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Honda Jazz GK 16 inch rim to 15 inch rim, Makes sense?
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TSchaukeng
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 Aug 9 2019, 05:33 PM, updated 7y ago
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As per topic, current tyre worn out, went to few tyres shop and all of them recommended me to change my 16 inch stock rim to aftermarket 15 inch rim for 195/55/15 tyres.
I have studied feedbacks from this and other forums and this is what I have gathered.
Pros: cheaper tyres, more protection for rims against scratches, better ride comfort and better fuel consumption.
Point is, does it makes sense to downgrade a larger size rim to a smaller one? And having to Topup in the process.
Fairly new to this part of expertise so any feedbacks will be highly appreciated. Thanks!
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TSchaukeng
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Aug 9 2019, 06:05 PM
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QUOTE(6UE5T @ Aug 9 2019, 05:50 PM) Many Enkeis are also made in Taiwan or even Philippines or Indonesia. You can buy good branded Taiwan or Thailand rims like Enkei Tuning, Advanti, Konig, Lenso and it'll be better and lighter than the stock Enkei. Of course have to top up, nothing is for free but in the long run compensated by the much cheaper 15' tire price. Wonder if a RM1k to RM1.3K 15 inch rims will be a safe enough rims? One of the shop offers me to Topup RM1.3K for Taiwan rims (can't rmb the brand but the rims are around RM1K), 4 15inch hankook tyres (again sorry can't rmb the model). But have to trade in my stock rims. |
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TSchaukeng
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Aug 9 2019, 06:06 PM
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QUOTE(sb53a @ Aug 9 2019, 05:45 PM) Original GK 16 inch rim is enkei, if you change to aftermarket, you will get taiwan or thailand no brand Didn't know the original ones are from enkei. Anyway if I were to change to an aftermarket one, will definitely choose one that is better in quality (unless I can't afford it that is 😂) |
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TSchaukeng
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Aug 9 2019, 08:00 PM
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QUOTE(6UE5T @ Aug 9 2019, 06:23 PM) Decent 15' original rims like Konig, Advanti Storm, and Lenso are around 1.2-1.3k just for rims only. Now for good tires, say Hankook V12 Evo 2 is about rm165/pc so total is around 650-700. So total package should be about rm2k if buy all without trade in. Now if they say you top up rm1.3k to get all that then it's pretty good actually coz stock 16' rims won't sell much. (FYI I sold my stock 16' Swift rims made by Enkei Japan for only rm550). BUT if they give fake rims (like those fake Thailand ce28/TE37/re30/rpf1 etc2) and even cheaper/lower class tires than that V12E2, then you might get conned! Coz those fake rims are much cheaper, only rm500-600/set for 15'. So just be careful coz I doubt they would give you those good rims with good tires and only top up 1.3k with trade in. Owner let me choose from any of the sport rims on display and they all priced around RM1K. Anyway I will confirm with him brands and model of rims and tyres. I'm more inclined to change to 15 inch rims but I like my stock rim so much I can't find one that looks better 😂 |
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TSchaukeng
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Aug 9 2019, 08:01 PM
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QUOTE(Jonsnow68 @ Aug 9 2019, 06:55 PM) A lot of benefits from changing to 15" aftermarket rims. Plenty of good tyre choices and cheaper too. Better ride comfort. Better fc. Better looks (subjective) But only get original rims like konig/advanti/lenso/enkei tuning. This rims should be lighter than your current rims. Most importantly, get the correct width & offset. If you get rims which are too wide, your tyres will scrub your fenders. The one offered by my seller, he claimed is only half the weight of my stock rim. I guess 195 width should be the best choice for my car |
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