Hi all Sifu here,

Is it legal to have rim / tyre stick out of car body?

not legal, its illegal

So sad to know that. i just got a new sets of s.rim. Not sure why that shop didn't tell. May i know which gov source to refer to?

Why its illegal? any valid reason as larger diameter rim already come wide.

Well, I just use 7.5 wide rim with 15inch size..

Not sure if it still wrong.

Btw, in terms of handling, it way good compare to normal rim.

illegal... bcoz i just saw jpj roadblock last weeend at puchong..
they use short ruler to measure the extended tyre from car body and summon if it extends ,more than 1inch... i thin...

What is the max jj number before they can start to summon?

Kinda worried but yeah, those rim look pretty nice in my katak.

JJ does not matter
That's why rim buying is not so simple,you have to calculate the correct offset/width for your car
Not just blindly buying rim and call it a day

Of course the shop would not tell, they just want your money!
Anyway there are so many cars like that nowadays so you just pray the police won't catch you, or else change to other properly sized rims.

what if i get skirting to cover it?...well, if yes, i would hv to spend again...guess go back to that shop and ask for exchange. Not sure how to calculate. Is 15 x 7 too wide for swift? Currently having 8".

http://www.jpj.gov.my/garis-panduan-mengen...an-persendirian
ketuk buble arch body to cover tyre. some say not more than 7jj.

Like what OC4/3 had said above, it's not just the diameter & width of the rims that matters but also the offset! Basically the smaller the offset number, the more outward your rims will be. Vice versa, the bigger the offset, the more inward they will be. I suspect in your case, your rims is too wide AND have offset too small, hence sticking outward of your fender line. If you want to know more about offset, then google it or read in wikipedia.

I suggest next time when you want to buy rims, try it on the car first with the proper tires size to see how it will look like before you finalize the deal. This practice takes away any second guessing or calculations misjudgement that may happen.

You see swift forum,sure got thread one
Look at what other people do and follow

thanks for the link.

OK, will do. Thanks.

Just curious, what rims and specs that you are using on your swift

http://www.lelong.com.my/15-inch-drift-kin...4-10-Sale-P.htm

offset 20 .. nowonder

thanks to all who hv contributed to this post. i end up getting 16 x 7 ET 38 with Falken ZE912 205/45R16. rim/tyre stay inside. tyre quiet. previously having toyo teo plus, was like driving Boeing 747.

And there are tyre shop would put tyre on their new rim and install on customer car for testing. So those who are still dunno, you can ask for this service.

Most proper tire/rims shop will always be willing to test install on customer cars. If not then don't buy at that shop!

Nice to see you end up with a nice fitment
Got picture??