Zedrush Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Hi its the dreaded me I need to get some wheels that I can use for track and for winter and do a little drifting in, bit late i know Im keeping my GT-S volk for summer show only. So question is, do I go for: 18" or 19" what type is best for track and general purpose, split of light weight And what tyres would you suggest and size. really appreciate some help here guys thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Standard Rays 18" Look good and very light, will also be the better size on track too i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Hi its the dreaded me I need to get some wheels that I can use for track and for winter and do a little drifting in, bit late i know Im keeping my GT-S volk for summer show only. So question is, do I go for: 18" or 19" what type is best for track and general purpose, split of light weight And what tyres would you suggest and size. really appreciate some help here guys thanks 18" forged rims for light weight. I'd suggest a 1 piece with no polished lip to get you through the winter. Rota are cheap and light despite not being forged and can be purchased from our own Bigphil in an 18". Look a lot like Nismos too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Ive always liked the CE28N's and the Time attacks would look amazing on your car. Dont know how they'll stand up in winter, but they will be light for track use. http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?mode ... rodid=2318 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 You could consider 17's and go slicks. That's what I run on the Cossie. I buy secondhand slicks from a motorsport supplier. Much cheaper than even cheap tyres and the grip is in a different league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 hmm rota these look nice http://www.rotawheels.com/d2.php love time attack but not winter wheels I dont think, My Gt-S are getting mirror polish lips, so definatly wont be coming out in winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 what supension are you going to be running ? oem ? coilovers ? lowered this will alter the stress sent to the wheels/tyres i'm not sure about smaller wheels (not much experience on this) but would smaller wheels mean bigger tyres so more flex/give on the side walls ? kev will probably know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 those rota's do look sweet , esp the black centres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 what supension are you going to be running ? oem ? coilovers ? lowered this will alter the stress sent to the wheels/tyres i'm not sure about smaller wheels (not much experience on this) but would smaller wheels mean bigger tyres so more flex/give on the side walls ? kev will probably know Smaller wheels means lighter. It's worth the extra tyre wall flex, (minmal), for the weight saving. Also if you go slicks there is only limited sizes available and 17's are much easier to get hold of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 cheers kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 what supension are you going to be running ? oem ? coilovers ? lowered this will alter the stress sent to the wheels/tyres i'm not sure about smaller wheels (not much experience on this) but would smaller wheels mean bigger tyres so more flex/give on the side walls ? kev will probably know He's going to be running KW variant 3. Smaller wheels means lighter wheels as well as lighter tyres! Wheel offsets as i have heard can also effect the wheel weight. Small difference but it all adds up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 what supension are you going to be running ? oem ? coilovers ? lowered this will alter the stress sent to the wheels/tyres i'm not sure about smaller wheels (not much experience on this) but would smaller wheels mean bigger tyres so more flex/give on the side walls ? kev will probably know He's going to be running KW variant 3. Smaller wheels means lighter wheels as well as lighter tyres! Wheel offsets as i have heard can also effect the wheel weight. Small difference but it all adds up.. the main problem with the car will probably be the driver - jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 what supension are you going to be running ? oem ? coilovers ? lowered this will alter the stress sent to the wheels/tyres i'm not sure about smaller wheels (not much experience on this) but would smaller wheels mean bigger tyres so more flex/give on the side walls ? kev will probably know He's going to be running KW variant 3. Smaller wheels means lighter wheels as well as lighter tyres! Wheel offsets as i have heard can also effect the wheel weight. Small difference but it all adds up.. Yep thats the suspension kit, limiter and I are going to be putting in our orders with Big phil for these suspension, Right I have decided on the wheels: Drum roll They are the Rota drift will look fab on my kuro Z, 9 x 18 all round. What do you guys think? Also tyres now, someone suggested 275 x 35 rear and 255 x 35 fronts, Yay or nay and what make tyres should I get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 whats the weight of the wheel ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Prefer these on your black Zed: http://www.rotawheelsuk.com/product_det ... startrow=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 Prefer these on your black Zed: http://www.rotawheelsuk.com/product_det ... startrow=0 Very nice and 9.5 x 18 all round in these too Is it ok to get the same width wheels all round with staggered tyres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Prefer these on your black Zed: http://www.rotawheelsuk.com/product_det ... startrow=0 Very nice and 9.5 x 18 all round in these too Is it ok to get the same width wheels all round with staggered tyres? OEM wheels are the same width all round IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickya Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Nice mate! ps Imo 255 up front is a bit too wide & may induce understeer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 Okay here is what my car is looking like this summer, same kit and wheels as when i bought my car I set out to have it as close as possible to this +++such an idiot wrong pic from photobucket put mums car instead+++ I like not sure what you guys think Now here I have narrowed 3 choices down for my winter track wheels, please choose which one you guys like.. Yes im useless and so indicisive: White Gold Black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Quoted from Blood sport........ "Bottom one! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 black defo - lookin mean ! :boxing: your guru pic is very jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Don't go white!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Don't go white!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! s'posed to pick the one you like - not the ones you dont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Don't go white!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! s'posed to pick the one you like - not the ones you dont Easier to pick the one I don't like Gold or black will look good bu not the white imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Don't go white!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! s'posed to pick the one you like - not the ones you dont Easier to pick the one I don't like Gold or black will look good bu not the white imo S A R N IE - seriously awkward ( dog tired now boss, finish the rest later) RNIE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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