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Quote from Ken Foxcroft on February 12, 2020, 7:33 pmDoes anyone know how accurate the speedo is anyway?
Does anyone know how accurate the speedo is anyway?
Quote from Marc Roberts on February 12, 2020, 10:10 pmI've always stuck to the manufacturers Tyre size recommendations for all my cars. That's why I've just fitted 4 standard 195's to my Swift Sport 🙂
I've always stuck to the manufacturers Tyre size recommendations for all my cars. That's why I've just fitted 4 standard 195's to my Swift Sport 🙂
Quote from Moyz on February 12, 2020, 10:12 pmI just tested the speedo against my GPS (not sure how accurate that is 🤔) and found the following...
40mph on the dial and cruise control: 38mph on the gps
60mph etc: 58mph on the gps
70mph etc: 68mph on the gps
Dunno how much use this is to anyone but its the kinda dumb crap I like doing 🤣
I just tested the speedo against my GPS (not sure how accurate that is 🤔) and found the following...
40mph on the dial and cruise control: 38mph on the gps
60mph etc: 58mph on the gps
70mph etc: 68mph on the gps
Dunno how much use this is to anyone but its the kinda dumb crap I like doing 🤣
Quote from Steven Newton on February 12, 2020, 10:37 pmI suppose tyre wear of a few millimetres is going to mean going slower than the speedo reading.
I suppose tyre wear of a few millimetres is going to mean going slower than the speedo reading.
Quote from David George on February 13, 2020, 1:49 pmQuote from Moyz on February 12, 2020, 7:12 pmI'd live with being out 1mph at 70 for the added benifit of more grip, but each to their own ☺
I would be interested to drive two cars back to back to establish if there is any perceived increased in grip, I wouldn’t be too happy about it raising the car 4.5mm but with a suspension kit I think the wider tyres would be a better choice.
Quote from Moyz on February 12, 2020, 7:12 pmI'd live with being out 1mph at 70 for the added benifit of more grip, but each to their own ☺
I would be interested to drive two cars back to back to establish if there is any perceived increased in grip, I wouldn’t be too happy about it raising the car 4.5mm but with a suspension kit I think the wider tyres would be a better choice.
Quote from David George on February 13, 2020, 1:55 pmQuote from Ken Foxcroft on February 12, 2020, 3:24 pmIf you plan to use the same brand of tyre then the 40's will produce a harder ride but possibly a sharper turn in.
It could well be that Suzuki have judged the tyre size correctly for the country it is being sold. Bearing on mind our pot holed roads, 45's may well be correct.
The tyre size would have been chosen taking many factors into the equation, I think in some countries the Swift comes with a smaller wheel size due to road quality. We get a 195/45 and I think it’s a great balance for the size and weight of the car. I’ve had 40s in other cars and they are quite unforgiving!
Quote from Ken Foxcroft on February 12, 2020, 3:24 pmIf you plan to use the same brand of tyre then the 40's will produce a harder ride but possibly a sharper turn in.
It could well be that Suzuki have judged the tyre size correctly for the country it is being sold. Bearing on mind our pot holed roads, 45's may well be correct.
The tyre size would have been chosen taking many factors into the equation, I think in some countries the Swift comes with a smaller wheel size due to road quality. We get a 195/45 and I think it’s a great balance for the size and weight of the car. I’ve had 40s in other cars and they are quite unforgiving!
Quote from James on March 18, 2020, 5:58 pm@Moyz
Have you fitted 205s to your car? I'm looking for new tyres and if we can fit 205s on, I'd much prefer to do that!
Thanks,
James
Have you fitted 205s to your car? I'm looking for new tyres and if we can fit 205s on, I'd much prefer to do that!
Thanks,
James
Quote from Moyz on March 18, 2020, 9:34 pmNot yet but when I get new wheels I'm undecided wether to go for 205/45's or 215/40's 🤔
Not yet but when I get new wheels I'm undecided wether to go for 205/45's or 215/40's 🤔
Quote from Ruben Seibald on March 21, 2020, 1:17 amwhat is important is the tires diameter. never go higher than stock but a bit lower is ok. check out Tire Rack USA , every tire has all the specs you need.
what is important is the tires diameter. never go higher than stock but a bit lower is ok. check out Tire Rack USA , every tire has all the specs you need.