Chris Wilson Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Had a Supra in the last week that I did a BPU and service on. I took it for a quick test drive and it brought back to me just how great a MKIV is on 16 inch wheels and tyres. ZERO tramlining, excellent power put down on bumps and damp patches, compliant ride. They are so out of favour with the "sheep" that I hadn't driven one in over a year. What a joy!! Now I know why my old MKIV TT used to embarass even exotica in the wet, on track days. She was on 16 inch wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Pffft, 22's look much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tooquicktostop Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 My TT6 was on stock 16's and I was amazed by the ride quality, it was one of the main reasons why I changed from 19's the a light 18" on my Single car, well its a step closer to a 16" without leaving the heard of sheep altogether Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Chris, do you think the jump to 17" wheels from 16" makes a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 It does, but it's not too bad so long as you buy proper wheels that have the right offset, the right spigot hole size WITHOUT horrible adaptor rings, and that aren't like boat anchors in weight. Without being rude 90% of people buying wheels don't know what they are doing, and probably a greater percentage selling them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 It does, but it's not too bad so long as you buy proper wheels that have the right offset, the right spigot hole size WITHOUT horrible adaptor rings, and that aren't like boat anchors in weight. Without being rude 90% of people buying wheels don't know what they are doing, and probably a greater percentage selling them Amen brother, I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Oh and there's me thinking how good my TTE 18's were Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 As 18 inch tyres go, those mounted on the TTE rims have the edge over most rims, at least the offset, weight and spigot hole size is sensible and correct. If you NEED the brake clearance only an 18 inch rim gives they are a good choice in an off the shelf wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 As 18 inch tyres go, those mounted on the TTE rims have the edge over most rims, at least the offset, weight and spigot hole size is sensible and correct. If you NEED the brake clearance only an 18 inch rim gives they are a good choice in an off the shelf wheel. Thank you Mr Wilson. I feel so much better now Personally though, just from the aesthetics point of view, I would struggle to like the look of the car with anything smaller, than say 17's on, but I'm not racing mine (much ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonahjones26 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 It does, but it's not too bad so long as you buy proper wheels that have the right offset, the right spigot hole size WITHOUT horrible adaptor rings, and that aren't like boat anchors in weight. Without being rude 90% of people buying wheels don't know what they are doing, and probably a greater percentage selling them As 18 inch tyres go, those mounted on the TTE rims have the edge over most rims, at least the offset, weight and spigot hole size is sensible and correct. If you NEED the brake clearance only an 18 inch rim gives they are a good choice in an off the shelf wheel. No idea what your talking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 UK 17's all the way here did have 16's but was never to sure about them. In my opinion 17's are a lot better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 No idea what your talking about http://www.alloyguide.co.uk/pcd.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 No idea what your talking about Keep it on stock wheel and tyre size then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I should have got you to drive my stock TT on the occasions I came your way for servicing/etc Chris. It's in Sweden now though, sorry. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlynn Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 So Chris, if you had a choice between a car on OEM 16s and another on OEM 17s with UK spec brakes (which I believe don't fit under 16s), which would you go for? i.e. better handling with poor brakes, or compromised handling and better brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I think jspec brakes are only found wanting on any lengthy spirited drives, or track days, so my money is on 16s being Chris's choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 For a road car I'd have 16 inch rims with decent pads, braided hoses and decent fluid. For a track day car I'd make some custom brakes to go under 17 inch rims, or if budget didn't allow such niceties I'd have UK brakes with race pads under stock UK rims. An out and track car would be on 18 inch rims to get serious brakes in, but would have serious suspension mods, too, but they'd be VERY costly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlynn Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 That's interesting Chris. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonahjones26 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Keep it on stock wheel and tyre size then ahhhhh! doesn't matter with mine its an n/a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr keef Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 i have a nice set of 16s for sale chaps:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 An out and track car would be on 18 inch rims to get serious brakes in, but would have serious suspension mods, too, but they'd be VERY costly. I have an idea for a new project for you Chris... it'll look much better than that boxy looking taxi you introduced to the armco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 16" stockers. Were the stock 17s no good then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 An out and track car would be on 18 inch rims to get serious brakes in, but would have serious suspension mods, too, but they'd be VERY costly. Chris do you think you could get these results with the Ikeya Formula adjustable suspension components? http://www.ikeya-f.co.jp/en/product_notice/foot_works.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_mcevoy Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Chris do you think you could get these results with the Ikeya Formula adjustable suspension components? http://www.ikeya-f.co.jp/en/product_notice/foot_works.html I would highly recommend them, Great bit of kit just wish I could afford the rear setup now to compliment the front...but soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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