Waja onli..

Besides cosmetic looks better does it really improve handling? Better grip? Or heavier less power and higher FC?

hi guys newbie to sport rim. got few question in mind
1. will all sport rim size improve the car handling / grip / comfort? 16" change to 17" or 18"
2. whats the pro and cons buying original set (2nd hand) lets say audi rim, compare to non ori one, even with same size / weight. are those ori rim really worth the extra money?
3. is it safe to use taiwan / thailand sport rim? got different strength from japan / europe brand?

1. What's your original rim size? If u change back the same size rim with same tyre size then is only for cosmetic purpose. Better handling only refer to if you change to a bigger rim with wider tyres. Then for sure grip better.

2. Usually original and non original is material and quality difference. Ori rims are usually much more harder, tougher and lighter compare to those replicas one which are cheaper in price. If 1st hand too expensive u can opt for 2nd Ori rims. Quality still same just that new and old. If you're buying a new car why want change 2nd rims? Unless the rim looks superb new. If not don't match. Worth or not is very subjective. If u buy an Audi for 100k+ what is a whole set of wheels for 5k?

3. Taiwan ok but not Thailand. Thai rims are cheap but quality not good. Kena lubang sure break into half if u use low profile tyres like series 40. Taiwan still ok coz price still fair. I'm using Taiwan TE37 17" for my Vios wt 205/45/17 tyres. So far ok. But try to avoids holes and big bumps la... Obviously Japan and Europe rims are best. Just that the price is high only. At the end it depends what vehicle you're using. If you're driving high performance car u need better wheels of course. With higher price comes better quality and performance.

thank you for the clarification!
i'm buying a new sedan and only will arrive in a few weeks. it'll have 16x6.5J, 205/55/R16 tyre & rim which i'm thinking of changing it to 17 or 18" but not sure which one. if wider tyres means better grip, and for sure FC also affected isnt it? is it always better to have bigger / wider tyre? any fast rule to determine the proper tyre size (wide / thickness) respective to rim size / type of car? sorry for the kampung question

This post has been edited by yazidsahak: Mar 19 2012, 07:29 PM

all sifu2 here

can any1 here recommend me any shop sell good oem sport rim light weight
15"
for my suzuki swift?

Yea, wider tyres better grip on dry road especially. Raining try not to speed la... FC more or less sure got affect a bit but won't be over la... Unless you change other parts as well. Just tyres and suspension won't affect a lot. Depends also what CC your car is. Bigger wheels sure heavier a bit. That's normal. Usually if 17" u can go for 205 or 215 series 40 or 45. 215 is wider and 40 is thinner tyres. U need to check with the shop whether can fit or not. Coz sometimes the front wheel too wide scare kena fender when making U-Turn. Depends also your original car arch can support how big. If 18" u can go for 215 or 225 series 40 or 35. Usually in Malaysia road 40 is max. 35 is really extra low profile unless you only drive on smooth roads. Here lubang there lubang very fast your rim kemek. But i've seen BMWs using 35 coz their original rim is really very hard.
At the end, do ask for the shop professional advise coz they always see and do. They should know the best. Try to look for practical rather than looks... Btw, your ride will be more bumpy when u change to a thinner tyres. Driving long distance you'll sure feel it. Previously mine was 175/65/14. Now 205/45/17. Big difference..

handling? definitely as the wheels are wide plus offset of +35 the wheels is slightly jotting out from the body giving wider base for the car providing better center gravity.. cruising 150 on a winding road the car is simply sticking to the road.. just that since i'm still using stock seat.. can't pretty much sit comfortably while going thru corners

if 16" for cost effective i'd say go for 17" as the tyre is on the same price margin as 16" coz between 16" & 17" price difference is not much.. while 18" on the other side is considered quite pricey oredi.. since between 17" to 18" theres a big difference in price.. taking this into account as usually tyre price will always be much2 more expensive then the wheels itself.. plus whats all those handling with poor grip rite?

what do u mean oem? oem in brands? oem as if suzuki produce them? oem in local made?.. PCD 100x4 for swift.. try tek ming at sunway..

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Added on March 21, 2012, 12:44 amheard of Lenso before? those are thailand made.. and to me lenso wheels are better from those taiwan imitation one since lenso is much more lighter and durable plus their lines of product is getting better.. another product is XXR wheel at ahkit it price is quite reasonable despite its from usa .. ROTA wheel is also another brand but price is abit on the higher end and its from philipines..

This post has been edited by mao2: Mar 21 2012, 12:45 AM

camper nuts = camber nuts *this is a one time only. Next time go alignment no need to change to a new one if the tyreman insist*

washers = spacers

spacers do nothing else except to push your rim further out prevent from the inner rim lip knocking your absorber/spring seat.

im running 165/50 on 7.. I like em stretched..

Thanks for the info. I'll take note.

Anyone have any idea what rim is this? Look very nice. Should be 20" i think lar.



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Looked like ADV.1 wheels..but couldnt find the exact type. Its odd. 7 twin spokes.

Anyone know where can I get a set of imitation OZ Superleggera rims??
Getting poison kaw kaw for the design and cannot afford ORI 1 (5k)
17"

try browsing mudah.my ud be spoilt by choices.

got at klang jln meru for sure.. seen it.. but not sure wht price

anyone selling this rim cap? RACING SPARCO PYTHON

wanna go shah alam AH KIT shop to view rim for my friend's VIOS, any other shop offer better price and more choices?
wanna go for 17", 205/45/17.. I heard that CORSA tyre only RM200/pc? is that true???

anyone know where can i get this rim, a 4 lubang version, 17 in size.. how much it cost?

Is it possible to get this TUIX rim from Malaysia / Singapore ?

Roughly how much is our custom tax charges if buy and ship directly from Korea ?

Achilles ATR Sport can get around that price bro..