Samurai 20V Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Hi guys.. Got my eye on a set of wheels & tyres for my car... Volk Racing GT-V. Wheel size : FR - 8.5J × 19 Offset - 46mm RR - 9.5J × 19 Offset - 36mm PCD114.3 (5 hole) diameter 73 mm Hub Clearance to Caliper - 41mm Tire : Goodyear LS2000 245/35 & 275/30. Price is abt 1500GBP.. For a stock bodied Supra that is lowered, do you guys think this will fit without any hassles? Also is the price worth it? Not sure on the Tyres, anybody used them before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aman00123 Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Fitment sounds fine to me bud and the price is pretty damn good for Volks Not sure on the tyres either but for that price.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Great price that with tyres! I think they should fit fine on a stocker mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Great looking Volks, buy them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 Ok... They are not new, but seem in damn good condition.. I think the car will look sweet with it as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aman00123 Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 IIRC Volks are over £3k brand new without tyres so yea they are a steal bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 I'd stick with 18's and get a little more tyre sidewall for ride comfort and grip. If you do get them remember to buy some spigot rings as the Supra's hub is 60.1mm rather than 73mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 I'd stick with 18's and get a little more tyre sidewall for ride comfort and grip. If you do get them remember to buy some spigot rings as the Supra's hub is 60.1mm rather than 73mm. Yeah, it is a trade off for the looks vs comfort.. Thks for the heads up on the spigot rings.. In Japan the roads are of a high standard so the 19's should be ok.. When I take the car back to South africa, thats were the fun will start... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 In Japan the roads are of a high standard so the 19's should be ok.. When I take the car back to South africa, thats were the fun will start... Mmm nice smooth roads The roads in South Africa are probably still better than the roads here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 Mmm nice smooth roads The roads in South Africa are probably still better than the roads here! Our motorways are pretty decent, some of the urban roads are quite bad.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 I'd stick with 18's and get a little more tyre sidewall for ride comfort and grip. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 Found out more on the wheels, they are brand new, were display units.. The tyres were fitted in 2009, will it be an issue running such old tyres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 Anybody? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 ive a friend who is an MOT tester and he has a celica that has yellow tyres due to discolouration as the car was left in a garage and the tyres are WAY old. he passed the tyres due to them not having any damage. just check for cracking. i wouldnt think 2 year old tyres would be a problem, it would depend more on their condition. you shud get a pretty good idea through photos i reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 ive a friend who is an MOT tester and he has a celica that has yellow tyres due to discolouration as the car was left in a garage and the tyres are WAY old. he passed the tyres due to them not having any damage. just check for cracking. i wouldnt think 2 year old tyres would be a problem, it would depend more on their condition. you shud get a pretty good idea through photos i reckon. Well the tyres have not been used at all, they were just mounted two years ago.. Will check it out again, keen on these wheels.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) Found out more on the wheels, they are brand new, were display units.. The tyres were fitted in 2009, will it be an issue running such old tyres? I'd check the manufacturers website to see if there is any advice on the subject. Edited April 28, 2011 by Nic (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I'd have no problems using a tyre that age particularly if it'd been stored inside for the majority of it's life. I'd only start worrying if it'd seen 5+ winters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 @Nic.. Good idea.. @ TTRickeh.. Thanks for the vote of confidence.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Guys, anything else specification wise on these wheels that I should check? I am buying them via auction so I would not want them not to fit on the car when I buy them... Thanks in advance.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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