Guigsy Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 i love supras and i dont think ive seen one with rediculous wheels unlike saxos etc. however if i saw you with 20's.... http://www.123smile.nl/img.php?c=NDcvY2E3MzQ0ZDQvbA== http://www.hoodride.com/blog/blog12-18.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaijin Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 There's a bloke in my town with an aerotop with 20" Lenso six spokers on.Looks great.Doubt if it would handle.Kerbing,potholes anything except a smooth road and you're in diffs.They do look smart though;really deep dish both front and back.18" will do me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 A suspension designed to work with (say) a 50 profile tyree will be TOTALLY different to one designed to maximise the performance of a (say) 30 profile tyre. The Supra suspension will not handle the needs of such a low profile tyre. To make it do so will need RADICAL modifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jake Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 But if the overall tyre height, width and circumference is the same as stock (by using big wheels with ultra low profile tyres) why would the geometry be upset? I know the ride from very low profile tyres would be harsh but I don't understand why the geometry would be wrong. Anyone explain? ----------------- Edit to add, I've just seen CW's last reply saying it does affect it. Still don't understand why though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallis Posted April 29, 2007 Author Share Posted April 29, 2007 But if the overall tyre height, width and circumference is the same as stock (by using big wheels with ultra low profile tyres) why would the geometry be upset? I know the ride from very low profile tyres would be harsh but I don't understand why the geometry would be wrong. Anyone explain? ----------------- Edit to add, I've just seen CW's last reply saying it does affect it. Still don't understand why though. Surely the geometry wont be effected if there the same size as stock.....only the ride will be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1george Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 I'm on 19's, look's great but the ride is quiet harsh and it tramlines like you wouldn't believe. Tyre wear could be an issue as well, my rear tyre have worn really well but the front have worn on inner and outer edges and this is with me religiously checking the pressures (34psi). There is one plus point, the wife won't drive the car now she hates the way it handle now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 I am not talking about static camber and toe settings, but about dynamic camber control, how the camber changes in bump and jounce, and in roll. Also how the bushings affect dynamic wheel control. The kinematics of the (elderley) Supra suspnsion design are not at all favourable to either ultra low profile tyres, ultra wide, square shouldered tyres, or rim and tyre combinations much heavier than stock. Kinematics is the way a suspension controls camber, castor, and toe dynamically, as the body rolls on the suspension. Altering this is very complex, VERY expensive and just not worth it unless you are building a true circuit race car and the rules even allow such serious suspension mods. I don't just say this `cos I "don't like" 19 or 20 inch rims, I say it `cos it's a fact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Have you tried looking in Max Power or Redline? Sorry, this should have been in [sarcasm] tags before anyone thinks I'm serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallis Posted April 30, 2007 Author Share Posted April 30, 2007 Sorry, this should have been in [sarcasm] tags before anyone thinks I'm serious. i think most people guessed u were taking the piss mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 i think most people guessed u were taking the piss mate! ..and some people didn't. No name mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top secret car Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 ladies and gentlemen you have now scared the s**t out of me cause Ive just spent £3758 on a new set of 20" alloys from ultimate velocity who are putting on a top secret wide arch body kit on my sexy supra thanks lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 thats some cheap rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/9354/picture060kq8.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham S Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 [qimg]http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/9354/picture060kq8.jpg[/qimg] Is that 20 or 30"s?? lol I think the pics is a actual size ain't it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Jesus, any bigger pictures? I'm struggling to see that one! Don't listen to any of this lot, and 20's are too small, why not go for some 22's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 ladies and gentlemen you have now scared the s**t out of me cause Ive just spent £3758 on a new set of 20" alloys from ultimate velocity who are putting on a top secret wide arch body kit on my sexy supra thanks lol Nearly 4K on wheels! They will be alright as long as you dont drive the car just look at it;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Is that 20 or 30"s?? lol I think the pics is a actual size ain't it! yep. u can see me in the relection. they are 30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Where was that taken has to be America? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/3103/picture061lc0.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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