The XUV 700 alloy wheels were offered in two diameters. AX5 buyers got 17 inch alloys, while the AX7 pair stepped up to 18 inch. Below them, the MX used bare 17 inch steel and the AX3 dressed the same steel rims in covers.
With new XUV700 sales over, a lot of second hand buyers pick a lower trim and then chase the AX7 appearance. This page covers the factory rims, the checks before you swap, the effect of bigger wheels on a heavy seven seater, and how to keep machined alloys clean.
XUV700 fitment card
- Tyre size
- 235/65 R17 (MX, AX3, AX5), 235/60 R18 (AX7, AX7L)
- Wheels
- 17 inch steel on MX, steel with cover on AX3, 17 inch alloy on AX5, 18 inch alloy on AX7
- Tyre pressure (cold)
- Front 33 psi, rear 34 psi; rear 35 psi at full load
- Status
- No longer sold new; replaced by the XUV 7XO facelift
- Successor top trim
- XUV 7XO AX7L lists 235/55 R19 on 19 inch alloys
Factory rims on each XUV700 trim
| Variant | Wheel | Tyre |
|---|---|---|
| MX | 17 inch steel | 235/65 R17 |
| AX3 | 17 inch steel with cover | 235/65 R17 |
| AX5, AX5 Select | 17 inch alloy | 235/65 R17 |
| AX7, AX7L | 18 inch alloy | 235/60 R18 |
The AX7 alloys are machined two tone wheels. On the newer XUV 7XO, the top AX7L moved to 19 inch rims, while the XUV700 itself never went beyond 18 inches.
Upgrading an MX or AX3 to XUV 700 alloy wheels
The cleanest path is to use factory rims. Two routes keep you within sizes Mahindra fits on this car:
- AX5 17 inch alloys: they take your existing 235/65 R17 tyres, so only a tyre change machine and balancing are needed.
- AX7 18 inch alloys: they need 235/60 R18 tyres. The total tyre height moves by roughly 2 mm only, so the speedometer and ABS stay accurate.
Ask for the matching wheel nuts as well. Alloy and steel rims often use different nut seats, and the wrong nut can loosen on a long run.
PCD, bore and offset: how to check
Two trustworthy sources agreeing on the XUV700 bolt pattern could not be found, so no figure appears on this page. Here is how to find it yourself:
- Turn an original wheel over: the PCD, width, ET offset and bore are normally cast into the metal near the centre.
- Ask an authorised workshop to read it from the parts catalogue for your VIN.
- Measure the stud pattern; our PCD calculator shows how for a five stud hub.
Any non factory wheel needs the same PCD and offset, plus a bore that locates on the hub directly or through a fitted spigot ring. It must also carry a load rating suited to a loaded seven seater, which is higher than for a hatchback rim.
Going bigger than 18 inches
Some owners fit 19 or 20 inch aftermarket alloys. On the XUV700 this brings real trade offs:
- Lower sidewalls take pothole hits on the rim, and bent rims are common on broken highways.
- The heavier wheel slows acceleration and adds to fuel use.
- Ride gets harsher, which the third row passengers feel most.
- Suspension warranty claims may be turned down, and your insurance company has to be informed.
If you go ahead anyway, hold total tyre height near the stock 739 mm, no more than 3 percent away, with a load index matching or beating the original.
Looking after machined alloys
- Rinse brake dust off weekly. It bakes onto hot rims after ghat descents.
- Use pH neutral shampoo and a soft brush; avoid acid cleaners on the bright face.
- Do not use a pressure washer nozzle too close to the lacquer edges.
- Kerb rash on bright metal needs a wheel refinisher to skim and clear coat it.
- Once a deep pothole has been hit at speed, get the wheel spun on a balancer to spot bends or cracks.
More XUV700 and alloy pages
Tyre sizes for every trim are on XUV 700 tyre size, and fill values on XUV 700 tyre pressure. For a rival's rims, see Scorpio N alloy wheels; every other model is indexed under alloy wheels, and read about this diameter in general on 18 inch alloy wheels.
Questions owners ask
Which XUV700 trims had alloys, and how big?
AX5: 17 inch. AX7 and AX7L: 18 inch. MX and AX3 make do with 17 inch steel.
Can I fit AX7 alloys on an AX5?
Yes, paired with 235/60 R18 tyres. Height versus the AX5's 17 inch tyre is practically unchanged.
Were alloys standard on the base XUV700?
No. Base cars came on plain 17 inch steel, and the AX3 hid that steel under covers.
Where can I find the XUV700 PCD?
Look at the markings cast inside an original wheel, or have an authorised workshop pull it from the catalogue using your VIN.
Are 20 inch alloys a good idea on the XUV700?
They look bold, but the ride gets harsher, rims bend more easily on potholes and warranty claims can be affected. Most owners are better off with the factory 18 inch.
Are 7XO wheels bigger?
On its AX7L trim, yes, at 19 inches. Those wheels belong to the newer car; the XUV700 stops at 18 inches.