Centerline build your own wheels.

[rsdeo]

Centerline build your own wheels.

Choose bolt pattern, diameter, width and backspacing. 15" to 17" wheels only

http://www.centerlinewheels.com/customs/customs1.php

Pricing is not bad. Just what most people are looking for.

[williamb82]

mmmmmmm, the venturas in 17x8 front and 17x9.5 in the rear would be nice.
william

[zank]

is that for like a limited time offer?

[white_mk_2]

mmmmmmm, the venturas in 17x8 front and 17x9.5 in the rear would be nice.
william

Hell yeah, these are sweet wheels.

http://www.centerlinewheels.com/images/customs/88PACER_451x421.jpg

I might have to sell the ROH wheels I'm getting :shock:

[FWDsux]

Not too shabby! I've been looking for some good looking winter wheels that are pretty cheap...

Thanks for another option rsdeo! :D

[Supra GTR]

You will destroy the Centerlines by running them in the winter :cry: since they have no clearcoat. Enjoy spending your weekends polishing those.

Great looking wheel (Ventura) if you can they will build it to the right specs.
But no 17x9 option for the rear on the Venturas.


Regards,
James R

[AlanG]

http://www.centerlinewheels.com/photo_detail_compact.php?id=485

Check out this pic of some 17" centerline wheels on a Celica GTS.

AlanG

[FWDsux]

You will destroy the Centerlines by running them in the winter :cry: since they have no clearcoat. Enjoy spending your weekends polishing those.

Great looking wheel (Ventura) if you can they will build it to the right specs.
But no 17x9 option for the rear on the Venturas.


Regards,
James R

Weak sauce! Polishing is fun but not THAT much fun! Back to another set of multi piece wheels :roll: :lol:

[Dangerous Ken]

Nick,

I have automotive clear and a Binks HVLP 'clear' gun to spray said wheels...

Ken

[FWDsux]

Hmmmm..... Cool Ken! I don't know when I'll be really in the market for another set of wheels, but I'll keep that in mind :)

[SupraFiend]

any of the guys with the 16x8 centerlines know how much they weigh? These look like really heavy wheels, but I could be (and hope I am)wrong. Also are these one piece, 2 or 3? The venturas look like 2 or 3 but lotsa wheels have fake bolts.

Running nice wheels in snow is a sin anyways. But I'm curious of the finish on these wheels. Bare aluminum will start to oxidize inside a week, but most wheels that come bare from the factory are actually an alloy and resist oxidizing much better then bare wheels. For instance the stock mk2 wheels oxidize like a mofu, but the lips on my ssrs will stay shiny outside for months without needing a polish. Also clear anadizing wheels is an option, many aftermarket wheels come with it from the factory. Here's a pick comparing an anadized lip with a bare polished aluminum one...

http://www.pbase.com/image/18631924

The problem with clear coating is as soon as you get a chip or nick in the clear, the aluminum will start to oxidize and will spread underneath the clear coat like a cancer, and very quickly too. The only way to fix it is to strip off the clear, sand and polish and clear again. And unfortuantly just about every tire mounting shop will shred the clear off the outer edge of your lips when they mount your tires on their machines. Powder coated clear is a nice solution for centers as its virtually chip proof, but I wouldn't recomend it for lips for the reasons mentioned above, and its a royal pita to get powder coating off.

Anyways, back on topic, this is an awesome deal with some very nice wheel designs. Most of them could use painted centers imo but thats not a big deal. I just wonder what they weigh.

[Daves2JZGTE]

my centerlines are 18pnds bare rim and 43 with tire thats the thruster 16x8 or what ever they call it now. ive had then for almost a year now and have only woshed them with sope and wotter every week and if i was reeeeeeeeaaaaallllllyyyyy
picky id say they could use a polish job but i dont think they need it yet.
the wheels are a 2 pice hoop and senters wellded in.

Dave

[AJ]

Dave, what are your specs on your "thusters" again?? for reference.

Regards,
Arch


my centerlines are 18pnds bare rim and 43 with tire thats the thruster 16x8 or what ever they call it now. ive had then for almost a year now and have only woshed them with sope and wotter every week and if i was reeeeeeeeaaaaallllllyyyyy
picky id say they could use a polish job but i dont think they need it yet.
the wheels are a 2 pice hoop and senters wellded in.

Dave

[Daves2JZGTE]

16x8 4bolt 4.5 with 4.5 back spacing thats about O offsett

Dave

[Funkycheeze]

would be good for a spare tire - 16x7 with 215/50R16 will fit in the wheel well, and around the JDK BBK

[oldschool85]

just ordered mine on friday. still have to call them as they want you to after you fill out there order thing. I got the 17x8 all around centerline venturas. total was 716 dollars pending where you live. I cant wait to get these babys on my car. i will post pictures up very soon whenever i get them. Lets go guys get in on this.

