[Raid]

Hey guys I'm in the process of buying an i30 active 1.4 petrol but it seem the car comes with the 15" rims but any way I can get the dealer to chance it for me for a bigger one plz and I know you would suggest that I buy a set of rims but I have been told by hy it would cost me 1200 pound for a set so thinking if I can go any other way of getting one from them plz thanks

[Doggie 1]

Genuine Hyundai rims are expensive.
Go aftermarket or second hand Hyundai rims if you want to go bigger.
Just remember that every inch bigger you go, costs you in ride comfort and noise, but they do look better.
So it's a case of getting the right mix of size, comfort & looks - whatever you're happy with. 

[Raid]

Thanks doggie I think 16 " will do for me and will have to have a look around for them thanks mate

[Doggie 1]

I bought genuine Hyundai second hand alloys from CraigB and I'm happy with the compromise in all ways. 

[Surferdude]

I agree 16" would be fine.

[cruiserfied]

16's will do fine if all you want is to replace steel with alloy.
if you want to get wheels for looks or performance then 17 or even 18 inch will be better.

What is your desire?

[Dazzler]

Genuine Hyundai rims are expensive.
Go aftermarket or second hand Hyundai rims if you want to go bigger.
Just remember that every inch bigger you go, costs you in ride comfort and noise, but they do look better.
So it's a case of getting the right mix of size, comfort & looks - whatever you're happy with. 

Bigger wheels obviously means bigger tyres = more cost.

In Australia you can get some good deals on selected wheel and tyre packages but do some research on the tyres offered as some are noisier than others.

I assume there are similar deals on offer in the UK. 

[Raid]

Will do Dazzler thanks mate

[AlanHo]

My original i30 FD had 17" rims and low profile tyres. It was a harsh and noisy ride - even when I changed to continental quieter tyres.

This put me off low profile tyres for life.

[eye30]

Why do you want to change give your low annual mileage?

On my car i'm more than happy with the 15"

[Raid]

It doesn't look that nice with the 15" wanted to have 16" lol

[eye30]

Won't have a margin effect on speedo/odo teading?

[CraigB]

Won't have a margin effect on speedo/odo teading?

Not if the tyre profile is sized correctly so the overall diameter is the same as the 15's, bigger wheel = smaller profile tyre

[Raid]

Any pics for example plz craigb?

[Raid]

16's will do fine if all you want is to replace steel with alloy.
if you want to get wheels for looks or performance then 17 or even 18 inch will be better.

What is your desire?

I'm after looks and why would 17 or 18" would give you a better performance plz cruiswrfied?

[Raid]

Why do you want to change give your low annual mileage?

On my car i'm more than happy with the 15"

Mate would you mind to send me a pic of your alloy on your car so I can have a look plz thanks

[CraigB]

Any pics for example plz craigb?

There are plenty of pic's in the gallery and also several in the wheels and tyres board.

[Raid]

Any pics for example plz craigb?

There are plenty of pic's in the gallery and also several in the wheels and tyres board.

Graigb can't find 15" one unless you got a link plz

[CraigB]

I don't know off hand of any pictures for the 15's, our i30's in Australia don't use 15's so you'll have to look around the forum or search the web for pic's.

[Dazzler]

Any pics for example plz craigb?

There are plenty of pic's in the gallery and also several in the wheels and tyres board.

Graigb can't find 15" one unless you got a link plz

The larger wheels as well as meaning dearer tyres also give you a lower profile tyre which usually makes the ride firmer/harsher and can increase tyre noise as hinted at by Alan Ho.

Why not wait until you go and collect your car and ask them to show you other models in the yard with 16" wheels as a comparison. Will not be a huge visual difference. Not sure if your car model comes with Alloys or steel wheels and covers? To improve the look of some of my wife's previous cars we kept the same tyres(to save cost) but upgraded the steel wheels to nice alloy wheels that were on special.

[Raid]

Any pics for example plz craigb?

There are plenty of pic's in the gallery and also several in the wheels and tyres board.

Graigb can't find 15" one unless you got a link plz

The larger wheels as well as meaning dearer tyres also give you a lower profile tyre which usually makes the ride firmer/harsher and can increase tyre noise as hinted at by Alan Ho.

Why not wait until you go and collect your car and ask them to show you other models in the yard with 16" wheels as a comparison. Will not be a huge visual difference. Not sure if your car model comes with Alloys or steel wheels and covers? To improve the look of some of my wife's previous cars we kept the same tyres(to save cost) but upgraded the steel wheels to nice alloy wheels that were on special.

Thanks for your input dazzler but how would I know if its alloy or steel for sure plz and yep will do as you said will wait and have a look around the yard then thanks mate

[Raid]

Any pics for example plz craigb?

There are plenty of pic's in the gallery and also several in the wheels and tyres board.

Graigb can't find 15" one unless you got a link plz

The larger wheels as well as meaning dearer tyres also give you a lower profile tyre which usually makes the ride firmer/harsher and can increase tyre noise as hinted at by Alan Ho.

Why not wait until you go and collect your car and ask them to show you other models in the yard with 16" wheels as a comparison. Will not be a huge visual difference. Not sure if your car model comes with Alloys or steel wheels and covers? To improve the look of some of my wife's previous cars we kept the same tyres(to save cost) but upgraded the steel wheels to nice alloy wheels that were on special.

Dazzler here it is. Is that steel or proper alloy plz sorry new to all that thanks for all your help mate

[Dazzler]

They are definitely alloy and quite nice (similar to the 16" wheels on my wife's tourer on signature picture below)

[Raid]

They are definitely alloy and quite nice (similar to the 16" wheels on my wife's tourer on signature picture below)

Thanks a lot dazzler that's a big boost for me mate

[eye30]

Alloys.......same as on my car

[mrcarrotcake]

16's will do fine if all you want is to replace steel with alloy.
if you want to get wheels for looks or performance then 17 or even 18 inch will be better.

What is your desire?

I dont think 17 inch will give better performance. They will probably be heavier.

[CraigB]

16's will do fine if all you want is to replace steel with alloy.
if you want to get wheels for looks or performance then 17 or even 18 inch will be better.

What is your desire?

I dont think 17 inch will give better performance. They will probably be heavier.

Depending on the brand some may be heavier or lighter, performance will come via handling as larger wheels will require smaller profile tyres which are generally stiffer in the sidewalls giving better cornering.

[mrcarrotcake]

Perhaps but I think 17" will weigh more unless you go for a magnesium alloy which is very expensive. The extra unsprung weight will affect handling and ride, especially on uneven surfaces.

[The Gonz]

Craig beat me to it. The assumption of better performance is based on a lower sidewall height (profile) meaning your tyre won't get pulled off track when cornering, so you'll get more precision but at the cost of comfort, like stiffening your suspension. On bad roads you'll also increase your chance of rim damage.

[CraigB]

Perhaps but I think 17" will weigh more unless you go for a magnesium alloy which is very expensive. The extra unsprung weight will affect handling and ride, especially on uneven surfaces.

Magnesium alloy rims are pretty old school technology...I had those on my mini

CNC machined and semi forged lightweight wheels like Enkei and Koya are only 7.5 kgs each for 18's, that lighter than your standard 15's.