18" rims effect ride?
 

Wassup all,

I just purchased a new 2008 Camry and wanted to get some 18" rims for it and just wanted to know if any of you could possible let me know what the difference is in ride performance from the stock 16" rims to the 18" rims. Also if anyone could let me know the how much they spend on tires for 18" rims and 17" rims and also the quality of tires they purchase?

thanks in advance.

RE: 18" rims effect ride?
 

depending on the profile of the tire..the skinner the profile in comparison to stock the stiffer the ride.

get your tires at costco they have everthing at a reasonable price...

RE: 18" rims effect ride?
 

check out www.1010tires.com they have a tire size calculator chart. go to tires-easy.com got good deals.

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Before the BBS RK rims I had were striped off my car I had BF Goodrich T/A KDW2 I think that they were around 170 each. But they are even better than I Ps2 I have on my E36. You will not feel a huge difference if you do not get too skinny of a tire. But other good tires are Pirelli PZero, Yokahama S drive, and the Avid W4S. One thing to get for sure is wheel locks.
Nathan

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Also note, going bigger will also affect gas mileage. As there will be more load to pull (especially off the start) from the extra weight of 18" rims AND tires.

Remember too, that if you go lo-profile on the tires, you may feel like your 50, but in reality you are probably going at about 60. Always go with the recommended tire for the specific sized wheel.

RE: 18" rims effect ride?
 

Not all that true like somebody said check 1010tires website for more info. My 18's are lighter than the stock rims and my speedo is correct. Hope that helps.

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as for the ride, It will definitely have a little bumpy effect. another thing is your driving style should also change since your driving on lowe profile tires.
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roadwaywholesaletire.com has the best deals ive seen so far. Im putting some 17 " ADR rims on my 99 camry and I found Falken Ziex tires there for $62 a piece. Plus, for $11 more per tire, I can get free replacement for any reason up to 40,000 miles (plus roadside assistance if I need it). not bad huh?

RE: 18" rims effect ride?
 

For most people lower profile tires give a toyota a sportier feel since toyota designs their cars for ride comfort.
if the weight and diameter of your tire/rim package do not match OEM then you'll either feel your car is slower off the line and more difficult to break (if they're heavier and larger), or vice versa.

Octapulse: did you pick up falken ziex 512's?

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The Falken 512s have been discontinued, and replaced with the 912s. I have a set on my car. Awesome tires. Especially on wet roads. You can actually feel it sticking to the ground. I put the tire pressure from 30psi to 38psi. And handling is so much better now. It's rated for 51psi, but I wanted to keeps some ride comfort. Don't think theres that much difference between the two though.

RE: 18" rims effect ride?
 

i was asking him about 512 because of the low price tag.

i've been running the 912's 225 width since they first came out. they're alright.

i actually run 40psi front 35 psi rear. 38 should be good for you gsl since youve got a 4cyl in front.
They're an OK tire, good for the price and are not directional, which is great to even out wear.

the 912's are basically wider and more stable and non-directional when compared with the 512s. most people with the 512's noticed excess outer rib/sidewall wear due to the narrower footprint design which would fold over more during a turn, decreasing stability.

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That would make sense with some of the negative feedback on the Falkens. Some reviews I've come across mentioned about the drawbacks (of the 512s you mentioned). But they never actually said whether it was the 512 or 912. And I don't see those issues on the 912. Thanks for the info.

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those complaints are part of the reason for falken designing the 912's t replace the 512's.
i actually like the 912 wear and rotation indicators...sure helps me see when exactly i need a rotation and also an allignment of my camber.
i also like how they dont really squeel when pushed to the limit, but i guess that requires the driver to be more aware of what their car is doing since there is little sound feedback.

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So that's what those little divets are. Thanks had no idea. I have a bit of a heavy foot off the line, and these are the first tires I've owned that never squawked, even on wet pavement. It's far more responsive too. And like you said, it's wider, and I don't get that rolling feeling when taking sharp turns.

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haha im glad you can afford the gas.
Im still getting 16-18mpg driving pure city when i keep my rpms under 2800...haha
I have to say tho...i love and appreciate the power of a v6 sometimes!
but yeah i guess wherever you bought your tires from didnt have literature on them.

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My previous cars were V6s. This is my first iL4. I was surprised how much torque it had off the line, felt like a V6. With gas prices on the rise, I'm glad for 4cyl. With normal city driving, and my type of driving, I'm still averaging about 35kmpg (roughly 20mpg). Even with the upgrade from 14" to 16" wheels. It's about $1.22/L in Toronto, but projections estimate prices to go up to $1.40/L. May have to start driving less, and in invest in a bicycle if it comes to that. Damned gas companies. They do it because they know they can.