Plenty of decent tyres in that size. Ask in the big thread, but I can see eco contacts, efficient grip, street response etc. Cheap too.
I would say don't expect much extra grip unless you go a lot wider. My gf's Smart can take two sizes with a 20mm difference between them (155 front/175 rear, or 175 front/195 rear). We've had both on there and she didn't notice any difference with grip either way. Went with the narrower ones in the end. Have a look in your handbook.
Note if you go for bigger wheels (R15 from R13) you'll need to get lower profile tyres or the car will get confused (meters and traction control).
i am fully aware that i need low profile tyres. the main reason for the size upgrade isnt for the extra grip, but the larger choice of tyres.
Where do people get the impression that wider wheels give more grip.
Going for a wider wheel will probably have a negative effect on your car as your increasing the unsprung weight.
this is a factor i have considered, but i think even though they are wider, they may not be that much heavier due to them larger wheels being alloy oppose to my current steelies.
Suzuki ignis shares same bolt pattern so give that an eBay to see what's available.
I will give that a look as well
Does a Suzuki Alto, which Whatcar says the 2016 model has a plentiful 67bhp, have enough power to need more grip?
OP - is your driving style "death or glory" everyday to need more grip? Don't forget to declare the changes to your insurer.
mine is a 2006 which is suppose to have 61hp
but i accord to the dyno at ti motorsport is has 67HP.
Also most of the racing i do is very tight so the more cornering speed i can hold the better, if you watch the video i linked, you will see that 10% more grip round a tight track is faster than having 2x the HP
To a certain degree they do give more grip, if they didn't then every car would have thin wheels?
Unsprung weight can be mitigated to some degree through uprated suspension components.
It's not a 2016 model - it's an older Turbo import model that I believe the OP is planning on modding, so I'm sure his insurer is probably already well aware.
This is a na 1106cc 4cyl uk model, the JDM turbo models(which are really cool) are 660cc turbo with 3cyl and they even come in 4wd.
Just to clarify the car has been used for hillclimbing and drag racing this year. i only have done a couple of events but i want to do a lot more and maybe try a few sprint next year as well. The main purpose of buying some cheap alloys is to see what i can fit in the arches and to see the differences it makes on the road and track. i may have to try a few different sizes before i get it spot on but i am just trying to get a good set to start.
another thing i am considering is that bigger wheels or small wheels will affect my gearing as well. this is very important on hillclimbs when i dont have much power.
