Rim change advice/recommendation

[Dragon]

I know, honestly my favourite rims are 5-spoke, best for showing off BBK

I agree. Too many spokes cannot see BBK and nice rotors.

 

[pew]

SSR Wheels

This one also nice, but not as nice as the volks

 

[CCCustom]

SSR Wheels

This one also nice, but not as nice as the volks

Found it:

If you haven't caught on to it yet, that's an SSR Type-C in the video.

Their proprietory Semi-Solid Forging (SSF) technology doesn't seem as strong as the processes of other forged rim makers. Mentioned before in some earlier thread though, later on 17" and above were redesigned as 2-piece Type-C *RS* wheels, they discontinued the 1-piece non-RS version. Supposedly the RS is stronger, but as a 2-piece it is heavier than the previous 1-piece non-RS.

 

[RuOnline]

Found it:

If you haven't caught on to it yet, that's an SSR Type-C in the video.

Their proprietory Semi-Solid Forging (SSF) technology doesn't seem as strong as the processes of other forged rim makers. Mentioned before in some earlier thread though, later on 17" and above were redesigned as 2-piece Type-C *RS* wheels, they discontinued the 1-piece non-RS version. Supposedly the RS is stronger, but as a 2-piece it is heavier than the previous 1-piece non-RS.

Wow. Look scary. I using type c rs rim now. Damn

 

[CCCustom]

Wow. Look scary. I using type c rs rim now. Damn

And if you didn't catch this in the other rim thread, here's another video:

This one is an SSR Integral A2, also discontinued, also forged using SSR's proprietory SSF technology.

Your RS should be safe (keyword: "should" ) - As mentioned previously, they redesigned 17" and above Type-Cs to the RS version which is a 2-piece that is supposed to be stronger, but at the cost of a bit more weight than the 1-piece non-RS that they discontinued.

15" and 16" Type-Cs are still non-RS though, there is no RS for these sizes.

 

[q w e r t ii]

Imo for normal street use, most rims shld do fine. Unless one is really suay hit one big pothole, which is rare on our local roads.

THose who frequent up north Often might wanna be more cautious thats all.

 

[Dragon]

SSR Wheels

This one also nice, but not as nice as the volks

Don't like SSR. And i think not enough clearance for my ride with BBK.

 

[ishoppersmarketing]

Oh... Thanks for your info.

I'm using Continental tires. Quite and comfortable.

$340 for 4pcs of 195/60/15.

i did not choose it for the weight then. Actually wanted the popular KU31 but dont have suitable size. In the end choice this over Hankook K415.

Oh by the way its made in China..

 

[CaressOfVenus]

H-Tyre is the local distributor for Rota, all the other tyre shops get their stock from them. If you buy a set brand new, I doubt you'll get it much cheaper elsewhere, if at all. I'd suggest going straight to H-Tyre if you're getting the same size and retaining your tyres. If you go to other tyre shops, they may be selling some other made-in-Taiwan brand replica of the same design rather than Rota (kinda ironic to say this I know, considering the Slipstream is a replica as well).

The ad in the link says 15x7 though, you might want to make sure that they get you 15x6.5 ones - if they don't have stock on-hand get them to place an order rather than settle for 15x7.

Thanks for the tip on H-Tyre. I call up few shops for Slip Stream quote - $450-$500 new set for my size.. seems ok price. But i asked trade-in price for my stock rims from one of the shop..

Sales said - $40.
i asked - Oh, for 1 rim right?
She said - No, for 4, stock rim nobody want, hard to sell.

Really ah? i was thinking can at least get $100+. Oh ya, btw does H-Tyre do trade-in?

 

[d3n]

Thanks for the tip on H-Tyre. I call up few shops for Slip Stream quote - $450-$500 new set for my size.. seems ok price. But i asked trade-in price for my stock rims from one of the shop..

Sales said - $40.
i asked - Oh, for 1 rim right?
She said - No, for 4, stock rim nobody want, hard to sell.

Really ah? i was thinking can at least get $100+. Oh ya, btw does H-Tyre do trade-in?

i got $80 trade in for my stock rim at ALTC...

maybe u can ask ALTC do they take in old stock rim separately wihout purchasing anything from them... then u sell your rim to them after getting from H Tyres loh.

