The Brezza wheel cap is sized at 16 inches, a full face cover that hides the steel rim on the LXi and VXi petrol variants that ride on 16 inch steel wheels. On the alloy wheeled ZXi and ZXi+, only a badge sized hub cap sits in the middle.
Losing one cover in a pothole is common on Indian roads. The good news is that a single cap can be bought on its own, so you do not have to replace all four.
Brezza fitment card
- Tyre size
- 215/60 R16 on every current variant, LXi to ZXi+
- Wheels
- 16 inch steel with covers (LXi, VXi petrol), 16 inch alloy (ZXi, ZXi+)
- Tyre pressure (cold)
- Front 33 psi, rear 33 psi at normal load
- Full load front
- 36 psi front; read the door sticker for the loaded rear figure
- Earlier Vitara Brezza
- 205/60 R16 on LDi, VDi, LXi, VXi; 215/60 R16 on ZDi, ZXi and plus trims
- PCD (Vitara Brezza)
- 5 x 114.3 mm, 60.1 mm centre bore, M12 x 1.25 nuts
- Wiper blades
- 24 inch driver side, 16 inch passenger side
- Wheel cap
- 16 inch, on steel wheel variants
- Front fog lamps
- LED fog lamps on ZXi+; lower trims have blank inserts
Which Brezza variants need a wheel cap
| Variant | Wheel | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| LXi, VXi petrol | 16 inch steel | 16 inch full cover |
| ZXi, ZXi+ | 16 inch alloy | Small centre cap only |
| Earlier Vitara Brezza lower trims | 16 inch steel | Check the cover on your car |
A cover is sized to the rim, and every Brezza rim is 16 inches. The Brezza tyre size page explains how to confirm that from the sidewall, where the number after R gives the rim.
Buying a Brezza wheel cap original part
Genuine Brezza covers from a Maruti Suzuki parts counter copy the factory spoke pattern and clamp onto the steel rim the way the car left the plant. When you ask for it, give the variant name and, if possible, show a photo of a cover still on the car. Turn a remaining cover over: the inner side often carries a moulded part number that the counter can match.
Roadside accessory stalls stock plenty of other designs. They usually fit any 16 inch steel wheel, but the grip of their clips varies a lot. Thin plastic covers tend to crack in cold mornings and fly off over speed breakers.
Fitting a cover on the steel rim
- Brush grime off the outer lip of the Brezza steel rim.
- Rotate the Brezza cover till its notch lines up over the air valve.
- Seat the upper clips first, then thump each section gently with your palm, moving round the rim.
- Give the bottom a firm tap so all the clips seat. Never use a hammer.
- Pull gently at a few points to confirm it holds.
If the steel retaining ring behind the cover is loose or bent, the cover will keep falling off. A parts shop can sell just the ring.
Brezza covers that keep popping off
Most losses happen when a wheel hits a deep pothole or a kerb, which flexes the cover and pops the clips. Some go missing after a puncture job, when the cover was pushed back with its notch misaligned over the valve. Some Brezza owners loop a zip tie from a cover slot round the steel wheel's spoke. That works, but cut it off before the next puncture repair so the shop does not force the cover off.
Steel wheel with cover or an alloy upgrade
Some owners skip replacement caps and move to alloys. A cover hides a cheap and tough wheel that bends rather than cracks, which suits rough rural roads. Alloys look better and are easier to clean but cost more to repair. The Brezza alloy wheels guide walks through that swap.
Cleaning and caring for covers
Wash covers with soap and water, never with petrol or thinners, which turn the plastic brittle and dull. Remove them once in a while to clean behind, where mud and brake dust build up and can unbalance the look of a silver finish. Check the clip ring when you rotate the tyres.
For general advice on sizes and materials, read the wheel cap guide and the wheel cap size page.
Questions owners ask
What size is the Brezza wheel cap?
16 inch. Every Brezza runs 16 inch wheels, and the LXi and VXi petrol steel wheels take a 16 inch full cover.
Where do I get a Brezza wheel cap original part?
Ask at an authorised Maruti Suzuki workshop or genuine parts outlet. Give the variant and show a cover still on the car so they can match it.
Can I buy just one Brezza wheel cover?
Yes. Parts outlets usually sell covers one at a time, so a single missing Brezza cover is all you buy.
Does the ZXi have wheel caps?
The ZXi and ZXi+ use alloy wheels, so they get only a hub badge insert, no full cover.
Will a cover from another 16 inch car fit?
It may clip on, but the fit and valve slot can differ. A cover made for the Brezza is the safer choice.