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    Identify these (OEM?) wheels

    I've seen these wheels in a few pictures, but what are they? They look like OEM wheels, but they don't look like any Mirage wheels I've seen before.




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    I got my EU Space Star 1,2 with those rims.. But i don't know what they are called... ?

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    those are the standard 15" Alloy wheels found in asian market hatchback mirages. specifically here in the Philippines.

    the 14" ES wheels you guys have there are standard for the base model trim 2015 onwards.

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    Man, I wish these cars came with 15s.

    Used to be 14" & 13" tires were cheaper. Now they are just harder to find.

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    it got me wondering when i visited the states for vacation, why do most cars there only have steel rims? and asian market cars almost always comes with alloys?

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    Quote Originally Posted by gunlak View Post
    it got me wondering when i visited the states for vacation, why do most cars there only have steel rims? and asian market cars almost always comes with alloys?
    Simply for economic reasons. The steel rims are a little less expensive so manufacturers use the steel rims for base model cars and trucks and then offer alloy rims as upgrades or part of a premium package. A lot of roads in the USA are crap also and the steel rims will take more abuse then the alloy rims.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gunlak View Post
    those are the standard 15" Alloy wheels found in asian market hatchback mirages. specifically here in the Philippines.
    Guess that explains why I've never seen those wheels here in he US! I see that those wheels come with 175-55-15 tires.


    ...the 14" ES wheels you guys have there are standard for the base model trim 2015 onwards.
    Those are the wheels I have now. Those 15" wheels sure look a lot better!! Right now I'm looking for an alternate wheel/tire combination that looks a little better than the 14" ES wheels...but with minimal impact to fuel economy.

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    For anyone interested, THIS post explains the fuel economy difference of going to these 15" wheels vs the standard 14" wheels.
    Last edited by Top_Fuel; 03-13-2016 at 05:00 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Top_Fuel View Post
    Edit -

    For anyone interested, THIS post explains the fuel economy difference of going to these 15" wheels vs the standard 14" wheels.
    Well there are alot more LRR tires in 15" and only one Enasave offered in 14", so this would negate some of the losses.


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