Pisces69 6th Gear March 18, 2013 Share March 18, 2013 scratched rim not safe? first year of driving, my rim kissed kerb many times... some jialat one. Scratches r harmless. Only cracks n dents r dangerous. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladykillerz 4th Gear March 18, 2013 Share March 18, 2013 hi friends.... my first (and i believe last) car is forte, now abt 4 yrs old. rims have been stock since day one. for me, i dun care abt looks or what.. juz point A/B guy. I juz want to ask what is the function of rim? for nice nice only or must it be inspected and changed now and then for safety? people normally change rim is to nice nice one only is it? if you drive gently without hitting your rims, they should last very long, even up to COE expired. but nowadays, more and more potholes... most drivers change rims for the looks and nearly all who changed rims usually up size. if you can tahan, just continue stock rims. no problem at all. if your backside itchy, a decent set of 17" rims will not cost you a bomb either. optional to change (maybe can be repair, depends on how serious): - scratches - kerb rashes - small chipping - small dent good to change: - dented (unable to perform balancing) must change: - crack (be it small or big crack) just my two cents. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JX83 3rd Gear March 18, 2013 Share March 18, 2013 TS u so good ah.. I wish I can be like u but I can't.. :( the 1st thing everytime I change a car regardless new or old 1st thing I change is the rims.. unless personally I like the rims then nv change. But tyres confirm must use good 1 la that 1 is a must.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonsoh 2nd Gear March 19, 2013 Author Share March 19, 2013 thanks thanks i feel so assured now. but if anyone wants to sell their stock or good condition rims suitable for a 17" FORTE 1.6 pls PM me... sell me cheap cheap lah.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonsoh 2nd Gear March 19, 2013 Author Share March 19, 2013 TS u so good ah.. I wish I can be like u but I can't.. :( the 1st thing everytime I change a car regardless new or old 1st thing I change is the rims.. unless personally I like the rims then nv change. But tyres confirm must use good 1 la that 1 is a must.. no good or bad... juz money very hard to earn lah... haha...car can move and safe can already... keke... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timex1441 1st Gear March 19, 2013 Share March 19, 2013 no good or bad... juz money very hard to earn lah... haha...car can move and safe can already... keke... i'm with u on this....not only the rims....i also wun spend $ on a number plate.... maybe when i strike toto, i'll go n get a number plate n change to bling-bling rims Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Hypersonic March 19, 2013 Share March 19, 2013 I believe if your rims have any problems, when you go do your tyres rotation, the mechanic should notify you. If not, dont think there is a need to change rims. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonsoh 2nd Gear March 19, 2013 Author Share March 19, 2013 I believe if your rims have any problems, when you go do your tyres rotation, the mechanic should notify you. If not, dont think there is a need to change rims. u guys change tyre got receive services like balancing, rotation etc? i go hor, park by shopfront, jack up and change all 4 tyres. game over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear March 20, 2013 Share March 20, 2013 thanks thanks i feel so assured now. but if anyone wants to sell their stock or good condition rims suitable for a 17" FORTE 1.6 pls PM me... sell me cheap cheap lah.... U can chk wh some of e tire shops mentioned here who sell a lot of rims cos ty wil do a trade-in n hv lots of 2nd hand rims fr sale. I got my original optra 16" rims wh good tires fr only abt $250 fr 4 pcs. There r many 2nd hand rims fr sale at most tire n rim shops. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Hypersonic March 20, 2013 Share March 20, 2013 (edited) u guys change tyre got receive services like balancing, rotation etc? i go hor, park by shopfront, jack up and change all 4 tyres. game over. If you change new tyres the tyre shop must do wheel balancing. As for wheel alignment some shop dont give free and some need you to pay for wheel alignment service. Even when you go rotate your tyres, tyre shop also will do wheel balancing. Edited March 20, 2013 by 13177 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5936 1st Gear March 20, 2013 Share March 20, 2013 Original from AD or Factory. Factory original is the best. if you have Factory fitted rims and not damaged, stick to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear March 21, 2013 Share March 21, 2013 Original from AD or Factory. Factory original is the best. if you have Factory fitted rims and not damaged, stick to it. Yes fully agree. Factory rims r most suited fr yr car cos e factory wil only use rims wh correct dia...offset n width. Plus e center hole fits e wheel sub just right n u dun need to use an aftermarket adapter. Usually factory rims r a little heavier but thats cos ty r stronger n can take more hard use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonsoh 2nd Gear March 21, 2013 Author Share March 21, 2013 thanks all... now i can invest in better tyres.. will transfer my rims budget to tyre budget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberttan 5th Gear March 21, 2013 Share March 21, 2013 Yes fully agree. Factory rims r most suited fr yr car cos e factory wil only use rims wh correct dia...offset n width. Plus e center hole fits e wheel sub just right n u dun need to use an aftermarket adapter. Usually factory rims r a little heavier but thats cos ty r stronger n can take more hard use. how you define factory or AD rim? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear March 21, 2013 Share March 21, 2013 how you define factory or AD rim? Factory/original rims r comissioned by car manufacturer to b made fr their cars according to their specs. Usually u can find e car logo embossed on e inside of e rims. These r rims specially made fr their cars. Usually when u buy...it wil hv e car brand logo on e center cap of e rims. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Hypersonic March 21, 2013 Share March 21, 2013 Factory/original rims r comissioned by car manufacturer to b made fr their cars according to their specs. Usually u can find e car logo embossed on e inside of e rims. These r rims specially made fr their cars. Usually when u buy...it wil hv e car brand logo on e center cap of e rims. The brand logo on the center of the rims usually will come off after many years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear March 21, 2013 Share March 21, 2013 The brand logo on the center of the rims usually will come off after many years. One of mine got stolen. Basket. And a replacement abt $30 plus. Knn. Now i just leave it blank. Maybe :angry: i just spray it black one day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberttan 5th Gear March 21, 2013 Share March 21, 2013 Factory/original rims r comissioned by car manufacturer to b made fr their cars according to their specs. Usually u can find e car logo embossed on e inside of e rims. These r rims specially made fr their cars. Usually when u buy...it wil hv e car brand logo on e center cap of e rims. 3 over years back my Uncle bought a Toyota camry , when he sent his car for tyre change ,he out of curiousity ask the tyre shop the rim is it original? they claimed those rims are installed locally and is not Original fro toyota But my Uncle remember when he buy the car the SE told him whole car are Original factory fitted ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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