Oh yeh the specs are: 17x8 4x4.5 bolt pattern, and a 4.5 backspace.

charlie

[FWDsux]

Cool!

Which ones did you get? The Venturas?

[oldschool85]

yes i ordered the venturas....all the other styles i didnt like.

charlie

[FWDsux]

Roger that!

[85mk2]

just ordered mine on friday. still have to call them as they want you to after you fill out there order thing. I got the 17x8 all around centerline venturas. total was 716 dollars pending where you live. I cant wait to get these babys on my car. i will post pictures up very soon whenever i get them. Lets go guys get in on this.

Oh yeh the specs are: 17x8 4x4.5 bolt pattern, and a 4.5 backspace.

charlie

Nice, waiting for your pictures :D

[Crocket]

Anybody with good photo shop skills care to drop a set of those Venturas onto a MKII so we can get an idea of what it looks like?

Sonny

[TRD 83 SUPRA XX]

mmmmmmm, the venturas in 17x8 front and 17x9.5 in the rear would be nice.
william

Hell yeah, these are sweet wheels.

http://www.centerlinewheels.com/images/customs/88PACER_451x421.jpg

I might have to sell the ROH wheels I'm getting :shock:


I like the same ones if you get them post some pics of them on the car.

[ksourounis]

i tried doing a test order, and i didnt get the 17x9.5 in the venturas
i would call to make sure, but it looks like the only come in 8" wide max

[williamb82]

well that sucks. i planed on 17x8 front with 4.5in backspacing and 17x9.5 with 5in backspacing. oh well. guess ill get 17x7 front with 4in backspace and 17x8 with 4.5in backspaceing.
william

[Daves2JZGTE]

id call befor u get bummed

Dave

[SupraWes]

If someone can find a picture of a ventura wheel straight on I can photoshop them. I also would like to know the weight when you get them, bathroom scale will be fine.

[SupraFiend]

18 pounds is pretty good for a 16x8 wheel, damn good considering the price actually. Nice to know they are actually 3 piece wheels welded together, thanks Dave!

I went through the submit order thing and it lets you choose your backspacing, but it seemed that not all wheels had all sizes available. Don't bother with 7s Will, just get different back spacing front and rear. At most a 0 offset up front (+10 would be better) and around -10 to -20 in the rear for an 8 inch rim. 8s all the way around would be awesome. Having the same size tire all around will definatly net the best handling too.

[Import_Eve]

hey they just add 17x9.5..

[BillyM]

Not in the venturas they didn't.

--BillyM

[oldschool85]

just to clarify for some members. The venturas will not come in 17x9.5 or 17x9. All they have is the 17x8 thats the largest size they are capable of making.

Suprawes: yes i will be weighing these with the bathroom scale :P

Can anyone photoshop these in the meantime til i get them? Also who else bought them cuz that lady said there was about 2-4 other members who also ordered them.

charlie

[williamb82]

i would have if i had the cash. hell, im almost tempted to sell the 16in enkei's for a set of those. nah, cant sell the 16's but might sell the 15x7 are's if it got me close enough to the price of those centerlines.

[supramad77]

Nice looking rims, if I did't have mine I would would have got these for sure.
I agree about not driving them in the winter, my iforged have some corrosion them from last winter. I took them off and gave them a shine up but there is still some left. My car is going to be of the road as of the end of the month as my insurance and road tax both run out. Hopfully that will help prolong the life of the wheels as winter in the UK sucks for polished alloys.

[SupraWes]

Ok heres the new wheels photoshopped on if anyones curious.


http://plaza.ufl.edu/wjh/temp/newcenterlines2.jpg

[Crocket]

Good job on the photoshop. Not sure what to make of the wheels on the car however. At first glance I did not like it, but then I wasn't sure..............


Sonny

[BillyM]

Keep in mind... That is a little over-exposed compared to the car shot. They would have much more of a shadow over the majority of them, and not reflect a perfect white scene either. It would be reflecting asphault, grass, sky etc, so it would be appear much darker outside of whatever setting Compomotive used to shoot the wheel pics in.

good chop wes, they look fancy as 15's....

--billyM

*edit*
compomotive? WTF was I drinking that night? ...must have been tequila.
*edit*

[Square]

Thanks for the chop Wes! Looks good!

_Hot_M16,

The pics were taken on the sunny side of the truck around noon, and thats is why the reflection level is so high.

[AlanG]

The next step would be to do side by side (or top to bottom) of the photoshop with a similar pics with stock wheels and other wheel types.

