Changing of new rim and type for new Latio Sport Premium

[Winterzaizai]

Hi all,

I'm a new driver, just went to purchase Latio Sport Premium. I had change the rim to original base rim 15".... My friend told me to change to change to 16" rim and type.... Need some advise on should I change it?

Thanks.

[ket]

Hi all,

I'm a new driver, just went to purchase Latio Sport Premium. I had change the rim to original base rim 15".... My friend told me to change to change to 16" rim and type.... Need some advise on should I change it?

Thanks.

Hi if your wallet allow, go for it. If not then stay stock first. Just my 2 cent.

[maxngck]

hi!

first of all, welcome to Latio Club  .

hmm..... this question oso bother me when i bought my sedan premium. actually change or no change very much depends on individual. if say, u wan lighter rims for easy pick up, u can go for same 15" but better and lighter rims. this can help in maintaining ur fc. if u wan something for better stability, u can go for 16" (e.g. 205/50/R16) but FC will affect abit. lighter 16" rim oso available in the market  . asthetically, 16 oso look better  . all depends on what u wan........ hahaaa.... poison u    

[Winterzaizai]

thanks, pals

[leolooi]

i am seeing poison here hahah....

[darrylker]

Hi all,

I'm a new driver, just went to purchase Latio Sport Premium. I had change the rim to original base rim 15".... My friend told me to change to change to 16" rim and type.... Need some advise on should I change it?

Thanks.

Welcome to TLC bro! I've been using stock rims for abt a year before switching to 16 (205/55/R16). Personally, it really depends on your preference, i.e. $ budget, aesthetics...But definitely ride improves after changing to 16 inch + good tyres! 

[limck007]

Welcome to TLC bro! I've been using stock rims for abt a year before switching to 16 (205/55/R16). Personally, it really depends on your preference, i.e. $ budget, aesthetics...But definitely ride improves after changing to 16 inch + good tyres! 

i think $$$ is the main factor here (as least for me)

my latio is 2 mths + liao..

INitally i wanted to change to 16" or 17" one.. but after loooking at the prices for good & light rims (16 & 17") , factor in the tyres cost>> i tell myself>> better wait for 1 year.... To ex liao

Minimum is need for a light + nice looking rims + good typres>> i need at least $800+ per wheel.. no $$

[darrylker]

i think $$$ is the main factor here (as least for me)

my latio is 2 mths + liao..

INitally i wanted to change to 16" or 17" one.. but after loooking at the prices for good & light rims (16 & 17") , factor in the tyres cost>> i tell myself>> better wait for 1 year.... To ex liao

Minimum is need for a light + nice looking rims + good typres>> i need at least $800+ per wheel.. no $$

Agree with you...either trade-in your rims&tyres early for a better deal, or use it till 2yrs & change a nice new set. If budget is of concern, advice to get a good set of tyres :) Ride will improve greatly... Alternatively, if u don't mind second rims, can also consider in future...

[iagree]

Hi all,

I'm a new driver, just went to purchase Latio Sport Premium. I had change the rim to original base rim 15".... My friend told me to change to change to 16" rim and type.... Need some advise on should I change it?

Thanks.

IMO.

Must have principle.

We should do one thing.

That's it, EVERYTHING STOCK!

Original.

15" rim is more than enough. Cheaper tyres aso.
And better FC because the car will be light also vs the bigger & heavier size tyres.
When changing tyres, is cheaper also.

[maxngck]

big doesnt mean heavy  ... 

[Jazz]

big doesnt mean heavy  ... 

big doesn't mean heavy but definitely expensive. 

[darrylker]

IMO.

Must have principle.

We should do one thing.

That's it, EVERYTHING STOCK!

Original.

15" rim is more than enough. Cheaper tyres aso.
And better FC because the car will be light also vs the bigger & heavier size tyres.
When changing tyres, is cheaper also.

Good for you bro! For my 1st year I was on stock for my ride, no MOD at all...but as the poison gets into me deeper, very hard to remain on stock...

[maxngck]

big doesn't mean heavy but definitely expensive. 

yeah,...big normally is more exp  but big can make u safer just that fc affected 

[psyched]

Agree with you...either trade-in your rims&tyres early for a better deal, or use it till 2yrs & change a nice new set. If budget is of concern, advice to get a good set of tyres :) Ride will improve greatly... Alternatively, if u don't mind second rims, can also consider in future...

So what is your advice on a good set or tyres.

will stick on the 15".

thks.

[Novellus Legends]

16 inch not much diff from 15...

go 17 and lower suspension , u will see a very sporty ride.

but tire width has a big diff...whether ur on 185 or 195 or 205..

think 16inch looks good due to the 205 and more stable la

latio on 185 or 195 is damn odd...

if u drive behind those hyundai vernas or city...observe carefully and u know what u want and why u wanna rid those stock 195

[clarence]

Bigger rims with broader tyres translate to higher fuel consumption.

Unless you don't mind paying more for petrol, then by all means do an upgrade.

[Carmodz]

Hi all,

I'm a new driver, just went to purchase Latio Sport Premium. I had change the rim to original base rim 15".... My friend told me to change to change to 16" rim and type.... Need some advise on should I change it?

Thanks.

Hi there, personally, i've used 15" and 3 different types of 17" b4, i wont quite get used to driving with 15" or 16" now. The points displayed by the other bros are valid, and it always takes 2 hands to clap. For instance:

1. bigger rims = nicer = heavier = higher FC.
2. bigger but lighter rims = nicer = FC maintained or even better FC = more expensive (rims & tyres)
3. 15" tyres are cheaper that is without a doubt, but i self console myself by saying 1 set of 17" tyres costs less than $800, i   
    use for 2 years. You divide out the cost by 12 month installment its $66/mth. I spend more than $66/month on ciggies
4. 205mm and above = better grip, better handling, better stability
5. Grip, handling & stability can be argued by: this is only a latio, how fast u want to go? why u want to improve this & that?
6. Bigger rims & tyres = maybe slower pick up but better performance at bends and high speed
7. You want very good FC, can try the Hybrid car, but expensive or Bo Hua. Or maybe even CNG conversion.

I hope you get my point bro, rims & fc & performance is always a chicken and egg thing. The choice really lies in yourself. All i know is that if u want to purchase a rim, put in some effort to source, I'm sure u will be able to find a nice light rim available, it may be 2nd hand especially for those models which production has ceased. Anyway, keep your options open first, let me see if i can arrange a 16" tyre trial for the mega meet. There and then, u can experience it yourself. How say you?

[kgleo]

Hi all,

I'm a new driver, just went to purchase Latio Sport Premium. I had change the rim to original base rim 15".... My friend told me to change to change to 16" rim and type.... Need some advise on should I change it?

Thanks.

Upgraded mine from 15 to 16 after 2 weeks of getting the car. To me mileage no difference at all.

[darrylker]

So what is your advice on a good set or tyres.

will stick on the 15".

thks.

Currently using Bridgestone Potenza G3, firm & stable ride...abit noisy though....quite a number of Lations feedback on the Hankook V4 tyres...best person to give feedback should be Bro Carmodz...

[Jazz]

Upgraded mine from 15 to 16 after 2 weeks of getting the car. To me mileage no difference at all.

Eh ...... you only used your 15" for 2 weeks, so how do you conclude your FC no difference?