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Mark Donovan
TryHard
Auckland
Soarer V8 Limited
Posts: 339
Reg: 07-2005
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I'm going to have to get rid of my Simmons 17" rims because they won't fit over my supra 4 pots. I'm after some good looking 5 spokes, with primary concerns being that they look OK, are easy to clean, and are on par with the handling I get from the Simmons, (and of course have sufficient clearance for the calipers)
Can anyone who has done the same upgrade make any recommendations or post pics with what they have fitted? I've looked through the various threads that have rims posted, but nothing so far has caught my eye except Lawrences' factory 17" rims from a Skyline v35 coupe. I'm not keen on deep dish wheels or the blade/cheese grater look  |
Blake Davies
TryHard
S A
Factory 5sp TT
Posts: 314
Reg: 03-2006
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Have a look at my profile.
Do you like my rims? (they will work with supra 4 pot brakes)
PM me. |
Mark Donovan
TryHard
Auckland
Soarer V8 Limited
Posts: 340
Reg: 07-2005
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PM sent |
Blake Davies
TryHard
S A
Factory 5sp TT
Posts: 316
Reg: 03-2006
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These are my rims....
And these are supra rims. Both are 17lnch and both can have 255 on the rear rims. You have a lot of choice. |
Ryan McDonough
DieHard
NSW
STOCK JZZ30 TT
Posts: 521
Reg: 07-2005
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I think that you best bet would be to go to a shop and have them try some rims on your car to ensure that they fit. Or you could always try spacers on the front to make your current wheels fit. |
Evan Kaio
TryHard
The Hutt
'91 UZZ31
Posts: 287
Reg: 01-2007
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Ryan McDonough wrote on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 09:25 pm:I think that you best bet would be to go to a shop and have them try some rims on your car to ensure that they fit.
Yes best idea. (did this myself)
TSW Thruxton and Nogaro with a 40 offset fitted
over the Celsior 4 pots. Could suit Supra 4 pot.
I decided to stick with what I've got at the moment.
You might remember these Mark.
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Mark Donovan
TryHard
Auckland
V8 Limited
Posts: 341
Reg: 07-2005
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yes, still looking nice
What is the offset on those, Evan? I don't think I even knew about offset back when i bought & sold those. I'm guessing +50 being Lexus rims ?
Did you get your Celsior calipers new? |
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
Soarer Limited UZZ31 V8
Posts: 2841
Reg: 11-2005
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Hmmm, glad I got those Celsior rims so I don't need to worry about wheels just yet, I will be getting a set for front Celsior brakes after the new year as a well as brake accumulator to boot, will worry about the rears and lines when I feel the need for upgrading.
I'm actually taking my Soarer off the road this week, taking the PS pump out for a rebuild, finally started to make bad sounds.
Should be epic fun...
The 17" Supra wheels look ideal on the Soarer, if you could find them would you consider those Mark? |
Mark Donovan
TryHard
Auckland
V8 Limited
Posts: 342
Reg: 07-2005
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yeah I think I would, Mike, as long as they were in good condition, simply for the fact that it saves alot of shagging about trying to find wheels with the proper measurements etc.. I don't have the time or money unfortunately these days to be too picky.
Also I think the supra 17's are the same width on the front and back as my Simmons, so a straight swap with my current tyres - i just haven't had the time when i've thought of it to get down there and measure them! |
Evan Kaio
TryHard
The Hutt
'91 UZZ31
Posts: 288
Reg: 01-2007
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Hi Mark, yes they are still very tidy wheels,
Advanti Stalkers with a 36 offset. The ride isn't
too bad after I got new bushes and a decent wheel alignment x3.
The Celsior calipers, rotors and pads are 2nd hand, from NZ Car Parts.
Mike Beck wrote on Monday, November 24, 2008 - 08:32 pm:The 17" Supra wheels look ideal on the Soarer, if you could find them would you consider those
Mike, If one could find such a set of wheels, one would be crazy to pass up the opportunity to purchase. |
Joe Russell
Tinkerer
Marlborough
4.0 V8 GT-L
Posts: 34
Reg: 10-2008
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As much as I hate to give away an auction I want, I just don't know if I can afford these right now:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=189536997
Same as my car, except 18s, and a little wider. I think they will fit.
Dogs to clean(I've been doing mine over the past week-lots of tar) but good rims. These are what I'm looking at for my supra brake upgrade.
Heres a pic:
And my rims:
Edit: I forgot to mention, these are ridiculously light wheels as well. |
Dave Cazes
TryHard
sa
tt
Posts: 266
Reg: 08-2007
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my rims |
Evan Kaio
TryHard
The Hutt
'91 UZZ31
Posts: 290
Reg: 01-2007
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What make are they Dave? |
Evan Kaio
TryHard
The Hutt
'91 UZZ31
Posts: 300
Reg: 01-2007
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Ok, so we are still looking for wheels that will clear celsior and/or supra brakes with an offset close to stock. (45ish to 50)?
And what about a bit of dish? (45ish to 50). |
Mark Donovan
TryHard
Auckland
V8 Limited
Posts: 346
Reg: 07-2005
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I just picked a set up yesterday
Same as Blakes up above. Fitting them on Saturday morning. |
Joe Russell
Tinkerer
Marlborough
4.0 V8 GT-L
Posts: 62
Reg: 10-2008
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Nice and wide  |
Blake Davies
TryHard
S A
Factory 5sp TT
Posts: 332
Reg: 03-2006
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are you going to remove the Mazda caps? |
Mark Donovan
TryHard
Auckland
V8 Limited
Posts: 347
Reg: 07-2005
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Yes, once i've found some replacements to go in. Had the wheels fitted this morning but didn't pay attention to whether the wheels have to be removed to pop out the cap. Is that the case with yours, Blake?
Must say I prefer the look over the previous 12 spoke rims. |
David Grab
DieHard
SA
T78
Posts: 779
Reg: 01-2008
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I believe that Daves rims are Drifteks. |
Blake Davies
TryHard
S A
Factory 5sp TT
Posts: 334
Reg: 03-2006
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Nah... I never had caps with my rims. I thinking about putting the caps on (some aftermarket cap) I'm not sure if it will look good.
Can you post of some photos of the rims on your car?
cheers. |
Ben Socratous
Goo Roo
SA
I am the fibreglass/kevlar/carbonfibre king!
Posts: 1960
Reg: 07-2005
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Yeah, Daves rims are Doriteks. 17x9 all round I think, and around +17! lol |
Mark Donovan
TryHard
Auckland
V8 Limited
Posts: 348
Reg: 07-2005
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235/45/17 on the front
255/40/17 on the rears
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Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
Soarer Limited UZZ31 V8
Posts: 2922
Reg: 11-2005
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Very nice Mark, I like them more than the Simmons 3 piece wheels.
You just need to have the height lowered a couple of centimeters
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Mark Donovan
TryHard
Auckland
V8 Limited
Posts: 349
Reg: 07-2005
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yeah I know, it would look better lowered, but several reasons why i can't do that for the meantime, first and foremost I have just moved into a place last weekend which has a massive bump on the right of the driveway just beyond the pathway - i am having to raise the air suspension to clear it  |
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
Soarer Limited UZZ31 V8
Posts: 2924
Reg: 11-2005
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Oh dear, well practically comes first I have to admit.
Is that the new residence in the background Mark? |
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