Advise on change wheels

Hello all!

I am interested in changing the wheels for my Jazz Vti to either a 15" or 16".

I aksed Honda Australia, they said the Vti-S have a different set up to suit the 15" wheel compares to the set up for the Vti.

I also read from other place that it is not a good idea to change to a larger wheel size (17" or above) as it will have some negative effect the Jazz's steering system or something.

Can someone clarify this for me?

It will be great if someone can give me some pros and cons about changing the wheel size, such as effect on fuel concumption, power ...etc.

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Originally Posted by NTGD

I also read from other place that it is not a good idea to change to a larger wheel size (17" or above) as it will have some negative effect the Jazz's steering system or something..

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this is right as i have been told by mechanic as well.
15 or 16 will be fine and with a better tyres will be enough

I never heard the vit and vtis have the different setup but i dun think it is tho.... coz from the spec, they are the same

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I am interested in changing the wheels for my Jazz Vti to either a 15" or 16".

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cool man. get some nice ones.

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I aksed Honda Australia, they said the Vti-S have a different set up to suit the 15" wheel compares to the set up for the Vti.

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i think that's a lot of bull but they may know something i don't

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I also read from other place that it is not a good idea to change to a larger wheel size (17" or above) as it will have some negative effect the Jazz's steering system or something.

Can someone clarify this for me?

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well replacing 14"s with 17"s is illegal, the biggest is +2 = 16"s. if you have 15" from factory (ie. VTIs), then 17"s ok.

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It will be great if someone can give me some pros and cons about changing the wheel size, such as effect on fuel concumption, power ...etc.

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changing to a bigger &/or wider wheels would generally improve grip (not necessary handling tho) as lower profile tyres usually have softer compound and you have more rubber to the ground. also the look department would generally improve too.

a few things to beware:
1. check with your insurance coy the max size you can upgrade to;
2. make sure the overall diameter is not changed significantly, otherwise the speedo will not be correct;
3. make sure the offset is correct for the wheels. it is illegal if the wheels sticks too far out and it may rub with the guard;
4. choose some wheels that is light, Jazz doesn't have loads of power and you wouldn't want to slow it down further. also increase unsprung weight is an enermy to good handling;
5. buy the best tyres you can afford. at the end of the day, this is the only item on the car that touches the ground. don't spend big money on state of the art wheels and have to settle on crappy tires.

hope this help.

Thanks TypeG and Philip Lee for your input.

I proably go for a 15", don't want to change too much. However since I only got my car for like a month, the stock tyre is still new, I might wait a while for the change. Also there is the money part of it, I think the whole thing should cost more than $2k.

If I change I like the Lenso VE wheel, but not sure on what tyre is good, advise on that will be good for my reference.

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Originally Posted by NTGD

Thanks TypeG and Philip Lee for your input.

I proably go for a 15", don't want to change too much. However since I only got my car for like a month, the stock tyre is still new, I might wait a while for the change. Also there is the money part of it, I think the whole thing should cost more than $2k.

If I change I like the Lenso VE wheel, but not sure on what tyre is good, advise on that will be good for my reference.

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Hi, i am driving a GLi, origially is 14", and i am looking for a 15". I don't think it will cost u more than $2k for 4 wheels and tyres, coz' u can buy a package (wheels and Tyres) which is usually cheaper.

Philip sent me a website (Tempe Tyres) and they have a cheap package, the cheapest 15" package is $700 only, and u can upgrade the tyres as well. It also shows the shipping fee, around $85 to anywhere in Aust. However, i am not sure the quility, i heard form Philip said they are made in China stuff. (Correct me if i am wrong)

the URL is http://www.tempetyres.com.au/index.asp

the following are my chooies:

This the lightest 15":
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/content...W_0431_RT8.jpg
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/product...um&part_no=552

http://www.tempetyres.com.au/content...W_0070_RT8.jpg
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/product...ly&part_no=716

http://www.tempetyres.com.au/content...W_0048_RT8.jpg
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/product...ly&part_no=598

Thanks David!!

Will take that into considersation.

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Originally Posted by NTGD

Thanks David!!

Will take that into considersation.

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You are so welcome!

but i am not really sure about the quailty. But Philip said many MX-5 are uisng the first one recnetly, because it is ultra light (aroung 5Kg). The price are very attractive too! he he :D

In my opinion, i like shadow chrome and burshed sliver. I don't really like chorme coz' that is too shine, and too westen (鬼"Lo") style! (but the first on seem like a chorme one)

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Originally Posted by DavidLing

You are so welcome!

..... I don't really like chorme coz' that is too shine, and too westen (鬼"Lo") style! (but the first on seem like a chorme one)

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the first one is shadow chrome with machined lip. definitely not chrome. chrome wheels are usually heavy.

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Originally Posted by Philip Lee

the first one is shadow chrome with machined lip. definitely not chrome. chrome wheels are usually heavy.

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ok! but form the pic, it look like chrome!

hey! NTGD join our sunday cruise
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12559

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Originally Posted by NTGD

I aksed Honda Australia, they said the Vti-S have a different set up to suit the 15" wheel compares to the set up for the Vti.

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just ring up again and say can i put Vti-s wheels on my vti?

depends what rims u get
for some better JDM tims, u looking for 2k + since good tyres cost u around $150+ a corner for sure