Pls advise on rims (technical)
07-03-2005, 12:13 AM
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Pls advise on rims (technical)
Hi all! 
Me looking at rims! :D
Would be grateful for advice on the following, in the context of 19" rims:
1. Will the speedo be affected and if so how? I.e. Will the speedo read lower or higher?
2. Will torque be affected?
3. Will the consumption be worse?
4. What would a good brand of tyre be?
5. Anything else me should look out for?
Me never understood PCD, offset, etc. so pls forgive me for me simple approach :o :p What other cars can fit the rims (which would fit our RX)?
Thanx all - and wish me luck! :D
Me looking at rims! :D Would be grateful for advice on the following, in the context of 19" rims:
1. Will the speedo be affected and if so how? I.e. Will the speedo read lower or higher?
2. Will torque be affected?
3. Will the consumption be worse?
4. What would a good brand of tyre be?
5. Anything else me should look out for?
Me never understood PCD, offset, etc. so pls forgive me for me simple approach :o :p What other cars can fit the rims (which would fit our RX)?
Thanx all - and wish me luck! :D
07-03-2005, 01:13 AM
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mayb tis shld b able to gv u a rough guide on ur 1st q
http://miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
2-3)torque,yes,it'l b affected,slower,in fact.if u r gona use wider rubbers,FC is gona go dn too,but u xchg it 4 better road holdin...
4)rubbers,dpends on ur budget...fr korean's kumho to japan's advan,ur 'willingness' to spent plays a part;u r tokin bout 19s here.i wud suggest st115 fr falken.a balance on performance & noise.
5)hmmm...if u hv plans to upgrade ur calipers,remem to go 4 a wider offset;>43 to play safe.pcd will b standard;114.3/5,no worries on tat...
http://miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
2-3)torque,yes,it'l b affected,slower,in fact.if u r gona use wider rubbers,FC is gona go dn too,but u xchg it 4 better road holdin...
4)rubbers,dpends on ur budget...fr korean's kumho to japan's advan,ur 'willingness' to spent plays a part;u r tokin bout 19s here.i wud suggest st115 fr falken.a balance on performance & noise.
5)hmmm...if u hv plans to upgrade ur calipers,remem to go 4 a wider offset;>43 to play safe.pcd will b standard;114.3/5,no worries on tat...
07-03-2005, 04:56 AM
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Hi
Agree with bro Cuscorex. Just a bit more info.
1. Speedo is tune to stock rim/tyre size. It depends on the rolling diameter so if the upgraded rim/tyre is the same as stock, then speedo will not differ or else it will either read faster or slower than actual depending on the new rolling diameter comapred to the stock.
2. Torque I assume u mean pick up at the wheels. Bigger rims/wider tyres usually mean slower pick up which is why some people downsize their wheels when they track. 19" looks good though.
3. For branded tyres (top of range), 19" tyres shld be at least $350.
My friend just bot the Japan Bridgestone 18" S02 at $330 per piece.
4. Consider overall weight for the package. U will be surprised how heavy the tyres are so expect running cost to increase. If u 'know' what after mkt brakes u are likely to go for in the future, this will help in selecting the right offset. Diff rim design with the same offset can have diff result clearing big brake calipers!
So far not many with 19" rims if I am not wrong.
Cheers
Agree with bro Cuscorex. Just a bit more info.
1. Speedo is tune to stock rim/tyre size. It depends on the rolling diameter so if the upgraded rim/tyre is the same as stock, then speedo will not differ or else it will either read faster or slower than actual depending on the new rolling diameter comapred to the stock.
2. Torque I assume u mean pick up at the wheels. Bigger rims/wider tyres usually mean slower pick up which is why some people downsize their wheels when they track. 19" looks good though.
3. For branded tyres (top of range), 19" tyres shld be at least $350.
My friend just bot the Japan Bridgestone 18" S02 at $330 per piece.
