LOGIE Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I keep getting a notion to put stock 16s back on my car. I always liked the way they handled. Could I be forgiven for being seen in 16s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I'd forgive you - I don't have a problem with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I had a TT6 that ran on its original 16", I had never been in a true stock set up as Toyota had intended and the ride was sublime, I could fully understand the move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 You won't get a better experience than specifying the tyre sizes the car was set up for. Make sure the geometry is right though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrashcanman Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Maybe stock 17's instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Maybe stock 17's instead? Im on stock 17s now mate. I just remember the handling and grip of the 16s I was throwing the car into the twisty roads with confidence and ease. Im really considering going back to the 16s. Tyres are cheaper too. Win win really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrashcanman Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Im on stock 17s now mate. I just remember the handling and grip of the 16s I was throwing the car into the twisty roads with confidence and ease. Im really considering going back to the 16s. Tyres are cheaper too. Win win really. Ah fair enough mate, in theory handling should be better on low profile tyres, as there is less sidewall to flex, is my understanding of it anyway, but maybe with are roads 16's are better for a bigger sidewall and like someone else said that is what toyota designed the car to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Ah fair enough mate, in theory handling should be better on low profile tyres, as there is less sidewall to flex, is my understanding of it anyway, but maybe with are roads 16's are better for a bigger sidewall and like someone else said that is what toyota designed the car to have. Outright cornering will be better with lower-profile tyres, but the comfort and confidence of taller sidewalls means very few drivers will notice the performance difference on a spirited drive. Biggers wheels, in 99% of situations, are for looks only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Im on stock 17s now mate. I just remember the handling and grip of the 16s I was throwing the car into the twisty roads with confidence and ease. Im really considering going back to the 16s. Tyres are cheaper too. Win win really. Logie, you sure you don't just remember the grip being better when your car was NA? I loved the handling and drivability of my NA-6, it was just so controllable and confidence inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Logie, you sure you don't just remember the grip being better when your car was NA? I loved the handling and drivability of my NA-6, it was just so controllable and confidence inspiring. Bit of both mate. I did really enjoy the comfort and cornering of the 16s Sunny. Ok so they aren't as aesthetically pleasing but thats never been the sort of thing that bothers me. Id rather drive a car thats spot on mechanically and handling well than a prize winning show car with 19s and hoover belts for tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Yeah, put the 16s back on, enjoy some ride quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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