Oh no. My SA told me they have markings on the bolts and nuts, so they'll know if I've taken it out before. Guess lowering is not an option anymore :/ just the rim change then HAIH

dont forget even the sidewall thick around the same with ur stock but ur rim ald bigger by 1inch
thats make different

if wan mod really dont care about the warranty ald
u still can do the same thing but try go different service center and try ur luck lo'

Yes, many bolts already have markings from the factory so it would be obvious if already opened. Then just don't do anything, not even change rims as it won't reduce your fender gaps and it would make it look weird IMHO (due to still big fender gaps but will then coupled with thin tires). FYI, even if you only change rims, the SC can also make it as an excuse to void your warranty since the rims are not as per std spec. They can say that your rims are heavy, not the correct offset, too big/wide, etc hence makes the suspension works harder (which is true to a certain extent).

I was planning to change rims anyway. I think my standard ones are really ugly. Already checked, 1 inch increase no problem. Extremely out of topic but if I change air filter and keep my stock one, they won't know if I send it to them with the stock one right?

Heres a pic of my car. Wondering which rims everyone would choose between these two. Thanks



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Air filter they won't be able to detect. I've also changed with after market ones, and every time I come for service I put the original back. But in time I think they would suspect why the ori filter never gets dirty!

As for the choice of rims, I'd pick which ever is the lightest one, so bring a weight scale when you choose your rims! That's what I normally do.

Out of curiosity, what car do you drive? I've seen great feedback on the k&n air filter on the forums, but I stumbled upon a video ytd showing there's no dif in the run with the k&n and stock filter hahah
Would these taiwanese rims usually be light or heavy tho? Would they be lighter than my current alloys? Hahaha will contemplate bringing a weighing scale

This post has been edited by changeplate: Aug 4 2013, 01:06 PM

I'm currently driving Toyota Mark X 250G.

Don't get your hopes up on air filter, there'll be no noticeable difference! I only change just to save money cuz don't need to change anymore, just keep cleaning it. If got any small gain it's just a bonus for me (but unfortunately no).

Currently many TW rims are already very good quality and pretty light too. Std alloy rims are heavy so finding lighter ones than the std is very easy these days! I suggest check out Advanti as it's using using technology from Enkei so it's good. Another decent one is Lenso, also got good designs and relatively light.

Oh. The way I saw some ppl talk about it really made me think it'll help. Guess I'll stick to my stock filter, since there's warranty. The two rims I posted, I dunno what kind of weird brands those are. The nicest ones in my opinion in hin leongs shop. Rm1200, after trade in rm800. Is Rays good? I'll be getting a set if I do decide on the upgrade to 17", unlikely tho.

Rays is one of the best & expensive rims but I'm talking about the original Rays, not those replicas. I don't know how good those replicas are, maybe sufficient for normal daily use.

You mentioned advanti as well, aren't those pretty expensive as well? I've seen a few, but I assume they're replicas.? Ahah yeah replica Rays, damn stylish tho.
Mind me asking, are there any other ways to lower the car?

Advanti is cheap, also made in Taiwan.

No other way if you're talking the proper way! Either change to sport lowering springs (which is the cheapest way), or adjustable coil over or air suspension. The other cheaper 'ways' or 'tricks' like cutting/hot pressing/modifying original springs or using springs meant for other cars are the wrong way!

there are some advanti made in malaysia already and that's not surprising before because:
http://www.advantiwheel.com/about.cfm

http://www.yhi.com.sg/

Do you know where to find a decent variety of Advantis? Went to ah kit and hin leong, dont remember really seeing them. Even at lim tayar I don't recall seeing. :/ on the website it says ranges from 17" to 22"? If so have to upgrade size. Thanks for helping out yeah!

neh nestum deals with a lot YHI products, basically Yokohama/Advanti lol

Thanks! pm'ed him.

Ya'll know of Evo rs rims? Good? Or better to fork out extra 400-500 for advanti?

Lim tayar had a set of 17" rays I liked, first offer rm1850, I called they said original. Is it ori or replica?

that price for original, i highly doubt.

Yeah, maybe he said he has ori Rays but the one I picked wasn't. Hope the replicas are of good enough quality