Vitz Ground Clearance Issue - Should I change tyres?

[xlahorex]

Brother if it's vitz Jewela then you need to put right air pressure. Believe me or not it's only cause of less air pressure .check front passenger side door and see if there is any sticker mentioning KPa .just google the digits with kPa to convert psi.result is your required air pressure for tires.i guess front is 36 and rear is 34 or 35. Once you have right air pressure no more ground clearance problem.Hope it will help.enjoy your ride.

[pwuser150990302364]

Can you post a picture

[coachbef]

why was 185/70/14 bad? other than looks

[coachbef]

what about ground clearance with 3 adults in the back?

[horticulturalist]

Why has every expert suggested to change width of the tire to 195?
The OEM size is 165/70/R14.
The first number is width of the tyre. So changing it to 195 doesn't make any sense for ground clearance. It will create problems. The important thing is the 2nd (aspect ratio) and 3rd number (Rim size). This image will help you about tyre figures:

[bahadar]

36 is to much bro

[dms664]

i filled 36 in front n 34 in back wheels as mentioned on door stickers but ride became so uncomfortable with that

[anon35615524]

This much TP in stock tyre size would work fine, however, in over-sized tyres (like 165/70/R14 VS 185/65/R15), this much TP will make the ride extremely uncomfortable, bumpy, and may also affect car's suspension.

Writing it based on my personal experience with Vitz 2015.

[dms664]

basit bhai i filled in stock tyres and immediately i could feel each and every bump on the road. vitz became honda city so reverted.

[anon35615524]

I see. OK (Because in my case, in twin cities, it worked fine).

I think then on safe side 30-32 psi may suit best.

[dms664]

yes in Islamabad it should be fine. I have now settled for 32 in all four and ride comfort is good. ride comfort is best on 30 but with that the tires look under inflated

[bahadar]

how about
28 frnt
30 rear

[anon35615524]

At 28-30 psi, tyres will look under-inflated, more rolling resistance with road, resulting in less fuel efficiency.

Keep at least 30-31 (32 preferable) in all 04 tyres.

[bahadar]

Assalam o Alukum
My vitz tyre size is

185/65/14/86H

what is the perfect air size for my car?

[murtazamohammad54]

Wouldn't the recommended tyre pressure be mentioned in the driver side door panel?

[anon35615524]

Yes. Its definitely there and mentioned on the placard affixed at B Pillar on driver's side door.

As per my experience, the recommended TP mentioned on the placard suited and I did not face any issues, however, for some members, ride became a bit bumpy and stiff at 34-36 psi. That's why I recommended 30-32 psi TP in all the 04 tyres.

[anon35615524]

Wa Alaikum Salam.

I would say; 32-33 psi would suit and work fine.

You may try, if it suits, then stick with it. Otherwise, increase / decrease, unless / until you get a TP, which gives comfortable ride as well as good fuel efficiency.

Less TP: Less fuel efficiency, however ride will become very comfortable.

High TP: Good fuel efficiency, but ride becomes very stiff and bumpy.

In both cases, more wear and tear of tyres will be there.

There is a certain value and limit, where you will get perfect balance between the 02.

[bahadar]

TP means?

[ziaullah08]

TP => Tyre Pressure

[anon36782927]

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