"Dear HONDA, This is Serious" | Major issue with the Honda City 

I have 2021 honda city zx cvt. I have few queries. Appreciate if you can clarify those. First, in terms of tyre upgrade. Which is the right tyre size ? Should I go for 195/55/R16 or 205/55/R16 ? I have seen many users are using 205/55/R16 without any problem. What is your take on that ? Secondly, which brand I should go for in terms of reliability, less noisy, smoother ride with good grip ? Please suggest. Another query I have is in terms of ground clearance of the car. Many a times I have observed that the engine protector cover touches the speed humps. Any solutions to that ? Do I have to install suspension modulator such as Rogerab or any such brands ? Please suggest. At last, I need to say that NVH level of the car is very poor. Can I go for damping which can help in this case ? If yes, which are the brands do you recommend for damping ? Appreciate if you can provide some clarifications on my queries as these are genuine issues that I have faced till now. Thanks in advance.

Are you facing any vibration issues over speed bumps with the 9 array LED setup headlights of the ZX variant? There are many videos online reporting this issue.

Did you install the new 16 inch tyres on the 15 inch stock rims ? Is it safe to do that ?

Hi, Cam you please advise if we can change one tyre at a time as one of my tyre is flat and dont want to invest all at once. So can we upgrade one of the tyre from 185 to 195 ? please advise

Planning for uc 195/55 16 Is there any deflationa warning error comes if we upgrade with this size

Hi Ripesh , are there any impacts to insurance or warranty of Honda by changing / upgrading the tyres ?

I have the base model and they come with the 185/65 R15 and they still got burst from left front, i got it repaired, planning to upgrade, suggest me they tyres for the R15?

I bought ZX CVT 15 days ago what type of changes tyre or rim I have to do?

Brother when the diiference is around 2.2 than we should go with it or not?

Bhai.... do u face issue of flickering of headlamps for this ZX model. Tried even replacing it in warranty but still facing the issues. Can u please suggest a solution for this !!

Hello sir as per your guidance I have changed the alloys and tyre 195/55/R16 in my new Honda city It’s good but alarm display on the screen please suggest how can be reset

I also have the same issue. My 2 tyres got busted. I also want to change the tyres. So now after changing tyres what's the actual average of ur car? And how much should be tyre air pressure in 195/55 R16

After upgrading the tyre size to 16inch did the ground clearance increase and do you face any issue on pot holes I own a swift 2nd gen it has 168mm GD did not face touching issue on pot hole in normal road Did you face this kind of issue in your car because planning to buy this car only concern in ground clearance

Hi, how do i disable Auto headlamps feature? in monsoon the auto headlamps switches on even in day time due to low light. As i turn it down to switch off mode, it springs back to auto and when i go down the head lamps turn off but the DRLs and the tail lights are dimly lit. Is there a solution where the headlights and the tail lights go completely off, im ok if the DRLs stay on. Please help, thank you!!

I'm using stock on my city zx 21.. no issues as of now.. but need to change all my tyres are they're getting worn out. Do you still recommend the same config?

Are stock tyres not covered in warranty ?

i am using Ertiga 2019 model . can i go for CONTINENTAL UC6 185/65/R15. Hw about mileage and Performance ??

Bhai 2014model city me 175section se upgrade 195me kar sakte h ky??

Thanks for information. Today itself, I have experienced tyre burst in my Honda City. Both front tyres burst on highway. Luckily I purchased new tyre immediately after burst of first tyre.

Any increase in ground clearance?

Very informative vedio. Will there be any warranty issues of the car on upgrading the tyres as per your suggestion. Please do reply as I am getting the delivery of my Zx CVT soon

Can we go for mrf perfinza 190/60/R 15 88V?

195/55/R,16 Bridgestone tyre good or not plz reply

What is the Alloy PCD requirement for 5th Gen City?

Thanks for this information sir. Waiting for 4th gen city and looking for upgrade suggestions . I have got everything I wanted with this video and going with u r recommendation 195/55/r15 and uc6 . Very good video

bro mene yokohama earth1 ka pta keya apne city m, 1 tyre 8000 ka pd rha h….and they said ke city k stock tyre ke cost wo 3000/tyre lga dengay. Toh thik value mil rhe h new stock city tyres ke ya koe or dealer check kru?

Recently I bought new honda city 2023 within one month I am facing this puncher issue my model is sv please suggest tyre size for my sv model honda city

Bhai.. ekdum new stock tyre 185/65r16 ka exchange price Kitna mil skta h?

Brother, does upsizing impact warranty? Please comment on this.

