Tips for Upsizing Your Car, Bike and SUV Tyres

Stock tyres by OEMs provide a balance between performance and cost. Therefore, most performance-oriented individuals go for early tyre replacement or even get the tyres to change immediately after buying a new car or bike. Upsizing tyres is also quite common among younger buyers vehicle owners as chunkier tyre do add a macho appeal to your vehicle.

However, upsizing tyres without proper guidance can also end up damaging the vehicle or hampering its performance. So, in this post we are sharing tips to help you upsize tyres without any problems.

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But before we begin, here are a few reasons to upsize your car tyres.

Upsize for Better Braking

Wider tyres with superior tread patterns can decrease the braking distance, which is critical when you are driving in city traffic or at highway speeds. These tyres also help in preserving the brake pads with their superior traction.

Upsize for Agile Performance

Cornering performance and steering response can also increase if you upsize right. Taller tyres and wheel rims can help in increasing the agility of your vehicle, especially if you are driving a high powered SUV.

Upsize for Looks

Car, SUV and bike tyres when upsized do add a visual appeal to your vehicle. If you are customising your vehicle with aftermarket body kits, custom alloy wheels and headlights etc. then tyre upsizing should also be on your list.

Tips for tyre upsizing

• Check the right tyre size that will make performance better for your vehicle. Most tyre shop owners will try to sell you a tyre and wheel combo that makes them profit, that's why we advise you to connect with a tyre expert before upsizing. Apollo tyre shops have experts who can help you with tyre upsizing.

• Check for fit after the tyre is installed. Sometimes the wheel and tyre may not agree with each other and cause problems later on. Check that on full lock the wheels do not touch the inside of the wheel well or other body parts. Also, make sure that there is enough space between the tyre and the wheel well to absorb bumps on the road.

• Make sure that you are not going for too-wide a tyre when upsizing. It will reduce the top-speed, acceleration and agility of the vehicle by adding unnecessary traction and weight. Eventually affecting your fuel economy as well.

So, that's that. We hope this guide helps you upsize right. If you need more accurate guide for upsizing with all the maths and stuff, check out the parent blog at Upsizing your Tyre? Tips and Tricks

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