New Alloys for Chevrolet optra Magnum LT

brraj · 20th August 2008, 16:57

Even i am looking for a good alloy, but the best i could get for 114.3pcd alloys are..

this is lukes

New Alloys for Chevrolet optra Magnum LT-lenso.jpg

and this is rudras
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...tml#post945295

iraghava · 20th August 2008, 17:21

Raj - There are quite a few options in 15". Try contacting the Lenso & HR distributors for more options.

Karkrazy · 20th August 2008, 19:41

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Originally Posted by sunster

Hmmm... Thats what I suspected. There doesn't seem to be too much room for 17-18" ers. Guess Ill have to go the 16" way. What do you think should be a good price for the yoko S.Drives.

Sunny

205/60/16 Yoko S drives will cost you 6600/- each
Have driven 205/55/16 on my rider it gives the best performance.

Screwdriva · 20th August 2008, 21:14

Sunny,

I own an Optra, and run the same tire size as you currently have. I would NOT recommend going higher than a 16 inch rim. Here's why:

1) The suspension bushings on the Optra will not like the lack of cushioning from thinner tires. Same would probably apply for the wheel bearings. The increased weight won't help either.

2) With a 16 inch rim, you can get a 205/55 R16 Michelin MXV8 Energy set of tires, known for GREAT ride, handling and improved fuel efficiency

3) 16's look very good on the car and don't cost as much as 17s+. 16 inch tires cost 7-8K per tire. 17s and larger cost significantly more.

If you're serious about selling your OEM rims, please let me know. I'll buy them off you. Good luck.

sunster · 26th August 2008, 16:52

Im really thinking seriously of changing my Optra's wheels. Please Email me on sunnyunni@gmail.com your contact details so I can spk to u

Cheers
Sunny

brraj · 12th September 2008, 14:16

sunster - Have you changed alloys for your magnum? any updates? because even i am planning to change alloys for my elantra.

I even searched Lenso & HR alloys(114.3pcd) 15" but none of them were looking rallyish type. The best i could find is the one i posted above.

20th August 2008, 16:57	#16
brraj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 913 Thanked: 1,281 Times	Even i am looking for a good alloy, but the best i could get for 114.3pcd alloys are.. this is lukes and this is rudras http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...tml#post945295 Last edited by brraj : 20th August 2008 at 16:58.
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20th August 2008, 17:21	#17
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Raj - There are quite a few options in 15". Try contacting the Lenso & HR distributors for more options.
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20th August 2008, 21:14	#19
Screwdriva BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London/ Bombay Posts: 582 Thanked: 527 Times View My Garage	MY advice Sunny, I own an Optra, and run the same tire size as you currently have. I would NOT recommend going higher than a 16 inch rim. Here's why: 1) The suspension bushings on the Optra will not like the lack of cushioning from thinner tires. Same would probably apply for the wheel bearings. The increased weight won't help either. 2) With a 16 inch rim, you can get a 205/55 R16 Michelin MXV8 Energy set of tires, known for GREAT ride, handling and improved fuel efficiency 3) 16's look very good on the car and don't cost as much as 17s+. 16 inch tires cost 7-8K per tire. 17s and larger cost significantly more. If you're serious about selling your OEM rims, please let me know. I'll buy them off you. Good luck.
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26th August 2008, 16:52	#20
sunster BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 67 Thanked: 29 Times	Hi Im really thinking seriously of changing my Optra's wheels. Please Email me on sunnyunni@gmail.com your contact details so I can spk to u Cheers Sunny
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12th September 2008, 14:16	#21
brraj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 913 Thanked: 1,281 Times	sunster - Have you changed alloys for your magnum? any updates? because even i am planning to change alloys for my elantra. I even searched Lenso & HR alloys(114.3pcd) 15" but none of them were looking rallyish type. The best i could find is the one i posted above.
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