Going To Replace New Alloy Wheels For My Car

sampathapg · February 5, 2014

My Car is TOYOTA Corolla AE110 (1998 / Auto)

Going to replace new set of alloy wheels.

What is the exact size of the wheel should I choose?

What is the best place to purchase them? How about the cost?

Please advice me.

Thanks.

Hoonigan · February 5, 2014

On 2/5/2014 at 1:34 PM, sampathapg said:
My Car is TOYOTA Corolla AE110 (1998 / Auto)
Going to replace new set of alloy wheels.

What is the exact size of the wheel should I choose?

What is the best place to purchase them? How about the cost?

Please advice me.

Thanks.

Are you going bigger or same size alloys? If same size, the last two digits of your tyre size (printed on the sidewall of your tyre) will give you the wheel diameter in inches. Make sure you get the right bolt pattern and PCD and consider the max/min width of the alloy based on the stock tyre manufacturer's specifications.

sampathapg · February 5, 2014

On 2/5/2014 at 2:00 PM, Hoonigan said:
Are you going bigger or same size alloys? If same size, the last two digits of your tyre size (printed on the sidewall of your tyre) will give you the wheel diameter in inches. Make sure you get the right bolt pattern and PCD and consider the max/min width of the alloy based on the stock tyre manufacturer's specifications.

Yes going replace with SAME SIZE.

Please kindly explain me , what is PCD?

Is there any sensor or something on wheel?

What is the best place to do this job?

Hoonigan · February 5, 2014

On 2/5/2014 at 2:11 PM, sampathapg said:
Yes going replace with SAME SIZE.
Please kindly explain me , what is PCD?

Is there any sensor or something on wheel?

What is the best place to do this job?

If same size, I assume you will continue to use the same tyres?

If so, read the tyre size code on the sidewall of the tyre. For ex, if it is 190/70R15, you want to get 15 inch alloys.

PCD stands for pitch circle diameter (I think)...which basically is the diameter of the circle your bolts are placed in. I think it is 4x100mm for you. (4 bolts placed in a 100mm diameter circle)

The only wheel that can possibly be in the wheel is the air pressure sensor.

Places like JJ Lanka stocks wheels and would confirm fitment if you take your car to them.

Just a suggestion, since you're replacing them, why not get a little bigger wheel?

sampathapg · February 5, 2014

On 2/5/2014 at 2:24 PM, Hoonigan said:
If same size, I assume you will continue to use the same tyres?
If so, read the tyre size code on the sidewall of the tyre. For ex, if it is 190/70R15, you want to get 15 inch alloys.

PCD stands for pitch circle diameter (I think)...which basically is the diameter of the circle your bolts are placed in. I think it is 4x100mm for you. (4 bolts placed in a 100mm diameter circle)

The only wheel that can possibly be in the wheel is the air pressure sensor.

Places like JJ Lanka stocks wheels and would confirm fitment if you take your car to them.

Just a suggestion, since you're replacing them, why not get a little bigger wheel?

My tyres are still new, So I cannot change the wheel size.

Thank you very much for your advises.

nano31 · February 5, 2014

Most of 110's comes with 13" size but there are original 14" wheels also, but lot of 14" 110's are locally converted to 14" (including my CE 110 with original Toyota alloy wheels)

It is best if you can insists on original Japanese made wheels (try used spare part shop), it will give you an original decent look, they do not fade that much easy.

13" size is freely available but 14" size Japanese a bit harder to find but they are there.

Cost is much similar to brand new non Japanese wheels (~20~25000)

bycap · November 1, 2014

Hi,

This topic is exactly what I want to ask.

My car is Starlet which comes with 165/70/13 bolt pattern is 4x100

I want to replace existing wheel set with new low-profile wheel set

Somewhere I saw OEM recommends 185/55/14 instead of 165/70/13 where it has the minimal diameter difference. Unfortunately that spec is not available.

But I prefer 15" wheel size. I found 195/50/15 in which diameter is slightly larger.

My question is what are the possible issues of replacing such bigger wheels ?

If the width of the tire is increased, will it hit the shock ?

Is there any impact on shocks ?

Anybody who has similar experience ?

Generally, is it recommended to do such modification ?

H.C · November 1, 2014

Ive upgraded to 195/50/15 from 13 in my EG8 and so far no issues for past 2 years. Only downside is ride quality is bit poor in bad roads.

bycap · November 1, 2014

On 11/1/2014 at 11:16 AM, H.C said:
Ive upgraded to 195/50/15 from 13 in my EG8 and so far no issues for past 2 years. Only downside is ride quality is bit poor in bad roads.

Great... what was the original size ??/??/R13

have you noticed any issue in shocks ?

H.C · November 2, 2014

Factory spec was something like 175/65/13 .But certain versions came with 15 wheels originally. There has to be increased workload on shocks but I haven't encountered major suspension repairs during past two years except routine maintenance.

Hoonigan · November 3, 2014

Hi,

This topic is exactly what I want to ask.

My car is Starlet which comes with 165/70/13 bolt pattern is 4x100

I want to replace existing wheel set with new low-profile wheel set

Somewhere I saw OEM recommends 185/55/14 instead of 165/70/13 where it has the minimal diameter difference. Unfortunately that spec is not available.

But I prefer 15" wheel size. I found 195/50/15 in which diameter is slightly larger.

My question is what are the possible issues of replacing such bigger wheels ?

If the width of the tire is increased, will it hit the shock ?

Is there any impact on shocks ?

Anybody who has similar experience ?

