lpher Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Ive gotten a REALLY (and i do mean a REALLY!) good deal on a set of these wheels http://www.bkracing.co.uk/aspbite/alloy-wheels/gallery-wheel.asp?ID=51 ...and i was wondering if there are any other Supra-owners that have tried these before? Im thinking 8"x19" and 9,5x19" in gun metal grey...wich should suit my Anthracite supra very well? Oh...theyre 38mm offset. So not at all unlike the TTE-alloys ive had on the car till now... Heres a few pics of these exact wheels on a mkIV Supra...in what i think is 9,5x18" all round..(i think the chromelips are different sizes on 8" and 9,5")...not shure if the spokes are gun metal or black though. So...what do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 So...what do you guys think? that they might not clear the large front brake calipers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Usually heavy and very soft alloy so easy to destroy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 They are heavy wheels, not the best quality out there but half descent for the money. They are budget wheels tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 hi mate ya i got theres on mine nice wheels and well built . but heavy tho and yes the dish is deeper on the back set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 the fronts and backs look the same width in the pics? look nice though:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 the ones in the pic look like he has the 9.5" front and back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpher Posted May 7, 2006 Author Share Posted May 7, 2006 Thanx for answering so quickly guys that they might not clear the large front brake calipers? Its seems they clear allright...ref. "supra matt" Usually heavy and very soft alloy so easy to destroy. I will ahve to take my chances then, wont i? They are heavy wheels, not the best quality out there but half descent for the money. They are budget wheels tho. Yeah, i know...but my budget is a bit limited these days aslo...so its this or nothing hi mate ya i got theres on mine nice wheels and well built . but heavy tho and yes the dish is deeper on the back set Ahh....excellent! ...what exact sizes are your weels then? The do look nice the fronts and backs look the same width in the pics? look nice though Yeah...i noticed that too... the ones in the pic look like he has the 9.5" front and back Confirmed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgs Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 no there cr*p mate had a set on my scooby was always haveing problems with flats where the rubber was comeing away from the rim and within a year all the laquer was peeling off and they looked shite as they was carroding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpher Posted May 7, 2006 Author Share Posted May 7, 2006 no there cr*p mate had a set on my scooby was always haveing problems with flats where the rubber was comeing away from the rim and within a year all the laquer was peeling off and they looked shite as they was carroding Hmm...ill have to keep that in mind then... Ive established a kind of mutual deal with this dealer so there souldnt be a problem for me atleast if problems araise...but thanx for telling me about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgs Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 the ones i had were the 299s the spokes were ok but it was the polished rim that went bad as water got under the laquer if u are getting them cheap enough then i would strip the laquer off the rim and keep polishing them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 can't be certain but it looks to me like 'SupraMatt' could have the smaller jap spec brakes? might be worth confirming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivingTheDream Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I know of 3 owners from my previous owners club who had BK's and had laquer problems mate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarjo Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I have a set on my Prelude and they're fine. Maybe a little on the heavy side (compared to some) but other than that they look as good as the day they went on - just under three years now. I guess it depends how you look after them mate, but I think mine look good. They're becoming a more popular wheel. I've got BK238's 7 spoke. TBH it doesnt matter what wheels you think of having - put them on here and some will like, others will criticise. If you like them, and they're the right price, have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Had a set on my saxo.......need i say more? dont get me wrong, there not the worse you can by but there in the conference with the wolfrace's and tsw's @lpher, whats your budget buddy? maybe someone here maybe able to advise you on a better wheel for your money..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Had a set on my saxo.......need i say more? dont get me wrong, there not the worse you can by but there in the conference with the wolfrace's and tsw's @lpher, whats your budget buddy? maybe someone here maybe able to advise you on a better wheel for your money..... i thought TSW was a decent make wheel, (not that id want any) dont yokohamma make TSW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarjo Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Please dont put them in the same league as stickey outey TSW's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 surely you could go for some Ultralites or similar from Paul Whiffin? he can do excellent prices on those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Had them on my Prelude and my MR2. They are still on the MR2 a couple of years later and look as good as they did when new. Yes as said above they are heavy but if you are more bling than zing then they are a good buy IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black cat Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Had a set on my saxo.......need i say more? dont get me wrong, there not the worse you can by but there in the conference with the wolfrace's and tsw's @lpher, whats your budget buddy? maybe someone here maybe able to advise you on a better wheel for your money..... another saxo supra owner........arrrrrrrrrrh;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarjo Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Had them on my Prelude and my MR2. They are still on the MR2 a couple of years later and look as good as they did when new. Yes as said above they are heavy but if you are more bling than zing then they are a good buy IMO. Good man Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 the lip on these wheels is stailess steal so no laquar problems to be had. yes i have a jap tt but they would clear the uk breaks to . and mine are 8.5" and 9.5" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 another saxo supra owner........arrrrrrrrrrh;) ex saxo owner althouth there was a period where ownership overlapsed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIMBOW1 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 my bro has had a set of bk 299's for 2.1/2 years now and no problem still look like new, i had a brand new set of wolfrace wheels and the paint started to bouble after 10 months!!! alot of problems with wheels is people just dont keep on top of them and clean and polish them properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpher Posted May 8, 2006 Author Share Posted May 8, 2006 @lpher, whats your budget buddy? maybe someone here maybe able to advise you on a better wheel for your money..... To be honest...im getting this set for "silly money" as you guys so fittingly call it Hmm...ill put it this way...im paying the equivalent of 4 decent tires ...and this deal also includes decent tires! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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