Very Tempted to UpSIZE RIMS

[Teewhy]

I had the 18" Leggeras, 8JJ. Weight around mid 8kg.

 

17" should be closer to low 8s I guess.

 

Either 7.5 or 8 will fit 225 tyres. For a more sporty look, go with 8 so that the tyres doesn't get the "muffin" bulge.

 

FC is all relative. Increasing a size up won't affect much one.

 

ET is the offset of the rim. How far it gets pushed out.

 

I'd go with 17x8 with 225 tyres.

 

Thank you very much for your advise! Will share a photo tomorrow after I've changed it.

 

I don't understand the Weight (KG) portion though.

[Theoldjaffa]

Thank you very much for your advise! Will share a photo tomorrow after I've changed it.

 

I don't understand the Weight (KG) portion though.

Europeans use comma as decimals

[Teewhy]

Europeans use comma as decimals

[Beregond]

Thank you very much for your advise! Will share a photo tomorrow after I've changed it.

 

I don't understand the Weight (KG) portion though.

I would advice 17x 7.5 for 225 width tyres

[Teewhy]

I would advice 17x 7.5 for 225 width tyres

Would like to know, why 7.5jj instead of 8?

[Beregond]

Would like to know, why 7.5jj instead of 8?

Not say cannot 0.5' different only.

U divide into 2 .

1 side of the rims only 1/4 ' different.

i feel 7.5 width will look nicer on most 225 tyres. ( personal experience )

[Adrianli]

Eversince i upgraded my rims from 17 to 20, my fc never gone above 9km/L. But the look and size is always amaze me daily.

[Theoldjaffa]

Ya it's a matter of personal preference whether you like it "Touring" or "Sports"

 

17x7.5 on 225 - it's got a bit of a "muffin top"

 

18x8 on 225 - more tapered to the top

Edited December 4, 2018 by Theoldjaffa

[Beregond]

Ya it's a matter of personal preference whether you like it "Touring" or "Sports"

 

17x7.5 on 225 - it's got a bit of a "muffin top"

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18x8 on 225 - more tapered to the top

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very nice sample photo.

can notice the btm photo with the 17x8.

the sidewall is slanted abit.

 

the most ideal would be a straight sidewall.

[Teewhy]

What tyre pressure do y'all recommend to pump for 225/50 R17 tyres?

[Roberttan]

What tyre pressure do y'all recommend to pump for 225/50 R17 tyres?

can share what car is that ? 

tyre pressures are range from generally from 200kpa to 280kpa

[Ronkovic]

What tyre pressure do y'all recommend to pump for 225/50 R17 tyres?

 

I suppose you'd be OK at around 32 to 36 psi? 

Can't remember what that is in Kpa tho' although the Air Pump at the petrol station would allow you to toggle between both.

[KimHwee]

What tyre pressure do y'all recommend to pump for 225/50 R17 tyres?

Usually do 230 kPa for 215/50/R17. Not sure if there is a big difference for 225/50/R17.

 

Also understand that there is a recommended tyre pressure for each car. You might want to check that first and adjust from there to your liking.

[Teewhy]

can share what car is that ? 

tyre pressures are range from generally from 200kpa to 280kpa

 

Mazda 3. The recommended pressure for stock wheels, 205/60R16 is 36 psi. Now sure if I should maintain this. The profile is somewhat similar 

[Roberttan]

Mazda 3. The recommended pressure for stock wheels, 205/60R16 is 36 psi. Now sure if I should maintain this. The profile is somewhat similar 

36Psi = 250Kpa 2.5 Bar

for Jps car if recommended is 36psi propably for Green Driving = Fuel saving

for your case Mazda 3 i think is OK to fill 36psi

But wondering why 225/50/17 (correct me if i am wrong)?

for me i will prefer 215/50/17 for mazda 3

[Teewhy]

36Psi = 250Kpa 2.5 Bar

for Jps car if recommended is 36psi propably for Green Driving = Fuel saving

for your case Mazda 3 i think is OK to fill 36psi

But wondering why 225/50/17 (correct me if i am wrong)?

for me i will prefer 215/50/17 for mazda 3

I upsized to 17” japan rims with 8jj. 225 for more stability and can protect my rather pricy rims too

[Theoldjaffa]

I upsized to 17â japan rims with 8jj. 225 for more stability and can protect my rather pricy rims too ð 215/50 and 225/45 are common sizes though. My size is rare and much more expensive

So end up u bought the TC105?

[No_worries]

I upsize my rims from 16 inch 205 55 r16 to 18 inch 225 40 r18.

 

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Yes fuel economy will drop but you will notice the handling improvement immediately . I also ordered a eibach pro kit to lower my car but not done yet