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Hello all im after some wheels for my 1999 supra mk4, pics of the car can be found here http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=212011

 

I dont know what offset etc etc i need so could you only post links etc etc if you know they will fit my supra cause i aint got a clue haha.

 

Also they have to be sent to a BFPO address in Germany (British army camp) i am willing to pay for this.

 

Cheers Sean

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If you are after some aftermarket wheels you are likely to be looking for 8.5 wide up front and 9.5/10 rears. The stock wheels have an offset off 50. However, aftermarket wheels are around 35 - 37 i think. Then when you start changing widths etc that complicates the offset issue alittle. Use the search button and you will find a lot of comprehensive coverage of this, far more than I can help.

 

Most 2nd hand wheels for sale in this section should be suitable. If you go for a new set the traders on here will be able to help you out and get the correct widths and offsets etc.

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Sean, whats your budget?

Take a look here

 

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A2471&_nkw=supra+wheels&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=3&_sc=1

 

best to avoid those with "budget performance tyres"

 

Ah lots on the German ebay didnt think of that, I forgot how poo the uk ebay was :p

 

I have a good few £££ to spend :D

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Theres a few on here with them wheels. Based on that links info, MKIII wheels will not fit a MKIV. If they did it would say so.

Wheels £449, say £120 each for rear tyres, £100 per front.

Its an expensive business is new wheels :p

Those tyre prices are Falken/Kumho level- DONT be tempted by Wanli/Fullrun/Nexen,etc.

Do a search on any potential tyre choice.

Maybe tyre prices are better in Germany?

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Pay the extra £150 for the Avon ZZ3s. TRUST ME.

Thats for 4, not each wheel.

Does that then fall within your budget?

They will fit, probably with the aid of a spigot, which they have poetically described as a "fitting kit"

A spigot ensures the wheel sits properly on the hub.

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Yeah i have had to use spigot rings in the past, I know Avons are well known tyres but i also need miles outta tyres so is it worth getting harder cheaper ones and lose some grip, I had avons on my civic coupe and they were well soft and with the camber lean they didnt last very long ? Ideas ?

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Yeah i have had to use spigot rings in the past, I know Avons are well known tyres but i also need miles outta tyres so is it worth getting harder cheaper ones and lose some grip, I had avons on my civic coupe and they were well soft and with the camber lean they didnt last very long ? Ideas ?

 

 

Cheap tyres are known as "ditchfinders" on here. A Supra is a powerful RWD car (even the NA).

I have seen and read many a thread on here with regards to the lack of grip with cheap tyres. They are cheap for a reason- THEY'RE SHITE.

If there was one area of your car where you should get the best-whatever- its tyres.

Your Civic was a FWD, so tyre wear characteristics are totally different.

Do a search on "ZZ3"

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Ok did the search and found they are good in the wet and dry but dont last that long, Only prob i have is when im on leave i drive 800 miles back to the uk then around the uk on leave then 800 miles back to Germany, But then again if i have to buy new tyres every few months then i have to thats the price i pay for the car i have, The question i ask myself is, Is it worth it ? So far i think hell yes haha.

 

Hmmmmmmmm

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Ok did the search and found they are good in the wet and dry but dont last that long, Only prob i have is when im on leave i drive 800 miles back to the uk then around the uk on leave then 800 miles back to Germany, But then again if i have to buy new tyres every few months then i have to thats the price i pay for the car i have, The question i ask myself is, Is it worth it ? So far i think hell yes haha.

 

Hmmmmmmmm

 

Motorway driving will hardly have any wear on a normal decent tyre.

Loads of guys here use Toyo Proxy/T1S/R888.

An expensive tyre, gives excellent grip, but doesn't last long (comparitively)

Its horses for courses.

What do you want to spend in total?

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