rider Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 As the Supra enters the vintage car era the historic value which usually translates into money value is invariably driven by originality. Of parts and to the specification as the car left the factory in terms of matching number mechanical components, original trim and factory colour. I'd venture when all the modified Supras have been mangled or scrapped the last few examples will all be original specification cars attracting big money. That'll be really serious money. One thing that is going to be really hard to find in the future, its getting hard now, is those cast off 16 and 17 inch factory alloy wheels. These will be key to the factory look and I recon people need to grab some while they still can before its too late if they view their Supra as a collectable classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I bet some of the importers weighed in tons of the things when blinging them up. To have never driven a MKIV on 16 inch rims and decent tyres is to not have lived. Especially in the wet they are just SO nice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I've kept my stock 17" wheels, and although I didn't get around to fitting them this year, they will be used during winters instead of my BBS. The thing is, they only really look good on completely stock body cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) I just bought 7 X 16 inch rims including 6 centre caps off eBay for £51. Not seen them yet as a relative local to the seller picked them up for me but I should be able to get a good 4 set out of those and its an absolute bargain. I actually think in about 10 years time they will add £thousands to the value of the car which happens to be a totally original parts Supra at the moment, except for running on BBS alloys. After 18 years of ownership I'm going to be holding out a few more years for that really big ticket value I can see coming and I think the OE wheels are a key element to the package. I've been after a set for years but this lot came up at more than the right price. Edited February 25, 2016 by rider (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Still fit the 17's in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Chris, I believe you are somewhere close to Prees. I'm going to see a mate of mine up in Whitchurch who is in the motor trade in a couple of hours if you PM your address I could pop in quickly to say hi and have a quick look at what you do there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashloys Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I still have OEM 17's on mine, drives SO much nicer than the 19's I had on whenever I originally bought the car. Tempted to buy another set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Mine has always run on stock or stock sized wheels and original tire sizes, I did try a larger rear tire but it completely messed up the handling so went back to stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
np89 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Its already started, there's some guy on the FB group looking for £600 for a set refurbed in black with NO centre caps......the supra tax robbery continues...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Its already started, there's some guy on the FB group looking for £600 for a set refurbed in black with NO centre caps......the supra tax robbery continues...... Unfortunately, prices for things like this are only going to go up as the prices of the cars continue to climb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Its already started, there's some guy on the FB group looking for £600 for a set refurbed in black with NO centre caps......the supra tax robbery continues...... Damn it, I had three sets at one point and then sold them all off, for a half that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
np89 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
np89 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I dont think he will get £600 tbh. Thats pushing the boat too far. Another European seller so of course they are in "mint " condition and super rare...... for 25 year old parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashloys Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Wondered when you'd weigh in Niall £600 is ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
np89 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Wondered when you'd weigh in Niall £600 is ridiculous. You know me Ashley, harsh but honest lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 You know me Ashley, harsh but honest lol Is £51 OK for 7 rims and 6 caps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
np89 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Is £51 OK for 7 rims and 6 caps? lol bargain even for 16s which are worth a lot less than the 17s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Ive got a set of OEM 17"s with facelift centre caps and a set of the staggered OEM 16" with prefacelift centre caps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 On isn't that Italian guy who's always posting stuff on there, is it? He's a royal c*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I dont think he will get £600 tbh. Thats pushing the boat too far. Another European seller so of course they are in "mint " condition and super rare...... for 25 year old parts The problem is when people say there are mint when they're clearly not. They could use the term good, few marks or bad need a refurb/polish due to scratches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 On isn't that Italian guy who's always posting stuff on there, is it? He's a royal c*** Lol yep. Things like these are worth hanging onto. Prices for oem stuff will only go up like the cars themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanC Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Looks like I'll be keeping mine in the garage when I get new alloys then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 A taste full set of alloys like the ccw's and bbs shouldn't have that much of an effect on price. Regarding bone stock yeah will.be worth alot but these seem to hold value when modified to a high standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I bet some of the importers weighed in tons of the things when blinging them up. To have never driven a MKIV on 16 inch rims and decent tyres is to not have lived. Especially in the wet they are just SO nice.... Driving on stock 17s and Good tyres is so smooth compared to 18s IMO and 19s are just silly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajinder Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 If prices are going up then I better hang onto my 17" and get them refurbished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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