Best Tyre For Kia Rio

[digital]

What is the ideal tyre size for my car ? (Kia rio 4 door 2000)

currently i have 175/13 (all worn out)

can someone recommend me a suitable tyre and advice me on current market prices ?

Edited July 8, 2007 by digital

[Elvis_Pil]

Dude there are several threads on this topic in the forum.. use the search feature

[Pericles]

Why would u wanna change the size? The manufacturer recommend a size, stick with that. Then the only thing u need to worry is the brand. THAT there is a thread on, like Pila said.

[digital]

Why would u wanna change the size? The manufacturer recommend a size, stick with that. Then the only thing u need to worry is the brand. THAT there is a thread on, like Pila said.

I guess i am having the standard tyres and it seems to be an original one from korea, but i noticed several Kia rio's with 15" tyres.

according to previous threads i assume Bridgstone is the best choice for Sri Lankan roads ? If i'm supposed to put the original size i should go for the following specs ?

P 175/70 R13

Edited July 8, 2007 by digital

[milindu]

I guess i am having the standard tyres and it seems to be an original one from korea, but i noticed several Kia rio's with 15" tyres.

according to previous threads i assume Bridgstone is the best choice for Sri Lankan roads ? If i'm supposed to put the original size i should go for the following specs ?

P 175/70 R13

Hi Digital!

While the larger alloys will look better and make the handling sharper, the fuel consumption will increase a bit and most of all the ride will become a lot more uncomfortable (suspension wear will also be more). It will cost a bit more for the larger tyres and the alloys/rims.

Best that you stick with the current size as Peri suggested but all depends on what you want with your wheels.

[streetKIA]

I have 14in alloys on my rio

Edited July 8, 2007 by streetKIA

[madmax]

Here is a tyre size calculator that helps you determine how you can alter the rim size, without affesting the rolling diameter of the wheel.

http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresize.html

[digital]

yeah! i'm quite comfortable with the current tyre size. the main reason to change my tyre set is the alignment problem + the tyres are worn out. the car moves sideways if i take my hands off the steering.

These kinds of things are still new to me.. Actually this is my first experience using a reconditioned car (which i purchased recently) Sorry for the noob questions

Thanks a lot guys

Edited July 8, 2007 by digital