Tire size for Daewoo Matiz: description, specifications, models and reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The nimble "Daewoo Matiz" has long earned the title of popular and indispensable in urban traffic jams and crowded car parking. The only problem is still the choice of tires suitable for the Daewoo Matiz. In addition to the fact that the assortment presented in stores is not as wide as for 15- or 17-inch counterparts, it is also difficult to choose the right size. There are several suitable options. About what size of tires and wheels for the Daewoo Matiz is better to choose and what experienced drivers advise to put on a car, this article.

Recommended tires for Daewoo Matiz

The manufacturer has established the main standard tire sizes for Daewoo Matiz: 155/65/R13 and 145/70/R13.

According to the accepted system of notation of technical indices, the first number is the width of the tire at the point of contact with the roadway, that is, the distance between the outer edges of the tire in the inflated state. Secondthe figure indicates the ratio of the height of the tire profile to the width, expressed as a percentage. That is, 65% of 155 mm or 70% of 145. This figure in both sizes differs by just a couple of millimeters and is about 101 mm. The letter R indicates that the arrangement of the cord is radial, as on most modern cars. And finally, the last digit determines the radius of the inner circumference of the wheel. All allowable tire sizes for Daewoo Matiz are 13 inches (or 33 cm).

Which tires are better to install in winter and which in summer

Daewoo Matiz owners recommend installing 145/70/R13 tires in winter. Such tires, in comparison with their wider counterparts, in the studded version will slow down better and more confidently “get out” of the melted snow porridge. And due to the fact that they are already, and the profile is higher, the pressure on the spikes will be greater. This will allow them to better cut into snow or loose ice on the road. Manufacturers, on the other hand, say that there are no recommendations regarding the choice of size for winter tires on the Daewoo Matiz, both tire sizes can be used regardless of the season and vehicle equipment.

The use of tires of standard sizes guarantees the absence of problems both with the car's handling and with warranty service, since it is not uncommon for Daewoo Matiz owners to be denied a warranty extension due to the use of non-standard tire sizes.

What other tire sizesinstalled by the owners of "Daewoo Matiz"

Tires recommended by UZ-Daewoo, although they guarantee comfort and safety, are not so often found on the open market. In addition, the cost of such wheels is sometimes comparable to the price of their more serious 15-inch counterparts. Owners of small cars have long solved this problem and have chosen the right wheels empirically.

The most common and suitable replacement for standard tire sizes for Daewoo Matiz are tires of size - 155/70/R13. They differ from the native "Matiz" ones only in the height of the profile, but, according to reviews, this does not in the least interfere with safe movement. The wheel touches the fender liner only when the steering wheel is in the extreme position or when snow is clogged under the wheel arches in winter. Many owners have never encountered this problem at all, but, on the contrary, they say that the clearance increases, and due to this, the car rides softer, the dynamics decrease. This size easily fits on regular Daewoo Matiz wheels and rarely arouses suspicion among service center workers, as it is the standard size for the Daewoo Matiz twin brother, the Chevrolet Spark.

Tires of size 165/65/R13 are recommended to be installed only as a last resort, when it was not possible to purchase products of one of the three above-mentioned sizes. These tires are a centimeter wider than the maximum allowed by the manufacturer and are significantly higher. But according to the reviews of the owners, the friction on the lockers with a full turn of the car is already quite strong, and the rubber is ontypical "stamped" disks after 15-20 thousand kilometers begins to "eat up". Therefore, for such rubber, more expensive "alloy" wheels are needed. It is important to keep in mind that when using Daewoo Matiz tires of these sizes, a correction is introduced for the speedometer readings: if the speed sensor shows 100 km / h, the actual speed of the car is 102.3 km / h.

When installing even larger tires on the Daewoo Matiz, it may be difficult for the normal operation of the steering mechanism, as the load on the suspension, engine and brake mechanisms of the car will increase significantly.

Tire sizes allowed for Daewoo Matiz

Tire sizes	Acceptable by manufacturer	Possible for installation
145/70/R13	Recommended by manufacturer	Recommended for installation in wintertime
155/65/R13	Recommended by manufacturer	Recommended for installation on all Daewoo Matiz models, regardless of the season
155/70/R13	Warranty may be denied	Installed on regular wheels, slight friction is possible
165/65/R13	Warranty may be denied	Requires alloy wheelssize 5J x R13 PSD4 x 114, 3 ET45 DIA69, 1, wheel arch friction possible

Main tire brands for Daewoo Matiz

When buying tires from many Daewoo Matiz owners, the main selection parameter is the cost. It is unlikely that you will be able to appreciate all the advantages of premium brand wheels on a small city sedan, so you should pay attention to the products of domestic manufacturers or more budgetary subsidiaries of world famous brands.

Cordiant (Russia)

Excellent value for money and a large selection of models and sizes for all seasons. The cost starts from 1700 rubles. for the tire. According to the owners, very soft, but at the same time strong and wear-resistant tires for Daewoo Matiz.

Hankook (Korea)

Decent tires for both city and highway. They cost a little more than Cordiant (from 2000 rubles per cylinder), but according to the owners, they deserve a solid 5 in handling (+ removed because the tires do not always behave well when driving in a rut, but it has never been noticed side skid) and 5+ for comfort (rubber is very soft and almost silent). True, there are practically no 145/70/R13 tires on sale, but 155 tires - both summer and winter - are in a large assortment.

Nokian Nordman (Finland, Russia)

The subsidiary brand of the economy segment of the Finnish concern Nokia N is focused on the Russian market, the plant for the production of these tires usingFinnish Technologies is located in St. Petersburg. Tires of atypical size for Daewoo Matiz 155/70 / R13 are in demand among motorists, as they guarantee 100% controllability in all weather conditions. They confidently overcome deep puddles, and in winter they behave perfectly on ice, maintaining the trajectory of movement and preventing slipping. All this, combined with an adequate price (about 2000-2500 rubles per tire) allows motorists to forget about such a disadvantage as poor flotation in mud or snowdrift conditions and faster wear compared to budget counterparts.

Universal tips for choosing tires for Daewoo Matiz

• You should adhere to the tire sizes recommended by the manufacturer if the car is under warranty.
• According to the Rules of the Road, all four wheels must be of the same size and seasonality (half or one wheel cannot be studded, and the rest are summer).
• Better to change tires in sets - uniform wear is safer to drive.