 Your Opinion!, GT4 OEM Rims |
 Apr 23, 2011 - 7:35 PM
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Ok, so really I don't have the budget to buy new rims for my gt4.
I have the oem rims on it, I thought I'd follow a guide from the forum and paint them semi-gloss black to fit with the spoiler mount blocks and the set of lips and side skirts I ordered today...what do you guys think? |
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Apr 26, 2011 - 6:01 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 8, '09 From Montréal, Québec Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I run 215 on 6.5 in wide tires, doesn't it make the same contact patch size than 215 on 7?
 Would a 10mm width difference do that much? What's the friction coefficient and the total added area with this size difference on 16in dia. Wheels? Unless we're trying to optimize smthg for racing, i think it just doesn't mather that much.. -------------------- -PHILI-  |
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Apr 26, 2011 - 8:42 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 29, '09 From Prince George, BC CANADA EH! Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE (trebilihp @ Apr 26, 2011 - 4:01 AM)  I run 215 on 6.5 in wide tires, doesn't it make the same contact patch size than 215 on 7? Would a 10mm width difference do that much? What's the friction coefficient and the total added area with this size difference on 16in dia. Wheels? Unless we're trying to optimize smthg for racing, i think it just doesn't mather that much.. My thoughts exactly. I like the look of the 7th gen gts wheels over the stock gt4 rims. Delusionz, I understand what you are saying but really what is the difference between running something like 215/50's on a 6.5 or 7.5 wide rim? Same road contact isnt it? Also bear in mind 99% of the roads over here are not suitable (legally) for running the GT4 to anywhere near its full potential. Unless I find some track time somewhere I am limited to looking good and having the performance variable there for bragging rights, so I have decided to run with the 7th gen rims until I find something really nice in the stock width and offset to replace them. Anyways back to your convo -------------------- ST205 Crew represent
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Apr 27, 2011 - 1:15 AM
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QUOTE (schmooot @ Apr 27, 2011 - 11:42 AM) My thoughts exactly. I like the look of the 7th gen gts wheels over the stock gt4 rims. Delusionz, I understand what you are saying but really what is the difference between running something like 215/50's on a 6.5 or 7.5 wide rim? Same road contact isnt it? Also bear in mind 99% of the roads over here are not suitable (legally) for running the GT4 to anywhere near its full potential. Unless I find some track time somewhere I am limited to looking good and having the performance variable there for bragging rights, so I have decided to run with the 7th gen rims until I find something really nice in the stock width and offset to replace them. 215/50's on a 6.5 or 7.5 wide rim? Same road contact isnt it? Yes it is, but why would you ever put 215 over 6.5? This post has been edited by whatthe: Apr 28, 2011 - 4:12 AM -------------------- |
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Apr 27, 2011 - 4:53 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 8, '09 From Montréal, Québec Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE (whatthe @ Apr 27, 2011 - 2:15 AM) Yes it is, but why would you ever put 215 over 6.5? why not, why would you put 215 on 7? looks? Maybe cause those freaggin 7th gen gt-s wheels are 6.5 and cheap and easy to find and better looking than oem gt wheels wich also have arttarded dimensions? whats the point.. This post has been edited by trebilihp: Apr 27, 2011 - 4:56 PM -------------------- -PHILI- |
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TheChildOfTheSea Your Opinion! Apr 23, 2011 - 7:35 PM
sincerelyseb do it
then post pics Apr 23, 2011 - 7:36 PM trebilihp Not a fan of those rims... Apr 23, 2011 - 7:37 PM
TheChildOfTheSea QUOTE (trebilihp @ Apr 23, 2011 - 8... Apr 23, 2011 - 7:42 PM Cuts_the_Pilot what colour is your car?