But does upsizing void warranty?

Is 195/60/r16 okay for honda city?

Very well explained brother! Cleared all my basic doubts. Thank you and keep up the good work. Warm regards

I have a city 5th gen...I couldn't understand Hindi but I guess this is something related to tyres.. My 1 tyre bursted, I changed to new tyres with Same size another wheel tyre gets punctured frequently.. also I always get deflamation warning on my instrument cluster ., Whats the solution for this problem bro? Should I change my tyre size, is anything wrong with the stock tyre size

Bro honda city tyre 195/55 R16 mei tyre pressure kitna rakhte ho aap

Thank you so much man! I’m facing exact issue and found exact solution.

Excellent analysis !! Being the owner of a 5th generation Honda City ZX myself, I have also experienced severe damage to one of my tyres in the six months that I have had the car, and did not know whom to turn to for the sort of advice that you have offered in this video. Thank you very much for the advice and suggestions. One question: Do you reckon the TPMS sensor of the damaged tyre would also have been damaged beyond repair ? And if so, will that not affect the overall efficiency of the tyre pressure monitoring system ?

Hi, will upgrading to 17 inch size improve ground clearance? Do you know if it is possible/not recommended to upgrade to 17” on Honda City 5th gen?

I want to upgrade the tyres as well, but isnt it illegal to upgrade to 195/55 as thr top model comes with 185/55?

I got the base model of 5th gen Honda city just yesterday. I am not aware of this issue as I switched from the 3rd gen Honda city to 5th gen. In my case the rim size 15 inches which looks a lot small when compared to the size of the car. Should i go for 16 inches or 17 inches and whats the tire size I should opt for. Please suggest. I want the stability, ground clearance and sound insulation should be better.

i have 5th gen city V variant which comes with 185/60 R15 and V variant doesnt have tyre burst issue because of thicker side wall..so can i go for 195/60 R15?? for better stability,grip,handling and deviation is 1.98% increase in ground clearance 6 mm which brand conti,michlean or yoko??????

Hi after amking the upgrade are you facing any difficulty while driving i have ZX manual 2021 Model

Any advice for base 5th gen with 185/60/R15 upgrade

I have a Honda city v cvt 2020 and current profile is 185 60 r15. Want to upsize this size the one where 2% deviation is less is 195 60 r15. Can you suggest if this will help in the comfort of the ride also which will be the best brand (city 60% highway 40%)

Thanks for your video it's very informative, what would you suggest to a person who was thinking to buy Honda City Zx cvt should I rethink for a different car then or what would be best car in 15-20lakh budget for family of 4, 80% city commute 20% highway, weekly approx 120-150 kms usage. Looking only for Automatic transmission and safe car. Open for Both SuVs and sedans?

Good contribution to the community bro. You really did well mentioning, issue, reason, solution, option, advantage disadvantage, experience. 🔥❤️

Won't upsizing void the insurance and warranty? Will get delivery of my car on 26th this month, what do you suggest?

While upsizing let's say 195/55/R16 do we need to change rims as well ? Sorry I am very dump at this 😬

Hi Ripesh, hope you are well I just wanted to know about Bridgestone Tyres with same upsizing (195/55/R16) as you suggested in this video, any suggestions or comments on this brand. I am still using stock Tyres in my Honda City 5th, clocked 7000km so far no such issues faced. I am thinking of replacing these Tyres after watching your video. Thanks, Hakeem

A dealer nearby also suggested me the same profile as it will not compromise anything in any way... i was thinking 195/60 to increase ground clearance further but you have explained that part with 2% deviation... so I can consider the same.. even I have only scrapped the bottom only 4 times in the past 3 years wgich had done 22 k kms

Hi, Any issue with TPMS after upgrading to 195 55 r16?

Great info bro. Thanks. I have city 5G v model, i want to ask can I upgrade 185/60/R 15 to 195/60/R 16 with same alloys?

Very informative video. I have the same issue with my City 2018 vx model. Will look for Continental. Thanks for the advice.

Hi @DriveCraftR can you please tell if you have any problems with 195? Is there a difference in fuel economy?

Iam buying city v variant we get 185/60 R15 and the side wall is 111mm as compared to your upsized tyres giving side wall 107.....so there should be no problem na sir regarding tyre burst.??? This was my only concern before buying the honda city.

