hey all 6gcers-
i was wondering...how wide can i get some rims without hitting anything/making it look like a low rider (the tires spilling outside of the wheel well)
anyway, right now, i have a set of 7th. gen 15''x7'' wheel...but i'm looking for some more handling power...i.e. wider tires...plus they look awesome...
any suggestions?
shoot your thoughts on this post. . . .
thank you,
snapshotgt
This post has been edited by Coomer: Nov 18, 2005 - 7:47 PM
Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJCurrent: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor
15" wide try re-reading your rims right
most you would really want is like 8" wide
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15" wide try re-reading your rims right
most you would really want is like 8" wide
no wider?
btw, what do you mean by : 15" wide try re-reading your rims right?
also, i'd be getting new tires as well...daaaa...lol
snapshotgt
Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJCurrent: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor
there you go much better writing....
there is a point called too wide....
you won't need anything more then 8" wide
and i'd suggest a 16" rim diameter
so a 16x8 wheel should be nice
will 16X8 be a lot different than 15x7
. . . if so why? (a little comparison please:))
. . . btw does diameter effect performance?
Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJCurrent: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor
diameter effects performance.....too larger and handling will suffer 16 is pretty much the ideal size for it from what i've read and talked to a few guys at the track.....you can get them in light weight as well..
16x8 how much better than 15x7?
anyway other suggs guys?
what is the absolute widest one can go? (not to sound poetic...lol)
snapshotgt
This post has been edited by snapshotgt: Nov 17, 2005 - 7:56 PM
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there is a no bump rule within 6 hours of posting
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there is a no bump rule within 6 hours of posting
REALLY? WHOA, THAT'S WEIRD...
OR R MESSING WITH ME?
BTW, A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE DO IT....
YOU SHOULD TELL 'EM TOO...DON'T JUST
PICK ON ME...LOL.
SNAPSHOTGT
Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJCurrent: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor
I have a set of 19x8 that fit without any tire rub, 225/35/19F, 245/35/19R tires, they grip awsome Nitto 555 tires. They are more of a showie rim but basicly what I wanted for now, I am however looking into gettin some 16x8 as player reccomended with about the same tire size as my 19"s. Most people will disagree with my different tire size's but I found my particular celica likes to slide out in the rear alot and it helped the problem for now.
DTE
I am a thief.do not buy anything from me.
clip if you slide a little look into antisway bars to help with that
a more minor note strut bars will help was well
I have 15x7 .. i see no problem with it. I think if i were to get a set of wheels.. id look for a 16x8 or 17x8.
size, is more related to how much power you have. If you have stock engine, id so no more than 16" for performance. A large wheel will diplace power better, for better traction.
A wider wheel, will not only help displace power better, but will also give you better traction and handle on corners/turns.
to wide of a tire, might be harder to drive, also more xpensive.
To larger of a tire, will slow you down. larger mass to rotate, means more power to rotate same speed as a lesser size. also loss of ride qulaity, cause you have to get smaller wheels.
Clip how are you "sliding out" on a FWD car?
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great guys, good comments...learnin'
... suggs on where i can look for some niecly priced wheels for my celi? ( i know there are a ton of sellers out there...just wondering if you guy have any suggs) - - no rice plese
. . . like anything but chrome and black . . . basically alloy . . .
- - - plesae answer this question:
what is (or how could i) feel the difference between a 16x8 wheel, and a 15x7 wheel?
Also i have a stock engine...i'm taking it i should not go above a 16x8?
. . . think i could for handling perposes?
shoot me your thoughts-
out fo-
Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJCurrent: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor
I have a set of 16X8 wheels. Great performers, and the wideness of the wheel makes handling a breeze. The downside is that tires are pricey as hell. I have 225/50R 16's and tires are about 550 bucks. I wasn't too happy about that, so I bought 17X7 wheels for spring.
bigger wheels to affect your Spedometer, Braking distance, acceleration ect.
I would say stick with a smaller wheel like 16X8 if your stock, even though it wouldn't have much of a noticable difference.