i always planned on paint... Apr 23, 2011 - 7:47 PM TheChildOfTheSea Ohh sorry forgot to specify...it's a white gt4... Apr 23, 2011 - 8:12 PM trebilihp I hear you. Well a friend of mine painted them pea... Apr 23, 2011 - 8:16 PM trebilihp QUOTE (trebilihp @ Apr 23, 2011 - 9... Apr 23, 2011 - 8:18 PM TheChildOfTheSea QUOTE (trebilihp @ Apr 23, 2011 - 9... Apr 23, 2011 - 8:40 PM SwissFerdi No need, essentially, to spend 800 for wheels. If ... Apr 23, 2011 - 8:18 PM trebilihp Oh! Didn't noticed where you came from... Apr 23, 2011 - 8:56 PM TheChildOfTheSea Oh...never thought of the 7th gen...what's the... Apr 23, 2011 - 9:19 PM trebilihp Sure it does! 5x100, all celicas have the same... Apr 23, 2011 - 9:33 PM TheChildOfTheSea I did! I even found the scion tc rims! Apr 23, 2011 - 9:42 PM 96stgreendemon are the gt4 wheels 16"? Apr 23, 2011 - 9:59 PM TheChildOfTheSea QUOTE (96stgreendemon @ Apr 23, 2011 - 1... Apr 23, 2011 - 10:20 PM TheChildOfTheSea QUOTE (96stgreendemon @ Apr 23, 2011 - 1... Apr 23, 2011 - 10:36 PM azian_advanced just fyi 7th gen GT-S wheels won't clear st205... Apr 23, 2011 - 10:26 PM toyotatech3 try painting the spokes black and leave the lip li... Apr 23, 2011 - 11:31 PM TheChildOfTheSea QUOTE (toyotatech3 @ Apr 24, 2011 - 12... Apr 23, 2011 - 11:37 PM 96stgreendemon pay shipping and i will trade you my gts wheels lo... Apr 24, 2011 - 12:24 AM TheChildOfTheSea haha! honnestly I like the stock rims! loo... Apr 24, 2011 - 7:21 PM schmooot I fit 7th gen gts wheels on my gt4 with 15mm space... Apr 24, 2011 - 10:25 PM TheChildOfTheSea I will look into it!...next summer I'm on... Apr 24, 2011 - 10:31 PM whatthe Abit silly to run 6.5" wide on a 3sgte awd...... Apr 25, 2011 - 9:55 AM trebilihp QUOTE (whatthe @ Apr 25, 2011 - 9:55... Apr 25, 2011 - 10:06 AM makis body kit like this
http://www.google.gr/imgres?img... Apr 25, 2011 - 10:48 AM delusionz dont go 6.5 wide on a gt4, 8 inch wide is also unn... Apr 25, 2011 - 9:07 PM delusionz You just got a GT4 and you postd already like 5 or... Apr 25, 2011 - 9:16 PM trebilihp Hey deluzion, are you racing your car? Maybe not e... Apr 25, 2011 - 11:12 PM TheChildOfTheSea Yeah I have to desensitize myself before going bac... Apr 25, 2011 - 11:17 PM delusionz Doesn't matter if you're racing the car or... Apr 26, 2011 - 1:07 AM TheChildOfTheSea Here, that's what I call ruined...6k to get he... Apr 26, 2011 - 2:00 AM delusionz OUCH
Looks cosmetic though
The cheap part isn... Apr 26, 2011 - 2:15 AM TheChildOfTheSea QUOTE (delusionz @ Apr 26, 2011 - 3... Apr 26, 2011 - 2:22 AM delusionz We drive these cars hard because it's fun, but... Apr 26, 2011 - 2:23 AM TheChildOfTheSea Ohh by the way, I didn't smash the car because... Apr 26, 2011 - 2:28 AM delusionz Ever had a burst sidewall at 100kph? I have, Not f... Apr 26, 2011 - 10:38 PM whatthe 215 on 6.5" is not an optimal setup and is n... Apr 28, 2011 - 3:22 AM delusionz 215 is fine on a 7, it's too much on a 6.5.
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