Adam W Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 This is something I've read about on supraforums, wondered if it could be done over here and if it was a good idea! I like the sleeper look of the wheels I have on mine (16x9 rears, stock J-spec TT) but I could really use some more rubber on the road (big single, no traction control!). If I could get them widened to 16x10.5 or something (I'd need to research exactly what would fit under mine) then I would maintain the sleeper look and could run a nice wide tyre with a high sidewall which is ideal for straight line traction. I know nothing about what the process involves or whether it is a safe route to go down and wondered if anyone knew anything about it. I know it can be done though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_TC Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 PMSL....Sorry, I can just see you cutting them wheels in 2 and me welding in a 1" wide bit of ali If it can be done, which I really cant see it being, I would imagine buying RLTC would be cheaper. Is the RLTC universal fit?? or is it an upgrade for vehicles already with TC?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Someone suggested this to me when I was having hassle getting 12's for the rear of mine. Apparently adding an extra inch or so (ahem) is do-able but I didn't trust the idea, but then I never actually did any research into it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Risky unless widening was accompanied by a thorough x- ray program. Adam how wide were you planning on going? 275 45 16 might be OK on the stock rim. Or are you after some 335 35 16 rubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam W Posted January 11, 2004 Author Share Posted January 11, 2004 I think a 10.5 is the widest that will fit under the stock arches. I just thought though, it's difficult (impossible?) to find any tyres wider than 245 in 16" sizes so this may not be a great course of action after all . . . even if the wheels do stay in one piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Originally posted by Supragal Someone suggested this to me when I was having hassle getting 12's for the rear of mine. Apparently adding an extra inch or so (ahem) is do-able but I didn't trust the idea, but then I never actually did any research into it... Why the fook do you want rubber that big ?? lol You gonna raise the suspension up and turn it into a monster truck supra or semething?? :D Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dunk Shaw Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Not a good idea in my opinion We design and make all sorts of m/sport componants at my wrk shop and dont recomend widenening stk rims. Just save the £££££'s and get a nice set of split rims Regards Dunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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