dnumde 2nd Gear October 11, 2016 Share October 11, 2016 Hi rims guru, I recently got my Vezel and is looking at upgrading my 16" to 18" hopefully without compromising the fuel efficiency too much. I am looking at something like this: https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=spec+1+sp+10&tbm=isch&tbs=simg:CAQSmQEJ98EWnbh3jT0ajQELEKjU2AQaBggACAMICgwLELCMpwgaYgpgCAMSKPMBvwbyAfIfmgbABqwdmQKiBvgBkCaJIJYzozO6P8szyjPcJpIgyCYaMAyRE9jHdgrwSnWeTz3vNMAJhNW0C1-a8JMah7FKMUlDAmAIe69f-OxlAO-g0VVanCAEDAsQjq7-CBoKCggIARIEUA5o7gw&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi-su7YhdLPAhUCSI8KHdtbBWwQwg4IFigA&biw=360&bih=512 I was advised to get lightweight rims with the following specs so that it wouldn't chanhe mt odometer too much 225/45/18 215/50/18 Any idea whwre I can get them? TIA! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithchue 5th Gear October 11, 2016 Share October 11, 2016 Hi rims guru, I recently got my Vezel and is looking at upgrading my 16" to 18" hopefully without compromising the fuel efficiency too much. I am looking at something like this: https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=spec+1+sp+10&tbm=isch&tbs=simg:CAQSmQEJ98EWnbh3jT0ajQELEKjU2AQaBggACAMICgwLELCMpwgaYgpgCAMSKPMBvwbyAfIfmgbABqwdmQKiBvgBkCaJIJYzozO6P8szyjPcJpIgyCYaMAyRE9jHdgrwSnWeTz3vNMAJhNW0C1-a8JMah7FKMUlDAmAIe69f-OxlAO-g0VVanCAEDAsQjq7-CBoKCggIARIEUA5o7gw&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi-su7YhdLPAhUCSI8KHdtbBWwQwg4IFigA&biw=360&bih=512 I was advised to get lightweight rims with the following specs so that it wouldn't chanhe mt odometer too much 225/45/18 215/50/18 Any idea whwre I can get them? TIA! two size bigger sure will increase FC, if just purely on looks, why not 17? tyres are cheaper and easier to find than 18. plus vezel isn't a sedan so the profile with the 18 might look odd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merc280v6 6th Gear October 18, 2016 Share October 18, 2016 Advan Racing RG2 Bright Chrome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merc280v6 6th Gear October 18, 2016 Share October 18, 2016 Skeptical. 3kg x 4 rims = 12kg savings which is almost negligible...Wrong.Turning moment on unsprung weight need to multiply by a factor of 3+ (pi). So acceleration will experience an equivalent unsprung weight reduction of close to 40kg!!! That's reason why the top racing rim manufacturers strive to reduce wheel mass through flow-forming casts, or forging. Every kg reduction counts! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberttan 5th Gear October 19, 2016 Share October 19, 2016 Wrong. Turning moment on unsprung weight need to multiply by a factor of 3+ (pi). So acceleration will experience an equivalent unsprung weight reduction of close to 40kg!!! That's reason why the top racing rim manufacturers strive to reduce wheel mass through flow-forming casts, or forging. Every kg reduction counts! thanks for sharing MHO . ultra light weight rim is best use on lower and sport suspension to maximize the performance Yes , you do feel the acceleration is more responsive. Top racing rim manufacturer working very hard to make the road rim lighter but don't compromised on Safety like the strength of the rim, unlike some rim manufacture lighten the rim by skimming the rim which weakened the strength of rim(I personally cant accept it) If you do research properly, top rim manufacture designed and produced light weight rim mainly for car generally heavy and high performance. just POV Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee9389ck 4th Gear October 19, 2016 Share October 19, 2016 Hi My SSW S279 17"....with 235/55 R17 Michelins 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberttan 5th Gear October 20, 2016 Share October 20, 2016 Hi My SSW S279 17"....with 235/55 R17 Michelins IS YOUR BBK attracted me not rim by the way what car is that ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee9389ck 4th Gear October 20, 2016 Share October 20, 2016 IS YOUR BBK attracted me not rim by the way what car is that ? Hi Qashqai 1.2T Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoldjaffa Hypersonic October 20, 2016 Share October 20, 2016 19" BBK CK 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluestarz2 Neutral Newbie October 29, 2016 Share October 29, 2016 Hi I will getting my Toyota wish, Like to find out is it necessary to upgrade the rim from 15" to 16"? Will the FC decrease? One of the tyre allow me to trade in my rim + tyre at $400. Is it worth? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourZero Hypersonic October 29, 2016 Share October 29, 2016 Hi I will getting my Toyota wish, Like to find out is it necessary to upgrade the rim from 15" to 16"? Will the FC decrease? One of the tyre allow me to trade in my rim + tyre at $400. Is it worth? If upgrade Jst go for 17" or 18" n must be a original rim n not replica 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluestarz2 Neutral Newbie October 29, 2016 Share October 29, 2016 Thank you very much for yr advice. I think I will stay with stock rims. As 17" or 18" tyre very expensive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaloryalor 5th Gear October 30, 2016 Share October 30, 2016 Hi is this OZ racing Leggera HLT? I'm using exactly the same thing and same colour! Hi bro, i am looking at this rims as well. Light weight HLT. The only concern is i din change BBK scare the 18" rims will look empty due to the thin spokes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weez911 Supersonic October 30, 2016 Share October 30, 2016 Hi bro, i am looking at this rims as well. Light weight HLT. The only concern is i din change BBK scare the 18" rims will look empty due to the thin spokes. Hi bro, mine is also stock brakes. I think 18" still not that bad. OZ quite good quality and lasting. I say go for it! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaloryalor 5th Gear October 30, 2016 Share October 30, 2016 Hi bro, mine is also stock brakes. I think 18" still not that bad. OZ quite good quality and lasting. I say go for it! Another model I am lookng at is Alleggerita which is also light weight but the spokes din extend all the way to the circumference i think it will look small. Lol 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaloryalor 5th Gear October 30, 2016 Share October 30, 2016 Hi bro, mine is also stock brakes. I think 18" still not that bad. OZ quite good quality and lasting. I say go for it! Bro you brought from where and how much? I think Hurry price is cheaper than Leong Seng. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weez911 Supersonic October 30, 2016 Share October 30, 2016 (edited) Bro you brought from where and how much? I think Hurry price is cheaper than Leong Seng. I got all my tyres and rims from LS. I didn't compare to Hurry's price. But I hear Hurry also quite good and reputable. Edited October 30, 2016 by Weez911 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky2007 Turbocharged October 30, 2016 Share October 30, 2016 Hi bro, i am looking at this rims as well. Light weight HLT. The only concern is i din change BBK scare the 18" rims will look empty due to the thin spokes. You think too much lah ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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