduce fuel consumption, irrespective of width. I simply suggest that you opt for good quality branded alloys from popular brands like MOZ, SSR, Wolfhart, Konig, MAK etc instead of being a victim of cheap magnesium based alloys that are prone to braking and easily corrode as they are painted with poor quality chrome like paint. :)