?? about MK4 TT wheels + found a source for centercaps??

[YoungGunSupra]

Hey guys. im planning on picking up a set of the mk4 TT wheels, just wanted to know if these would fit on a 87 supra without any modifications. also what are the advantages of the TT wheel upgrade on our cars? better handling? oversteer understeer, look, fitment..anything? i just dont like the look of the 17x7 rims i have on my car right now..also does anyone have some center caps? and last question how much does it usually cost to chrome rims? the ones i am getting i believe are the flat silver ones..and i like the way the chrome looks..anyone know how much it usually is to chrome and where i can get it done?



http://www.ehubcap.com/search_resul...ddedEnd=&txtPriceStart=&txtPriceEnd=&txtSale=

Link for center caps..i think? ^

Thank you!

John


OH and also..i am using gorilla small diameter acorn lugs on my rims right now. regular size 114.3 1.5..would those fit on the mk4 tt wheelS??

 

[A. Jay]

The advantage is having more tire while still looking kinda stock.

Edit: MK4 TT wheels are 17x8 +50 17x9.5 +50, so you should get spacers:

do these clear on the inside without a spacer? these are 9.5 + 50 at the back right?

Front's usually rub the lower a-arm at full lock. Typically a 8mm or so spacer would help it not rub. Rears should clear fine. a 15-20mm spacer all around gives MK4 wheels a good stance.

(http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?112467-mk3-supras-with-twin-turbo-rims-Pics-only)

 

[TripleC]

I think you are moving in the right direction. The chrome are very expensive but the TTwheels are Aluminum so you can polish them if you want but then you need to paint the Plastic center caps something similar, Or find an old Lexus GS300 center caps or something that looks chrome and fits the hole.
I dont think the Small lugs you have will work. I had the acorn lugs with a washer pressed on and that looked like factory stuff.
The TT rims are kind of expensive wen you can get something with more Dish for the same price. I guess it is whatever your looking for stock or Modfied.

Hey guys. im planning on picking up a set of the mk4 TT wheels, just wanted to know if these would fit on a 87 supra without any modifications. also what are the advantages of the TT wheel upgrade on our cars? better handling? oversteer understeer, look, fitment..anything? i just dont like the look of the 17x7 rims i have on my car right now..also does anyone have some center caps? and last question how much does it usually cost to chrome rims? the ones i am getting i believe are the flat silver ones..and i like the way the chrome looks..anyone know how much it usually is to chrome and where i can get it done?

Thank you!

John


OH and also..i am using gorilla small diameter acorn lugs on my rims right now. regular size 114.3 1.5..would those fit on the mk4 tt wheelS??

 

[A. Jay]

I think you are moving in the right direction. The chrome are very expensive but the TTwheels are Aluminum so you can polish them if you want but then you need to paint the Plastic center caps something similar, Or find an old Lexus GS300 center caps or something that looks chrome and fits the hole.
I dont think the Small lugs you have will work. I had the acorn lugs with a washer pressed on and that looked like factory stuff.
The TT rims are kind of expensive wen you can get something with more Dish for the same price. I guess it is whatever your looking for stock or Modfied.

Hey guys. im planning on picking up a set of the mk4 TT wheels, just wanted to know if these would fit on a 87 supra without any modifications. also what are the advantages of the TT wheel upgrade on our cars? better handling? oversteer understeer, look, fitment..anything? i just dont like the look of the 17x7 rims i have on my car right now..also does anyone have some center caps? and last question how much does it usually cost to chrome rims? the ones i am getting i believe are the flat silver ones..and i like the way the chrome looks..anyone know how much it usually is to chrome and where i can get it done?

Thank you!

John


OH and also..i am using gorilla small diameter acorn lugs on my rims right now. regular size 114.3 1.5..would those fit on the mk4 tt wheelS??

It's OT, but TripleC, read this: http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?68316-Supracentrals-quot-How-To-quot-Lesson-2-(Post-Style-Netiquette-)

 

[Keros]

Now don't flame me for this if I'm wrong, but judging by the MkIV wheel's lugs, I'd be tempted to say they were intended to be lug centric. IIRC, the MkIII is hub centric. Thus, the lug nuts I have fit quite firmly in the wheel's holes and are shaped as such. I would verify what lugs you should have, or get OEM lugs to be safe.

