I have a Celica AT200, and is currently looking for some new wheels and tires. What is the perfect wheel size on my Celica? I am planning to lower it too.
Any answers will be appreciated!
Any answers will be appreciated!
Perfect wheel size on Celica - 6G Celicas Forums
17s are seriously the way to go, I've had 14/17/18 and 17s are a great compromise of weight and looks.
This post has been edited by playr158: Dec 30, 2008 - 12:31 PM
This post has been edited by playr158: Dec 30, 2008 - 12:31 PM
Okay! Thank you! Are 18" too big?
no they fit great...just heavy
Too overkill, you mean?
pictures in my profile are on 18" wheels, they aren't over kill but they are heavy.
you'll just end up being a reasonable amount slower
you'll just end up being a reasonable amount slower
Here is pics of my celi with 19's on. I think with deep dish even 19's don't look too big. BTW couldnt we make a sticky about the wheel sizes?
This post has been edited by Nibbe: Dec 30, 2008 - 2:58 PM
BTW couldnt we make a sticky about the wheel sizes?
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Ah, they look great! You have lowered your car, right?
Will f.ex 235/40/18 fit my car without rubbing?
Will f.ex 235/40/18 fit my car without rubbing?
Bigger rim=lower profile of tire
low profile tire=rough ride
This post has been edited by CelicaST_CALI: Jan 4, 2009 - 6:52 PM
low profile tire=rough ride
This post has been edited by CelicaST_CALI: Jan 4, 2009 - 6:52 PM
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I believe 17s are the compromise between looks and comfort actually besides weight that is.
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I have 16"s just so ive less unsprung weight. Toyota put 16" on the car so if its good enough for them...
17"s would look better but Super Strut doesnt appreciate heavy wheels.
17"s would look better but Super Strut doesnt appreciate heavy wheels.
im positive the roads are better in norway then in new york so 18's would be a good choice. i have 17's now because the 18's looked like stop signs after a year haha
How wide are your 16" rims, and what size tires are you using?
rule of thumb. if the automaker put it on it is probably the best best. 15's are stock. 16's are ok. anything else is really for show and not for performance.
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For comparison purposes, does anyone know how much the 15" alloy stock GT rims weigh?
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your rule of thumb isn't very good. Most things automakers put on are for safety /detuned and are no optimal.
They are designed for a specific market.
If that was the case there would be no modding at ALL required.
This post has been edited by playr158: Jan 9, 2009 - 10:06 AM
QUOTE (garin @ Jan 8, 2009 - 5:18 PM) 
>rule of thumb. if the automaker put it on it is probably the best best. 15's are stock. 16's are ok. anything else is really for show and not for performance.
your rule of thumb isn't very good. Most things automakers put on are for safety /detuned and are no optimal.
They are designed for a specific market.
If that was the case there would be no modding at ALL required.
This post has been edited by playr158: Jan 9, 2009 - 10:06 AM
17's are the perfect size IMO.
There is truly no perfect wheel size - it is all about you the driver and your preference. Some say 18, 17, 16, 15, get the idea?
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Looks = 18, performance = 16.
Forged = light + expensive.
Cast = Heavy + cheap.
Forged = light + expensive.
Cast = Heavy + cheap.
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your rule of thumb isn't very good. Most things automakers put on are for safety /detuned and are no optimal.
They are designed for a specific market.
If that was the case there would be no modding at ALL required.
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i understand your point. i'm just saying that toyota put 15's and 14's on the 6gc. so that car is built for that size rim. you can go bigger, but on cars especially for rims what is comes stock is what is meant to be. oil and rims are two examples. when you go with bigger rims the speedometer is screwed up and heaviness is also a factor. i won't go much bigger then 16's or 17's if you want performance. but if you them want show go bigger.
They are designed for a specific market.
If that was the case there would be no modding at ALL required.
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i understand your point. i'm just saying that toyota put 15's and 14's on the 6gc. so that car is built for that size rim. you can go bigger, but on cars especially for rims what is comes stock is what is meant to be. oil and rims are two examples. when you go with bigger rims the speedometer is screwed up and heaviness is also a factor. i won't go much bigger then 16's or 17's if you want performance. but if you them want show go bigger.
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235/50/R18's
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I USE FRONT 225/45/R17
REAR 235/45/R17
QUOTE (95st-celica @ Jan 14, 2009 - 9:17 PM)
>235/50/R18's
I USE FRONT 225/45/R17
REAR 235/45/R17
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currently
front 225/35/R18 with 7mm spacer
rear 235/40/R18 with 10mm spacer
QUOTE (chinesecelica @ Jan 16, 2009 - 2:39 AM)
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I USE FRONT 225/45/R17
REAR 235/45/R17
QUOTE (95st-celica @ Jan 14, 2009 - 9:17 PM)
>235/50/R18's
I USE FRONT 225/45/R17
REAR 235/45/R17
currently
front 225/35/R18 with 7mm spacer
rear 235/40/R18 with 10mm spacer
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17x8 if you can fit it. 235 or 225 /40 or 45 / 17 tires??????
18's are way tooo BIG!!!!! and not enough tire
if i had a choice i would want 17x8 or 7.5.
18's are way tooo BIG!!!!! and not enough tire
if i had a choice i would want 17x8 or 7.5.
I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
Thanks, I think I will chose 235/225/215 - 40 - R17". This will fill nicely?
Do I need a lowering after these wheels? Or is it the same?
Do I need a lowering after these wheels? Or is it the same?
drop it first then get rims
I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
I was thinking about that, but lowerings springs or coilovers? I dont want my ride to bee to harsh either.. Hard decision to make..
Yeah I got 225/40 R17 on mine but IMO they look like 18s.
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Wow, you ain't lying. They do look like 18s. I just bought today some 17" Drag DR-13 wheels for daily driving so I can send my Enkei RS-6s to the machine shop to repair the curb damages and dents so I can send them for powdercoating. I see that the tire looks pretty wide. I'm going to test them now to see if they fit. If not, I will be a very pissed man. Got the guy to let them go for $350 with some worn-off tires that need replacement. I think it was a good price. They have a few scuffs but look decent from far away.
This post has been edited by OOBE: Jan 20, 2009 - 10:48 PM
I just bought today some 17" Drag DR-13 wheels for daily driving so I can send my Enkei RS-6s to the machine shop to repair the curb damages and dents so I can send them for powdercoating. I see that the tire looks pretty wide. I'm going to test them now to see if they fit. If not, I will be a very pissed man. Got the guy to let them go for $350 with some worn-off tires that need replacement. I think it was a good price. They have a few scuffs but look decent from far away.
This post has been edited by OOBE: Jan 20, 2009 - 10:48 PM
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im glad this thread came about! ive been considering ditching my 215 40 r 17 khumo's they are too thin! it seems like the consensus here is 225-235 40or 45... seems to help reduce that wheel gap. can more people post pics of their 225's and 235's maybe?
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