Hi. I am in the mist to change from a 16inch rim to a 18inch rim for a Mitsubishi Triton 2.5. I heard from a rim dealer telling me that:

1. Once I changed to 18inch (tyre 285/60/18), my 4wd triton will not feel as powerful as when it is with the original 16inch (tyre 245/70/16) is this true!

A: Partially true. Because the width of the tire contact patch has increased and u have rolling resistance. But if u have lighter wheel and tire combo, the difference would be very little. The only drawback of light wheels is cost.

2. 285/60/18 tyre will make tyre pop out, making the car look slightly ugly (not align with the body frame)

B: Not true. Of course u have to buy wheels with correct offset. The extended wheels over body would only happen if u buy negative offset wheels. If u buy positive offset wheels, that would not happen. But in the end, if u could buy wheels with same offset with original wheels, then u would have have brake or body clearance issues.

Pls share your opinion as I am undecided on the choices. I like ganas rim, but not if it's at the expense of sacrificing power..