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istoreusj4
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 Nov 14 2012, 09:30 AM
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Hi, do you know where i can find one piece of forte rim only? and how much does it cost? I saw online that other are selling used 17 inch but not forte. How can I know whether are they suitable?
I know very little about car, appreciate if any sifu can advise.
Last, I have owned forte for 2 years. I have cracked one rim and cracked 4 tyres. All tyres cracked on the side so cannot repair. Before that I drive Kembara and never has this problem. Is it that forte rim is too low, and I shall change to other type of rim?
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istoreusj4
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Nov 14 2012, 10:07 AM
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QUOTE(izputra @ Nov 14 2012, 10:02 AM) As stated in the user's manual, Forte can use 16" & 15" rims also. For 16" rims, use 205/55 tires as recommended & for 15" rims, use 195/65 tires. But to find 16" & 15" rims with PCD 114.3 x 5 stud for Forte might be a tough job for u  Anyway, i've downgraded my rims to 16" also  what is the advantage of using 15 or 16 inch rim? |
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istoreusj4
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Nov 14 2012, 10:18 AM
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QUOTE(izputra @ Nov 14 2012, 10:11 AM) Not Forte rims is too low..but the tire profile used is 215/ 45/17 which is a low profile tire (low profile tires usually give less protection to rims when u masuk lubang..lol) Your spare rim & tire is still in good condition right? Just use your spare rim & tire..no need to find a single piece of Forte original rim. Just buy 1 piece of 2nd hand rim & tire to replace your spare rim & tire... For the tire profile, is that the standard profile for Forte? Or can I change to another type of profile which give more protection? If yes, what will be the profile? My spare rim is still good. I am now using the spare rim. For the 2nd hand backup rim, I can just buy any 17 inch rim or what is the specification? |
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istoreusj4
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Nov 14 2012, 10:49 AM
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QUOTE(izputra @ Nov 14 2012, 10:32 AM) Provided that u buy a lighter (lightweight) rims, u will get significantly comfy ride, better acceleration, better FC especially for town driving & not to mention the cheaper tire price than the 17" tire. Also i'm less fear if got hole on the road now..last time when use the stock 17" rims, in order to save my rims, i keep swaying left & right to avoid the holes on the road (which is dangerous a maneuver sometime). \ But..there is always a but, by downgrading the rims & tires, u might sacrifice a bit on road grip & handling & also the overall styling (looks) of the car 
Added on November 14, 2012, 10:44 amYupp..that's the recommended profile for the 17" rim. Increasing the tyre profile (while still using the 17" rims) will give an effect to the car's speedometer & odometer reading, might also alter with handling characteristic & the risk of the tire 'touching' the fender in some situation. The car might look weird also i believe...  To replace the spare rims, buy any 17", 16" & 15" rim with PCD 114.3 x 5 stud (holes) will do (of course with suitable tire profile)..it's meant for temporary use anyway. Thank you very much. |
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