Recommend 16" rims/tyre

[Laojiao]

magline different lah ... their 15" is already 300++ ... 16" already cost 400++ ... can't compare with ultraleg.

[Yeoching]

Yes.. Conti is generally more ex...

 

They are alloted the V series which is not really needed for our market which added to the higher pricing. The P Contact 2 goes for about $230 a piece. Hence I am seriously looking if the BS GR80 is a good alternative vis good dry/wet grip and quietness.

 

Till date I am just as confuse..

[Sony]

So magline is better? me also not really that good into rim. Can advise?

 

Cheers

[Sony]

ok.. now with the V and P series you are talking.. me confirm confused liao..

 

GR80 is tried and tested, so can try.. hankook is up and coming.. maybe wait a while more to let those Latio people run in and see their comments.

 

But i think they are using 14 and 15inch.. I'm looking at 16 or 17 leh.. there might be difference..

[Yeoching]

Yes.. likewise I am on 16" ...... let us wait patiently then ..

 

Have a good day..

[Sony]

ok.. correction, I re-read that thread and some of them are on 17inch.. so let's wait and see..

[Laojiao]

Bro

 

Not saying Magline better.

 

Its like this, some ppl think Taiwan-made rims are inferior to Jap-made rims.

 

Magline (Forged) made in Taiwan (SSW's brand)

Works/Rayswheel/5zigen (Forged) made in Japan

 

Magline 15" cost approx $350 per pc... Jap forged rims equivalent cost at least $700 per pc.

 

Make your choice!!!

 

You gotta compare apple to apple bro ....

 

For me, i don't mind forgoing forged rims cos' i can always go for OZ Ultraleg which is also not very heavy (16" abt 6kg+) and its not forged and it doesn't cost an arm an a leg. While a 16" forged rims is abt 5-6kg. Not much diff lah ... just shed 5kg of body weight if you are too concern abt weight loh

Edited June 8, 2006 by Laojiao

[Sony]

 

Thanks for the reply. Me was looking at Enkei 2nd hand 17inch vs new magline 16inch..

 

So looking for some comments.

[Wallaw819]

Hi

 

Just cusrious if you have manage to change your wheels already. I am also looking to do that and mine is also 205/55/16 profile. I was told that Bridgestone Toranza ( Japan made )is going for $168 a piece while my present Premium Contact is now asking for at Stamford for $235 a piece and that is damn expensive.

I already read somehwere that someone posted that Premium Contact at $135 a piece. Is taht true and where on earth can you get that for such a low price.

 

care to comment ..

 

For 205/55/16 some places are offering F1(Thailand) @ $110/pc until June. Really good value for money.

[Zoom99]

Wow I never expect Taiwan forged 15" rims to be so ex.

 

Bought Enkei MT forged 9mth ago at $270/pc.

They are made in Jap.

[Yeoching]

Morning

 

Any idea if in term of quietness is it a OK cos F1 tread seems quite like for performance..