Pig Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 The reality has finally hit home, there just isnt enough rubber on stock alloys to give enough grip on a properly set up single. So.....the shopping begins, im loving the deep dish alloys on MVP e.g these ones HRE Wheels 595R 18 http://www.mvpmotorsports.com/Templates/frmTemplateM7.asp?SubFolderID=1826&SearchYN=N I also like the Volk gun metal ones. Volk LE37T 18'' Could i be so bold as to ask for some advise as i have no idea about wheels. Size, weight, off set etc etc. I would like them as wide as i can, thats all i think i know lol. Im running stock UK suspension at the moment but will obviously be looking to lower the car as soon as i can afford to. Thanks Pig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 volk ce28n mate, umm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I like the Rota Gtr in 18". I think you need to look around at what others are running with Uk brakes and ask what spec there wheels are as there is a fine line between clearing the Uk brakes and fouling arches.http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=44615&d=1159464515 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-san Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 That's a rather long list of wheels... personally, I've not been a huge fan of studs showing too much - so would more likely go with something like the HRE 895R18's on there. I'm thinking gunmetal may be a good option for you especially with the blessing of a dark colour such as storm blue. Wanna give me your old ones Jon? B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I like the CE28ns, Blitz technospeed Z1s and the Enkei RP03s are nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 CCW do some nice wheels at decent prices, and they do them wide:) http://www.ccwheel.com/files/contact.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 CCW do some nice wheels at decent prices, and they do them wide:) http://www.ccwheel.com/files/contact.php Lovin the 505A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 I quite like these ones: http://www.ccwheel.com/files/gallery.php?id=toyota#a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Make sure you put some thought into the maintenance that some of these wheel makes mentioned above will require. The CCW's and HRE's are high maintenance wheels mate, that is if you want them to continue to look nice. All wheels will require some attention but the ones above were not built and designed with the UK weather and road conditions in mind and they are most certainly not daily driver type wheels. They can be but you will be spending quite a bit of time keeping them looking nice. Just some food for thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 That's a rather long list of wheels... personally, I've not been a huge fan of studs showing too much - so would more likely go with something like the HRE 895R18's on there. I'm thinking gunmetal may be a good option for you especially with the blessing of a dark colour such as storm blue. Wanna give me your old ones Jon? B Me and the Mrs really liked them too.....have you seen the price though: Your Price $5,742.00 Ouch! I say yes to you having my Uk's but im afraid they are going to have to go up for sale as i am cleaned out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 Make sure you put some thought into the maintenance that some of these wheel makes mentioned above will require. The CCW's and HRE's are high maintenance wheels mate, that is if you want them to continue to look nice. All wheels will require some attention but the ones above were not built and designed with the UK weather and road conditions in mind and they are most certainly not daily driver type wheels. They can be but you will be spending quite a bit of time keeping them looking nice. Just some food for thought. Not a fan of cleaning f'ing cars normally i have an idea of where to start but this time im in the hands of the members Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4RK RZ Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 thats a great list !! the do luck6 wheels knock the crap out of them all tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Not a fan of cleaning f'ing cars normally i have an idea of where to start but this time im in the hands of the members Speak to Rob Sheffield or TRD3000GT (Chris) they both have CCW's and can tell you what it is like to live with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-san Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Me and the Mrs really liked them too.....have you seen the price though: Your Price $5,742.00 Ouch! I say yes to you having my Uk's but im afraid they are going to have to go up for sale as i am cleaned out Geezuz! Well, if it's all in the name of grip AND looking good, I'm sure it'll work out in the end, whatever your choice. I have to say, I've suffered an unhealthy affliction towards Hart CRs since I first saw them. I'm all for the odd spoke patterns, 6,7,9 etc. Like I said, storm blue, something with gunmetal centers with a polished lip... mmm. Do let me in on what you'd like for your UKs when it comes to crunchtime ya? B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Try to find wheels that are same weight or less than your stock. The handling on my old 18" Weds alloys was really good. The fronts were 1KG lighter than the front UK 17s and the rears weighed the same. Ro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I agree Ro, Weds make some lovely wheels and Nic can get some excellent prices on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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