19" or 18" rims? Which tyres?
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Jetpilot
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Re: 19" or 18" rims? Which tyres?
hey guys, chill...
all are helping so I can decide better. I believe no one is trying to be personal or use words to deframe each other nor is there anyone disturbing others' sale.
I guess I have more or less made my decisions.
Now is to decide on tyres. PSS is kind of steep. I think most value for money will be CSC5 as compared to Aysm 2.
CSC5 is good enough for wet/dry grip ya? It should also be low in noise too ya? If I use it for track, do you think it is good enough?
What is the price for PSS? Can someone PM me and share?
hey guys, chill...
all are helping so I can decide better. I believe no one is trying to be personal or use words to deframe each other nor is there anyone disturbing others' sale.
I guess I have more or less made my decisions.
Now is to decide on tyres. PSS is kind of steep. I think most value for money will be CSC5 as compared to Aysm 2.
CSC5 is good enough for wet/dry grip ya? It should also be low in noise too ya? If I use it for track, do you think it is good enough?
What is the price for PSS? Can someone PM me and share?
Jetpilot
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Re: 19" or 18" rims? Which tyres?
I can many forumers supported 19" rims but the rubber kind of put me off.
Just rubber alone, it can go up to 2k and above.
Now I start to think if it is worth to buy 2nd hand 19" rims and buy new tyres or just go straight for new rims new tyres...
It is not the rims that cost a bomb. It's the rubber that sucks the blood.
I can many forumers supported 19" rims but the rubber kind of put me off.
Just rubber alone, it can go up to 2k and above.
Now I start to think if it is worth to buy 2nd hand 19" rims and buy new tyres or just go straight for new rims new tyres...
It is not the rims that cost a bomb. It's the rubber that sucks the blood.
Re: 19" or 18" rims? Which tyres?
Please do not try to save money on tyres. This is one of the mods that can save lives.
I know some forumers will think that "wheels can be seen, but no one can see the tyre brands" - but the only 4 contact patches between your ride and the asphalt is your tyres. The differences of few hundred dollars is worth it.
Please do not try to save money on tyres. This is one of the mods that can save lives.
I know some forumers will think that "wheels can be seen, but no one can see the tyre brands" - but the only 4 contact patches between your ride and the asphalt is your tyres. The differences of few hundred dollars is worth it.
indraracing
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Re: 19" or 18" rims? Which tyres?
howawww .. how much you get ch-r black ? ..
and pairing with PSS ? or KW Suspension or other ?
raytyper;838786 said:
howawww .. how much you get ch-r black ? ..
and pairing with PSS ? or KW Suspension or other ?
Re: 19" or 18" rims? Which tyres?
Hi bro,
2nd hand rims aren't a bad option but you must ensure rims are in good cond...
I had a bad experience buying used rims & tyres as a set (no names mentioned). After driving for few hours, realized the car was wobbling at speeds above 100km/h..brought it down to shop where I bought the rims& they said I need to do a wheel alignment...which cost me another $85 but problem still persisted sadly...
Decided to send for a 3rd party opinion (stamford tyres) & then it was confirmed that one of the rims was slightly damaged hence causing car to wobble...brought back to shop to swap but since it was used set, there wasn't much to consider but to buy brand new this ime (back to square one - brand new still safest option)
Even with good used rims, my advice is to get new rubbers instead of buying both used as a set( which is commonly avail)..
Both Conti & Much are great tyres so either way you wont go wrong...
Cheers
QUOTE=Jetpilot;838869]I can many forumers supported 19" rims but the rubber kind of put me off.
Just rubber alone, it can go up to 2k and above.
Now I start to think if it is worth to buy 2nd hand 19" rims and buy new tyres or just go straight for new rims new tyres...
It is not the rims that cost a bomb. It's the rubber that sucks the blood.[/QUOTE]
Hi bro,
2nd hand rims aren't a bad option but you must ensure rims are in good cond...
I had a bad experience buying used rims & tyres as a set (no names mentioned). After driving for few hours, realized the car was wobbling at speeds above 100km/h..brought it down to shop where I bought the rims& they said I need to do a wheel alignment...which cost me another $85 but problem still persisted sadly...
Decided to send for a 3rd party opinion (stamford tyres) & then it was confirmed that one of the rims was slightly damaged hence causing car to wobble...brought back to shop to swap but since it was used set, there wasn't much to consider but to buy brand new this ime (back to square one - brand new still safest option)
Even with good used rims, my advice is to get new rubbers instead of buying both used as a set( which is commonly avail)..
Both Conti & Much are great tyres so either way you wont go wrong...
Cheers
QUOTE=Jetpilot;838869]I can many forumers supported 19" rims but the rubber kind of put me off.
Just rubber alone, it can go up to 2k and above.
Now I start to think if it is worth to buy 2nd hand 19" rims and buy new tyres or just go straight for new rims new tyres...
It is not the rims that cost a bomb. It's the rubber that sucks the blood.[/QUOTE]
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Jetpilot
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Re: 19" or 18" rims? Which tyres?
Tomace knows I never save rubber as it definitely can save lives. I was on RE11 and AD08 before in my previous ride.
be it 18 or 19 inch rims, it will not compromise on the safety as the rubber is the one that matters. For looks, 19 is definitely the better looking than 18. for safety, i believe 18 and 19 both have their fair share.
kenntona;838870 said:
Tomace knows I never save rubber as it definitely can save lives. I was on RE11 and AD08 before in my previous ride.
be it 18 or 19 inch rims, it will not compromise on the safety as the rubber is the one that matters. For looks, 19 is definitely the better looking than 18. for safety, i believe 18 and 19 both have their fair share.