Peril manual or auto Honda city which is better also what about the ground clearance has it improved from the previous gen, or should I just go for virtus or creta, want a comfy family car for city , please advice

Hi bro, great video and love your voice tonality, I'm considering between Honda City top variant and Virtus topline AT. I'm more inclined towards Virtus but do u think it's not a good car to buy?

i have honda city 2010 with stock 15 inch alloys, 175/65/R15. Is upgrading to 195/55/R16 is good option?? Please suggest

I am thinking of buying the city 5gen v variant which comes with 15' wheels , but i have already streched my budget much to go for this car so should I still consider it with company provided Tyre? Or change Tyre while immediately purchasing the car

I bought my Honda City Zx 2 months before, and have never had any issues with the stock tyres but I don’t like them coz they’re too slim. I’m thinking about getting MICHELIN Primacy but I’m also confused for MRF Perfinza. I got the MRF ones in the june for my baleno and one tyre cost me around ₹7,500 and the grip is very good. Which one would you suggest, MRF Perfinza or MICHELIN Primary ? The Size I’m upgrading to is 195/55 R16. Thanks.

I've got a City (5th gen VX). Could you help me choose between 195/55/16 and 205/60/16

I just faced this issue in my New Honda City 2020 model after 2 years, though my usage is not heavy. Good informative video bro, and thanks for sharing such as nice detailed video. This should have been escalated to Honda for better fix.

Hi. Pls tell us how did you change tpms sensors from stock tyres.

Hi Mr. Ripesh, My city has a tyre of - 185/60 R15. and according to you If i upgrade to 195/ 55 R 16 then the calculator is showing 2.99 % Deviation, as we cant go more than 2 % deviation then what should I do. The only option I have is 190/55 R 16 - which comes with 1.99 % deviation. will that help me? Please response.

Can someone please tell me what size of spare wheel they provide in 5th gen zx cvt and is it alloy wheel or steel wheel???.. coz I got steel wheel 😥 which is without alloy

On buying the Honda City had decided to change the tyre to 195/55 r16 on the first day. Your video reinforced my decision. Bought the car and upgraded the tyres on the first day. Thanks

Can i ugrade the rim size from R16 to R17? (2022 VX)

is it honda company discontinued within 5yrs?

Great information!!...thanks for sharing 👍👍

Hi, 195 55 r16 low profile tyres right, what do you think about Bridgestone? Also what is your experience so far with your tyres?

I have a Honda City 4th Gen which has 185/55 R16 tyres which I am planning to upgrade shall I go for 195/55 R16 or 205/55 R16 or 195/60 R16 ?

Thanks for your analysis bro. This info helpful. I too have zx cvt

the lower variiant i.e, SV,V,VX have smaller tyre size R15 but the plus point is they are not Low Profile. they are 185/60 R16 so the side wall thickness will be 111mm

My honda city 2014 only i want to upgrade tyer you help me which size and upgrade

Great help.. was thinking of upsizing my city's rubber. btw any drop in fuel efficiency ?

Which wrench size is required to change tyre at home for honda city vx model 2017??? Can somebody please help me with that

Thank you very informative video... My Honda City VX CVT 3 month old... Recently I went for a tour of 1600 km... The roads through Karnataka were very bad... I run on the stock Bridgestone tyres... So far have not faced any issue... But this thing is occupying my mind as every time I look at my tyre I see that theyre too small for the big car... Very informative video thank you

Very informative video. Does upgrading tyres void the suspension warranty?

Would be very helpful if you talk in English or add English subtitles. I didn't experience any issues with the tyres, but rear suspension is soft especially when you drive on speed breakers. Drove my Honda city 5th gen for 2400 km. Still, good video (I did understand some by your expressions and the comments section).

Bro I have 4th Generation Honda City VX CVT.. so can I consider the same upgrade ? The ride is stiff at slow speeds in city so I am thinking of this upgrade for my car. Can I go for 195/55 R16 for my 4th Generation Honda City ? PLZ suggest By the way your videos are very informative. Thank you for your efforts in making such videos.

Hey, i am also planning to upsize my tyre to 195/55 R16, but tyre dealer has told me that after upsizing to 195 steering will not autorotate after complete turn.. could you please confirm this ?

Should I consider Honda city hybrid for better mileage and features or go for any big suv which has got better ground clearance and overall feel for the price ????thanks in advance bro peace ✌️

I also faced same issue with my 1 month old Honda City. Tyre fussed landing on pot hole, which shocked me. Thank you for enlightening me

Good video very informative for all the new Honda city users who want to change the tyres

भाई मेरा 175 65 र 15 कंपनी का स्टॉप टायर इने अप साइज कोनसे टायर मे करे

Please provide the full specifications of the upgraded tyres. 195, 55, R16 87v ?

