what do you think about gettin these rims?

72charger · 07-26-2006, 10:06 PM

Hey uh.... those are for 4 lug style hubs. All Supras are 5 lug right? They probably don't make these for your car. Try www.wheeldiscount.com and www.wheelsnext.com Both of these sites list all of the sizes the rims come in and they are very reasonably priced.

SupraSaver87 · 07-26-2006, 10:22 PM

Effects of new rims, and rubber.

Rims:

The way that a rim would affect your driving is if it is a different width. A thinner rim, with rubber (Depending on the rubber) would usually give you less traction, and a slower cornering speed. Also you would break loose easier, how easy depends on how much smaller.

If you are going with a wider rim, then the affects are more to what you want. You would get improved traction, cornering speed, and wouldn't always feel like you want to start spinning when you corner over anything more than 75% throttle.

Theory

Friction is your best and worse friend. A larger rubber width, give you more friction with the pavement, however with more friction, you get more resistence, which would decrease your fuel economy (Depending on the width increase you may notice it, or you may not). Acceleration would also be VERY MILDLY effected.

Rubber/Tires

Rubber is REALLY where the differnece is when upgrading your wheels. If you were to have a smaller width tire, then the QUALITY of rubber matters, you would want something with a softer rubber, to maintain the same stats as your old rubber, or even sometimes you would get a better stat than the old ones. Now if you were to go bigger, then you would gain the most traction...and we can never get enough traction. If you were to get something like a 290/50 D16 tire, you would be laughing as you corner past all the cars around you.

Basically you decrease performance with smaller ANYTHING involving your wheels, and if you go bigger, then you more than likely will gain performance.

NOTE: I am no specialist on rims, rubber, or wheels. I just pick up info as I get older, and then relay what I know to you guys. Again, correct me on anything that I am wrong on.

ogkush · 07-27-2006, 07:29 AM

hell ya i just checked out the rims the other day, they put the new tires on them and tried installing them on my ride. i was like, "HOLD UP" cus the tires were to small, the wheel wasnt completly snug with the rim. so i called the dude on it and he orderd me wider tires for the rims - free of charge. MORe traction baby woo hoo.
thx yall for the help!

cars4me89 · 08-16-2006, 04:04 AM

check the tirerack.com for rims. they have great selection and a lot of high performance. thats where my shop orders from and never had problems. they also list the weight for lightweight rims... if thats what your concerned about.

Frozentomorrow · 08-16-2006, 04:30 AM

will any 5 lug rims work for the car or is there special rim types? cause i wanted some black rims for my car but alot of site seem to say no math for supras

Supra2NR · 08-17-2006, 02:19 AM

i think its 114.5 x 5 is the lug pattern for our cars

i saw this ad yesterday from the internet
selling bmw rims with the same bolt pattern
17 inches dosent sound that bad
and i can jus remove the silver and do the same thing i did with my rims
and i would have been all set
and it was only for 400
but i cant but it, i need a new engine

07-26-2006, 10:22 PM	#2
SupraSaver87 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manitoba Posts: 150	To reinterate Effects of new rims, and rubber. Rims: The way that a rim would affect your driving is if it is a different width. A thinner rim, with rubber (Depending on the rubber) would usually give you less traction, and a slower cornering speed. Also you would break loose easier, how easy depends on how much smaller. If you are going with a wider rim, then the affects are more to what you want. You would get improved traction, cornering speed, and wouldn't always feel like you want to start spinning when you corner over anything more than 75% throttle. Theory Friction is your best and worse friend. A larger rubber width, give you more friction with the pavement, however with more friction, you get more resistence, which would decrease your fuel economy (Depending on the width increase you may notice it, or you may not). Acceleration would also be VERY MILDLY effected. Rubber/Tires Rubber is REALLY where the differnece is when upgrading your wheels. If you were to have a smaller width tire, then the QUALITY of rubber matters, you would want something with a softer rubber, to maintain the same stats as your old rubber, or even sometimes you would get a better stat than the old ones. Now if you were to go bigger, then you would gain the most traction...and we can never get enough traction. If you were to get something like a 290/50 D16 tire, you would be laughing as you corner past all the cars around you. Basically you decrease performance with smaller ANYTHING involving your wheels, and if you go bigger, then you more than likely will gain performance. NOTE: I am no specialist on rims, rubber, or wheels. I just pick up info as I get older, and then relay what I know to you guys. Again, correct me on anything that I am wrong on. __________________ My Ride: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2351563 Our Supra’s, which art in the driveway, Hollowed be thy power, thy mods are great, thy speed endless, On the road or at the track. Give us this day free of cops, And forgive us our impound charges, as we forgive those who are slow. And lead us not into speed traps, and deliver us from the interceptors, For thine is our car, the power, and the glory…forever and ever….amen.

08-17-2006, 02:19 AM	#6
Supra2NR 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 1,643	i think its 114.5 x 5 is the lug pattern for our cars i saw this ad yesterday from the internet selling bmw rims with the same bolt pattern 17 inches dosent sound that bad and i can jus remove the silver and do the same thing i did with my rims and i would have been all set and it was only for 400 but i cant but it, i need a new engine __________________ http://www.myspace.com/supra_2nr Into Bikes now,, apparently the supra couldnt kill me, so my zx6 might lol

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07-26-2006, 10:06 PM	#1
72charger Stock Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida panhandle Posts: 7	Hey uh.... those are for 4 lug style hubs. All Supras are 5 lug right? They probably don't make these for your car. Try www.wheeldiscount.com and www.wheelsnext.com Both of these sites list all of the sizes the rims come in and they are very reasonably priced.

07-27-2006, 07:29 AM	#3
ogkush Stock Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 23	hell ya i just checked out the rims the other day, they put the new tires on them and tried installing them on my ride. i was like, "HOLD UP" cus the tires were to small, the wheel wasnt completly snug with the rim. so i called the dude on it and he orderd me wider tires for the rims - free of charge. MORe traction baby woo hoo. thx yall for the help!

08-16-2006, 04:04 AM	#4
cars4me89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 115	check the tirerack.com for rims. they have great selection and a lot of high performance. thats where my shop orders from and never had problems. they also list the weight for lightweight rims... if thats what your concerned about.

08-16-2006, 04:30 AM	#5
Frozentomorrow Stock Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 6	will any 5 lug rims work for the car or is there special rim types? cause i wanted some black rims for my car but alot of site seem to say no math for supras