4. Consider overall weight for the package. U will be surprised how heavy the tyres are so expect running cost to increase. If u 'know' what after mkt brakes u are likely to go for in the future, this will help in selecting the right offset. Diff rim design with the same offset can have diff result clearing big brake calipers!
So far not many with 19" rims if I am not wrong.
Cheers
07-03-2005, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by EBS
Hi
Agree with bro Cuscorex. Just a bit more info.
1. Speedo is tune to stock rim/tyre size. It depends on the rolling diameter so if the upgraded rim/tyre is the same as stock, then speedo will not differ or else it will either read faster or slower than actual depending on the new rolling diameter comapred to the stock.
2. Torque I assume u mean pick up at the wheels. Bigger rims/wider tyres usually mean slower pick up which is why some people downsize their wheels when they track. 19" looks good though.
3. For branded tyres (top of range), 19" tyres shld be at least $350.
My friend just bot the Japan Bridgestone 18" S02 at $330 per piece.
4. Consider overall weight for the package. U will be surprised how heavy the tyres are so expect running cost to increase. If u 'know' what after mkt brakes u are likely to go for in the future, this will help in selecting the right offset. Diff rim design with the same offset can have diff result clearing big brake calipers!
So far not many with 19" rims if I am not wrong.
Cheers
Agree with bro Cuscorex. Just a bit more info.
1. Speedo is tune to stock rim/tyre size. It depends on the rolling diameter so if the upgraded rim/tyre is the same as stock, then speedo will not differ or else it will either read faster or slower than actual depending on the new rolling diameter comapred to the stock.
2. Torque I assume u mean pick up at the wheels. Bigger rims/wider tyres usually mean slower pick up which is why some people downsize their wheels when they track. 19" looks good though.
3. For branded tyres (top of range), 19" tyres shld be at least $350.
My friend just bot the Japan Bridgestone 18" S02 at $330 per piece.
4. Consider overall weight for the package. U will be surprised how heavy the tyres are so expect running cost to increase. If u 'know' what after mkt brakes u are likely to go for in the future, this will help in selecting the right offset. Diff rim design with the same offset can have diff result clearing big brake calipers!
So far not many with 19" rims if I am not wrong.
Cheers
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07-03-2005, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by cuscorex
mayb tis shld b able to gv u a rough guide on ur 1st q
http://miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
2-3)torque,yes,it'l b affected,slower,in fact.if u r gona use wider rubbers,FC is gona go dn too,but u xchg it 4 better road holdin...
4)rubbers,dpends on ur budget...fr korean's kumho to japan's advan,ur 'willingness' to spent plays a part;u r tokin bout 19s here.i wud suggest st115 fr falken.a balance on performance & noise.
5)hmmm...if u hv plans to upgrade ur calipers,remem to go 4 a wider offset;>43 to play safe.pcd will b standard;114.3/5,no worries on tat...
http://miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
2-3)torque,yes,it'l b affected,slower,in fact.if u r gona use wider rubbers,FC is gona go dn too,but u xchg it 4 better road holdin...
4)rubbers,dpends on ur budget...fr korean's kumho to japan's advan,ur 'willingness' to spent plays a part;u r tokin bout 19s here.i wud suggest st115 fr falken.a balance on performance & noise.
5)hmmm...if u hv plans to upgrade ur calipers,remem to go 4 a wider offset;>43 to play safe.pcd will b standard;114.3/5,no worries on tat...
Happened to go for the car show today and saw your ride - u design is N-I-C-E!
Me tempted to try too! :D
07-03-2005, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by EBS
Hi
Agree with bro Cuscorex. Just a bit more info.
1. Speedo is tune to stock rim/tyre size. It depends on the rolling diameter so if the upgraded rim/tyre is the same as stock, then speedo will not differ or else it will either read faster or slower than actual depending on the new rolling diameter comapred to the stock.
