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Doesn't sound like your wheels are the problem but the first thing I would do anyway is get all the wheels re-balanced, this shouldn't cost anymore than $30 at your local tyre shop. This will tell staright away whether the problem is the wheels or your car. If this doesn't fix your problem than I would take the car back to Toyota for warranty as there is no doubt that the vibration is not caused by wheels. If the wheels are not the problem than it will definately be a warranty repair. FYI - Wheel Alignment problems do not cause issue's like shaking/vibration. Wheel alignment's are so the car will travel in straight line, Balancing is for vibration. Also, something else to remember for when you do need a wheel alignment. DO NOT get it done by a tyre shop, make sure that it is done by a Suspension Specialist. Tyre shop's do not know how to do proper wheel alignments, they are only good for fitting tyres. A suspension shop will charge you considerable more but you will save in the long run as your tyres will last longer because they have been aligned correctly.

Thanks to Dennis ZZE122 weighing his Sportivo rims & getting a result of 17.1kg, I was inspired to weigh my aftermarket rims to see how light they really are. I first weighed my Sportivo rim & got a result of 16.5kg. I then weighed my aftermarket rims, which are Enkei RP03 17" rims with Bridgestone GIII tyres & got exactly the same weight - 16.5kg. I'm know interested to find who makes the lighest rim. If anyone is prepared to make the effort you will need to weigh your standard rim as a control & then weigh your aftermarket rim on the same scales. This way we'll be able to make a true comparison. This could be a great post for anyone looking for a set of light weight rims. If you can get picture so people can see what the wheel looks like on the car then even better. STANDARD RIMS , BRIDGESTONE TURANZA 195/55/16 - 16.5KG ENKEI RP03, BRIDGESTONE GIII 215/45/17 - 16.5KG

Interesting Dennis, this is not what they told me when i insured my car last year. I was told as long as it is RTA legal than they would insure it. Must of had a policy change. I was thinking of going with GIO this year anyway, reminds me its due next week.

Check this website out. http://www.ignition-x.com/ Speak with Sunny & I'm sure he will help you if you want to buy them by yourself.

They are both nice rims, just get different tyres. I had a look on sime's website, check the link below. I couldn't find a 205/40/17 that meets load requirement. I can't stress how important this is unless you want to take the risk of cracking your rims among other things. The Toyo's you mentioned earlier would be a better option. I like the HR one's the best. http://www.simetyres.com.my/pdetail.asp?LI...YR.TYR.PCP&fm=d

18" would be illegal. You could enquire about getting an engineer certificate but this can be expensive & insurance would be harder to get. Stick with 16 or 17

As per what has been previously stated, heaps of information on this topic is available in FAQ section, please use the think below :D :D http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/inde...?showtopic=5503 As a quick summary, 17" x 7" is about as big as you can go without an Engineers certificate. Some people have 18" but to my knowledge there are no tyres available in the country that will fit legally, meaning you would need a 215/35/18. This size is available but not with the correct Load Rating so there not legal. Also Northy's comments about insurance are spot on. I'm currently with NRMA & I have no problem.

I stand corrected on the tyre sizing. It has been sometime since I have researched tyre sizes. For the record there are 215/40/17 tyres available that meet the required Load Rating. My apoligies for this error. Also just to clarify a point I made earlier, my comments about the Yokohama A539 not being available where about the size not the name. I have used this tyre before in a different size on another vehicle & have found them to be excellent & were actually my first choice of brand. I was advised that they were no longer available when I made my last purchase by a close friend who owns a tyre shop & to cut a long story short this is how I have ended up with the Bridgstones that I currently run which are also an excellent tyre. I'm actually happier in the long run as the Bridgestone's are better wearing & with the extra size in profile a little more comfortable, this is important on Sydney roads.

Thank you for your comments shaohaok I appreciate the information. To let you know I have been driving for 15 years & through my connections in motor industry I have had the opportunity to own & drive many modified cars in all kinds of situations. I have a good understanding on how to set up a vehilce & how to get the most out of it. I'm pretty sure the Yokohama tyres you have mentioned are no longer available anymore & the Michelins, well if you have the money than great. I run Bridgestone Potenza G111 in a 215/45/17. These tyres have very square look & as I said previously I have minimal problems. I would recommend these tyres to anyone. I have given my shocks hell with 35mm kings springs for just over 20k & they are still holding up. Than again I have always crawled over speed humps more to minimize shock to the car than anything else. I appreciate that changing your shocks is a good idea & they will give you improved handling I have experienced them in the past as well as coilover units but it your budget doesn't allow for it in the beginning than thats O.K. you can change them later as I'm sure I will be doing sooner or later. As for know my first child is about to be born so he/she is priority No.1 :D :D :D :D :D

I believe some of this advice is inaccurate. 215/40/17 is the ideal tyre size, but be careful because to my knowledge there are no tyres of any brand available in this country in this size that meet the required Load Rating which is a legal requirement. Remember if your car is not legal it can be defected or worse still void insurance policies. Please correct me if I'm wrong & if there is such a tyre please let me know. 215/45/17 will scrub but only in extreme driving situations. I push my car pretty hard daily with this tyre size & just 35mm King Springs & the only time I getting scrubbing is when I'm driving hard through the Nasho. Most people in the Sydney club will tell you that while this is great road for corners it can get rough in sections. I have no problems with this size tyre & suspension set up & everything is legal according to the RTA & therefore insurable even with the Big Boys including NRMA who I'm with. I find the standard shocks in the Sportivo suitable for daily driving with 35mm Kings. I know they won't last forever but for now, no problem. If you have the money for aftermarket shocks than great but don't be to concerned if you don't. You will still notice a dramatic improvement over standard with just the change in springs. Also to Nek, as far a different ride heights are concerned check out your other thread for the photo's I posted. You will see low certainly looks alot better. If you decide not to lower your car it will still feel a little better with just the rim & tyre change you have talked about. More direct turn in & less sidewall movement.

