Please advice

[byrion]

Hi all, i have just got my latio sports base last tuesday and mileage now is about 600++. i was thinking to change my rims to either a 16" or 17". Can kindly advice me on which will be a better choice? my budget is about 1k best to be lower... And should i change it now or wait till i had driven till tires bold liao then go change.

Thank you all in advance

[kraziesg]

Don't think anyone could really advise you except yourself. It's your money and you do what you feels like. (Sorry. Not trying to be mean here..) The only thing to take note is that you have to try to maintain the overall rolling circumference of the wheel if you upsize your size, your wheel's weight will definitely be heavier than the stock. Also, the rolling resistance will increase too, contributing to a higher fuel consumption. How much higher? That will have to depends on the style of your driving and type of route you taking.

Hi all, i have just got my latio sports base last tuesday and mileage now is about 600++. i was thinking to change my rims to either a 16" or 17". Can kindly advice me on which will be a better choice? my budget is about 1k best to be lower... And should i change it now or wait till i had driven till tires bold liao then go change.

Thank you all in advance

[byrion]

Thank you... understand what you meant...by the way can i also ask if i wanna pump air into the present tires what pressure should i set on the pump?


sorry for asking all ******** stuffs as this is my first time owning a car and still very green to lots of things

[kraziesg]

Nothing wrong with asking. That's what the forum is for. (To share knowledge) If your question is s*****, you'll most be flamed by the rest by now.    For myself, I also asked a lot in order to know all these. So now my turn to pass on the knowledge.

For the tire pressure, it's best you invest in a pressure gauge with those analogue meter. (not those digital type if possible) Reason is that most of the petrol kiosk pump are not accurate.

For stock tires : Rear -> 30bar (210kpa)   Front -> 33bar (230kpa)  [When cold - travelled less than 5km]
                       Rear -> 31bar (220kpa)   Front -> 34bar (240kpa)  [When warm/hot - travelled more than 5km]

Thank you... understand what you meant...by the way can i also ask if i wanna pump air into the present tires what pressure should i set on the pump?


sorry for asking all s***** stuffs as this is my first time owning a car and still very green to lots of things

[zzyzx]

ehh i thought front should be more than rear?

[kraziesg]

Yes. You're right! My bad. I will modify my post. Thanks for pointing that out, else I will be flamed to death by others.

ehh i thought front should be more than rear?

[gh05tss]

To me, for our latio the most optimized rim size is 16" anything above is luxury sizing.

[iwilly]

Hi all, i have just got my latio sports base last tuesday and mileage now is about 600++. i was thinking to change my rims to either a 16" or 17". Can kindly advice me on which will be a better choice? my budget is about 1k best to be lower... And should i change it now or wait till i had driven till tires bold liao then go change.

Thank you all in advance

poh heng 16" rim w/tyre around $980 if ur rims n tyres are still newly then can trade around $500 and u juz need top up $480. if wait longer ur wear n tear then the price will drop. when u go down juz tell justin ur car only a few days old he will take a look then give u a price..

[Toalson]

poh heng 16" rim w/tyre around $980 if ur rims n tyres are still newly then can trade around $500 and u juz need top up $480. if wait longer ur wear n tear then the price will drop. when u go down juz tell justin ur car only a few days old he will take a look then give u a price..

Was wondering if 195/55R16 a common size in Singapore. Was surprise to note that for FL, its +1 to 16". But pre FL it only +1 to 15"

[clarence]

Hi all, i have just got my latio sports base last tuesday and mileage now is about 600++. i was thinking to change my rims to either a 16" or 17". Can kindly advice me on which will be a better choice? my budget is about 1k best to be lower... And should i change it now or wait till i had driven till tires bold liao then go change.

Thank you all in advance

Stock 15" rims on stock tyres is still best for overall ride comfort.

Do expect a harsher ride and higher fuel consumption on broader tyres on 16" or 17" rims, as well as faster wear to your shocks.

Of course you get a more stable ride at high speeds and for fast cornering but these will put you in breach of the law.

[byrion]

Thanks a lot bros....

[clarence]

Was wondering if 195/55R16 a common size in Singapore. Was surprise to note that for FL, its +1 to 16". But pre FL it only +1 to 15"

Very limited choices available for 195/55R16.

A serious consideration when upgrading to broader tyres is the replacement cost.

http://www.tyrepac.com.sg/Form/B2C/Home.aspx?type=TyresSearch&width=195&size=16&profile=55&season=all&brand=All&source=Home

[Toalson]

Very limited choices available for 195/55R16.

A serious consideration when upgrading to broader tyres is the replacement cost.

http://www.tyrepac.com.sg/Form/B2C/Home.aspx?type=TyresSearch&width=195&size=16&profile=55&season=all&brand=All&source=Home

Thanks, think will stick to 195/60R15 then will save not only on rims but also on FC and actual tyre cost as 15' still cheaper than 16" I hope

[clarence]

Thanks, think will stick to 195/60R15 then will save not only on rims but also on FC and actual tyre cost as 15' still cheaper than 16" I hope

Taking the Yokohama AC 01 as an example, 195/60R15 is 20% cheaper than 195/55R16.

With the current recession expected to be the worst since S'pore's independence, it makes sense to be prudent.