different rim sizes

[Izso]

My Wira A/B SE downgraded from the 16" JRD rims to ultra lightweight Advanti Storm 15" rims. The performance gains was so significant it was mindblowing. Mind you - mine's an auto so I could instantly feel the better acceleration, better stopping and generally easy go-faster feeling.

Your Aveo 1.5 is similar in capacity with my car so I suspect you'll feel a huge difference going from 17" to anything smaller. If you're concerned about looks, consider the Advanti lightweight series 16" rims. Reducing the unsprung weight will make a difference too in performance.

 

[vr2turbo]

17" looks still so much better......for power and fc then better go right down to 15"

 

[HaziqRais]

Now im using 205/40. I cant remember the old tyre profile. Yeap, after bot gotta do the suspension and brakes as well -.-
Izso, thanks for the info. Now i know the difference is significant.
Ill be looking for smaller rims with atleast some looks. Haha

 

[vr2turbo]

Probably only 185/60/R14?? Using 16" and 17", the common size is 205. 16" will be 205/45 and 17", your 205/40. The width and friction also drag down the car coupled with the larger tyre diameter.

 

[HaziqRais]

I see. Im also considering downgrade to 16". Still going to feel the difference right?
I cant use 205/40 with the 16s?

 

[vr2turbo]

Nope, I don't think they have 205/40 in 16"......

 

[Izso]

16" and 17" isn't that significantly different unless you opt for a ultra lightweight 16".

 

[vr2turbo]

Tyre size plays a part.....

 

[l2s_turbo]

Use 195/40/16 Toyo T1R.. i'm using that on my gf's picanto..

 

[vr2turbo]

What is the price of that tyre??

 

[HaziqRais]

Can use 195/40 eh? Ill consider that size. Yeah, im wondering about the price too.
How much would ultra lightweight 16" cost?

 

[l2s_turbo]

What is the price of that tyre??

Bought 2nd hand from my fren, he bought previously @ RM 360/pc thats why i ask you in another thread whether you able to find the price?

Can use 195/40 eh? Ill consider that size. Yeah, im wondering about the price too.
How much would ultra lightweight 16" cost?

Can why not? I using 195/40 on 7jj rim.. previously using 165/45/16 Nankang NS2.. super stretch..hehe.. drive up to 150km/h no prob.. just that change to 195/40/16 Toyo T1R feel the grip is better and also softer.. the sound also not that loud.. but tyre wear very fast!

 

[vr2turbo]

Can ask around, but this size maybe got to order as have not seen in any shops. But Toyo prices have gone up a lot.
Cannot compare Nankang to Toyo, a lot of difference. Toyo UHP sure to wear fast.

For Toyo tyres can try this shop. I bought mine from there last time. Ask for Richie....
E.D. Tyre Autocare Sdn. Bhd.
24, Jalan Utas A
Section 15
40000 Shah Alam
Tel: 5510 0620
Fax: 5511 0820
www.edtyre.com

 

[HaziqRais]

Can ask around, but this size maybe got to order as have not seen in any shops. But Toyo prices have gone up a lot.
Cannot compare Nankang to Toyo, a lot of difference. Toyo UHP sure to wear fast.

For Toyo tyres can try this shop. I bought mine from there last time. Ask for Richie....
E.D. Tyre Autocare Sdn. Bhd.
24, Jalan Utas A
Section 15
40000 Shah Alam
Tel: 5510 0620
Fax: 5511 0820
www.edtyre.com

Thanks for the info bro but then, it wears very fast eh? So is it worth it to buy so expensive but fast wearing?

 

[vr2turbo]

Thanks for the info bro but then, it wears very fast eh? So is it worth it to buy so expensive but fast wearing?

Good grip mah! Fast wear also depends on your usage?
Some people don't travel much but wants a durable tyre for what? After 4 years harden already, also have to change even though still got plenty of thread pattern balance......

 

[HaziqRais]

If i ride it everyday like atleast 2 hours a day on the road. How long is it going to last?
And driving around 80-100.

 

[vr2turbo]

Bro., Hard to calculate that way.....

 

[l2s_turbo]

Thanks for the info bro but then, it wears very fast eh? So is it worth it to buy so expensive but fast wearing?

Bro i wear quite fast because i often drive at 120~140km/h on highway and often travels from JB to Batu Pahat.. thru and flow already 300km+-.. but it's a good tyre i must say... if not with that tyre that time, i already kiss the ass of one car during raining.. i jam the brake and the tyre skidded but luckily just a small distance before can get control and avoid the car in front.

*FYI i already change the brake to RVR single pot caliper & disc.. it's much much bigger than any of those in the 1.5cc car.. because it's 2.0cc turbo car using de..so conclusion, money vs safety, i recommend that tyre.. but for bigger size den i can't afford la.. that's y my perdana i using Nankang NS2 only.. coz my size will cost RM1.6k like that.. and i seldom drive that car..

 

[vr2turbo]

If drive coastal road will wear faster because more corners and winding road will scrub more also.....

 

[l2s_turbo]

If drive coastal road will wear faster because more corners and winding road will scrub more also.....

Ya and also bigger & heavier rims also will wear faster.. i have 2 frens using this TOYO T1R, one on 18" one on 20" both only lasted about 1 yr den the need to change already.. so i think 16" still consider ok la.. just find a lightweight rim will do..