MONKEYmark Posted March 25, 2003 Share Posted March 25, 2003 Originally posted by Steve W That "Nemisis" thing (the Gold non-'runner' ) had 20's on at Woodbridge.... [they where Antera 309's, 20x8.5, 20x10.0 - The same ones I was thinking of before I got me std' UK rims - only I was gonna go for 18x8.0 and 18x10.0 ! !] I'll have another look at the photos, didn't look like flared arches, but could be wrong... [they just look like "stick-over" panels ? ! ?] FatS. they dont look like 20`s look small in that pic he had 18" antera 183`s before with gold spokes been on braid site today they do 17 18 19 20 21 and 22" alloys 19`s look good but would stick with 17`s for drag racing wonder what sort of price 20" rubber is. when i went to donny show last year there was a corvette old shape with 22" wheels they looked fooking big. there us a fine line between a show car and a track/street car think glens gone for the show car look. must be hard to get big rubber, i had loads of trouble finding someone to take my 19" tyres off so i could get the wheels refurbished. most places you go cant take them off. had to go to bradford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted March 25, 2003 Share Posted March 25, 2003 Originally posted by MONKEYmark think glens gone for the show car look. What makes you think that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted March 25, 2003 Share Posted March 25, 2003 definitely 20's Mark, I looked close 'cos I was so suprised they were 309's - 'cos they're fairly 'cheap' wheels (hence why I was considering them!) and didn't expect to see 'cheap' wheels on the Gold-Mobile:cool: > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted March 25, 2003 Share Posted March 25, 2003 he had : 255/35/20 and 285/30/20 P-Zero's on the rims... can't see the 255/35 but got a price of £179+VAT SUPPLIED on the 285/30/20 ? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willson Posted March 25, 2003 Share Posted March 25, 2003 I personally think the gold car looks awesome ! Thank god he put a kit on it. And what a kit ! Anyway here is another Supe on 20s......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willson Posted March 25, 2003 Share Posted March 25, 2003 Oh yeah, doesn't the required offset completely depend on the style of wheel ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted March 25, 2003 Share Posted March 25, 2003 The 309's are actually LISTED for the Supra (although I was looking at 17's/18's, don't know if ALL sizes 'fit'). Quite like those Black-car 20's - styleiwise that is.. My poor old back just won't take 19's/20's... I noticed the difference going from the Jap 16's to the UK 17's quite a bit stiffer/joltier ! ! [AND, I've got the Jap' fornt shocks = oooof ! !] I'd LIKE 18's for looks, but don't really want it ANY stiffer ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted March 25, 2003 Share Posted March 25, 2003 Not on a Supe, but check out these bad boy 22" I spotted in Miami Beach last week: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/go-gos/22s.jpg Who said Americans can't do subtle?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted March 25, 2003 Share Posted March 25, 2003 Originally posted by veilsideTT soz, was only trying to help. Wasn't a dig mate, just a minor correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted March 25, 2003 Share Posted March 25, 2003 Just a thought... Is there any reason you shouldn't run say a 17" on the front and an 18" on the rear....ala the Lotus Esprit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted March 25, 2003 Share Posted March 25, 2003 Or these 2?" bad boys on a Hummer SUV - the outside of the alloys remained fixed while the wheel and the inside of the alloy rotated - v. weird! http://homepage.ntlworld.com/go-gos/hummer.jpg (gorgeous Lexus coupe in front of it though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilsideTT Posted March 25, 2003 Share Posted March 25, 2003 ok doug, my bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raoul H Posted March 25, 2003 Share Posted March 25, 2003 Originally posted by GavinL I was waiting for that one You got very good 1/4 mile times on your old 16's as I recall. Yeah, my patience ran out waiting for others to take the bait you trickster you! I'm not sure if the time wasn't more to do with the burnout I subjected my kumhos to in the afternoon. The 16's were fine for the drag strip and in general use, but I wanted to do more trackdays this year and for that I would rather have the bigger brakes and wider tyre contact patch without the compromise of having to roll arches and so forth. Trackdays is the main reason I took the bait and mentioned 18's as the good compromise. But for now I'll be content to get my stock 17's resprayed charcoal gray/black and wrap them in 275's at the rear. Rgds, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raoul H Posted March 25, 2003 Share Posted March 25, 2003 Originally posted by Adam Wootten All serious cars wear 16's baby You gots that right dude!! I remember my 16's with great fondness... Rgds, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted March 26, 2003 Share Posted March 26, 2003 Originally posted by gwillson75 I personally think the gold car looks awesome ! Thank god he put a kit on it. And what a kit ! Anyway here is another Supe on 20s......... Sacrillage! They look like Ford Probe wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 doesn't the required offset completely depend on the style of wheel ? Offset and caliper clearance are two separate issues. In fact caliper clearance is nothing to do with offset. The issue is the shape of the wheel centre; once that clears the calipers, the issue is the offset that is correct for the suspension geometry. Personally, that gold Supra looks naff, particularly such big wheels with small discs behind them. This reminds me of Corsas with 15" rims and tiny standard brakes. I'm not going to comment on the high-riding black Lexus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 Originally posted by John Packham Personally, that gold Supra looks naff, particularly such big wheels with small discs behind them. This reminds me of Corsas with 15" rims and tiny standard brakes. Glens Supra looks much better than it used too though, lose the wing and you've got a nice car. First time I've heard anyone say UK discs are small! Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 Does anyone know what over arches they are on Glen's car?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 First time I've heard anyone say UK discs are small! In relation to 19" or bigger rims yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 Originally posted by John Packham Offset and caliper clearance are two separate issues. In fact caliper clearance is nothing to do with offset. The issue is the shape of the wheel centre; once that clears the calipers, the issue is the offset that is correct for the suspension geometry. true. the big brake options of skylines, supras, rx7, 330zx and celica r quite difficult to find wheels to accomodate the brakes and match the suspension. most european wheel manufacturers dont have a clue about these calipers (or any caliper clearance), but the big jap wheel manufacturers r quite the opposite, wheel sizing is often listed with fitment guides for these problem calipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George L Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 So are 19s ok then. Can anybody that has a set confirm whether the scrub or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 I've got 9x19 and 10x19 with Eibachs and it doesn't rub at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George L Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 Paul, I have just looked at the spec of your car! Thats fcuking amazing! Out of interest I see you have opted for a big single turbo. Do you know what the power limitations are of the standard twin turbos? Also I read somewhere that the standard turbos can be uprated to hold more boost and ran in tandem or sequentially to alter delivery etc. I think it might have been Dragon, but they may have gone bust. Any help would be appriciated. I think I am going to try and buy a TT thats already been modified to a degree in the engine department to save a bit of money. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavio Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 Originally posted by lust2luv Or these 2?" bad boys on a Hummer SUV - the outside of the alloys remained fixed while the wheel and the inside of the alloy rotated - v. weird! http://homepage.ntlworld.com/go-gos/hummer.jpg (gorgeous Lexus coupe in front of it though) Those were probably Davin wheels, http://www.davinwheels.com. Very, very expensive! Flavio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavio Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 Originally posted by George L So are 19s ok then. Can anybody that has a set confirm whether the scrub or not? I have 10x19ET51 rear wheels and 9x19ET50 front wheels and actually added spacers (5mm per side front, 15mm per side rear) to make the car look a little more aggressive. My car is lowered with Eibach springs and Koni shocks and the wheels do not rub. Flavio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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