stupra Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I'll still maintain that people with 19's will having an accelerated wear on the suspension compared to 17/18's as well as slightly worse cornering ability. I've not noticed the differance in the cornering ability, but your more than likely right about the suspension wear. Would a full geo set up and laser alignment help with suspension wear ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Would a full geo set up and laser alignment help with suspension wear ?. Proper alignment is a must always *grin*. Your best person to ask on what those alignment settings should be Chris Wilson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_dan Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 ok i get a bit of a tram line effect every now and then but i think that's because i have larger width tyres now than what i had on my 18's. I get this now and again with my 19" I think it's more of personal choise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt k Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 The whole geometry of the car was set up to work with the stock wheels, so anything else is a compromise, I run 19's by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndwgolf Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Hi Folks I have the chance to buy some 19" wheels to replace my 18s. It handles really well and has a very decent ride quality on the current wheels... what I want to know is if this is likely to be screwed up with 19s? Anybody regretting going to that size? Any feedback would be appreciated Rory "Do it man" I got 19's on my baby and "No Plobelem" they look way, way better than 18's and if you get yourself a set of adjustable shocks you will be able to set them up just perfect "19's rule" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3upra Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 If you like looking at your car more than driving it,then its a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt k Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 "Do it man" I got 19's on my baby and "No Plobelem" they look way, way better than 18's and if you get yourself a set of adjustable shocks you will be able to set them up just perfect "19's rule" Oh really, do you understand the geometry of a car and how to adjust accordingly? If you do then fair play but i doubt most other people on this forum would be able to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 perfect "19's rule" Hehe, bad choice of words.... Define the perfect suspension setup? road, race, track, rally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndwgolf Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Oh really, do you understand the geometry of a car and how to adjust accordingly? If you do then fair play but i doubt most other people on this forum would be able to. That's why they have wheel shops that sale wheels, and shocks; You buy the wheels and shocks from the same guy who in turn employs an expert at putting on wheels setting up the shocks and "Bobs your uncle" dive out the shop with nice new 19's set up perfectly:) And if you are not happy with the set up take them back until they get it right "No Plobelem" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt k Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 That's why they have wheel shops that sale wheels, and shocks; You buy the wheels and shocks from the same guy who in turn employs an expert at putting on wheels setting up the shocks and "Bobs your uncle" dive out the shop with nice new 19's set up perfectly:) And if you are not happy with the set up take them back until they get it right "No Plobelem" That doesn't account for the full geometric balance of the car though does it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardiffSupra Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Heres the type of wheel I've been offered, I think they are very tasty Does anybody know the make and model of them ? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/rorybmw/Temp/14072007.jpg They are the same wheels I have, Not sure what wheels they are. Im thinking about changing mine soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndwgolf Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 That doesn't account for the full geometric balance of the car though does it? Sounds like you would need to go to an emergency room at the local hospital for one of those: All said and done we are talking about a car that is at least 10 years old; most of them have had shit loads of modifications done to them, did everyone get a “complete geometric balance” done on there car every time they added something to there car or gained a few extra pounds while on holiday “I don’t f*****g think so”:p Its a wee bit like your wife, the older they get the more "make up" they use, and most of them “chop and add bits on” to make there selfs look good:d:D We all bought a Supra because it's a great looking fast car; so get off my back and let the guy buy some nice new 19's and make his OLD car look nice:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Dupra Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 they look like circlar spec r's? They look boring. Try these, not 19's but they look the biz. http://www.ultralitewheels.com/web/images/products/ulat2-LIP.jpghttp://www.ultralitewheels.com/web/images/products/ulat2-GLD.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I've used Weds 18's (slightly less weight than stock) and Axis Hiro 19's. I find it easier to control the car when the back fish tails with the 19's. I'm very happy with 19's. My advice - go for 19's if you can get a quality set/good brand with good tyres and then have your geometry setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndwgolf Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 They look boring. I wanted to say that but I am a wee bit shy and didn't want to hurt any feelings:innocent: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt k Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Sounds like you would need to go to an emergency room at the local hospital for one of those: All said and done we are talking about a car that is at least 10 years old; most of them have had shit loads of modifications done to them, did everyone get a “complete geometric balance” done on there car every time they added something to there car or gained a few extra pounds while on holiday “I don’t f*****g think so”:p Its a wee bit like your wife, the older they get the more "make up" they use, and most of them “chop and add bits on” to make there selfs look good:d:D We all bought a Supra because it's a great looking fast car; so get off my back and let the guy buy some nice new 19's and make his OLD car look nice:) Chill out, i said i run 19's and i am just telling him that there catagoricaly is a compromise when running 19" wheels on a supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 19`s look better but i have not yet experienced handling:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Yes 19's are a bad idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndwgolf Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Yes 19's are a bad idea. Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1george Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I've gone from 17" to 19" and the car looks LOADS better, the feel of the car changes ie tramlining on uneven surfaces (most british road then) but as all the pro 19" guys say they look better and I think thats why 99.9% of owners fit 19's. It was the right move for me;) and I bet the car would become more saleable(if thats a word) when you come to sell (to most people) Check out my garage:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Why? Because I said so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndwgolf Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Because I said so. Sorry Sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chumpalot Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I went from 17" Khans to 19" Vortex Rs and to be totally honest the ride comfort didn't seem to change all that much. Not that i noticed anyway. Handling is a lot better too, yes you get the odd bit of tramlining but who doesn't. Plus I don't get any more steering wheel shake over 100 leptons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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