Maruti Suzuki Dzire Tyre Size
Mukesh Kumar
Automotive content lead, 8 years covering Indian car specs
Factory OEM Tyre Size / मूल टायर साइज
165/80 R14 / 185/65 R15
Complete Tyre & Wheel Specifications
| Specification | Official Manufacturer Specification |
|---|---|
| Factory OEM Tyre Sizes | 165/80 R14(85T)14" Steel-wheel variants 185/65 R15(88T)15" Alloy-wheel variants |
| Trim / Variant Application | Steel-wheel trims (LXi/VXi): 165/80 R14; Alloy-wheel trims (ZXi/ZXi+): 185/65 R15 |
| Alternative / Other Factory Sizes | 165/80 R14, 195/60 R15 |
| Rim Diameter (रिम का आकार) | 14 / 15 inch |
| Load Index | 85 (14") / 88 (15") |
| Speed Rating | T (190 km/h) |
| Tyre Pressure / हवा का दबाव (Standard) | Front (आगे): 32 psi (Placard) · Rear (पीछे): 29 psi (Placard) |
What This Size Means
165 = tread width in millimetres. 80 = aspect ratio, meaning the sidewall height is 80% of the tread width (132 mm). R = radial construction (or bias-ply if dash-indicated). 14 = wheel rim diameter in inches (356 mm).
Editor's Technical Insight
The Maruti Suzuki Dzire is India's preeminent compact sedan, favored by both private commuters and commercial ride-hail operators for its class-leading fuel economy and supple suspension. On ZXi and ZXi+ variants, the 185/65 R15 tyre size balances plush low-speed ride absorption with adequate highway high-speed tracking. However, commercial Tour S variants and base LXi models roll on 165/80 R14 rubber, which delivers taller sidewall damping over urban potholes but reduced high-speed stability when carrying three passengers across the rear bench with full boot luggage. For private owners seeking a quieter cabin, replacing factory hard-compound tyres with Goodyear Assurance TripleMax 2 or Continental UC6 dramatically reduces tyre drone over concrete highway sections. Like its hatchback sibling, the Dzire's unladen rear tyre pressure is specified at 29 psi to avoid rear-end bounce, but should be boosted to 33 psi when undertaking interstate road trips with a loaded boot.
Tyre Options Available in India
Verified replacement options compatible with Maruti Suzuki Dzire stock wheel rims:
Ecopia EP150
Alnac 4G
Assurance TripleMax 2
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