wheel size

jay200bhp · 28th April 2007, 08:55 AM

hi guys with a set of tein superstreet sus, will 19's fit on the car its a jap spec so small brake set up, what do they drive like with these on?

Gambit · 28th April 2007, 09:28 AM

I've never understood the problem about upping wheel size as far as fit goes, because if you up size from 16, 17, 18 or even 19 the tyre profile has to come down each time to keep speed ratio. (I think that's right).

The only time you should have problems is if you up tyre size from e.g.: 265 rear to 355 and rubbing the inner arch.

As far as drive goes, people always state handling is better on stock wheel setup. But I have no idea about the effect suspension setup will make.

Of course I could be talking a load of arse, that happens from time to time.

Martin F · 28th April 2007, 09:57 AM

19's will with without any issue, it's only when you go to 20" wheels that you tend to have problems.

However obviously you have to accept that handling is going to be slightly harsher due to less sidewall.

As Gambit mentions the issue with fitment on our cars tends to be when people start increasing the width of the tyre.

jay200bhp · 30th April 2007, 02:42 PM

thankyou guys

dunk shaw · 4th May 2007, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jay200bhp

hi guys with a set of tein superstreet sus, will 19's fit on the car its a jap spec so small brake set up, what do they drive like with these on?

pop up to Solihull and i'll show you

mine are also a bit wider than stock

baz · 4th May 2007, 12:39 PM

hows the new sideskirts jay?

seen u won them. ;-)

jay200bhp · 4th May 2007, 02:46 PM

hello mate, yeah bidding was manic having the car painted soon so need to get them delivered and prepped ill get some pics then maybe, :-) p.s being plastic i assumed there genuine? oh wel

baz · 4th May 2007, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay200bhp

hello mate, yeah bidding was manic having the car painted soon so need to get them delivered and prepped ill get some pics then maybe, :-) p.s being plastic i assumed there genuine? oh wel

they should be, i was bidding against you. hee hee

ended up buying the set of spats off him.

hope your skirts are in good nick mate.

cheers dar

jay200bhp · 8th May 2007, 02:44 PM

nice one mate let me know what there like! hope ya pleased with them
jay

jay200bhp · 22nd May 2007, 03:50 PM

Baz the skirts turned up the nearside was fine but the offside was awful big crack near the rear wheel end of the skirt,and a broken lug on the front which ive re made in carbon and bonded on so after filling and a lil carbon wet lay at work they are ready for the body shop but in all a nightmare, not listed acurately at all how were the spats?

jay

28th April 2007, 08:55 AM	#1
jay200bhp Senior Member Single Turbo - Manual Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: oxfordshire Posts: 786	wheel size hi guys with a set of tein superstreet sus, will 19's fit on the car its a jap spec so small brake set up, what do they drive like with these on?

28th April 2007, 09:28 AM	#2
Gambit Old Timer Jap Spec GZ - Auto Aerotop (TT) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Worcester Posts: 2,089	I've never understood the problem about upping wheel size as far as fit goes, because if you up size from 16, 17, 18 or even 19 the tyre profile has to come down each time to keep speed ratio. (I think that's right). The only time you should have problems is if you up tyre size from e.g.: 265 rear to 355 and rubbing the inner arch. As far as drive goes, people always state handling is better on stock wheel setup. But I have no idea about the effect suspension setup will make. Of course I could be talking a load of arse, that happens from time to time. __________________ J-Spec Twin Turbo Aerotop 3G Brakes Blitz nur spec r Full Stainless DC Blitz Active Front Spoiler Controler Greddy Boost + EXT Gauges Running 1bar OZ Superleggera UK Spec Bonnet Scoop UK Glass Headlamps Mines ECU

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Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	19's will with without any issue, it's only when you go to 20" wheels that you tend to have problems. However obviously you have to accept that handling is going to be slightly harsher due to less sidewall. As Gambit mentions the issue with fitment on our cars tends to be when people start increasing the width of the tyre. __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

4th May 2007, 12:39 PM	#6
baz stella monster None - Don't currently own a MKIV Supra. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: wales Posts: 2,058	hows the new sideskirts jay? seen u won them. ;-) __________________

4th May 2007, 02:46 PM	#7
jay200bhp Senior Member Single Turbo - Manual Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: oxfordshire Posts: 786	skirts hello mate, yeah bidding was manic having the car painted soon so need to get them delivered and prepped ill get some pics then maybe, :-) p.s being plastic i assumed there genuine? oh wel

30th April 2007, 02:42 PM	#4
jay200bhp Senior Member Single Turbo - Manual Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: oxfordshire Posts: 786	thankyou guys

8th May 2007, 02:44 PM	#9
jay200bhp Senior Member Single Turbo - Manual Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: oxfordshire Posts: 786	skirts nice one mate let me know what there like! hope ya pleased with them jay

22nd May 2007, 03:50 PM	#10
jay200bhp Senior Member Single Turbo - Manual Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: oxfordshire Posts: 786	skirts! Baz the skirts turned up the nearside was fine but the offside was awful big crack near the rear wheel end of the skirt,and a broken lug on the front which ive re made in carbon and bonded on so after filling and a lil carbon wet lay at work they are ready for the body shop but in all a nightmare, not listed acurately at all how were the spats? jay

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