18" rims to recommend

[Jack_kc]

With a budget like this... you can actually go a lot of workshops hahah

Can also check Carousell app. A lot of workshop start to post their wares there.

[Roberttan]

With a budget like this... you can actually go a lot of workshops hahah

Can also check Carousell app. A lot of workshop start to post their wares there.

online shop for wheel(I never like to buy this way , please take note

buying from store is better and ask for Official invoice in case of any dispute (except the look and finishing you see what you get)

do installation at the store so that they will assure it fits your car (except for  look when fitted) 

Ask nicely

country of origin / prices is for cash & carry ?/ include GST/ any dent (not curb rash) etc

Should you not from shop , the condition all change

just MHO

[Chucky2007]

online shop for wheel(I never like to buy this way , please take note

buying from store is better and ask for Official invoice in case of any dispute (except the look and finishing you see what you get)

do installation at the store so that they will assure it fits your car (except for look when fitted)

Ask nicely

country of origin / prices is for cash & carry ?/ include GST/ any dent (not curb rash) etc

Should you not from shop , the condition all change

just MHO

Agree.. Lots of fakes nowadays

[Roberttan]

frankly speaking 

I wont consider those are fake product.

they are call Replica (like generic medicine)

But at least for Medicine our MOH will help us check before they are sold in the market

[Kurrypokteh]

Hi bros....i have managed to change my stock Kia 18" heavy rims to the replica InForged rims. I found Kim Hoe Tyre with a lot of used and new replica rims as well as almost new original stock rims which many new car owners immediately changed out as the experienced uncle there said a lot of people go to their workshop to change out those heavy stock rims for lighter after market rims.

 

I did personally carried my stock rims and the replica rims to compare weight and the stock rims indeed much heavier. So far I have used it for 3 weeks and i am keeping a watch on the FC after changing to the much lighter replica rims.

 

Those looking for nice after market replica rims or almost new stock rims can go Carousell search for Kim Hoe Tyres. The guy called Daryl is really efficient in his services. I watsapped him my ETA timing and once I reached he was already waiting with my rims outside the workshop like I am VIP like that. His team of 2 person including himself 3 pax took only less than 20 mins to change out my rims.

[Roberttan]

looks like is Kia sportage,

if for kia sorento  one have to very careful because of your car weight (very heavy particularly the diesel engine) 

above rim looks nice to me

sometime do ask about the rim specification like strength of the rim (can withstand the heavy load especially big MPV / SUV / diesel engine)

[Kurrypokteh]

Yup mine is a Kia Sorento not Sportage. Its the 2011 model. Thanks bro for the advice on the rims specs to take note of. Will go and google more on the strength of this rims.

[Yaloryalor]

appreciate if anyone could recommend 18" rims around 8-9kg/pc, pricing wise around $400/rim.

thanks!

I think only OZ HLT rims can fit your requirements.

 

I also looking about same specs as you budget up to $500 per rim.

 

Was looking at ATS, Alutec, BBS but all are about same or slightly lighter than my stock rims only.

[Roberttan]

Yup mine is a Kia Sorento not Sportage. Its the 2011 model. Thanks bro for the advice on the rims specs to take note of. Will go and google more on the strength of this rims.

[Deckbuild]

If into light weight and performance, just go for CE28SL or the TE37SL. Good and strong. Anyway based on the budget most likely 16inch only.

[Clue]

Looking to change to 18" rims for my A4 too, stock is 16" which is pretty ugly imo. Just want to ask, what is considered light? To be honest, I'm in it more for aesthetics but at the same time don't want to compromise too much on acceleration and fuel economy...any recommendation for what kind of weight and budget I should have?

 

On top of that any recommendations for matching tyre (quality & price wise)?

[Keithchue]

Looking to change to 18" rims for my A4 too, stock is 16" which is pretty ugly imo. Just want to ask, what is considered light? To be honest, I'm in it more for aesthetics but at the same time don't want to compromise too much on acceleration and fuel economy...any recommendation for what kind of weight and budget I should have?

 

On top of that any recommendations for matching tyre (quality & price wise)?

18 inch 8 kgs is considered light.

 

google for BBS if wallet permits. CI-R, CI-R II, CH-R, CH are ever green lasting designs.

 

http://bbs.com/de/produkte.php

 

if cheaper can go for Anzio, I'm on Anzio vision. they are made as per stock rim, same weight, but mine is 18inch.  made in Europe (cheaper countries such as Poland and Czech), company is HQ in Poland, my rims are forged.

[Muser]

18 inch 8 kgs is considered light

 

...

 

my rims are forged.

Yup, forged 18" would be about 8kg.

 

Cast 18" wheels would be 11-12kg. For example, stock MY16 Subaru Legacy 2.5i-S BN9 18" cast aluminium alloy wheels (OEM by Enkei) weigh 11.3kg.

 

How heavy are your forged Anzio 18"?

Edited November 3, 2016 by Muser

[Clue]

To be honest, I checked out BBS and its severely out of my range...though the designs were pretty appealing. Is a 2.5k budget for rims and tires good enough? Or should I expect more...

[Clue]

Went to Leong Seng Tyres...was quoted BBS SR + bridgestone potenza for 2.2k. Need advice on whether rim/tyre is good and price justified.

[Altis72]

Went to Leong Seng Tyres...was quoted BBS SR + bridgestone potenza for 2.2k. Need advice on whether rim/tyre is good and price justified.

I like the design of BBS SR but I believe its heavy (around 12kgs?).

Which potenza tyres are you getting? RE003?

[Clue]

I like the design of BBS SR but I believe its heavy (around 12kgs?).

Which potenza tyres are you getting? RE003?

 

Went back today with a friend who knows his stuff and got a pretty good deal. Found a 2nd hand but really mint prodrive gc-05k set and paid around 3k in all for them plus assy3 tires.

[Keithchue]

Yup, forged 18" would be about 8kg.

 

Cast 18" wheels would be 11-12kg. For example, stock MY16 Subaru Legacy 2.5i-S BN9 18" cast aluminium alloy wheels (OEM by Enkei) weigh 11.3kg.

 

How heavy are your forged Anzio 18"?

mine is about 9kg, about the same weight as stock 16inch

To be honest, I checked out BBS and its severely out of my range...though the designs were pretty appealing. Is a 2.5k budget for rims and tires good enough? Or should I expect more...

2.5k, u can't get BBs for this price range, BBs starts about 400 per rim, tyres, factor in about 1000, u r looking at close to 4K, unless u have trade in.  most chope don't take trade in. but mine does and was traded on less than 10Km from the showroom.