Daihatsu Charade Tyre Reviews

Choosing tyres for a Daihatsu Charade comes down to matching the right size, load rating and tread pattern to how you actually use the vehicle. Below you will find owner reviews and ratings from Australian drivers, along with guidance on what to look for in this segment.

What to look for in Daihatsu Charade tyres

Light cars are the segment where the price gap between budget and premium tyres looks largest as a percentage, and where the performance gap is easiest to underestimate. Wet braking distance is the specification worth paying for; independent testing consistently shows a wide spread between the best and worst tyres in these smaller sizes.

Tread life and rolling resistance are the other two considerations, since these vehicles are usually bought to be cheap to run. Fitting the correct speed rating matters even if the car will never approach it, because speed rating also reflects the construction and heat tolerance the manufacturer specified.

Daihatsu Charade tyre sizes and fitment

Tyre sizes for the Charade vary by model year, variant and wheel option, so the vehicle placard is the specification that matters. It sets out the size, the minimum load index and speed rating, and the correct pressures. You can fit a higher load index or speed rating than the placard calls for, but going below either changes the safety margin the vehicle was engineered with. Because the Charade is no longer sold new, availability in the original size is worth checking early — some older sizes are now made by fewer manufacturers, and the remaining stock can be several years old. Check the four-digit DOT date code on the sidewall so you know how long a tyre has been sitting before it goes on your car.