Here are some pictures for you. The silver one has the 17" Stalkers B) B) The black one has the 17" RP03. :D :D

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html Try using the link above to calculate the tyre size you will need. I found that a 215/45/17 will suit your requirement. The difference in overall tyre diametre is very minimal threfore it won't affect your speedo enough to be a problem & difinately will still be legal. 205/40/17 would be ideal but if cost is an issue than save your money. Also, you will need to stick with a 7" width for the rim you choose. I'm sure the rim on the sedan is 6" wide, correct me if I'm wrong & in NSW anyway you can't go for more than 1" increase in width without an Engineer's certificate. It may be different in other States. Alot of 7" width rims with a P.C.D. of 4/100 have an offset of 43, this should be suitable for your car. Take what you want from this information but make sure you double check with a professional. Wheel Opinions:- Advanti - Disributed by YHI, same as Enkei but I'm not sure where they are made. I owned a set of 17" Stalkers in Shadow for 3 years. They were a well made wheel with a great finish, although not the lightest wheel available. I got lots of comments on them for their sleek style. My brother has a set on his Sportivo at the moment, I will take a picture & post on the weekend. Speedywheels - Australian made, excellent quality & good price as there are no import cost added to the bottom line. The Holotype R is a classic wheel that many other manufacture's have copied. Because of there simple design they will be very easy to clean & therefore always look great. ALT - Not sure where they are made - There are some great designs to choose HR Racing - Not sure where they are made but according to their website they are manufactured to Japanese standards. There are some great designs. Stick with an unpainted finish & I'm sure they will be fine RJR - Not sure whether these wheels are manufactured in Australia or not. Could not find many designs to choose from. I hope there is some useful information in there for you somewhere Oh yeah, maybe you can help me. What does =P & =D mean????

I would have to agree! But then again if you raced yourself in a stivo the stivo would win. So in theory it should win on paper but it all comes down to the driver! Sorry boys, I must disagree

Hello Nek. First off I don't want to encourage you get the RP03 beacuse I already have them on my Sportivo & it is nice being the only one :D The first price you were quoted is way to cheap. Either they are giving you the tyres for free or the wheels are not genuine. The comments made by this dealer, "All wheels are the same" is not true. Enkei rims are manufactured in Japan using the best materials & manufacturing processes making them very strong unlike Chinese rip offs. Enkei are the supplier of wheels to the Mclaren Formula 1 racing team which speaks volumes for there ability to make high quality wheels. I suggest staying away from the first dealer you mentioned. I would expect to pay around $400 dollars per rim for the RP03 in 17". You will need to be careful though with your tyre selection. I can't tell you much about Toyo tyres as I have never had any experince with them myself A good tyre shop will refuse to fit anything that is illegal, once you've found a shop like this then stick with them. Anyway, nice selection.

Sounds like I missed out last night boys.

I recommend Ignition-X, I know a good bloke who works there. :D :D I have been to Carmate twice now & both times I stood in their show room for over 20 mins & no one would serve me, very rude.

If the FTO where available through Mitsubish In Australia it would be a lot more expensive than the Sportivo

The recall doesn't affect 05 model. The gear box will loosen up a little & you will be able to find the gears easier. Reverse just takes a little getting used to, after a while it will feel natural. If you are still having problems with crunching ask your dealer about it when it is having it first service.

I recommend getting your springs fitted by a suspension specailist. They will do a proper wheel alignment that involves Camber adjustment as well as adjusting the Toe. They charge more but you will get better tyre wear. I can recommend Greg Selby or Roadholder Suspension in Kirrawee, Sydney. He has been in Business for a long time & has heaps of track experience in all kinds of vehicles.

4 Rolla Sportivo's in my family, various ages. Never miss a beat, fantastic car, geat value for money

I have read about a French develpment hydrogen powered car that will be available from next year at around 15 000 Euro. It has a range of 400km and it produces its own hydrogen using electricity from a 240v socket, not sure how but apparently it works. It also has a top speed of 110km/h. These figures aren't impresive until you take in the fact that the car is almost free to drive & I'm sure within a short period of time with further development things will improve. One other thing, it was pretty damn ugly.

I'm sure the 2ZZ is finished everwhere not just Australia, correct me I'm wrong.

Hey Xoom, You know I want some, 2 x small please, silver or white, whatever is easiest. I will give you cash on the weekend Thanks for going to the trouble to organise this.

Sorry to disagree with you Corzza but a long highway trip is not good for running a car in as the car tends to stay at the same speed for long periods of time. For the first 1000k you should varying your driving as much as possible. I wouldn't hit lift if I was you either because until your first service at 1000k the car has a thinner oil than the norm specifically for running the vehicle in.

Gold. :D Be careful that the rims are strong too, last thing you want is a cracked rim. sometimes its worth paying that little bit extra. Cheers :D :D Thats why forged are better than cast