Wheel Fitment & Question Thread

[Seeker]

I like the bronze lug nuts Kristian. It gives it a subtle flair that I enjoy. How much of a drop did you get with those springs?

 

[Kristian_Wraae]

They are supposed to give a 1 to 1.5 inch drop. It might still be a little high, but I like not scraping anything when I drive around speed bumps and side walks.

 

[slowmedown]

They are supposed to give a 1 to 1.5 inch drop. It might still be a little high, but I like not scraping anything when I drive around speed bumps and side walks.

This. They ride/handle great. Get H&R if you want low

 

[SupraClaou]

question about wheel fitment..

I want to get some 18's or 19's rims. I am thinking 19's because my mk3 is body kitted and 18's kind of look small,
otherwise I would be targeting ONLY 18's since I can get more tire with them and help traction.
I will run Tein coilovers soon too...and have already rolled and slightly pulled the rear fenders only.
My current setup is front 235-40/18' on 18x8.5 25-offset rim and 275-35/18' on 18x10.0 24-offset rim rolling nice with no rubbing.

Which you think would fit the best and with most outer lip? I found these with PCD 5X114.3 Three-piece split wheels :

18'' INCH RIMS
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A Rims 18' - Size:
Front : 18×8.0 Offset +44 30mm lip
Rear : 18×9.0 Offset +44 42mm lip

B Rims 18' - Size:
Front : 18×8.5 Offset +41 36mm lip
Rear : 18×9.5 Offset +41 48mm lip

C Rims 18' - Size:
Front : 18×9.0 Offset +32 42mm lip
Rear : 18×10.0 Offset +32 62mm lip


19'' INCH RIMS
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A Rims 19' - Size:
Front : 19×8.0 Offset +41 30mm lip
Rear : 19×8.0 Offset +41 30mm lip

B Rims 19' - Size:
Front : 19×8.5 Offset +35 42mm lip
Rear : 19×9.5 Offset +38 55mm lip

My idea is to get the 18'' B Rims size and put the (rear) 18×9.5 Offset +41 with 48mm lip to the FRONT,
and the (front) 18×8.5 Offset +41 with 30mm lip and take the outer rim lip out and replace it with a new
extra 2' inch lip and make it a true 10'.5 wide rear rim..what you think?

# I will post this on the sticky thread also...

Thanks

 

[SupraClaou]

I would do the same for the 19' rims if I go the 19 inch rim route, and I would choose the B Rim 19' option :
B Rims 19' - Size:
Front : 19×8.5 Offset +35 42mm lip
Rear : 19×9.5 Offset +38 55mm lip
and put the 9.5' rim in front and relip the 8.5' lip with a +2' inch new burrel lip to make it 10.5' wide and get the deep lip look and put bigger tire at the back..
like 305 or 295-30/19' back, and 245-35/19' in front.

 

[Grandavi]

You said you wanted traction... That's a broad definition and (from my experience) if you go 19 you will end up with a very thin sidewall. 17" would give you better "traction". Wide tired with stiff sidewalls will only give you optimum traction on flat roads. Also "hook" (tires grabbing the road at start) is lost with thin sidewalls as well. I personally find mk3's with 19" look odd. It's a bit too oversized.

Personally I will probably end up with 17" rear and 18" front tires on mine. On my 18" 255 35 tires I break traction in third if I'm on a slight curve and boost hits. (Not an expert, just going by personal experience)


I run your 18" B option

 

[gsxr141]

here's a new combo. anyone running this size, or know if it will fit?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-2010-M...uts-/231294088922?hash=item35da33b6da&vxp=mtr


18x10.5 +50 and 18x5 -19

 

[SupraClaou]

You said you wanted traction... That's a broad definition and (from my experience) if you go 19 you will end up with a very thin sidewall. 17" would give you better "traction". Wide tired with stiff sidewalls will only give you optimum traction on flat roads. Also "hook" (tires grabbing the road at start) is lost with thin sidewalls as well. I personally find mk3's with 19" look odd. It's a bit too oversized.

Personally I will probably end up with 17" rear and 18" front tires on mine. On my 18" 255 35 tires I break traction in third if I'm on a slight curve and boost hits. (Not an expert, just going by personal experience)


I run your 18" B option

You are right... it is what it is. 18's will perform the best!

 

[cactus_mole]

Just got these on the other day thought I throw up some pics for ya guys. All 4 fenders have been rolled haven't pulled the front which I think I will need in the future, but for now its fine and clears at this height. I'm on koni yellows and h&r springs. I thought I was gonna be too low but I think I gonna need more low up front haha. Time for some coils I guess...

Varrstoen es8
18x9.5 +12, Htz III 235/40/18
18x10.5 +22 Htz III 275/35/18

 

[slowmedown]

Wow! That setup looks fantastic

 

[alex's_mk3]

Hey guys do 15" rims fit on mk3 I got some free slicks but there for 15" wheels and wanted to buy rims for them

 

[slowmedown]

probably wont clear the brakes

 

[St!LL b0oStEd]

15" rims Will fit on the back ..
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?2578-15-quot-rims-for-the-supra/page2

 

[alex's_mk3]

Thx a lot this helps me out so much��

 

[cactus_mole]

Wow! That setup looks fantastic

Thanks dude!

 

[gsxr141]

ok, I have a wheel repair question for you guys.....
I bought a set of volk gt7's,that need some work. 2 are 18x10+17 and just need refinishing
the other 2 appearto be custom... 18x11, don't know the offset.
the second ones are also 3pc. I keep hearing that volk nevermade these wheels in 3pc, but here they are.
one of the outer barrels is totaled and the othe needs refinishing.

does anyone know where I can get them fixed?

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156091795850154&set=p.10156091795850154&type=1
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156091795600154&set=p.10156091795600154&type=1
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156091795320154&set=p.10156091795320154&type=1
http://s948.photobucket.com/user/ne...3-4B31-8959-E986305D1AC3_zpslorvtuup.jpg.html

 

[rodel]

I've owned 3 sets of multi piece Volks : Av3, gtc, and gts. I have a friend who owns gt7. They are all two piece: the face and barrel. I can't see the pics that you posted, except for the last one, which I see to be a 2 piece gt7. Volk does not make 3 piece wheels.

One place that I know of that repairs wheels is wheelflip.com

 

[gsxr141]

trust me, that wheel is a 3pc. i'll take another pic and post it. i have the tire off, and the barrel clearly comes apart.

 

[rodel]

View attachment 77082trust me, that wheel is a 3pc. i'll take another pic and post it. i have the tire off, and the barrel clearly comes apart.

That specific wheel may very well be 3 piece, which means that it has custom 2 piece barrels. This wheel configuration did not come from the Volk factory, so it is still true that Volk does not manufacture 3 piece wheels.

 

[gsxr141]

i never said that volk made it. not disagreeing with you at all. the ONLY reason i bought them, was because the bent one is a 3pc. now i just have to get it fixed and have them all polished.