SupraStar 3000 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Advice please guys. I'm looking at buying and customizing some Hikari Ultralite Alloys. 18"X9.5" back 18"X8.5" front 5 stud http://www.dp-motorsport.co.uk/shop/images/ULTRALITE-005-HIKARI-GLD.jpg Will these fit snugly underneath standard arches and clear TT calipers and brakes? Also, you can advise me on what size tyres to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Advice please guys. I'm looking at buying and customizing some Hikari Ultralite Alloys. 18"X9.5" back 18"X8.5" front 5 stud http://www.dp-motorsport.co.uk/shop/images/ULTRALITE-005-HIKARI-GLD.jpg Will these fit snugly underneath standard arches and clear TT calipers and brakes? Also, you can advise me on what size tyres to use. Its the offset along with the width that determins the rubbing. Need to let the folks know the offset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 tyre wise something like 225/40/18 fronts 265/35/18 rears as scott said need offsets for the other stuff though dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Offset 35. Paul Whiffin has had a set of these on one of his cars in the past, and I don't think there are any issues with fitment, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Cheers guy. Just waiting to hear back regarding offset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 tyre wise something like 225/40/18 fronts 265/35/18 rears as scott said need offsets for the other stuff though dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Or you could go upto 235 and 275. I was offered that combo with my Ultralite Nuremburgrings (same widths and offsets as what you're looking at Ed), but stuck with what Jamesy said. Would have no rubbing issues on mine at that size though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Cheers Hoff. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramkivcork Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Not sure about clearance of uk brakes. I have them on mine I've got 235/35/18 front and 265/35/18 on the rear on standard suspension with no rubbing issues . Offset is +35 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 any pics of your car with them on mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Spraying the centers red mate? i know some of the ultralite range dont clear uk brakes, best to check with supplier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramkivcork Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 any pics of your car with them on mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Spraying the centers red mate? i know some of the ultralite range dont clear uk brakes, best to check with supplier. Cheers Jamie. I will check that out. thank you. Yep. Centers hopefully will be done Kandy apple Red. Ultralite are going to send me a miss matched colour set for a discounted price. Doesnt matter if I'm painted them. Just a shame they're not in 19" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramkivcork Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I'll try see if I can dig out another couple of decent pics of mine mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 http://images52.fotki.com/v1567/photos/1/1517181/7880118/460-vi.jpg http://images51.fotki.com/v1562/photos/1/1517181/7880118/483-vi.jpg I like that a lot Thanks for the pics mate. Have you anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 I'll try see if I can dig out another couple of decent pics of mine mate. hah hah Cheers bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramkivcork Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 (edited) Thought I had more than that, sure it will give ya some idea anyway. Edited November 12, 2009 by supramkivcork (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Cheers Jamie. I will check that out. thank you. Yep. Centers hopefully will be done Kandy apple Red. Ultralite are going to send me a miss matched colour set for a discounted price. Doesnt matter if I'm painted them. Just a shame they're not in 19" With them offsets it wont look anything like that pic you are thinking of, id go with a very low offset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramkivcork Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Its a +35 offset and thats all they are availabe in according to http://www.ultralitewheels.com/hikari.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 (edited) I know Jamie. I'm kinda reaching that conclusion myself *sign* Works wheels are impossible to deal with so looking for another style/make. That white Supra in the pic had 19s" on 19x9.5 +24 and 19x11+29 235/35 tire front and 265/30. plus rolled front and smoothed rear fenders. Brad (owner of the car) even said it was unsuitable for race use so I'm kinda having second thoughts on achieving the same look even though it looks ace. Edited November 12, 2009 by SupraStar 3000 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll266/eddiebeargtst/014.jpg Thought I had more than that, sure it will give ya some idea anyway. Thats much better. Cheers mate. Would you mind if I photoshoped your car bud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramkivcork Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Wouldnt bother me in the least mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jim Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 That white Supra in the pic had 19s" on Where's the pic Ed? Did I miss it on here somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Sorry Jim, I was on another thread I created regarding wheel sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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