tomssupra Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Which is best? I'm looking at some 19" wheels but I’m not sure of the affect on the car, firstly, would I need to remove all the lining in the wheel arch? Does the handling change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 18" max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 For handling, I'm told 18s. Better still, 17s or less... For looks...19s I have 19s on my TT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 17's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Would 14s be silly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) Would 14s be silly? Not as silly as 12s Edited August 25, 2009 by Frank Bullitt spelling (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missile Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Could try a nice set of 10" mini wheels. But doubt you would ever stop as the breaks would need to be tiny. Plus even standard body work would scrub on the floor. 17" IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 19`s unless its for the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 19 for show, 17 or lightweight 18 for go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDriver Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 19" is for looks only i have 19" and those are really to heavy for good performance, in wintertime I have the standard 17" on it, and those really make a difference in speed and handling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Would 14s be silly? Not as silly as 12s Ooh I don't know now. I can see the appeal. Just don't get any with carbon on them. It's so last year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) Which is best? I'm looking at some 19" wheels but I’m not sure of the affect on the car, firstly, would I need to remove all the lining in the wheel arch? Does the handling change? with the right ofset 19" wheel you will not need to remove the arch lining, you may however have to role the arches dependent on tyre width choice. It does effect handling though, the ride with be firmer on 19" as there is less complacency in the tyre side wall coz there is less of it. 19" will also pull slightly more on the road - for example if you get in the groves worn in a motorway by a truck. Edited August 25, 2009 by T2 MSW (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupra Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I never really noticed any differance between my 18" Volk CE28's, and 19" PIAA Rozza Squala's, both were light weight set's though. I would think that a good set of 18's or 19's will be better than a cheap and heavy set of 16's or 17's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomssupra Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Whatever rims you get, be SURE the offset is correct (50mm as stock) and be SURE the centre hole in the rim is a proper snug fit on the nose of the car's hubs, WITHOUT use of hub rings. Wheels that need hub rings are generic, and generic rims are almost invariably junk rims. Buy a FORGED wheel, they are much stronger, usually a lot lighter than cast rims, and usually only made by reputable manufacturers. People who work in wheel showrooms usually haven't a clue what they are talking about and will sell you anything. The wheel is one of most important parts of the handling chain, and the car was designed around a specific rim size and offset and tyre size. Bugger about with them (in ignorance) at your peril The more flashy a wheel looks the more junk it usually is. A stock alloy rim is expensive, and for a good reason, it's forged, well made, and it fits the car it was designed with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomssupra Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Good info - thanks Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 (edited) Whatever rims you get, be SURE the offset is correct (50mm as stock) and be SURE the centre hole in the rim is a proper snug fit on the nose of the car's hubs, WITHOUT use of hub rings. Wheels that need hub rings are generic, and generic rims are almost invariably junk rims. I wouldn't say that 95% or more of us on here have junk wheels. I agree totally if you want to optimise handling but most of us will never go near a track or push the car anywhere near it's limits on country roads. Edited September 7, 2009 by merckx (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I wouldn't say that 95% or more of us on here have junk wheels. I probably would I agree totally if you want to optimise handling but most of us will never go near a track or push the car anywhere near it's limits on country roads. These things either fit or they don't, and are either well made or they are poorly made. Sorry, but most aftermarket wheels on Supras ARE junk compared to the OE ones Some (many, actually) are cringingly bad! A poor wheel is as apparent around town as it is on a race track, at 70 mph as much as at 170 MPH. A shattered rim on a cheap cast wheel can be caused by hitting a kerb on a road at 40 MPH just as easily as on the Mille Miglia at 140. I'll be taking my medication soon, you'll be glad to hear I'll be better then, you lot will still have *hit wheels though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I probably would These things either fit or they don't, and are either well made or they are poorly made. Sorry, but most aftermarket wheels on Supras ARE junk compared to the OE ones Some (many, actually) are cringingly bad! A poor wheel is as apparent around town as it is on a race track, at 70 mph as much as at 170 MPH. A shattered rim on a cheap cast wheel can be caused by hitting a kerb on a road at 40 MPH just as easily as on the Mille Miglia at 140. I'll be taking my medication soon, you'll be glad to hear I'll be better then, you lot will still have *hit wheels though Harsh, but my wheels are within your acceptable tolerance, so I'll let you off just this once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Ah, you have the Lexus rims, don't you? Pukka! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 . I'll be taking my medication soon, you'll be glad to hear I'll be better then, you lot will still have *hit wheels though ha ha I bet there aren't that many of us on here that've driven the Supra on stock wheels so wouldn't be aware of the difference between wheels designed for the car and those that aren't. Going fast in a straight line is good enough for me. Almost time for my medication too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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