BlueRayDick:
I recently got a Toyota Camry big daddy tokunbo , but due to much bumps in my area (as a result of schools in the neighborhood ) I noticed the vehicle’s bumper is Low and sometimes hits the floor when driving around my neighborhood .

I was advised to change the tyres that came with the car to a bigger one . My predicament is; I don’t know which bigger size tyre would fit in perfectly . The current tyre size is P205/60R15

My questions are :

1. Is it a good idea to change the tyres as advised ?

2. If yes, what size should I change it to ?

3. I heard I can do swapping of the current tyre for bigger ones while adding cash . Is this advisable ?

4. Does anybody here on nairaland so such swapping ? If yes I need recommendations.

5. If the tyre is not the issue , then what could it be ?

Cc: radautoworks
GAZZUZZ

BlueRayDick:
I recently got a Toyota Camry big daddy tokunbo , but due to much bumps in my area (as a result of schools in the neighborhood ) I noticed the vehicle’s bumper is Low and sometimes hits the floor when driving around my neighborhood .

I was advised to change the tyres that came with the car to a bigger one . My predicament is; I don’t know which bigger size tyre would fit in perfectly . The current tyre size is P205/60R15

My questions are :

1. Is it a good idea to change the tyres as advised ?

2. If yes, what size should I change it to ?

3. I heard I can do swapping of the current tyre for bigger ones while adding cash . Is this advisable ?

4. Does anybody here on nairaland so such swapping ? If yes I need recommendations.

5. If the tyre is not the issue , then what could it be ?

Cc: radautoworks
GAZZUZZ

BlueRayDick:
I recently got a Toyota Camry big daddy tokunbo , but due to much bumps in my area (as a result of schools in the neighborhood ) I noticed the vehicle’s bumper is Low and sometimes hits the floor when driving around my neighborhood .

I was advised to change the tyres that came with the car to a bigger one . My predicament is; I don’t know which bigger size tyre would fit in perfectly . The current tyre size is P205/60R15

My questions are :

1. Is it a good idea to change the tyres as advised ?

2. If yes, what size should I change it to ?

3. I heard I can do swapping of the current tyre for bigger ones while adding cash . Is this advisable ?

4. Does anybody here on nairaland so such swapping ? If yes I need recommendations.

5. If the tyre is not the issue , then what could it be ?

Cc: radautoworks
GAZZUZZ

an0daGuy:
Op 215/65/R16 is the anointed tyre size for your car on Nigerian roads.

an0daGuy:
Op 215/65/R16 is the anointed tyre size for your car on Nigerian roads.

DMayor101:

This is exactly what I did and it solved the problem

GAZZUZZ:


215/70/16

BlueRayDick:


Thank you . But seems I’m getting different recommendations and I honestly don’t know which one to adopt .

afoife:


When you knew those recommendations will more comfortable for you why cc gazzuz?

BlueRayDick:


Thank you. Did u change the Rim also or u continued with the pre-existing rim ?

BlueRayDick:


U mean for the same Camry big daddy ? Did u change the rim as well ?

an0daGuy:


No you can continue to make use of your factory 16inch rims. No need to change anything but the tyres.

melviniyke2002:
car came wit 15 rim

an0daGuy:

I’ve never used 15inch rims before so I can’t recommend a tyre size for you. Maybe someone else here can help.

melviniyke2002:
I mean d op car came with 15 rim

BlueRayDick:
I recently got a Toyota Camry big daddy tokunbo , but due to much bumps in my area (as a result of schools in the neighborhood ) I noticed the vehicle’s bumper is Low and sometimes hits the floor when driving around my neighborhood .

I was advised to change the tyres that came with the car to a bigger one . My predicament is; I don’t know which bigger size tyre would fit in perfectly . The current tyre size is P205/60R15

My questions are :

1. Is it a good idea to change the tyres as advised ?

2. If yes, what size should I change it to ?

3. I heard I can do swapping of the current tyre for bigger ones while adding cash . Is this advisable ?

4. Does anybody here on nairaland so such swapping ? If yes I need recommendations.

5. If the tyre is not the issue , then what could it be ?

Cc: radautoworks
GAZZUZZ

kennyldelsu:


if you change the tyre to 16R, you'll still have to lift the car as when u enter a speed bumb or gallop, the tyre wld touch the inner body.
for my civic, I change to 16R and lift the car - (it's a process where they'll, release the shock, add few inches.)

BlueRayDick:


I spoke with a mechanic in my office today and he advised that it’s most likely the shock absorber that is bad and not that the tyre is bad .


He advised I change the shock absorbers first and see before spending on tyres especially now that I am not really ready to spend more cash on getting tyres and rims . Unfortunately I didn’t go to work with the car he would’ve assessed it first hand

BlueRayDick:


I didn’t know much people on this section of the thread , I copied him because I’ve read his inputs on some issues in the past . I would’ve copied as much people as I can if I know their monikers too.

mejai:
Park out of that area nah or buy an SUV. No go change the one that will make ur car look like rice smugglers cars via cotonou.

mejai:
Park out of that area nah or buy an SUV. No go change the one that will make ur car look like rice smugglers cars via cotonou.

BlueRayDick:


Funny enough I just packed into the area sef.

rationalmind:


Don't waste money bros. My vehicle is lower than yours and my street has high bumps as well.

Just cross over the bump with only one tire at a time. You should be fine.

BlueRayDick:


I've asked the mechanic to fix the shock and do lifting tomorrow .....I will see if there's an improvement

sheu01:
Maintain your 15rim but change your tires to 205/70Rim15

GAZZUZZ:


You will damage your from CV axles , and ride balance will be off totally .


The option below is better