Virgin supra owner in need of tuning ideas - Page 5

Chris Wilson · 15th July 2004, 10:41 AM

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Quote[/b] (B6AVE @ July 11 2004,21:21)]LOL why is that a thread in its own right!!!
Is there something wrong with 19s on a supra.

In my opinion, and I make my living doing race car suspension anlysis, custom parts and set ups, there is EVERYTHING wrong with 19 inch rims on the MKIV. If I were to buy another MKIV for my own use i'd stick to 17 inch rims, maybe 18 inch if i needed the extra brake clearance. IMO 19 inch rims are a very expensive way to bugger up a MKIV. Far cheaper to fit some Taiwanese tyres if screwing the handling is your goal

Spend the money on top quality tyres and brake pads and fluid. Not as galmorous, but if driving the thing is the aim, then that's where the money should go.

chiefgroover · 15th July 2004, 10:50 AM

way to go Chris, in a land full of big alloys and shit cheapie tyres, thats a breath of fresh air to hear. Tyres are the single most important purchase for your handling, and boy o boy are Supra's tyre sensitive. Recently saw a UK spec with 19" wheels and "Sureslide crapo wobbly" tyres, owner must be pretty pissed off with his cornering lmao.

B6AVE · 15th July 2004, 05:57 PM

Lol Im really struggling to find sum wheels that will go on the supra and arent expensive and look good aswell. Will def stick with the 18s now.

Chris Wilson · 15th July 2004, 09:32 PM

The aftermarket wheel industry is about as bad as it gets. Salesmen will pretend to be technicians and talk you into totally unsuitable, often dangerous fitments, that have wrong offset, wrong centre hole diameter, poor stud hole length, weigh a ton, made of 8rap material, and are often anything but round, with an out of balance factor like one legged gymnast. 90% of correct fitments are either ugly, OE, or mega expensive, custom made, with a long and unreliable lead time. It's a minefield, step with great care.

B6AVE · 15th July 2004, 10:28 PM

Thats great, basically im even more stumped as to what to get. The very few that I do like cost more than the car. Me thinks im gonna wait a while till I buy the wheels that I want. Wont be long till im a fully qualified gasman, plumber and I will be on full wage and can afford sumthing reasonable. Does anyone own a time machine to take me to then cause the standard wheels are horrible.

B6AVE · 15th July 2004, 10:47 PM

Chief groover could you please show me a pic of your antera 309s on your car as would like to see what they look like in the supra.

Cheers mate

Martin F · 15th July 2004, 11:05 PM

If you click on the gallery button at the top of the forum, Chief has his own album and you can see the wheels.

B6AVE · 16th July 2004, 02:20 PM

they look really nice.

chiefgroover · 16th July 2004, 03:23 PM

Thank you. IF i was buying again i would consider these
www.azev.de/images/programm/color/ps.jpg , more expensive but very very nice, and top quality. Maybe you'll make me an irresistible offer on mine and i'll get these lol.
[img]www.azev.de/images/programm/color/ps.jpg[/img]

B6AVE · 16th July 2004, 11:03 PM

yeah i saw those aswell, very nice but cost alot of money though.

15th July 2004, 10:50 AM	#42
chiefgroover Senior Member Single Turbo - Manual Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 821	way to go Chris, in a land full of big alloys and shit cheapie tyres, thats a breath of fresh air to hear. Tyres are the single most important purchase for your handling, and boy o boy are Supra's tyre sensitive. Recently saw a UK spec with 19" wheels and "Sureslide crapo wobbly" tyres, owner must be pretty pissed off with his cornering lmao. __________________ T04Z 676BHP 6 speed Lambo Griglo Avalon AEM by Dimitri, custom JIC magic, Rotora BBK & super sweet sounding Tanabe Touring. www.bigsupra.co.uk "If they can mass produce it- it will change the nature of our world"- BMW M Power Development team in 1991 on seeing the prototype MkIV Supra.

