Need Help! Ronal R53 or R54? 6 or 6.5?

[kimona]

185/60/15's will fit both wheels very well. In this case, the difference between 6" and 6.5" and ET43 and et45 is insignificant.

Visually, the two wheels are very different, so it's all about personal preference. But, Ronal wheels tend to be quite heavy. From my own experience, wheel weight on this little car makes a huge impact on acceleration and overall handling! Moving to lightweight alloy wheels make for a completely new driving experience! Lighter is definitely better. Just something to think about.

[Lokusta]

Originally Posted by kimona

185/60/15's will fit both wheels very well. In this case, the difference between 6" and 6.5" and ET43 and et45 is insignificant. Visually, the two wheels are very different, so it's all about personal preference.

I understand. Maybe i can go for the R53 6" in order to save some weight by reducing the wheel width? yeah it's about preference but i like both models, i already made a selection by not posting other 6x15 wheels... i believe that form follows function, so the best wheel for me will be the most functional

Originally Posted by kimona

But, Ronal wheels tend to be quite heavy.

This is true but, since Ronal wheels are really solid and strong, it's a drawback i can take. My use of the little Yaris is often demanding considering that i go snowboarding on the Alps every winter, and use it in the hot summers on the Mediterranean Sea as well, sometimes not on asphalt roads, so i need a 100% tough wheel. i can link this article about world's toughest wheels: "Ronal rims should by all rights be number one on this list. For years we recommended Ronal as the best aftermarket alternative to our customers with softer or more brittle rims because Ronal makes some of the toughest rims I’ve ever seen."

Originally Posted by kimona

From my own experience, wheel weight on this little car makes a huge impact on acceleration and overall handling! Moving to lightweight alloy wheels make for a completely new driving experience! Lighter is definitely better. Just something to think about.

I totally agree with you, and you made me think for the 6" over the 6.5" to save 0.5" of extra weight , and i was also wondering how much the wheel design can affect the wheel weight at same size and same brand!