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dom909

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Swapping from 15X5 to 16X6 wheels on 2015 VTI?
« on: August 03, 2023, 09:14:48 AM »
Hey legends!

Just purchased my 2015 VTI Jazz off my Dad (first Honda!) and was wondering if it's a straighforward swap out from 15" wheels to 16"/ if this is a good idea or not? I have the base model and am looking to swap the current wheels out for some factory alloys from the higher lines.

First time poster so any thoughts would be great!

Lord Voltermore

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Re: Swapping from 15X5 to 16X6 wheels on 2015 VTI?
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2023, 10:47:10 AM »
Welcome to the forum.
Basically you should keep the overall rolling circumference as close as possible to the existing wheels.  For 16" wheels this normally means having lower profile tyres  - ie less tyre sidewall height to compensate for the 1" larger wheel diameter.   If you dont compensate in this way it changes the overall gearing of the car, which could make it  a pig to drive, slower acceleration etc.

Changing the tyre width can also affect handling, could foul on bodywork etc.   And the wheel needs to fit a honda.  You need the correct  wheel stud pattern, the correct size centre bore (the hole in the middle ) and a suitable Offset ,also called ET.   The ET affects how the wheel sits in the wheel arch.  It may be too far in, or poke out beyond the wheel arch  . You need to do a bit of reasearch on this  to chose suitable wheels. 

Check out the following web site and put your existing wheel/tyre size in to see acceptable alternatives 

https://www.willtheyfit.com/

  Not sure  about OZ but in the UK  you normally need to inform insurers if you change wheel size,and they may charge more.    15" wheels  normally have a slightly better rides on rough roads . Low profile tyres on 16" rims may be a bit more harsh, but may handle a bit better.     

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Re: Swapping from 15X5 to 16X6 wheels on 2015 VTI?
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2023, 03:30:32 PM »
Jazz 2015 VTI??
Ok, these are tyre and rim specs for 2015-2020 Jazz GK series:


– Center Bore: 56.1 mm 
– Lug Size: M12 x 1.5 
– PCD  4x100

Tire 185/60 R15' 84H
Rim  6Jx15' ET50
 
Tire  185/55 R16' 83H
Rim  6Jx16 ET53

According to https://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width=185&aspect=55&diameter=16&wheelwidth=6&offset=53&width2=185&aspect2=60&wheel_size=15&wheel_width=6&offset2=50
you can easily swap your wheels.


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