Wide Wheels, How wide can you go? Options

[snapshotgt]

hey all 6gcers-

i was wondering...how wide can i get some rims without hitting anything/making it look like a low rider (the tires spilling outside of the wheel well)

anyway, right now, i have a set of 7th. gen 15''x7'' wheel...but i'm looking for some more handling power...i.e. wider tires...plus they look awesome...

any suggestions?

shoot your thoughts on this post. . . .

thank you,
snapshotgt

This post has been edited by Coomer: Nov 18, 2005 - 7:47 PM

[playr158]

15" wide try re-reading your rims right

most you would really want is like 8" wide

[snapshotgt]

15" wide try re-reading your rims right

most you would really want is like 8" wide

no wider?

btw, what do you mean by : 15" wide try re-reading your rims right?

also, i'd be getting new tires as well...daaaa...lol


snapshotgt

[playr158]

there you go much better writing....
there is a point called too wide....
you won't need anything more then 8" wide
and i'd suggest a 16" rim diameter

so a 16x8 wheel should be nice

[snapshotgt]

will 16X8 be a lot different than 15x7

. . . if so why? (a little comparison please:))

. . . btw does diameter effect performance?

[playr158]

diameter effects performance.....too larger and handling will suffer 16 is pretty much the ideal size for it from what i've read and talked to a few guys at the track.....you can get them in light weight as well..

[snapshotgt]

16x8 how much better than 15x7?

anyway other suggs guys?

what is the absolute widest one can go? (not to sound poetic...lol)

snapshotgt

This post has been edited by snapshotgt: Nov 17, 2005 - 7:56 PM

[snapshotgt]

bump

speak up guys!

[playr158]

there is a no bump rule within 6 hours of posting

[snapshotgt]

there is a no bump rule within 6 hours of posting

REALLY? WHOA, THAT'S WEIRD...
OR R MESSING WITH ME?
BTW, A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE DO IT....
YOU SHOULD TELL 'EM TOO...DON'T JUST
PICK ON ME...LOL.

SNAPSHOTGT

[Clipsetuner]

I have a set of 19x8 that fit without any tire rub, 225/35/19F, 245/35/19R tires, they grip awsome Nitto 555 tires. They are more of a showie rim but basicly what I wanted for now, I am however looking into gettin some 16x8 as player reccomended with about the same tire size as my 19"s. Most people will disagree with my different tire size's but I found my particular celica likes to slide out in the rear alot and it helped the problem for now.

DTE

[playr158]

clip if you slide a little look into antisway bars to help with that
a more minor note strut bars will help was well

[Digndoug]

I have 15x7 .. i see no problem with it. I think if i were to get a set of wheels.. id look for a 16x8 or 17x8.

size, is more related to how much power you have. If you have stock engine, id so no more than 16" for performance. A large wheel will diplace power better, for better traction.

A wider wheel, will not only help displace power better, but will also give you better traction and handle on corners/turns.

to wide of a tire, might be harder to drive, also more xpensive.
To larger of a tire, will slow you down. larger mass to rotate, means more power to rotate same speed as a lesser size. also loss of ride qulaity, cause you have to get smaller wheels.

[Supersprynt]

Clip how are you "sliding out" on a FWD car?

[snapshotgt]

great guys, good comments...learnin'

... suggs on where i can look for some niecly priced wheels for my celi? ( i know there are a ton of sellers out there...just wondering if you guy have any suggs) - - no rice plese . . . like anything but chrome and black . . . basically alloy . . .

- - - plesae answer this question:

what is (or how could i) feel the difference between a 16x8 wheel, and a 15x7 wheel?

Also i have a stock engine...i'm taking it i should not go above a 16x8?
. . . think i could for handling perposes?

shoot me your thoughts-

out fo-

[95CelicaST]

I have a set of 16X8 wheels. Great performers, and the wideness of the wheel makes handling a breeze. The downside is that tires are pricey as hell. I have 225/50R 16's and tires are about 550 bucks. I wasn't too happy about that, so I bought 17X7 wheels for spring.

bigger wheels to affect your Spedometer, Braking distance, acceleration ect.

I would say stick with a smaller wheel like 16X8 if your stock, even though it wouldn't have much of a noticable difference.

This post has been edited by 95CelicaST: Nov 18, 2005 - 11:32 AM

[Nibbe]

I have a set of 8x18" with 225/40 tires. But i think 8.5or9" wides wouldnt be any problem. IMO i really like wide rims. 2 bad i have only 8" wides.

[95CelicaST]

Anything over 8" is running close to rubbing during turns and other normal driving situations.

EDIT: not rubbing on wheel well, like a lowered car might, but on the suspension.
The only way you could have 9" wide wheels is if you changed the offset and had functional fender flares.

This post has been edited by 95CelicaST: Nov 18, 2005 - 11:58 AM

[snapshotgt]

hey guys....answer my last posting ^^^^^^^

later.

[95CelicaST]

what is (or how could i) feel the difference between a 16x8 wheel, and a 15x7 wheel?

Also i have a stock engine...i'm taking it i should not go above a 16x8?
. . . think i could for handling perposes?

shoot me your thoughts-

The size of the wheel isn't going to make a difference, its the size of the tire that will make the ride different. Stick with a 50 series tire on 16's, and maybe 50 or 55 on a 15". For handling perposes go with a LIGHTWEIGHT 16X8, like a Motegi Traklite or Gram Lights ect.


Answer the question?