New Tyre forr i10 1.2 (Magna) - after 60000 KM. Please Advise!

I need to buy new tyres for my i10 1.2 Magna. It has already run 60000 KMS in 2yrs 5 months. My daily running is 100 KM. It is fitted with CNG 12KG capacity cylinder.

Please advice which tyres are suited for above requirement. Current tyres are Bridge stone 155/80R13. I hold no knowledge on tyres and their naming conventions. I do not understand what '155/80R13' means. I normally drive at high speeds like 80 - 100 km/hr. So please suggest accordingly. I want to know is it better to keep the stock rims or should i upgrade to alloys along with new tyres? Any upgrades should not have any major impact on fuel efficiency. Very marginal affect is fine like .5 km/kg of gas. 

Please advice!

Firstly, 155 is the width in mm, 80 is the side section of the tyre in mm and 13 refers to the diameter of the rim of the tyre.

If you want an upgrade you can go for 175/70R13. It will give you better highway manners with improved grip and stability. The steering may become a bit hard at slow speeds though. Upgrading to alloys is your choice and do stick with the original rim size, ie 13 inchers. 

@sanshrinand - Thanks for your inputs! But I heard 175/70R13 does not fit 13" stock rims. Is it true? Which brand do you suggest? I don't think I would go for alloys instead would prefer stock rims. How about - 

Bridgestone Potenza G3 Series m8 (or) Yokomaha A ? 

can any one help.. i have swift.. and i have upgraded tyres to 195/60/15 2  .I was using bridgstone premio 60 tyres from last 50000km and now i want  to change tyres.

option

1)mrf zv2k

2)apollo acelere

3)MICHELIN Primacy LC

 pls suggest.......

Dear chandersehgal,

       As per my knowledge, i suggest tubeless tyres.

       Even i got I10 1.2 Magna 2009 model. Can u please tell me which CNG is fitted in your car? and from where you got it done? Are u satisfied with CNG ?

@ Chandan, I would suggest you go for 175-70R-13 if not then 165-75R-13 for better handling, braking, comfort and very less affect on FE may be 0.5-1 kmpl. If you can change your alloys it enhances the look and also the new tyres can fit better without any  air leakage problem from Valves on older rims due to wear-outs or rusting, again its not compulsary. NOTE: while going for these set of tyres ensure that the rim width should be minimum of 5" (do not cross more than 5.5" width for your I10) else you will be welcoming unnecessary problems. Yokohama A-drives are best for all kind of driving, weather and good life of 45k kms. Bridgestones are also good but are harder than Yoko & Michelins, due to which you may not have that comfortable ride but may have little longer life due to the rubber compound used. But Iam not sure if you can get the specified sizes in Yoko or Michelin. The rim size i think should be 13X5J or 13X5.5J do not deviate from these specs if you are changing rims. Check your stock rim specs before changing tyres.

In case of rim/alloy change, please consider the other specs of rims like Offset (could be some where around 35-45) & PCD (ideally should be 4x100). If you deviate (marginally allowed) from the company specified specs then be ready for consequences.

@Surjit, Apollo Acceleres & Michelin both are good tyres, especially Primacy LC. You may also consider Yoko S-Drives or AVS DB V550 if they are available in 15" in india. Also consider Yoko A-drives (bit noisy, but good grip/braking).

@DPSHARMA

Thanks DP. But I got Bridgestone Turanza ER 60 - 155/80 R13 today but I still have to upgrade to new alloys instead of stock rims... 

I have two questions.... 

1) Which brand of alloys do you suggest?

2) Today while doing the alignment - the tyre technician told me that the front shocket mounts of my i10 needs to be replaced and then only he will be able to perform the alignment ... I need to know is it recommended to get the front shocker mounts replaced from the company service center or from a local mechanic? what is the cost difference and are there any cons or major disadvantage of getting it replaced by a local mechanic. My car is out of warranty ...

Gurus please help...

@Chandan, Really sorry for not replying your post for so long.

There are plenty of brands in alloys Lenso, HR, Plati, League, Neo etc. Ideally its better to fit stronger and lighter alloys for better performance. Plati alloys have plenty of designs, but are bit heavier comparatively and are cheaper among the lot. You may get for around 12k for set of 4. Lenso alloys are good & light but bit expensive (may cost 17k for set of 4), same with league and HR. Neo also good (Indian made). So it depends on your budget, size preference and specs of alloys. 

And regarding shock mounts, Im really not aware of the pricing details, but I believe its always better to go for show room to replace such parts. Ordinary mechs may not have the genuine part which may affect the performance of your car.