[peet_dk]

Hi

I am about to buy a i10 1,2. But the car-design isn't that great.. But it will be OK with alu rims, I think It will be "born" with 13", and I am thinking of getting 14" or 15" instead. But will this makes the car roll on corners, like I can read here: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/EDITORIAL/CARS...r_review_2.html ? QUOTE

The ride is fairly comfortable for a car with small wheels, but the 14-inch rims combined with the car’s height means there is a bit of roll on corners.

Anyway, which rims and tires is recommended for the i10?

 

[Mr Pogle]

Hi and :00000732: to the forums :thumbsup:

 

[diablo]

I fail to see how 14" wheels will make any difference to roll around corners. They will just be fitted with lower profile tyres to achieve the same overall diameter.

 

[learnwithmike]

QUOTE (peet_dk @ Jul 8 2010, 09:11 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=339936

The ride is fairly comfortable for a car with small wheels, but the 14-inch rims combined with the car’s height means there is a bit of roll on corners.

that is unless you compare the i10 with my previous car, a fiat panda.

the i10 corners much better, it has 165/60 R 14 tyres. not a common size so i little pricey. i am changing to 165/65 R 14 and saving £16 per tyre, also hoping for a little more comfort as my car spends most its time around town.

but are the suspension and anti-roll bars more in control of the body roll than the tyres?

 

[duuncan]

QUOTE (Learn with Mike @ Jul 9 2010, 08:35 AM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=340114

the i10 corners much better, it has 165/60 R 14 tyres. not a common size so i little pricey. i am changing to 165/65 R 14 and saving £16 per tyre, also hoping for a little more comfort as my car spends most its time around town.

Have the bigger tires made a difference to speedo accuracy? I remember using a tire calc when you first mentioned the different size and it said it would make the speedo 3% slow ie 60mph on speedo is 61.9mph road speed. This would make my speedo MORE accurate lol

 

[learnwithmike]

QUOTE (Duuncan @ Jul 9 2010, 12:46 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=340146

Have the bigger tires made a difference to speedo accuracy? I remember using a tire calc when you first mentioned the different size and it said it would make the speedo 3% slow ie 60mph on speedo is 61.9mph road speed. This would make my speedo MORE accurate lol

only have 1 pair in the 'wrong' size. the front tyres are still the 60 profile. but give me another 3 months and these will be worn out and i will have all michelin 65 profile tyres and a more accurate speedo

 

[trident_barclay]

Will these tyres (165/65 R 14) still fit on the same rims Mike?

 

[Jubilado]

My insurers are only happy if no modifications have been made that could affect performance, handling or paintwork - paintwork? yes, that what it says on the certificate.

However, when they mistated the colour, I had to remind them twice before the correct certificate arrived.

In my case, I think that I would have to confirm any wheel change with the insurer but maybe that's just Spain.

 

[jared2906]

QUOTE (peet_dk @ Jul 8 2010, 04:11 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=339936

Hi

I am about to buy a i10 1,2. But the car-design isn't that great.. But it will be OK with alu rims, I think It will be "born" with 13", and I am thinking of getting 14" or 15" instead. But will this makes the car roll on corners, like I can read here: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/EDITORIAL/CARS...r_review_2.html ?

Anyway, which rims and tires is recommended for the i10?

ive upgraded my i10's rims to a 15" its toped mot of he bdy roll but i wouldnt to any further up rim sizes because otherwise it starts to effect the speedo calibration.....hope you find this usefull

 

[edjecadetje]

i've got 15" rims with 195/45 tires and i love them.
I can make corners quick without rolling over.
It almost act like a Race Kart