Maruti Suzuki Baleno Tyre Size
Mukesh Kumar
Automotive content lead, 8 years covering Indian car specs
Factory OEM Tyre Size / मूल टायर साइज
185/65 R15 / 195/55 R16
Complete Tyre & Wheel Specifications
| Specification | Official Manufacturer Specification |
|---|---|
| Factory OEM Tyre Sizes | 185/65 R15(88H)Sigma / Delta 195/55 R16(87V)Zeta / Alpha / Alpha(O) |
| Trim / Variant Application | Sigma/Delta: 185/65 R15; Zeta/Alpha/Alpha(O): 195/55 R16 |
| Alternative / Other Factory Sizes | 175/65 R15, 195/60 R16 |
| Rim Diameter (रिम का आकार) | 15 / 16 inch |
| Load Index | 88 (15") / 87 (16") |
| Speed Rating | H (210 km/h) / V (240 km/h) |
| Tyre Pressure / हवा का दबाव (Standard) | Front (आगे): 33 psi (Placard) · Rear (पीछे): 33 psi (Placard) |
What This Size Means
185 = tread width in millimetres. 65 = aspect ratio, meaning the sidewall height is 65% of the tread width (120 mm). R = radial construction (or bias-ply if dash-indicated). 15 = wheel rim diameter in inches (381 mm).
Editor's Technical Insight
The Baleno's stock 185/65 R15 tyres are tuned for fuel efficiency over outright grip, which is the right tradeoff for a car most owners drive daily in city traffic. Owners who want a more planted highway feel commonly step up to 195/60 R16 alloys — this fits without rubbing on standard suspension, but expect a small hit to fuel economy and a speedometer reading that runs slightly optimistic (roughly 2-3% off at highway speeds, since the larger rolling diameter covers more ground per wheel rotation than the speedo is calibrated for). On rough Indian road surfaces, the stock tyres tend to show sidewall wear near the 20,000-25,000 km mark before tread wear becomes the limiting factor — rotate front-to-rear every 8,000-10,000 km to even this out, since the Baleno's front-heavy weight distribution wears front tyres faster.
Tyre Options Available in India
Verified replacement options compatible with Maruti Suzuki Baleno stock wheel rims:
Milaze X3
ZLX
Ecopia EP150
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