I got my Mazda 2 in December think of changing my rims and tyres . Any recommendations ? Optimum and valuable size for acceleration and good tyres for cornering ? Not too expensive la

if u want the performance and handling to remain, search for the rims and tires with the same specifications going smaller or bigger will affect fuel consumption, power to the wheels, reaction time, handling, and so on even if it is a small change...

many m2 users change to the same size meeting all the same spec and everything is going well
some lower their car, still works well, most probably thanks to good services
all in all....be careful and be sure to get ready to face the risk
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1557876/+1580
nevertheless, changing the looks of ur car shoes would rock ur world all the way haha..i've seen many that changed theirs and the car looks awesome!

a lot go with enkei and certain bbs..
as for tires, for me, i love bridgestone/dunlop.. never fail me until now in my car.. i'm not using a mazda2, however ive driven many

last but not least...i would suggest u to ask in mazda2 thread

I want to increase pick up , reaction time and handling woh . Know any good tyre recommendation and sizes for that ?

Nobody replies in that thread...

This post has been edited by imarkfrancis: Mar 12 2012, 12:23 PM

Which spec are you? V or R? V with 185/55/15 or R with 195/45/16?
What Jinster said is very true... If u want performance to maintain you need to stick back to the original size which i don't see any reason changing unless for cosmetic purpose only. But anyhow changing back same size won't make your car look a lot better unless you lowered the car. Let me share my experience with you. Personally i'm driving a Vios 1.5 MT with 175/65/14, steel caps. I change to 17" rims with 205/45/17 tyres. Pick up is slower, reaction slower but handling good. Very stable and feel heavy on road. But if going long distance is not nice. Very bumpy the ride. Good thing my car is manual... Going up Genting no problem, fast also.. Just that if suddenly slow down must need sometime to pick up back only.
I suggest you go up 1 size from your original rim will do. FC will definitely increase a bit. But just changing wheels won't affect a a lot unless you change also exhaust, air filter, etc....
Ask the shop which tyre size fit best for your car coz too thick tyres or wide will hit the fender when making u-turn.
Last but not least, once you start the MOD, you can't stop.

Ah thanks for the tip bro ! Uhh , I think i'll stick to the same size rims . Just gonna get michellin PS 3 15" tyres , switch air filter and exhaust . mine is V spec /

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Added on March 22, 2012, 12:50 amtoo pokai to play with rims and tyres so much . Might get sports rims anyhow though .

This post has been edited by imarkfrancis: Mar 22 2012, 12:50 AM