catfish man Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 hi everyone im just wondering if its best to keep the original 17" stock alloys on my twin turbo??,handling etc i have searched the forums and they seem to be mixed views? just thought i would ask cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Yes, with stock suspension the stock wheels will out-handle pretty much any wheels out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 its finding a compromise between the closest offset to stock and something that looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Looks aside they are forged, the correct offset, fairly light, VERY strong, have the correct spigot hole diameter for the hubs without any horrible fudging with rings et cetera, use cheap tyres, are less suspect to pot hole damage as they run a reasonably high profile tyre, have good brake cooling by both conductivity and air flow, and are cheap as chips. Downside? Looks? Not trendy, can't think of anything else at all. If you want superb wet handling and traction, a GREAT ride, and are happy with J-Spec brakes the totally unloved 16 inch import rims and tyres are unbeatable. Something for those on 18 or 19 inch tyres to reflect on when sat in a ditch, perhaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holeshot Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 When I bought my car it had a nice set of wheels with a bit of a lip on them but for some time now I have been using stock 17's which just seem to feel better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 When I bought my car it had a nice set of wheels with a bit of a lip on them but for some time now I have been using stock 17's which just seem to feel better! My j spec TT is running UK 17 standards with Toyo T1R's and standard suspension. With just buying the TT last month I do want to change the standard alloys at some point but only when purchasing brake upgrade , coilovers and then get a geo set up with some new alloys. There is no point in really getting 18's etc till I get the rest done as handling will be impared. I will save my 2k for a couple of months and change the lot (but will keep the standards as they are totally unmarked) right off to start savin:blink: Scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I certainly wish I'd bought those stock 17's when they came up last year, as I could paint them black and run winter tyres on them just for this nasty period of weather we're having. I'm on the look out again. And I'm running TTE alloys normally, which are great when the weather's better, but a second stock set would be a wise idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I like the TTE's they look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Looks aside they are forged, the correct offset, fairly light, VERY strong, have the correct spigot hole diameter for the hubs without any horrible fudging with rings et cetera, use cheap tyres, are less suspect to pot hole damage as they run a reasonably high profile tyre, have good brake cooling by both conductivity and air flow, and are cheap as chips. Downside? Looks? Not trendy, can't think of anything else at all. If you want superb wet handling and traction, a GREAT ride, and are happy with J-Spec brakes the totally unloved 16 inch import rims and tyres are unbeatable. Something for those on 18 or 19 inch tyres to reflect on when sat in a ditch, perhaps Chris are you saying that the stock 17's and the stock 16's on the import are both good wheels to be running?? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Chris are you saying that the stock 17's and the stock 16's on the import are both good wheels to be running?? You can't have been here since 2005 and never seen him say that before, Chris says stock wheels are best every time he replies to such a thread! The nicest drive I've had in a Supra so far has been on stock 17s, they're hard to beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Yes, with stock suspension the stock wheels will out-handle pretty much any wheels out there. I haven't driven one, but this makes perfect sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I suppose its like any car and especially performance cars, standard suspension + standard alloys + standard set up = as the manufacturer intended. Start putting 18's and 19's on and not getting it properly set up = improper handling. I suppose if its just for looks well yeah ok but if your going to be hard driving round corners we will see many a car in the roadside ditch:d scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magictorch Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 i have changed mine now but i will be getting another set....handling was much sharper on mine when i changed They dont look that bad either:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Perhaps the thing to do is get some of the shiny American ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 You can't have been here since 2005 and never seen him say that before, Chris says stock wheels are best every time he replies to such a thread! The nicest drive I've had in a Supra so far has been on stock 17s, they're hard to beat. i have heard great results with the uk 17's, but no one ever says good things about the jspec 16's.... that is what a was asking about matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 i have heard great results with the uk 17's, but no one ever says good things about the jspec 16's.... that is what a was asking about matey Chris has mentioned those plenty of times too, highly loved! I find it very hard to get tyres for the 16s though, uncommon tyre sizes required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 really? i have two sets of 16's in my garage, one silver and one gunmetal. both with loads of tread left my winter wheels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 No one says good things about ugly women, either, but they usually work well, give no trouble, are cheap to run and are rarely stolen from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 lol i like it Chris... well i will be defo keeping at least one of those sets then cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 No one says good things about ugly women, either, but they usually work well, give no trouble, are cheap to run and are rarely stolen from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vintage21275 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 no one says good things about ugly women, either, but they usually work well, give no trouble, are cheap to run and are rarely stolen from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathmonkey Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 No one says good things about ugly women, either, but they usually work well, give no trouble, are cheap to run and are rarely stolen from you. Hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I want a set of staggered stock 17s!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Yes. I ran stock j spec 16s with j spec brakes and factory bilsteins on my old TT. Car handled very well, stopped reasonably well and could put the power down well too. Never had any fishtailing or unexpected twichyness/arse out action like you see on some cars with aftermarket big wheels and suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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