Lightest Rims

[Polar28]

1. 16" is quite common size, price varies depending on make and design.

2. Upgrade rim no need to upgrade brake unless you mod your car too powerful. (more power require more stopping power)

[Dennisk]

how heavy is considered light weight in 16" range? casted or forged is better?

[Jlim]

ah so no need change brakes. mm.. say my car braking at 120km/h same result be it 14" or 16" then?

[Poortraveller]

how fast u can stop is actually depend on ur tyre

[Polar28]

Forged is definitely better but of course more $$$. Most lower price rim should be > 8kg.

 

if you can afford, go for forged rim <7kg but of course also need to look for light weight tyres too.

[Dennisk]

what should i look out for when buying rims? can list all factors that i should look out for? cos i am very green in this area...

[Polar28]

This one of the leightest rim

 

http://www.hartwheels.co.jp/cat_racinghart...rt_035_spec.htm

[Dennisk]

avaliable in sg? any idea how much?

[Polar28]

I am no wheel expert but the following are some information you need to know,

 

1. Wheel PCD

2. Maximum width of rim for your ride

3. offset

[Polar28]

no sure about that, need to ask around, can try Leong Seng at Ubi

 

the following web site give you information regarding wheel and tyre

 

http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbibles/e...tyre_bible.html

[Polar28]

You can try YHI,

 

http://www.yhi.com.sg/

[Zenn]

Any idea how much it cost to trade in new 14' to 15' sport rim?

[Polar28]

Very difficult to answer leh, best you ask tyre shop. Can try Justin (pxx xxxg) at AMK.

[Zenn]

Ok thx! You ve their no?

[Polar28]

Justin almost post in every car forum. Give him a call.

 

 

AMK AVE 10 BLK 4002

pxx xxxg TYRES

98368640

[Zenn]

I found Justin posting in Kia Club :

 

TRADE IN OF NEW 14 INCHES WITH TYRES

 

GET 15 INCHES WITH FALKEN FOR TOP UP OF $400

GET 16 INCHES WITH FALKEN FOR TOP UP OF $700

GET 17 INCHES WITH FALKEN FOR TOP UP OF $950

 

Pandan me, does it applies to all car?

[Polar28]

I think it depend also how "new" your tyre and rims are. Most likely he will need to see to confirm

[Wreckwrx]

Should apply to all car.

 

Just pop by his place and speak to him. He's quite accomodating.