Tata Punch alloy wheels come only in 16 inch size, fitted with 195/60 R16 tyres, and you find them on just the Accomplished plus the Accomplished+ S. The Accomplished gets painted alloys, and the Accomplished+ S gets diamond cut alloys with a machined face.
Every trim below that, from Smart up to Adventure S, rolls on 15 inch steel and 185/70 R15 tyres. Some get plastic covers and the Adventure gets a styled steel wheel that looks like an alloy from a few steps away. If you own one of these and want real alloys, the simplest path is the factory 16 inch design, because the maker already fits it to the same car.
Punch fitment card
- Tyre size
- 185/70 R15 (Smart, Pure, Pure+, Adventure), 195/60 R16 (Accomplished trims)
- Wheels
- 15 inch steel with cover or styled wheel; 16 inch alloy on Accomplished trims
- Tyre pressure (cold)
- Petrol: front 32 psi, rear 32 psi
- Spare
- 185/70 R15 on a 15 inch steel wheel
- Punch EV tyres
- 185/70 R15 on standard range trims, 195/60 R16 on long range trims
- Fog lamps
- LED fog lamps with cornering function on Accomplished+ S
- Steering wheel
- 2 spoke wheel, leather wrapped on Accomplished+ S
Punch alloy wheels by trim
| Trim | Wheel | Tyre |
|---|---|---|
| Smart, Pure, Pure+, Pure+ S | 15 inch steel, full cover from Pure up | 185/70 R15 |
| Adventure, Adventure S | 15 inch hyper styled steel | 185/70 R15 |
| Accomplished | 16 inch painted alloy | 195/60 R16 |
| Accomplished+ S | 16 inch diamond cut alloy | 195/60 R16 |
| Earlier version, Creative | 16 inch diamond cut alloy | 195/60 R16 |
The spare on every trim is a 15 inch steel wheel with a 185/70 R15 tyre. On alloy trims, keep the spare's own wheel nuts if your car came with separate ones, and check the spare pressure monthly.
Fitting alloys to a 15 inch Punch
You have two sensible routes. One is 15 inch aftermarket alloys and your existing 185/70 R15 tyres: no change to ride, speedometer or tyre cost, and the tallest sidewall stays to protect the rim from potholes. The other is 16 inch alloys with 195/60 R16 tyres, which copies the top trim. Both sizes have an overall diameter close to 640 mm, so the speedometer stays true.
Whatever you choose, the new wheel must match the factory stud pattern (PCD), the centre bore and an offset close to stock. We could not confirm the Punch PCD from two sources, so take one of your old wheels to the shop and have them measure it, or read our PCD calculator to do it yourself. A wheel with the wrong offset pushes the tyre out to rub the arch lining on full lock.
Going bigger than 16 inch
Shops sometimes offer 17 inch rims for the Punch. To keep the overall diameter near 640 mm you would need a very low profile tyre, which leaves the rim exposed to sharp pothole edges. Bent rims and sidewall bubbles become common, the ride gets stiff on rough city roads, and a bigger wheel can upset insurance claims if not declared. We do not suggest going past the factory 16 inch size on this car.
Tata Punch alloy wheels care and cleaning
Brake dust sticks to the inner spokes, and road salt from coastal towns pits the lacquer. Use plain car shampoo with a soft bristle wheel brush, never acid wheel cleaners sold at roadside stalls. Dry them before parking so water spots do not etch. After monsoon driving through flooded streets, rinse the inner barrel as well, since mud there upsets the wheel balance, which shows up as a wobble at 80 km/h.
Diamond cut wheel repair
The Accomplished+ S wheels have a bright machined face under clear lacquer. Once a kerb scrape breaks the lacquer, water creeps under and the face turns white and patchy. A shop with a wheel lathe can skim the face and relacquer it, but each skim removes a little metal, so it can only be done a few times. A painted alloy is easier to touch up at home. See diamond cut alloy wheels for more on repairs.
Balancing, alignment and wheel nuts
Ask for balancing on fitting, plus an alignment, because a fresh set of wheels can leave the steering wheel slightly crooked. Retighten the nuts after the first 100 km. A cracked spoke or bent rim lip after a pothole means the wheel needs a shop's inspection before any long drive. Your trim's exact tyre is listed on Punch tyre size, while the alloy wheels hub compares styles across many cars.
Questions owners ask
Which Punch variant has alloy wheels?
The Accomplished and Accomplished+ S trims. The first has painted 16 inch alloys and the second has 16 inch diamond cut alloys.
Does the Punch Adventure have alloy wheels?
No. The Adventure uses a 15 inch hyper styled steel wheel. It looks like an alloy but is pressed steel underneath.
What size alloy wheels does the Punch have?
The factory alloys are 16 inch, fitted with 195/60 R16 tyres. The spare remains a 15 inch steel wheel.
Are 15 inch aftermarket alloys fine on a Punch?
Yes, and you can keep your 185/70 R15 tyres. Get the PCD, hub bore and offset checked against the factory steel wheel.
Will alloys improve mileage?
Only a little, if the alloy is lighter than the steel wheel and cover. A wider or heavier aftermarket wheel can actually lower it slightly.
Do the Punch EV trims have alloys?
Yes. The long range Punch EV trims run 195/60 R16 tyres on 16 inch alloys, while the standard range cars use 15 inch wheels.