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 (WTA) Confussion In Changing Tyre&Rim, Please Help me out experts!

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TSkamalsara
post Nov 17 2011, 10:30 PM, updated 15y ago

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Well dude's im having a confusion now. I currently have perodua kancil 660cc which uses non-power steering. I wish to make the steering rotation easier bit.... Heard that having higher pressure help is steering the car easily. But, my question is is that true??? And currently my ride is equipped with OEM 12 inch rim by perodua. Planning to change the rim soon....do i need to stick with the 12 inch? or opt to buy 13" or 14"?? might bigger rim size help to make turning and steering easier??? Help me in this.


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ahsam1212
post Nov 17 2011, 10:42 PM

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slightly higher tyre pressure will help.
bigger rim, n wider tyre will need more effort to turn the steering
Aquariusdenz
post Nov 17 2011, 11:09 PM

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Kancil already very light, if you install power steering sure will 'buang' easily. The steering of Kancil consider acceptable to me. Im driving 95 year 660 Kancil too without power steering. My advice is dont install any power steering. Increase tyre pressure will help but sacrifice comfort due to the light weight of Kancil. Bigger rim means heavier means need for effort to steer.
skyblas
post Nov 17 2011, 11:43 PM

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dont get bigger rim, steering feel will be heavier. instead, get a better tire and pump more psi inside
[kuaLe]_AGX
post Nov 17 2011, 11:52 PM

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want to steer easier?
sell that Kancil & get Kelisa instead

serious answer, just stick to those stock rims. wider & bigger rim results in "heavier" steering but u got more stable ride
SUSceo684
post Nov 18 2011, 12:45 AM

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stock rim the best for kancil, cheap tyre size mah. pump around 230-240 kpa on the front to make steering easier. the low 200's will require more effort.
jasonloh7906
post Nov 18 2011, 12:54 AM

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hmm...it depends. tire pressure is the easiest way without the need to spend money. as heavier rim might help in stabilizing ur car more a bit, if u dun mind to lose a bit of weight and stability to the car maybe u can look for light weight rim.

 

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