Fitment should be fine if your fenders are straight and suspension is good. My rear rims comes pretty close to the springs, but doesn't quite touch, except at full droop... but no one drives at full droop

 

[TripleC]

Come on dude .. really ... I know there are post rules and all but i think those were ment for longer posts that extend further down the page...
Gold Jacket Green jacket, Who gives a $h!7...
Now this is just a thread steal.
lets move on to the real topic. Coment on his wheel selection or something related to the topic

It's OT, but TripleC, read this: http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?68316-Supracentrals-quot-How-To-quot-Lesson-2-(Post-Style-Netiquette-)

 

[YoungGunSupra]

ive heard about that hub centric lug centric thing...whats the difference? i just want to know if im going to have problems putting these mk4 tt wheels on my mk3 before i actually go ahead and buy it so i dont get buyers remorse..i dont wanna buy them and then have to dump another 300 in wheel spacers and have to mess with my suspension..or it have it mess with alignment

 

[reydio]

Yes, you will need spacers for the front wheels....I am using a 12mm with extended bolts. As for the wheel nuts, I purchased from ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Whee...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Without spacers for the front, you will rub the inner part of the rim to the lower control arm. Good Luck!!

I forgot...as for the wheel spacer, I got it from this guy.....and it's awesome.

http://www.wheeladapter.com/wheel_spacers.php

 

[YoungGunSupra]

AH SWEET! thanks! ^ so you have the same thing? mk4TT wheels on the front w/ the spacers and rears normal? they look good? and also for the lugs..if i wanted to get closed ones lugs..whats the size of yours? cuz mines are the 12x1.5 acorn gorillas. and how did you order the wheel spacer..do you put the car in as a 87 supra or a 97 supra?

 

[reydio]

Yes, they look good. As for the closed lugs, you can use these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyo...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
The lugs helps center the rims better than the angled ones, and you can thread them further in for better grip. Ordered the spacer for the 87 supra.

 

[YoungGunSupra]

ah i see. that helps. the guy im buying the rims from told me that he used wheel spacers that werent the bolt on ones. its the other ones that you just slide on he said he got em for like 15 bucks..whats the difference quality wise between these and the ones that you posted that are 150!!!! for a pair??

 

[reydio]

Well it's really your choice.....I have seen cheap wheel spacers go bad and damaged the hub or the rims. And I bought them for less than $100, it's a perfect fit and it centers accurately. As you can see in his website, he's been doing this for years and a racer himself back then. 10mm or more, I would recommend getting the extra long studs or even the ARP wheel studs.

 

[YoungGunSupra]

oh hrm..i cant tell which one i need from looking at th e link you gave me. can you help me out with that? lol..i was also looking at driftmotions ichiba wheel spacers for 125 a pair..whatchu think of that? and if i go 15MM in the fronts should i go 15MM in the rear as well so they have a good stance? and when i do this and go get an alignment do i need to mention that to the tech doing the alignment? will it throw off their computer specs for the car. and one last question..with the MKIV TT wheels whats a good size tire for the fronts and rearrs? im gonna go check tire prices cuz iw ork at sears auto. lol Thanks reydio..you've been a big help so far!!

 

[giterboosted]

I have MkIV TTs the chrome ones and I don't believe I hav any spacers anywhere, it's an 89 if that makes a diff, I don't think it does. Also I run a 275 in the rear and no rubbing, my suspension I eibach with tokiko blue. Also I got both 275/55/17 fallen azenis rt615 for 299 shippe to my door if you need any info...


Not to step on anyones toes here with the spacer thing, just saying what I have, but I bought the car with these on it

 

[YoungGunSupra]

hrm..im confused now i dunno what to do. haha did you get them chromed or did you buy em like that im trying to figure out how much its gonna cost to chrome these bad boys

 

[Nick M]

I was going to say not everybody's wheels rub. Existing wear and tear coupled with lowered suspensions matter quite a bit.

 

[YoungGunSupra]

hrm..well mines isnt lowered any..well myabe a BIT. i went with the JDM bilstein shocks and spring combo..but..that MAYBE lowerd it like 1 CM lol

 

[giterboosted]

Mine were factory chromed

 

[YoungGunSupra]

damn..i want factory chromed! i think theres a guy that does chroming or something but with nickel..and then polishes it so it pretty much looks like its chromed for like..35 bucks a wheel..might just do that...chroming is fxking expensive..like 125 a wheel -_-

 

[Poodles]

The polished wheels are lighter...