This post has been edited by 95CelicaST: Nov 18, 2005 - 11:32 AM
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I have a set of 8x18" with 225/40 tires. But i think 8.5or9" wides wouldnt be any problem. IMO i really like wide rims. 2 bad i have only 8" wides.
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Anything over 8" is running close to rubbing during turns and other normal driving situations.
EDIT: not rubbing on wheel well, like a lowered car might, but on the suspension.
The only way you could have 9" wide wheels is if you changed the offset and had functional fender flares.
This post has been edited by 95CelicaST: Nov 18, 2005 - 11:58 AM
1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of moneyI'm not really an asshole, but I play one on the internet.**** Photobucket
hey guys....answer my last posting ^^^^^^^
later.
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>what is (or how could i) feel the difference between a 16x8 wheel, and a 15x7 wheel?
Also i have a stock engine...i'm taking it i should not go above a 16x8?
. . . think i could for handling perposes?
shoot me your thoughts-
The size of the wheel isn't going to make a difference, its the size of the tire that will make the ride different. Stick with a 50 series tire on 16's, and maybe 50 or 55 on a 15". For handling perposes go with a LIGHTWEIGHT 16X8, like a Motegi Traklite or Gram Lights ect.
Answer the question?
1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of moneyI'm not really an asshole, but I play one on the internet.**** Photobucket
www.wheelmax.com
www.victoriatire.com
did you even bother looking???......aka like search yahoo for "wheels"
i mean this is pretty common sense.......
go for 16x8 and the difference between 15 and 16 isn't really goin to be that different get 16s though
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www.wheelmax.com
www.victoriatire.com
did you even bother looking???......aka like search yahoo for "wheels"
i mean this is pretty common sense.......
go for 16x8 and the difference between 15 and 16 isn't really goin to be that different get 16s though
...just to let you know i did bother looking - - using the "search tab"
and yes, i did search "wheels"...and looked through a lot of stuff...
don't worry; common sense was here.
Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJCurrent: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor
. . . .can anyone take a rear profile pic of their wheels and post 'em?
. . . .side view too
thank you
Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJCurrent: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor
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>clip if you slide a little look into antisway bars to help with that
a more minor note strut bars will help was well
I want to order Tein Superstreet coilovers, ST sway bars, and currently have on backorder Cusco Front/Rear strut bars and lower frame brace. I think once I can get all those peices I will have a close to perfect suspension, I also am gonna look into gettin the door Jam braces that DG is or was makin.
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>Clip how are you "sliding out" on a FWD car?
when I was rocking the 185's and the 205's of my GT and ST wheels, the ass end being nothing back there weighing anything would always swing out on me around hard corners because of weight transfer.
DTE
I am a thief.do not buy anything from me.
Quit posting stuff in caps lock. It's annoying.
New Toyota project coming soon...
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>. . . .can anyone take a rear profile pic of their wheels and post 'em?
. . . .side view too
thank you
I have some on my laptop. Whenever I get the thing charged up I have some good pics of my 16X8's. It looks hot from the back IMO, kinda sad that I am stepping down to 7" wide.. Oh well, there will be another day...
1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of moneyI'm not really an asshole, but I play one on the internet.**** Photobucket
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>. . . .can anyone take a rear profile pic of their wheels and post 'em?
. . . .side view too
thank you
I have some on my laptop. Whenever I get the thing charged up I have some good pics of my 16X8's. It looks hot from the back IMO, kinda sad that I am stepping down to 7" wide.. Oh well, there will be another day...
thanks can't wait...are you selling your wheels?
Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJCurrent: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor
I might, but they're chrome.
1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of moneyI'm not really an asshole, but I play one on the internet.**** Photobucket
Mine are those weird stock ones, not sure if they're 6" or 7", but they look good to me
This post has been edited by FSX_Celica94GT: Nov 19, 2005 - 5:07 PM
It's not just about getting from point A to point B anymore....
thanks for the pic FSX_Celica94GT...they look bigger than 7"? (mine are 7"...and look smaller...)...i'll post a pic of my wheels tomorrow...
later
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