Mike Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 As it's title suggests... Any thoughts? Can't decide whether I need to change them or keep them to keep the car 'as stock as possible'... bearing in mind market valuation seems to favour the unmolested these days.... Would after market wheels deter the prospective buyer? (is another question....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I'm returning mine to stock as much as possible. I bought it with stickers on, fibre glass skirts and 18" rims etc, but it's all coming off for a nice clean relatively unmolested look. My main reason for the wheels is I want the best handling car and the most people say stick with stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 prefer the pre-facelift 17s to be honest (is the difference just the centre caps?). if i couldn't afford a set of the lexus rims then i'd probably go for a set of stock 17s myself (have stock 16s on at the mo which are a bit too small) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprasteve Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 As it's title suggests... Any thoughts? Can't decide whether I need to change them or keep them to keep the car 'as stock as possible'... bearing in mind market valuation seems to favour the unmolested these days.... Would after market wheels deter the prospective buyer? (is another question....) I've got them on my 94, didn't realise they were facelift wheels??? I like them (i'm gunna say that of course) but if i had the money i'd buy aftermarket wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 aftermarket wheels wouldn't put a prospective buyer off i don't think, but the more stock the car looks the less abuse it's 'likely' to have suffered... obviously this isn't necessarily the case but i'm sure that's what most buyers would assume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 As it's title suggests... Any thoughts? Can't decide whether I need to change them or keep them to keep the car 'as stock as possible'... bearing in mind market valuation seems to favour the unmolested these days.... Would after market wheels deter the prospective buyer? (is another question....) blinding matey....I just brought a set....much lighter and better balanced than a lot of after market wheels too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I think they are good for loads of reasons. I was looking for a set of those when I needed new tyres but had no luck. I have standard 16" wheels now and I was only looking to stay standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 16"s are as good as the 17" handelling wise.....only difference is 17"'s look better. This is the upgrade I did, 16's to 17's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 prefer the pre-facelift 17s to be honest (is the difference just the centre caps?). Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 The stock 17" wheels are very good. Much better than the vast majority of aftermarket tat. Lighter than many 18" items, too. They are guaranteed to fit around the big brakes (without which the supra is nothing sort of a crippled performance car) They are also guaranteed to work with the suspension for the best handling. Guaranteed not to stress extra the steering or wheel bearings. They are also most likely to be the most robust compared to any aftermaket 'bling' shite. Next time you hit a curb or pothole you'll see what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Buy some nice 18" wheels and keep the originals. If you want to sell the car then put the originals back on and sell the other ones to make some extra cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 Buy some nice 18" wheels and keep the originals. If you want to sell the car then put the originals back on and sell the other ones to make some extra cash. This is what I'm thinking.... Many thanks for your comments lads, much appreciated....! Mine are 16", so I think that's why I'm not that happy with them.. the difference a nice set of wheels make is huge on the Supra... at the minute it just looks 'OK'... which ain't good enough really... Nice to know that they are good wheels though, for handling.. nice to know I'm getting the best out of it...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I'm going to have mine reconditioned in a darker metallic colour like Steves Advan tri spokes. http://server3.uploadit.org/files/millers-closecall.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I'm thinking of doing the same Pete. Always liked the look of Michael's wheels in 'Chrome Shadow'. http://www.megaboost.co.uk/supra/mine/japs2005/IMG_2969.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I'm thinking of doing the same Pete. Always liked the look of Michael's wheels in 'Chrome Shadow'. That was MY idea! I'm going for a little darker than that though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 That was MY idea! I'm going for a little darker than that though. Oh yeah a little darker sounds good now Pete, thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Oh yeah a little darker sounds good now Pete, thanks mate Right. I'll do mine white then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCKETMAN Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I put 19" Kahn 2 piece on mine. The car actually runs pretty well on them. It may wander very slightly on really bumpy B-class roads, but I don't drive on them so problem cured! God knows how much money I am losing selling them with the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andyj22 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I put 19" Kahn 2 piece on mine. The car actually runs pretty well on them. It may wander very slightly on really bumpy B-class roads, but I don't drive on them so problem cured! God knows how much money I am losing selling them with the car. Lovely wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damz Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 getting the car as similar to stock is always a bit easier for people to insure, right now i can only get insured and complete stock car with diff alloys without paying a fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAG Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I am in the same position my supe is wearing 16 inch OZs and am going for a different set when funds allow but realy dont know weather to keep the stock look or go for some nice 18s?(anybody know what OZs are on my car iv never seen them before?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I am in the same position my supe is wearing 16 inch OZs and am going for a different set when funds allow but realy dont know weather to keep the stock look or go for some nice 18s?(anybody know what OZs are on my car iv never seen them before?) See here http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/wheelbrands/95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Never liked stock I'm afraid. Always looked cheap. But that may be down to stock colour. The other advantages make great argument and colour change could be the mod they need.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I'm keeping my pre-facelift stock 17s. They'll be refurbed and done in hyperbright silver though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 wow, this is an old thread Mike what did you go for in the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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