Wheel Fitment & Question Thread

[te72]

As for tires, here ya go guys, this will answer a LOT of questions if you're trying to keep your speedo somewhat working.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Rodel, your car is gorgeous. Just needs to be said. Joe, as for wanting a 4-5" lip on a 10" wide rim, you're gonna be looking anywhere from a +25 to a 0 offset. Would look gorgeous, but I think it's gonna be a good bit of work. Then again, if the result is worth the work...

 

[91T breezen']

hey guys i need help with tire size i got some svt gt500 rims they are 18x9.5 all around what size tires should i use ?...

I'd say you shouldn't use any tires!:icon_surp Because those are fugly-assed Rustang wheels that do not belong on a Supra!!!:nono:
You will not be able to find off the shelf hub centric rings also. Just put them on Craigslist, and get something that at least looks good!:aigo:

 

[crisp]

hey guys i need help with tire size i got some svt gt500 rims they are 18x9.5 all around what size tires should i use ?...

I'd say you shouldn't use any tires!:icon_surp Because those are fugly-assed Rustang wheels that do not belong on a Supra!!!:nono:
You will not be able to find off the shelf hub centric rings also. Just put them on Craigslist, and get something that at least looks good!:aigo:

LOL'd... then noticed the JB WELD in the rim photo... and LOL'd again just a bit harder.:biglaugh:



-crisp

 

[ians13]

hey guys i need help with tire size i got some svt gt500 rims they are 18x9.5 all around what size tires should i use ?...

245-40-18 front 275-35-18 rear, that would be a good match for a full size tire fitment. by the way what is the offset on these wheels because that will effect how good the rims look and also what tire size would be best to run.

 

[spiller]

^^^ id say a 255 for the front if its a 9.5. im running a 245 on my 9 up front and thats about spot on.

 

[te72]

Ok, I know I'm REALLY reaching here, but does ANYBODY know where I could find a set of the wheels that they used on the Denso Sard Super GT?

Besides flying to Japan with a couple wrenches and stealing them off a retired car somewhere?

 

[projectsupra]

Centerlock mag TE37? I've seen a few sets sell and a ton of other GT300/500 rims, but I doubt you would be willing to go through the work and money involved in mounting them. You don't just go to the corner store and buy adapters/spindles.

 

[te72]

Is that what they are? Thought they looked kinda familiar. And I kinda assumed they were centerlocks... shame. You're right though, I don't have that kind of time on my hands to convert my car, nor that much drive, all things considered. Would be kinda cool for a track toy though...

 

[danameisgee]

here some pictures of the mustang gt500 rims on the supra lmk what you guys think front tires are 225 40 r18 rear are 245 40 r18

 

[ians13]

stretched tires ?. do you plan on adding spacers, if not you should, just to make it more flush.
then drop it more.

 

[sparkplug619]

here some pictures of the mustang gt500 rims on the supra lmk what you guys think front tires are 225 40 r18 rear are 245 40 r18

I dont really like stretching tires but those look pretty nice for muscle car rims!

I agree, spacers will make it look way nicer.... and some 285 rears and 235-245 fronts

 

[danameisgee]

Spacers is a most..

 

[91T breezen']

here some pictures of the mustang gt500 rims on the supra lmk what you guys think

Well, I'm not going to be "politically correct",:nono: and tell you your rims "look good", when they don't! What did you do for hub centric rings? If your not using them, (?) you can expect trouble down the road.
If these are what you're going to stay with, paint them flat black or something to minimize the "ugliness"! :icon_razz

You have a really nice looking Supra, for the life of me, I can't figure out, why you could ruin the look with Mustang wheels!?

 

[spiller]

what is the point of hub centric rims? when is their application relevant?

 

[Satan]

Hubcentric rings keep the wheel centered on the hub, when the wheel's hub/center is bigger than the hub on the car. Think of 'em as something that "fills the gap." Some people swear by 'em. others doubt if they are necessary. I would never run without them, especially with aftermarket wheels.

Mustang wheels... Well, they are usually the same offset/size all around. Problem is that they stick out too far in the front, so you have to really use a low-profile tire and stretch a narrower tire to fit. If it was only 8" wide, it would be better.

Looks better than stock, but I would not spend a bunch of $$ on 'em. Maybe only as an interim step to other wheels U R saving up for.

 

[crisp]

Spacers is a most..

-crisp

 

[SupraJDS]

Crappy Picture:

 

[danameisgee]

i got the wheels for the winter i only payed $250 cant go wrong summer comes am gonna sell them and trying to get some (tenzo) wheels i like ! ....some pictures when i had 19 inch sevas wheels 19x8.5 245 40r19 19x9.5 265x40r19 i also had tt (2jz)wheels with 315 30r17 in the rear looks and fits good !

 

[crisp]

i got the wheels for the winter i only payed $250 cant go wrong summer comes am gonna sell them and trying to get some (tenzo) wheels i like ! ....some pictures when i had 19 inch sevas wheels 19x8.5 245 40r19 19x9.5 265x40r19 i also had tt (2jz)wheels with 315 30r17 in the rear looks and fits good !

Those look pretty good!



-crisp

 

[91T breezen']

Crappy Picture:

Yeah right! Very crappy!!!:icon_razz The Work's look sic!:love: