Comments on: Low profile tyres

By: VR

VR — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:23:35 +0000

Hi,
Just a quick question you quys might be able to answer. Im looking at upgrading my wheels and looking at the pros and cons. Nobody has answered this question yet.
Do low profile tyres (eg. 19 inch) have the same life span in kilometres as a standard stock (15 inch) tyre?

Thanks

By: Wolverine

Wolverine — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:06:18 +0000

Hi,
I have a 2003 FORD/HD F-150 (5.4ltr supercharged).It currently has 295×45x20 tyres & i’m looking at 295×30x22.
What are the serious purist considerations to bear in mind when considering this change in both tyre profile and rim dimension i.e. upgrading to 22″.
In addition, i’m looking at GAS Koni shocks and upgrading the braking system.
My other question is this; Do i need to increase rotor size when increasing the Wheel diameter?

Any helpful advice would be really useful before i buy.

Thanks,
Peter

By: No Name

No Name — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:07:01 +0000

Yeh that looks like a 60 series sponge.

By: Oz.

Oz. — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:19:52 +0000

They could of used a better picture for an example of a low profile tyre. A tyre on a “19 or “20 inch rim would of been a better example!

By: No Name

No Name — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:58:45 +0000

Hi Kanav
That all depends on the state of the road, and what you want, Alloys tend to pass more of the road surface imperfections through the cars chassis more, hence more noise. Also with rough road lower profiles give a much more uncomfortable ride.

By: kanav

kanav — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:18:56 +0000

I WANTED TO KNOW THAT WETHER THE LOW PROFILE TYRES ARE SUITABLE FOR INDIAN ROADS OR NOT.AND HOW MUCH INCH ALLOY WILL BE SUITABLE FOR SWIFT

YOURS SINCERELY,
KANAV