I have an elite i20 2018 model my stock size is 195/55 r16 but I want to install 195/60 r16 because that's the tyre comes in Geolandar XCV newly launched by Yokohama. I am confident enough that these upsize will not hamper but I want to know that installing these tyres will it be good? As my i20 is lightweight compared to SUV and these tyres are mostly made for SUV and heavy vehicle so am I putting an extra load by adding these heavy tyres, will it damage my enitre dynamics drastically? I want a superior braking, and a good comfort road noise minimisation could be average but should not be too soft that it gets easily punctured or cracks in sidewall while hitting a potholes. heard many reviews of UC 6 getting punctures and cracks in sidewalls due to potholes. Turanza 6i is also an alternative but comes with the same problem too much soft compound and I drive like idgaf in potholes without any stress. Another good option is blue earth gt max shall I consider it but heard that wet grip is not that great and doesn't feel good in steering. As the geolandar xcv launched newly in India so I was kinda leaned towards its preference but as it is made for only Suv and crossover am kinda in doubt what should I do. Please suggest something worth invsting my money for.

•1h

The Geolandar XCV is a good tyre, but it is designed for SUVs and crossovers, and your Hyundai i20 is a much lighter car. The tyre will be heavier than your stock tyre, and that will add unsprung weight, which will affect ride quality and handling. The sidewall will also be stiffer than a typical hatchback tyre, which could make the ride harsher on a light car like the i20. The upsize from 195/55 R16 to 195/60 R16 is not huge, but it will increase the overall diameter by about 3.5%, which will slightly affect speedometer accuracy and gearing.

If your priority is durability and resistance to sidewall damage, the Geolandar XCV will do the job, but it is overkill for an i20.

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