Jetpilot
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Re: 19" or 18" rims? Which tyres?
Thanks for sharing!
I will definitely go for new tyres. This not an option for me as I don't want to compromise my family safety. Thou E90 is not a very powerful car, I still believe, the brake pads, tyres and brake hoses makes a huge difference to the braking of the car.
The only dilemma I have was to choose between 18 or 19 but I guess I am more or less set unless someone can change my mind within the next 1 week. hahahahaha
After tyres and rims, it will be my suspension. It's another headache. arghhh...
Thanks for sharing!
I will definitely go for new tyres. This not an option for me as I don't want to compromise my family safety. Thou E90 is not a very powerful car, I still believe, the brake pads, tyres and brake hoses makes a huge difference to the braking of the car.
The only dilemma I have was to choose between 18 or 19 but I guess I am more or less set unless someone can change my mind within the next 1 week. hahahahaha
After tyres and rims, it will be my suspension. It's another headache. arghhh...
[/QUOTE]mohankls;838912 said:
Re: 19" or 18" rims? Which tyres?
Jet pilot, if $$ is not an issue, go for 19". definitely better looking than 18", wider rims also more contact with road surface. Only more costly on rubbers and FC drop. I changed from 18 to 19 and didn't notice any difference in the pickup nor were they uncomfortable(only slightly firmer), but average FC dropped from 8.4km/L to 7km/L.
UOTE=Jetpilot;839006]Thanks for sharing!
I will definitely go for new tyres. This not an option for me as I don't want to compromise my family safety. Thou E90 is not a very powerful car, I still believe, the brake pads, tyres and brake hoses makes a huge difference to the braking of the car.
The only dilemma I have was to choose between 18 or 19 but I guess I am more or less set unless someone can change my mind within the next 1 week. hahahahaha
After tyres and rims, it will be my suspension. It's another headache. arghhh...
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Jet pilot, if $$ is not an issue, go for 19". definitely better looking than 18", wider rims also more contact with road surface. Only more costly on rubbers and FC drop. I changed from 18 to 19 and didn't notice any difference in the pickup nor were they uncomfortable(only slightly firmer), but average FC dropped from 8.4km/L to 7km/L.
UOTE=Jetpilot;839006]Thanks for sharing!
I will definitely go for new tyres. This not an option for me as I don't want to compromise my family safety. Thou E90 is not a very powerful car, I still believe, the brake pads, tyres and brake hoses makes a huge difference to the braking of the car.
The only dilemma I have was to choose between 18 or 19 but I guess I am more or less set unless someone can change my mind within the next 1 week. hahahahaha
After tyres and rims, it will be my suspension. It's another headache. arghhh...
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Re: 19" or 18" rims? Which tyres?
Bro you mean your FC is better on your current 19 than your previous 18? What are your previous rims and tires compared to now, care to share?
I just changed from 18" original rims with rtf to 19" Breytons with csc5. FC dropped
QUOTE=tomace;839835]My FC are better than when i was on 18" M rims with RFT.
Like kenn mentioned.. Weights of rims n tires plays a part.
Then again, if FC is yur concern i guess a hybrid would be wiser choice.
My nee jiam .. Cheers..[/QUOTE]
Bro you mean your FC is better on your current 19 than your previous 18? What are your previous rims and tires compared to now, care to share?
I just changed from 18" original rims with rtf to 19" Breytons with csc5. FC dropped
QUOTE=tomace;839835]My FC are better than when i was on 18" M rims with RFT.
Like kenn mentioned.. Weights of rims n tires plays a part.
Then again, if FC is yur concern i guess a hybrid would be wiser choice.
My nee jiam .. Cheers..[/QUOTE]
Jetpilot
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Re: 19" or 18" rims? Which tyres?
Hey guys,
do you think PSS or even CSC5 will be overkilling E90?
I have look at the threads and I must say both are very good tyres.
I believe the traction will be great but for E90 with merely 156bhp, is it overkilling it if used such grippy tyres? For 330 and 335, the PSS and CSC5 fits them perfectly.
What do you reckon?
Hey guys,
do you think PSS or even CSC5 will be overkilling E90?
I have look at the threads and I must say both are very good tyres.
I believe the traction will be great but for E90 with merely 156bhp, is it overkilling it if used such grippy tyres? For 330 and 335, the PSS and CSC5 fits them perfectly.
What do you reckon?
Re: 19" or 18" rims? Which tyres?
Gents,
I always avoided 19" rims, as many friends told me the ride would be too hard and uncomfortable.
Any one who recently changed from 18 to 19 have any comments please?
Any Die-Hard 19" proponents? Need to decide very soon.
Looks are not the most important, but from the shops I visited, there are more choices with 19" rims, which seem to suggest the popularity over 18".
Thanks...
Gents,
I always avoided 19" rims, as many friends told me the ride would be too hard and uncomfortable.
Any one who recently changed from 18 to 19 have any comments please?
Any Die-Hard 19" proponents? Need to decide very soon.
Looks are not the most important, but from the shops I visited, there are more choices with 19" rims, which seem to suggest the popularity over 18".
Thanks...
