RIMS !

[d3n]

Hey guys, wanna ask a question. I'm currently using 15" stock rims. If I wanna change my rims for better FC, should I go for 15" aftermarket rims or 16" aftermarket rims?

15" and 16" no diff... thats what i heard. but 16" tyres more ex then 15".

go for lighter weight 15" if u looking at FC? then u can reuse your existing tyres is the profile matches the stock rim.

but actually stock rim is good le...

i notice my FC drop a little when i switch to 15" aftermarket rim from my 14" stock rim.

 

[lordleslie]

d3n bro, you upgraded from 14" to 15" ma. I think that's why FC affected.

Hmm, like that I should just upgrade to 15" after market rims.

 

[q w e r t ii]

15" aftermarket rims.. choose lighter ones

 

[Dragon]

Hey guys, wanna ask a question. I'm currently using 15" stock rims. If I wanna change my rims for better FC, should I go for 15" aftermarket rims or 16" aftermarket rims?

Your FC will not become better if you upsize, will only become better when you downsize.

 

[lattesurf]

Your FC will not become better if you upsize, will only become better when you downsize.

Not really true also. I upsize frm 16 to 18, FC no change.
There's alot of reasons that affect FC. Downsize for better FC only applies if the overall weight reduces. If downsize from 16" light weight rims to 15" heavy rims, FC will suffer.

 

[Dragon]

Not really true also. I upsize frm 16 to 18, FC no change.
There's alot of reasons that affect FC. Downsize for better FC only applies if the overall weight reduces. If downsize from 16" light weight rims to 15" heavy rims, FC will suffer.

Yup if you are going into specifics then yes you are right. Like that how to answer his question since he only give size no give weight of rims.

I also can say i upsize from 15" to 20" rims FC no lose but improve coz i also change the whole body to carbon fiber.

 

[CCCustom]

Hey guys, wanna ask a question. I'm currently using 15" stock rims. If I wanna change my rims for better FC, should I go for 15" aftermarket rims or 16" aftermarket rims?

If you're changing rims for FC reasons, rim weight and tyre size/rolling resistance are the key factors to consider. Think about it in 2 scenarios:

Scenario 1:
If you switch from a stock rim that weighs e.g. 7.5kg (which is, btw, the weight of stock Toyota 15" rims from BM), to an aftermarket rim of the same size but weighs 5kg - assuming you use back the exact same tyres, will your FC improve? You can bet that it will.

Scenario 2:
The Honda Jazz stock tyres profile is 185/55/R16. This is an uncommon profile, and for the owner who doesn't want to change rims, the next recommended profile that doesn't mess up the Jazz's speedo readings is 205/50/R16. But the 205 is wider, so it has more rolling resistance, and assuming all other factors remain the same and only difference being the tyres, the wider tyre will result in higher FC.

Read this to understand more about how bigger/wider tyres affect your FC.

Apply the 2 ideas above when deciding whether to upsize. Basically, if you're hoping to improve FC after an upsize, then you have to make sure your new rims are light enough to counter the effect of increased rolling resistance of the bigger/wider tyres for the new rims.

 

[ValentinoRyan]

chimology.. hahahaha ! will figure out myself and go on reading around

 

[ratppl]

 

[match89]

so far seeing on forum, kowa wheels are the cheapest at hiaphong

 

[LeGoZoid]

Folks,
I have a set of 15 inch ssr rims for sale. these are not replicas.
PM me if u are interested. They were previously used on vios.
Thanks.

 

[LeGoZoid]

Folks,
I have a set of 15 inch ssr rims for sale. these are not replicas.
PM me if u are interested. They were previously used on vios.
Thanks.

Hi folks,
Price is 400 plus ur rims.
PM for details. Thanks.

 

[d3n]

Hi folks,
Price is 400 plus ur rims.
PM for details. Thanks.

u should post your photos here

 

[q w e r t ii]

sian vios rims i cant use

 

[bolts]

Since we are topic of rims, where is good place that sell resonable cost rims with a wide range. 2nd hand also ok.

My rims i got 2nd hand from Soh brothers. He got very limited range of 15" rims.

Not looking at volks or rays. I cheapo uncle.

 

[fapnoodles]

try al tyres. decently priced. though it has been sometime since i went there

 

[fapnoodles]

If the rims so cheap i also don't dare to buy.

well i did sell my stock 15" for $100

 

[lattesurf]

Since we are topic of rims, where is good place that sell resonable cost rims with a wide range. 2nd hand also ok.

My rims i got 2nd hand from Soh brothers. He got very limited range of 15" rims.

Not looking at volks or rays. I cheapo uncle.

Can try AL Tyres at circuit road. Lots of new and 2nd hand rims. Prices also displayed clearly. They have a new workshop along the lane. Go to the old one at the far end, all the rims are there.

 

[bolts]

ok, will drop by.

 

[d3n]

Can try AL Tyres at circuit road. Lots of new and 2nd hand rims. Prices also displayed clearly. They have a new workshop along the lane. Go to the old one at the far end, all the rims are there.

got mine there too.

spent about $620+ (trade in my stock rim + tyres) for a set of used rims + new tyres.