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SilenceboneSupra 02-02-2008 02:02 PM
Wheel size for mk3 supra
 
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this is one of the rims that i wanna purchase for my car, any ideas on what size is best for the mk3 supras i was thinking more on 17x8.5
it that is wrong let me know

btwilson86 02-02-2008 09:46 PM
I think a 17x8.5 should be fine, and look pretty well too. Make sure you get the right offset though... I believe our cars are a +35 to +38 offset, but I'm not sure. Any shop around you that sells aftermarket wheels will be able to help you out with that.

SilenceboneSupra 02-02-2008 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by btwilson86 (Post 54882)
I think a 17x8.5 should be fine, and look pretty well too. Make sure you get the right offset though... I believe our cars are a +35 to +38 offset, but I'm not sure. Any shop around you that sells aftermarket wheels will be able to help you out with that.
well i have been going around looking for some answers, still dont kno which one, some recommended 17x7.5 for front and 17x 8.5 for the rear, also others recommended 18x7.5 for front and 18x8.5 for the rear i think the 18 would look nice to but maybe a bit heavier on the engine

btwilson86 02-03-2008 07:13 AM
IMO, 18's look too big on our car... But that's up to personal taste. The extra inch in diameter won't add much more weight than 17's would, and since most aftermarket wheels are made somewhat light-weight, they'll probably still weigh less than the O.E. wheels do. However, larger diameter's will (slightly) reduce your acceleration but increase your overall top speed... Probably not enough to notice. If you do run 18's you'll probably have to run something like a 40 or 45 series tire, whereas the 17's you might be able to get away with a 50 series. Kinda helps keep some rubber on the sidewall.

Pretty much all of this has to do with your personal taste. But if you want an idea of what different types of wheels will look like on your car, click here. I believe that for the model year you will have to pick 1992, as that is the only year they have a MKIII Supra in the "Showroom". Once you have the car picked just click on a wheel manufacturer under the pic of the Supra, select a style, and the size and it'll show you what it'll look like.

jaracer64 02-03-2008 09:34 PM
Wheels
 
I am not sure of the exact size but i am running the stock 17 inch wheels from an 07' Acura TL-S "Could not beat free"

SilenceboneSupra 02-03-2008 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by btwilson86 (Post 54894)
IMO, 18's look too big on our car... But that's up to personal taste. The extra inch in diameter won't add much more weight than 17's would, and since most aftermarket wheels are made somewhat light-weight, they'll probably still weigh less than the O.E. wheels do. However, larger diameter's will (slightly) reduce your acceleration but increase your overall top speed... Probably not enough to notice. If you do run 18's you'll probably have to run something like a 40 or 45 series tire, whereas the 17's you might be able to get away with a 50 series. Kinda helps keep some rubber on the sidewall.

Pretty much all of this has to do with your personal taste. But if you want an idea of what different types of wheels will look like on your car, click here. I believe that for the model year you will have to pick 1992, as that is the only year they have a MKIII Supra in the "Showroom". Once you have the car picked just click on a wheel manufacturer under the pic of the Supra, select a style, and the size and it'll show you what it'll look like.
wel thanks for the link it helped alot convincing me and 17 it will be

SilenceboneSupra 02-04-2008 12:03 AM
well bad news they do not have any 17x8.5 rims for that specific model.... :squint: they say they can make a custom one that size but it can take up to 6 to 8 weeks for them to finish up cuz i wanted 5 of those rims.......

btwilson86 02-04-2008 06:27 AM
What's the closest size they have available for you in that style?

SilenceboneSupra 02-04-2008 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by btwilson86 (Post 54914)
What's the closest size they have available for you in that style?
the closest size they have are 18x8.5 front and 18x9.5 rear

btwilson86 02-04-2008 04:44 PM
Oh man, that's no good... How much were they going to sell them to you a piece if you have them custom make it?

SilenceboneSupra 02-04-2008 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by btwilson86 (Post 54923)
Oh man, that's no good... How much were they going to sell them to you a piece if you have them custom make it?
they estimated it around $400 per each so thats would be $2000 for 5. kindah expensive and the 18x8.5 goes for only $352 per each

btwilson86 02-05-2008 08:48 AM
Wow... for that price I'd look for something else similar in design. Alot of wheels cost less than that.

SilenceboneSupra 02-06-2008 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by btwilson86 (Post 54941)
Wow... for that price I'd look for something else similar in design. Alot of wheels cost less than that.
yeah ive been looking for others now thats just a waste of money for a custom build while the bigger one is cheaper :eek3:

abhattan 02-07-2008 03:17 PM
I don't see why you would go so narrow on a Supra. I had 17x7.5 on my CRX! I wouldn't go anything smaller than a 9 inch wide wheel. As far as diameter, 17's fit perfect and 18's are a little big, but only negates the drop, if yo have one. I'm actually looking for a 18x9 in the front and a 18x10 in the back. I've seen it on many MK3's here in NY, with theright offset.

SilenceboneSupra 02-07-2008 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by abhattan (Post 55036)
I don't see why you would go so narrow on a Supra. I had 17x7.5 on my CRX! I wouldn't go anything smaller than a 9 inch wide wheel. As far as diameter, 17's fit perfect and 18's are a little big, but only negates the drop, if yo have one. I'm actually looking for a 18x9 in the front and a 18x10 in the back. I've seen it on many MK3's here in NY, with theright offset.
and what would that offset be? i was thinking about 18 inch lately becuz im not interested in racing with this car, its just for show. where i live these kindah supras are rare. we only got 4 of them here thats it, to get parts for it is hard because they dont sell them around here.

bradenman1 02-18-2010 04:11 PM
The best fitment for the supras if your running a stagard fitment (witer wheels in the rear than on the fron) is a 17x8 in the front and 17x9.5 in the rear. Ill get you off sets and suggester tire withs when I get to work. Our CSL has a lot of the info that may help

41richie 06-14-2010 04:29 AM
I'm saving up for set of lm20's ccw. Yes the rims cost more than the car lol


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