15th July 2004, 05:57 PM	#43
B6AVE Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Surrey Posts: 357	Lol Im really struggling to find sum wheels that will go on the supra and arent expensive and look good aswell. Will def stick with the 18s now. __________________ toyota supra GZ TARGA TT jap Greddy titanium exhaust, envy decatted, apexi safc 2, TRD fuelcut defender, blitz induction kit, uk spec brakes and wheels, resprayed in cosmos blue, oyster leather retrim, custom ice install, personal plate B6 AVE aka BE AVE

15th July 2004, 10:28 PM	#45
B6AVE Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Surrey Posts: 357	Thats great, basically im even more stumped as to what to get. The very few that I do like cost more than the car. Me thinks im gonna wait a while till I buy the wheels that I want. Wont be long till im a fully qualified gasman, plumber and I will be on full wage and can afford sumthing reasonable. Does anyone own a time machine to take me to then cause the standard wheels are horrible. __________________ toyota supra GZ TARGA TT jap Greddy titanium exhaust, envy decatted, apexi safc 2, TRD fuelcut defender, blitz induction kit, uk spec brakes and wheels, resprayed in cosmos blue, oyster leather retrim, custom ice install, personal plate B6 AVE aka BE AVE

15th July 2004, 10:47 PM	#46
B6AVE Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Surrey Posts: 357	Chief groover could you please show me a pic of your antera 309s on your car as would like to see what they look like in the supra. Cheers mate __________________ toyota supra GZ TARGA TT jap Greddy titanium exhaust, envy decatted, apexi safc 2, TRD fuelcut defender, blitz induction kit, uk spec brakes and wheels, resprayed in cosmos blue, oyster leather retrim, custom ice install, personal plate B6 AVE aka BE AVE

15th July 2004, 11:05 PM	#47
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	If you click on the gallery button at the top of the forum, Chief has his own album and you can see the wheels. __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

15th July 2004, 09:32 PM	#44
Chris Wilson Non-Approved Trader Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shropshire Posts: 247	The aftermarket wheel industry is about as bad as it gets. Salesmen will pretend to be technicians and talk you into totally unsuitable, often dangerous fitments, that have wrong offset, wrong centre hole diameter, poor stud hole length, weigh a ton, made of 8rap material, and are often anything but round, with an out of balance factor like one legged gymnast. 90% of correct fitments are either ugly, OE, or mega expensive, custom made, with a long and unreliable lead time. It's a minefield, step with great care.

16th July 2004, 02:20 PM	#48
B6AVE Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Surrey Posts: 357	they look really nice. __________________ toyota supra GZ TARGA TT jap Greddy titanium exhaust, envy decatted, apexi safc 2, TRD fuelcut defender, blitz induction kit, uk spec brakes and wheels, resprayed in cosmos blue, oyster leather retrim, custom ice install, personal plate B6 AVE aka BE AVE

16th July 2004, 03:23 PM	#49
chiefgroover Senior Member Single Turbo - Manual Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 821	Thank you. IF i was buying again i would consider these www.azev.de/images/programm/color/ps.jpg , more expensive but very very nice, and top quality. Maybe you'll make me an irresistible offer on mine and i'll get these lol. [img]www.azev.de/images/programm/color/ps.jpg[/img] __________________ T04Z 676BHP 6 speed Lambo Griglo Avalon AEM by Dimitri, custom JIC magic, Rotora BBK & super sweet sounding Tanabe Touring. www.bigsupra.co.uk "If they can mass produce it- it will change the nature of our world"- BMW M Power Development team in 1991 on seeing the prototype MkIV Supra.

16th July 2004, 11:03 PM	#50
B6AVE Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Surrey Posts: 357	yeah i saw those aswell, very nice but cost alot of money though. __________________ toyota supra GZ TARGA TT jap Greddy titanium exhaust, envy decatted, apexi safc 2, TRD fuelcut defender, blitz induction kit, uk spec brakes and wheels, resprayed in cosmos blue, oyster leather retrim, custom ice install, personal plate B6 AVE aka BE AVE

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