My one tire recently got cut so i am using my backup tyres. I have question Do i need to change my all tyres or i can buy 1 tyre as of now and later i change the other tyres ?

Thank you Ripesh! Great content and completely educative. The upsize recommended by you i.e. 195/55 R16 generates 1.79% error, increases GC by 5.5mm and increases height by .43inches. You didn't cover in your video - Whether there is any effect on electronics - ABS, VSC/ESC, BA, etc.? Or How it is affected and how one has to change his driving a bit to accumulate the difference/affect? - What is the travel change in braking for you after upsizing the tyres? - Did the dealer/service center pose any warranty void risks to you? - Not so needed but helpful if you educate us how to calculate/derive from the error % i.e. 1.79% in this case. How to interpret it into KMS driven, distance travelled on odo? Maybe another video to talk about. It would be helpful and much appreciated your answers for above which will help your followers in much informed decision making. Thank you!

Honda should improve this, nice video 👍

You really give good information ❤bro..

Excellent explanation brother.

U can even go for 195/60 (more sidewall) coz comparing with base "v"model (185/60) deviation is 1.9 % & clearance 6 mm. BTW, rim size has nothing to do with outer diameter/measurement. 15" gives better plush ride than 16" coz of more rubber than steel. AWA, 15 " can hold more weight at rear/boot than 16 ". Cont UC, primacy, Yoko earth are performance tyres (not comfort ie not soft rubber) I use Bridgestone turanza (soft rubber)at back & Bridgstone B290 (hard rubber) at front. B290 makes less noise than stock B250, huh....but B250 lasts long. Yes, u have to compromise on durability over comfort. Most Micheline tyres are soft rubber (silica rubber) Front suspension wont affect our butts much coz 1) its independent suspension 2) its far away frm seat. Hard rubber is good at front coz it takes the most hits & engine sits over it. As a 5th gen City user, I would recommend. If ur a hard peddle driver, its good to change oil ASAP ( If u sense, smell of fuel in oil) coz its GDI (not PFI like 4th gen) and its good is consider better fuel octane numbers coz preignition used to happen in direct injection engines. BTW if urs is Diesel engine u got a better luck coz diesel has better lubricating property than gasoline.

Nice video. I too feel 195/55 R16 is the right upsize. Also, while upgrading tires it is beneficial to consider the load-index of the tire. 87 is widely used, but if you want tires that are much more resistant to cuts go for 91 load index rated tires, these will have stronger but less flexible side walls, the downside is that the ride comfort will be compromised when the car is not fully loaded and the suspension will be overworked than when using 87 load-index tires. So for upsizing, 195/55 R16 87(load index) if you drive your car under normal load and 195/55 R16 91(load index) if your car if fully loaded most of the times. These are the general guidelines, but depending on the tire manufacturers and the compound used, sometimes even 91 load index tires can feel comfortable.

Good Good review he aapke kitne dino se me bhi yahi problem meri honda city ke sath face kar raha tha --- so thanku so much

Plz suggest me for 2009 model ..S model plz rpy

I also switched from pathetic Apollo OEM tyres on Ciaz to Yokohama Earth One and it was a significant improvement in road noise and comfort

My honda city 5gen zx variant has headlight vibration issue. Can u please check in yours and let me know do u suffer from same issue or not?

I also faced the same issue with my 4th gen 2018 model city V. Both front tyres.

Hello Ripesh, How is the feedback about new tyres after one year? Are they okay or still facing any tyre cuts or bursts?

i also had bad experiance a week back,from the day 1 of purchase when ever i unknowngly jumps any pothholes the left front side feels like there is no suspension ,all blow will reach to cabin ,but no other tyres shows this,complained service center from 1st service but they coudnt find any problem,a week back i was driving with my wife home @11pm after refueilng and air pressure check i drove around 60 km in 2hrs with honda app gives 99 score all of sudden i jumped a small pothhole with huge sound ,speed was just 35 -40 km hr ,and my bad luck nitrogen emptied in fraction of second tyre flat ,i changed tyre middle of road midni8,next day when i tried to refill the burst tyre could find side wall is cracked,reported service center,showroom said they will give for warranty and given for 20000 km service,after 2days good year tyre company rejected warranty saying tyre is damaged due to external damage,service center said they drove vehicle nly big patholes maked impact sound,is this normal with all vehicles?sound i feels like is body hits to floor,does this issue solve after tyre change?😢

Hi, please help me here i own 5th Gen honda city through Magnum honda bangalore and service center team have informed me changing size to 199/55 R16 will impact warranty and it will get void. I have driven just 15k and tyre conditions are going for a toss .n