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Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by BlueRayDick: 10:15pm On Jan 27, 2021 |
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 |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by id4sho(m): 10:43pm On Jan 27, 2021 |
BlueRayDick:215/60R16 |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by Nbotee(m): 10:57pm On Jan 27, 2021 |
Changing the tires may not raise the vehicle to the give u the required ground clearance. U may have to have dem jack it up a bit thru the shocks I think. Did same for my former camey pencil light. Can't remember exactly how it was done |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by an0daGuy: 11:31pm On Jan 27, 2021 |
Op 215/65/R16 is the anointed tyre size for your car on Nigerian roads. 4 Likes |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by dicksonadams(m): 12:28am On Jan 28, 2021 |
Consider changing the spring to one that can give you higher ground clearance |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by melviniyke2002(m): 12:41am On Jan 28, 2021 |
BlueRayDick:Answers 1.yes 2.215/60/16 3.yes 4.Go to any good reputable tyre sales outlet in ur area... 5.u changing to a bigger rim size 16 from 15... |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:25am On Jan 28, 2021 |
BlueRayDick: 215/70/16 |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by DMayor101: 2:59am On Jan 28, 2021 |
an0daGuy:This is exactly what I did and it solved the problem 3 Likes |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by BlueRayDick: 4:41am On Jan 28, 2021 |
an0daGuy: Thank you. Did u change the Rim also or u continued with the pre-existing rim ? |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by BlueRayDick: 4:42am On Jan 28, 2021 |
DMayor101: U mean for the same Camry big daddy ? Did u change the rim as well ? |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by BlueRayDick: 4:45am On Jan 28, 2021 |
GAZZUZZ: Thank you . But seems I’m getting different recommendations and I honestly don’t know which one to adopt . |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by afoife: 5:10am On Jan 28, 2021 |
BlueRayDick: When you knew those recommendations will more comfortable for you why cc gazzuz? |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by BlueRayDick: 5:14am On Jan 28, 2021 |
afoife: 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. |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by an0daGuy: 6:16am On Jan 28, 2021 |
BlueRayDick: No you can continue to make use of your factory 16inch rims. No need to change anything but the tyres. 1 Like |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by DMayor101: 11:28am On Jan 28, 2021 |
BlueRayDick:Yes for the same camry big daddy (2005). I changed the rims from the 15 it came with to 16. Now I am using 215/65/R16 1 Like |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by melviniyke2002(m): 5:05pm On Jan 28, 2021 |
an0daGuy:car came wit 15 rim |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by an0daGuy: 5:08pm On Jan 28, 2021 |
melviniyke2002:I’ve never used 15inch rims before so I can’t recommend a tyre size for you. Maybe someone else here can help. |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by melviniyke2002(m): 5:13pm On Jan 28, 2021 |
an0daGuy:I mean d op car came with 15 rim |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by an0daGuy: 5:16pm On Jan 28, 2021 |
melviniyke2002: Then he should switch to 16 inch ones. 15 inches can’t give you a nice ride height with the tyres easily available in Nigeria for sedans. 1 Like |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by mejai(m): 5:28pm On Jan 28, 2021 |
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. 8 Likes |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by kennyldelsu: 5:28pm On Jan 28, 2021 |
BlueRayDick: 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.) |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by BlueRayDick: 5:32pm On Jan 28, 2021 |
kennyldelsu: 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 |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by kennyldelsu: 6:47pm On Jan 28, 2021 |
BlueRayDick: my advice - no need to change tyre n rim now, jus do a car lift. if the shocks are bad, the person doing the lift will tell u. |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by lagusboyyy(m): 7:46pm On Jan 28, 2021 |
BlueRayDick:cc:nurey |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:49pm On Jan 28, 2021 |
mejai: you can't make heaven if you continue like this 6 Likes
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Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by BlueRayDick: 8:14pm On Jan 28, 2021 |
mejai: Funny enough I just packed into the area sef. 1 Like |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by Nobody: 10:05pm On Jan 28, 2021 |
BlueRayDick: 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. 1 Like |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by sheu01: 10:16pm On Jan 28, 2021 |
Maintain your 15rim but change your tires to 205/70Rim15 1 Like |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by BlueRayDick: 10:20pm On Jan 28, 2021 |
rationalmind: I've asked the mechanic to fix the shock and do lifting tomorrow.....I will see if there's an improvement |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:26pm On Jan 28, 2021 |
BlueRayDick: You will damage your from CV axles , and ride balance will be off totally . The option below is better sheu01: |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by BlueRayDick: 4:56am On Jan 29, 2021 |
GAZZUZZ: But the mechanic confirmed the shocks are gone and needed fixing |
Re: Should I Change The Car Tyres As Advised ? by femmykenny: 5:58am On Jan 29, 2021 |
What you need is to change to 16 rim as recommended. Issue will be resolved. I did the same for my camry 2004 and ever since I can go anywhere without worries. The option suggested by your mechanic may have effect on your car balance. |
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