Generally, is it recommended to do such modification ? </blockquote>

I haven't owned a starlet so I cannot tell you specifics. You can avoid the tyre hitting the shock if you select a wheel with the right backspacing for. However, this will push the wheel outwards and hit the fenders. Rolling the guards to stop any rubbing issues is quite common as I hear.

bycap · November 3, 2014

On 11/2/2014 at 12:42 AM, H.C said:
Factory spec was something like 175/65/13 .But certain versions came with 15 wheels originally. There has to be increased workload on shocks but I haven't encountered major suspension repairs during past two years except routine maintenance.

Thanks for the reply.

I think vehicle's book mentions the original wheel size. Did you update the book ?

On 11/3/2014 at 9:51 AM, Hoonigan said:
<blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="bycap" data-cid="268379" data-time="1414835182">
Hi, 

This topic is exactly what I want to ask. 

My car is Starlet which comes with 165/70/13 bolt pattern is 4x100 

I want to replace existing wheel set with new low-profile wheel set 

Somewhere I saw OEM recommends 185/55/14 instead of 165/70/13 where it has the minimal diameter difference. Unfortunately that spec is not available. 

But I prefer 15" wheel size. I found 195/50/15 in which diameter is slightly larger. 

My question is what are the possible issues of replacing such bigger wheels ? 

If the width of the tire is increased, will it hit the shock ? 

Is there any impact on shocks ? 

Anybody who has similar experience ? 

Generally, is it recommended to do such modification ? </blockquote>

I haven't owned a starlet so I cannot tell you specifics. You can avoid the tyre hitting the shock if you select a wheel with the right backspacing for. However, this will push the wheel outwards and hit the fenders. Rolling the guards to stop any rubbing issues is quite common as I hear.

165/70/13 => 195/50/15 won't change the diameter significantly ( increase by 0.5 inch). But the tire width increases by 30 mm. My worry is whether this will push the wheel outward or will that cause any rubbing issue with the inner shock.

Hoonigan · November 3, 2014

On 11/3/2014 at 10:55 AM, bycap said:
165/70/13 => 195/50/15 won't change the diameter significantly ( increase by 0.5 inch). But the tire width increases by 30 mm. My worry is whether this will push the wheel outward or will that cause any rubbing issue with the inner shock.

That is what I meant by you having to check the backspacing. Maybe the following diagram will help you.

bycap · November 4, 2014

Hoonigan

Thank you very much

hiru555 · November 16, 2014

On 11/1/2014 at 9:46 AM, bycap said:
Hi,
This topic is exactly what I want to ask.

My car is Starlet which comes with 165/70/13 bolt pattern is 4x100

I want to replace existing wheel set with new low-profile wheel set

Somewhere I saw OEM recommends 185/55/14 instead of 165/70/13 where it has the minimal diameter difference. Unfortunately that spec is not available.

But I prefer 15" wheel size. I found 195/50/15 in which diameter is slightly larger.

My question is what are the possible issues of replacing such bigger wheels ?

If the width of the tire is increased, will it hit the shock ?

Is there any impact on shocks ?

Anybody who has similar experience ?

Generally, is it recommended to do such modification ?

FYI: The manufacturer tire size for starlet is 155/80/13

bycap · November 17, 2014

On 11/16/2014 at 7:23 AM, hiru555 said:
FYI: The manufacturer tire size for starlet is 155/80/13

thanks,

I found this somewhere else in the Internet. Any way few days back I replaced with 195/50/15R

For front wheels, so far no issue.But rear wheels, there is a small issue when going on rough roads Tires touch the side fenders if the load is heavy.

So far quite happy with the modification. (and I painted the front break calipers too )

Hoonigan · November 17, 2014

You can roll the guards to avoid the rubbing. Search on YouTube, seems to be fairly straightforward if you can find the tool, but careful if you improvise

bycap · November 17, 2014

Gotta try that out on this weekend

P.S. But heat gun would be a challenge.

Edited November 17, 2014 by bycap

PreseaLover · May 15, 2015

Can someone tell me a landmark where JJ LANKA TYRE place is in mount?

Yes I did check in google maps and that place doesnt show....

VVTi · May 16, 2015

Henry Caldera, God rest his soul, could have found JJ Lanka with his eyes closed...

Stevie Wonder if he ever visits Sri Lanka and wants to go to Mount will find JJ Lanka.

Devinda_Z · May 16, 2015

On 5/15/2015 at 6:22 PM, PreseaLover said:
Can someone tell me a landmark where JJ LANKA TYRE place is in mount?
Yes I did check in google maps and that place doesnt show....

https://www.google.lk/maps/place/6%C2%B050'28.2%22N+79%C2%B052'02.2%22E/@6.841164,79.86728,229m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0!6m1!1e1

PreseaLover · May 16, 2015

I found I found JJ but couldnt find the type of Alloys I'm looking for, in any place... I went to JJ, Wattal Sun, the alloy shops in slave island and armour street.... Attached herewith is a picture of the sort of alloy's im looking for.... the 5 star type allow with 4 bolts...size 14 and 13.... anyone know a place where i could find the 5 star alloy?

Magnum · May 16, 2015

On the topic of alloy wheels, when you increase the size of the rim you need to reduce the thickness of your tyre isn't it? When you go for low profile tyres with bugger rims than stock does it affect the comfort?

Hoonigan · May 16, 2015

On 5/16/2015 at 1:02 PM, Magnum said:
On the topic of alloy wheels, when you increase the size of the rim you need to reduce the thickness of your tyre isn't it? When you go for low profile tyres with bugger rims than stock does it affect the comfort?

You need to keep the radius of the wheel-tyre combo within the tolerances specified by the car manufacturer. Suppose you stick to exactly the same radius, the sidewall will lose the same amount the alloy will be gaining. And a thinner sidewall does have an effect on comfort but are known to improve handling.