2. Torque I assume u mean pick up at the wheels. Bigger rims/wider tyres usually mean slower pick up which is why some people downsize their wheels when they track. 19" looks good though.
3. For branded tyres (top of range), 19" tyres shld be at least $350.
My friend just bot the Japan Bridgestone 18" S02 at $330 per piece.
4. Consider overall weight for the package. U will be surprised how heavy the tyres are so expect running cost to increase. If u 'know' what after mkt brakes u are likely to go for in the future, this will help in selecting the right offset. Diff rim design with the same offset can have diff result clearing big brake calipers!
So far not many with 19" rims if I am not wrong.
Cheers
Agree with bro Cuscorex. Just a bit more info.
1. Speedo is tune to stock rim/tyre size. It depends on the rolling diameter so if the upgraded rim/tyre is the same as stock, then speedo will not differ or else it will either read faster or slower than actual depending on the new rolling diameter comapred to the stock.
2. Torque I assume u mean pick up at the wheels. Bigger rims/wider tyres usually mean slower pick up which is why some people downsize their wheels when they track. 19" looks good though.
3. For branded tyres (top of range), 19" tyres shld be at least $350.
My friend just bot the Japan Bridgestone 18" S02 at $330 per piece.
4. Consider overall weight for the package. U will be surprised how heavy the tyres are so expect running cost to increase. If u 'know' what after mkt brakes u are likely to go for in the future, this will help in selecting the right offset. Diff rim design with the same offset can have diff result clearing big brake calipers!
So far not many with 19" rims if I am not wrong.
Cheers
Me grateful to u 'technically inclined' types here - so me can concentrate on the visual side of things! :D :p
07-03-2005, 07:17 AM
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Yo Coupe07! U sms'd me at the meet on Friday, so u must have me no.! :D
And pls keep me informed on all meets - me will try to attend. Thanx & cheers!
And pls keep me informed on all meets - me will try to attend. Thanx & cheers!
07-03-2005, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by coupe07
bro, do u wan to join for fridays' nite gathering? give me ur hp no. so that can inform u!!
only tok to u during polo tee's collection day.....
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Originally Posted by Naughty Boy
Thanx all for u tips & advice!
But me curious (and naughty :D )
Will the rims for our RX fit any other car (e.g. RX7 
)
Just in case... :D
But me curious (and naughty :D )
Will the rims for our RX fit any other car (e.g. RX7
)Just in case... :D
07-04-2005, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by lennon
Well it depends on your offset. The best offset for RX8 is 40 front & back.
Notice Taka's comment: "I have to add. There is a slight variant in the offset among designs. You see the offset is measure from the center of the rim to the central plate (where the nuts are). You see if the central plate is design to be further in the rim... then their offset will be less positive."
So it really depends on the dimensions of the rim, need to take the measurements to be sure. My LE37's are only +30 offset, but perfectly line up with the edge of the fenders.
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Originally Posted by Naughty Boy
Thanx all for u tips & advice!
But me curious (and naughty :D )
Will the rims for our RX fit any other car (e.g. RX7 )
Just in case... :D
But me curious (and naughty :D )
Will the rims for our RX fit any other car (e.g. RX7
)Just in case... :D
So simple.
:D
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Originally Posted by Mockngbrd
Veilside liao ar....mai tu liao..
Or wanto try Ab-Flug?
Or wanto try Ab-Flug?
07-04-2005, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by M-ster
sorry side track abit, can someone tell me wat is FRP? Wat material is that?
Thanks
Thanks
07-05-2005, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by M-ster
sorry side track abit, can someone tell me wat is FRP? Wat material is that?
Thanks
Thanks
07-05-2005, 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Mockngbrd
no la..i showing notti boy AB-Flug rims
Last edited by lohsk; 07-05-2005 at 01:05 AM.
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Originally Posted by M-ster
Any idea where else beside Japanparts.com can i find Abflug?
They have an online catalog.