Foz Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Hi All, i have a 94 TT Aerotop with standard wheels on, and its time for the MOT! But the wheels are so low they wont pass. Ive been looking to upgrade for a while now so nows a good time to get some new tyres with new alloys. Can anyone suggest any good alloys? Whats the best size? Ive heard anything over 17" and youre looking at a rough ride? Iv also been told its best to put wider ones on the back etc? what size 255s etc? on the front also?. Also where can i get them form the net? Or a local dealer would be better? As you can tell i have bo idea...ahem....so any advice you can give me would be great! I need to buy them ASAP to get th car through its test, ive got between 800-1000 to spend!. Any help would be great! thanks all. Foz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 You'll have no problem with 18", they're the most popular aftermarket size. Have a look in the traders section, they can give the best advice. Or do a search. For that sort of budget you might be better off getting some secondhand ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 TBH m8 I think you'll be hard pressed to find a decent set of wheels for that money, inc new tyres. As you 17s are a good size to stick with in terms of road holding and comfort, 18s are nice too, better looks and the comfort factor isnt compromised too much unless you have really low profile tyres. As for wider at the rears.. you dont need wider rears, but some people go with them just to help put the put the power down. I think you'd be best getting a couple of cheaper tryres that need replacing right now, and save a little more for a full replacement set... unless someone can help you out. I would stick with 235/245 the front and 255/275 at the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Do you like these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Is £1000 for wheels and tyres? If not, save a little longer and get a set of the Lexus rims for £1100, then buy tyres later..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foz Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 yeah scoop those are nice? Are they off Aerotop Daves car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foz Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 What lexus rims are they for 1100? Can you recommend any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Whifbitz were doing a dela a month or 2 back see HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foz Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 ive been shopping today and have been given a price of £850 for a set of Mak Matrix Mirror 235/17 all round with Yokohama A539 tyres on. Is that a good price at all? heres a link: http://www.edworthys.co.uk/product~ProdID~805443.htm# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 235 will be too skinny for the rear tyres i think. What widths are the rear alloys or are they all the same size ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 colin been tryna call ray but couldnt get through, can you ask him to give me a ring if you speak to him? cheers m8 sorry for thread hijack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 colin been tryna call ray but couldnt get through, can you ask him to give me a ring if you speak to him? cheers m8 sorry for thread hijack He is quite hard to get hold of, your best bet is around 9 or 10 in the morning fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foz Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 therye all the same size i think, so do the alloy widths have to match the tyres? is 235 front 255 rear etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Not sure if these would interest you matey? http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=73507 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foz Posted July 1, 2006 Author Share Posted July 1, 2006 Thank you for the offer i appreciate it, im just going to buy some new ones although im not sure which ones. Its my first time ive ever been able to afford new alloys for a car! hahah. Are the ones at Halfords etc then are they generally known as not being very good ie sub standard materials or is it just the brand name you pay for? Bloody wheels.....damn you Supra for looking so nice with them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 I think the problem with the brands from halfords is quite often the rims are not wide enough, they cater more for the hot hatch type of cat where a 7 " rim is fine. As stock the supra uses 8" and 9" (16 " wheels) or 8" and 9.5" (17" wheels) If your looking for some rims try and stick with the above widths. I personaly would get a better quality second hand rim rather than a slightly lesser quality new one. Good luck with your search, have you contacted the traders in the traders section yet ? pro alloys, whifbitz, Envy (no particular order by the way ) They can all advise you much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Not sure if the following thread is of any use to you (listing loads of alloys, etc): :: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=18157 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foz Posted July 2, 2006 Author Share Posted July 2, 2006 Hey thanks Angarak! ill take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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