 

[Expert]

Rota good mah? i rem the previous honda fit i eyeing to buy before i get my vios using this rim... but saw mycarforum ppl commented its heavy and not good... breaks easily also if kana pot hole... dunno true or not.

anyway i think my rim resembles this model:

my existing rim:

bought this second hand after trade in my stock rim at ALTC... could be a replica i dunno haha... but it is very light... see the merchanic carring the rim bare hand like playing balls like that lol

Top is SSR Type C-RS

you are using SSR Type C.

As for whether original or replica, can see the molded wordings around the rims and also need to remove and look behind the lugnut holes..

 

[Expert]

i got $80 trade in for my stock rim at ALTC...

maybe u can ask ALTC do they take in old stock rim separately wihout purchasing anything from them... then u sell your rim to them after getting from H Tyres loh.

if you don't buy rims/tyres from them, the trade in price is even lower. They might not even want them.. I asked before..

 

[CCCustom]

... ALTC...

I have to say this ...

I think some of the folks in here think way too highly of ALTC.

Said this before - They are the only tyre shop I know of in this country that want to test your old rims before taking them in on a trade-in, and the moment they say "got a bit 歪" even if you can't see it, they will knock $10-$20 off the quoted take-in amount on each rim.

 

[CCCustom]

But i asked trade-in price for my stock rims from one of the shop..

Sales said - $40.
i asked - Oh, for 1 rim right?
She said - No, for 4, stock rim nobody want, hard to sell.

Really ah? i was thinking can at least get $100+. Oh ya, btw does H-Tyre do trade-in?

Just stock rim without tyre is not worth much. Even with tyres, stock rims trade-in value is only high if you trade-in from a brand new car fresh from showroom.

If trade-in value is at $40 you might as well take them home and advertise them on a Nissan or Latio forum or whathaveyou for a better price, but be prepared to hold on to them for a long time.

Friendly advice - If you are planning on going through a whole list of tyre shops to see who can give you the best trade-in for your rims, I think you're going to be very tired

 

[d3n]

Top is SSR Type C-RS

that one i take from H Tyre website under Rota...

i dun think mine is original lah... cos its quite cheap... i spent only $620+ (with stock rim trade in + new set of kumho KU31 tyres)..

 

[Expert]

I have to say this ...

I think some of the folks in here think way too highly of ALTC.

Said this before - They are the only tyre shop I know of in this country that want to test your old rims before taking them in on a trade-in, and the moment they say "got a bit 歪" even if you can't see it, they will knock $10-$20 off the quoted take-in amount on each rim.

Business takes in 2nd hand rims to sell, not to throw. Unless they are scrapping it.

As you have said, you can't see it, of course they will have to check whether it is warp or not.

Are you sure they are the only tyre shop to test your old rims? I have been to a few shops to ask for trade-ins and they all say depends on condition and whether there is warp or not.

heck, even if you sell to direct buyers (like me), i will also ask you to go to tyre shop together to check the rims first before buying.

Imagine you are buying 2nd hand rims from shops that take in rims without testing (no test means no remedies/repair done to the rims) and they just anyhow balance and install on your car.

 

[d3n]

Said this before - They are the only tyre shop I know of in this country that want to test your old rims before taking them in on a trade-in, and the moment they say "got a bit 歪" even if you can't see it, they will knock $10-$20 off the quoted take-in amount on each rim.

hmm weird... my case... they didn't do any testing wor... they just take out my stock rim (old and lots of kerb rash by previous owner) and tyres then deduct $80 from my second hand rim + new tyres.

they even show me the breakdown...

 

[Expert]

hmm weird... my case... they didn't do any testing wor... they just take out my stock rim (old and lots of kerb rash by previous owner) and tyres then deduct $80 from my second hand rim + new tyres.

they even show me the breakdown...

they probably export or scrap your rims. If tyres are still good, they can still sell or export it.

 

[d3n]

they probably export or scrap your rims.

thats what i think... think can sell as waste metal... should worth some money

 

[CCCustom]

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Yes they are a business, and I'm not saying it's not justified. I'm saying they are the only shop I've been to who actually put my rims on the balancing machine to test them, and that's after already giving me a trade-in quote.

And yes I am sure. My current car is my 4th, and I've gone through many, many sets of rims and tyres with different shops over the years