apoc_reg Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Got about £150 to spend on wheels. What do people think of these? Any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Soonto_HAS_soop Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Originally posted by apoc_reg Got about £150 to spend on wheels. You only after 1 then? Ben.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.B Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Originally posted by Soonto"HAS"soop You only after 1 then? Ben.. LOL. I like the look of the Kosei's - second picture down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apoc_reg Posted March 21, 2004 Author Share Posted March 21, 2004 £1500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Number 2 or 5 for me. Someone with photoshop might be kind enough to try them for you if you have a large enough piccie of your car. Ben.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 The firs ones are a bit like mine... they will look very nice on a supe. Second ones are nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 1 are the ones to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrar Jabbar Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 None of those wheels are available wider than 8" Apart from the OZ Superleggera (pic4) which is available upto 9" wide. The standard fitment for Toyota Supra 16" wheels is 8x16 and 9x16 and standard fitment for 17" wheels is 8x17 and 9.5x17. By fitting anything less than the standard fitment, you are in effect downgrading and compromising safety and handling. It is also strongly recommended to keep the fitment staggered. Most people when upgrading to new wheels will choose 9" front and 10" rear, unfortunately you are very limited to choice of wheel when on a budget of £1500inc tyres. as wheel prices (most manufacturers) dramatically increase in price when choosing anything above 8.5" wide. If you require any further information of wheels which are suitable, please contact me [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apoc_reg Posted March 21, 2004 Author Share Posted March 21, 2004 Well in that case i need to look elsewhere! Thanks for your input. The £1500 is wheels not including tyres. Dont think the ones i have are staggered there toora platinum 5s (with big dent and only 17"). Unfortunatly i dont think theres anywhere around cambridge where i could check any out first hand. Time to play with Photo Shop. I'll put up my results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Are these all correct sizes? 8" or wider on the front, and 9.5" or wider on the rear? Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Ibrar, you beat me to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apoc_reg Posted March 25, 2004 Author Share Posted March 25, 2004 What do you think of these? Can get them with 18x8 front and 18x9 back Anyone know if HiJoin are any good? Cheers for your help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraguy Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Those are a bit narrow, arent they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apoc_reg Posted March 25, 2004 Author Share Posted March 25, 2004 Yeah but at the moment i have 17x8 front and back so its an improvement! I can afford nice wheels like Blitz Z1's etc but i cant afford to put tryes on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outatime Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 You might be better putting some stock wheels on until some decent second-hand alloys come up for sale. Running 8" back and front is dangerous, although some shops seem willing to sell them I got my s/h Lexus alloys, with tyres, for less than half of your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
womble Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Originally posted by outatime I got my s/h Lexus alloys, with tyres, for less than half of your budget. STOP RUBBING IT IN !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Can someone explain to me why exactly 9" wide wheels are so ready condemned? 100' s of stock sup's came with 16 x 9" so where's the problem. Far more important has got to be the rubber you put on them? Plus if your that bothered there's no problem putting a 255 tyre on a 9" rim is there? which brings you back to stock 17 widths. Ok if the wheels are made in bigger sizes then it makes some sense for higher BHP cars and for asthetics etc but i don't think running 8 and 9's would be a problem............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashpoint Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Originally posted by outatime I got my s/h Lexus alloys, with tyres, for less than half of your budget. :twak: Nice wheels low price *&^%$& Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoy Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 255 is fine on an 8 inch rim so on a 9 you can fit.....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outatime Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Originally posted by BigRoy 255 is fine on an 8 inch rim so on a 9 you can fit.....? 275's are as wide as you can go on a 9" rim. 255/45 might be better. Scooter - I don't see a problem with 9" rears, expecially on an N/A. My TT had them when I bought it and they were ok, but once I started upping the power they were a bit skinny... Womble - Sorry, I won't mention the 'L' word again. I haven't even got them on yet, my supra is off the road being messed with. I should have lent them you for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
womble Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Originally posted by outatime Womble. I haven't even got them on yet, my supra is off the road being messed with. I should have lent them you for a while ARGGHHHH !!! Now you're REALLY p!ss!ng me off !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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