elrao Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 In the ongoing personal saga that is my quest to change the wheels on my car I find myself facing the dilemma of GT4 alloys of GT4 alloys...of course I mean the Nismo LMGT4 and the Anniversary Edition GT4s. I can get a set an original set of GT4 rims, 18" - as this is the only size they come in for $1,425 (+ taxes) delivered to blighty OR I can get a set of silver LMGT4s in either 18" or 19" delivered for $1,900 (+ taxes). Am stuck for which to go for, a set of 19" Nismo GT4s or the 18" Limited Edition GT4s, my head is having a match with itself! Does anyone have either of these alloys on a Gunmetal car, with or without the Nismo kit? Quote
Removed Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 I'm not a particular fan of the LMGT4's but in this case I say LMGT4's any day over the GT4's. Nismo's are forged, too Quote
captint Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 Rota GTR's in 18 and lighter than both of these and look the nuts Quote
elrao Posted February 9, 2007 Author Posted February 9, 2007 Cool Was thinking Nismo's myself - just trying to justify the extra $500 for them (and a little more for the tyres!) Rota GTR's? Quote
Guest prescience Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 Are you convinced 18"s will supply the traction you need; the car would break free in a straight line on even a slightly damp surface on Volks 19"s with Toyos If you must have an 18, go for a heavier wheel to increase your axle moment of inertia which may be good enough Quote
elrao Posted February 9, 2007 Author Posted February 9, 2007 Are you convinced 18"s will supply the traction you need; the car would break free in a straight line on even a slightly damp surface on Volks 19"s with Toyos If you must have an 18, go for a heavier wheel to increase your axle moment of inertia which may be good enough That was one of the things I was considering - whether or not I could get enough rubber on the road with an 18 inch rim. I have noticed wheel spin with the 275 Toyos when putting my foot down in second gear going in a straight line! Thinking of changing the rims and keeping the same spec of tyres. Quote
elrao Posted February 9, 2007 Author Posted February 9, 2007 Yeah, a 275/40/18 gives a fairly close match on the rolling road radius to a 245/45. The 285 is over 1% out - which is not too bad, but would prefer to keep within 1% if possible. Quote
captint Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 I was going to do 285/35/18 (on 9.5 wide) on the back and 255/35/18 (8.5) on the front Quote
elrao Posted February 9, 2007 Author Posted February 9, 2007 I was going to do 285/35/18 (on 9.5 wide) on the back and 255/35/18 (8.5) on the front Yeah, just looked up on Rochford's tyre calculator and it said a 9.5" rim could take a 285 tyre. Think I am going to for the 19" Nismos and the 255 / 285 combo! Quote
Kev946 Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 Nismo's are best, wider bigger, lighter etc. GT4 alloys might be cheaper though Quote
captint Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 I was going to do 285/35/18 (on 9.5 wide) on the back and 255/35/18 (8.5) on the front Yeah, just looked up on Rochford's tyre calculator and it said a 9.5" rim could take a 285 tyre. Think I am going to for the 19" Nismos and the 255 / 285 combo! Good call Quote
Guest prescience Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 Edited. Slip-sliding-away ; that power is to be enjoyed ; Quote
Guest prescience Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 eh? Fair point. I had typed a load of stuff but there comes a point when my input becomes irrelevant (it was probably months ago ) Quote
Guest prescience Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 eh? Fair point. I had typed a load of stuff but there comes a point when my input becomes irrelevant (it was probably months ago ) Quote
ir_fuel Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 @topic starter: justifying the price difference is easy. The rx8 wheels weigh more, are not forged, and Sarnie has got them Would watch out with too wide fronts dough, more tendency to understeer the car. Quote
Guest prescience Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 Noted. But elrao is putting 360rwhp down compared to a stock 235rwhp - so the physics becomes quite important Quote
ir_fuel Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 I m talking about the fronts, if he gets wheelspin on those when accelerating its time to visit the garage methinks Quote
Guest prescience Posted February 9, 2007 Posted February 9, 2007 Is that a mood king or jokey comment That one passed me by Quote
elrao Posted February 10, 2007 Author Posted February 10, 2007 eh? Fair point. I had typed a load of stuff but there comes a point when my input becomes irrelevant (it was probably months ago ) Dorian - i value your input still - you know A LOT more about my car than I do!!! In the process of ordering the Nismos, shipping next Tuesday Now on to choosing some tyres - and finding a good deal on them!! Quote
Guest prescience Posted February 10, 2007 Posted February 10, 2007 Np must admit to having had a few last night. Apologies to all (not for having beers but for typing afterwards ) Quote
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