[SupraGuy31]

Ok. What size tire would you run on the 17x7s and the 17x8s

Im really thinking about buying a set myself and if I do, The ones on my car will be up for grabs...

Thats if anyone is interested.

Oh, What back spacing would I be looking for again in both Sizes to get the 0 offset

Thanks
Robert

[BillyM]

Awww, come on, use your head lazy boy! :lol:

8", you want it in the center (0 offset) which would be half way, or 4" backspacing.

I personally would run 245/40-17's on the 17x8's all around...
Mmmm ES100's are so sexy. Not bad price either...

--billyM

[SupraGuy31]

I know, I know... :D Just for to make sure thats all.

245-40-17 It will be.

They are nice wheels if I may say so. I know that the wheels that I have on my car are also a 0 offset but If you really look at them and they are a 7" wheel, the look as though there isnt as much lip as you would hope for. But 17x8 it will be.

[FWDsux]

8" wide wheel is actually physically 9" wide, so 4.5" backspace is zero offset. Someone correct me if I'm wrong here. Such as someone who has 16x8 Centerlines on a white MKII.... like an 84 or an 85? *hint* hint* Wes, Dave :)

[Daves2JZGTE]

i have 16X8 with a 4.5 back spacing = A 0 offset

http://www.wheelmart.com/spinon.htm

simpull chart that works

Dave

[FWDsux]

Right on! 8) Thanks Dave!

[Ross]

8" wide wheel is actually physically 9" wide, so 4.5" backspace is zero offset. Someone correct me if I'm wrong here. Such as someone who has 16x8 Centerlines on a white MKII.... like an 84 or an 85? *hint* hint* Wes, Dave :)

Uh-Uh, an 8 inch wheel IS 8 inches.
If you look at this site - http://www.wheelmart.com/../04index.asp
They are measuring from outside edge to outside edge to determine offset. As the bead is approx. half inch, your 8 inch wheel may measure 9 inches, but just because you measure it from outside edge to outside edge does not mean you are doing it correctly.
To correctly measure your wheel, you must measure from inside bead to inside bead, which therefore means an 8 inch wheel is 8 inches.
What are you going to tell us next - a 2.8 litre engine is really 3 litres?



:)

[SupraFiend]

he's talking about in terms of offset only. Obviously they are only 8s, but they measure wider from outside lip to find the offset. Not all wheels have a half inch outer edge on them. I've seen everythign from 1/4 inch to 3/8 to 1/2. I wouldn't assume, 3/8 seems to be pretty common though.

[FWDsux]

8" wide wheel is actually physically 9" wide, so 4.5" backspace is zero offset. Someone correct me if I'm wrong here. Such as someone who has 16x8 Centerlines on a white MKII.... like an 84 or an 85? *hint* hint* Wes, Dave :)

Uh-Uh, an 8 inch wheel IS 8 inches.
If you look at this site - http://www.wheelmart.com/../04index.asp
They are measuring from outside edge to outside edge to determine offset. As the bead is approx. half inch, your 8 inch wheel may measure 9 inches, but just because you measure it from outside edge to outside edge does not mean you are doing it correctly.
To correctly measure your wheel, you must measure from inside bead to inside bead, which therefore means an 8 inch wheel is 8 inches.
What are you going to tell us next - a 2.8 litre engine is really 3 litres?

:)

Yes yes, I KNOW all that. If you read what you quoted me on, you'll see I said an 8" wide rim is actually PHYSICALLY 9" wide. I'm not talking about determining wheel width, I'm talking about measuring to determine offset, or in this case figuring out back space to determine 0 offset which for THIS application of Centerlines happens to be 4.5" back space equals 0 offset as confirmed by Dave. And if YOU read that site you'll see the chart with backspace to offset and how to measure backspace, which I would use as a general guide. Because as Seamus pointed out, not all rims have a half inch of outer edge, but the 1/8" difference between 1/2" and 3/8" is only 3 mm, so not that big of a deal unless you're pushing the fitment limits, which most here won't.

And yes my 2.8L IS a 3.0L so :P

[Ross]

I was only trying to help any who may have been confused by your statement.
We wouldn't want anyone thinking their 8's are really 9's and then putting 275's on them. :D

[FWDsux]

Well, what about those guys who were putting 265s on the stock wheels? That's f-ing nuts if ya ask me!

It's all good Ross, clarification is never a bad thing. 8)

Nick

[majjam1954]

backspace chart & other tech info at:

http://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html

wheel width is in inches, offest in mm's. 8" wheel with 0 offset is 4.5" backspace.

[majjam1954]

earlier in this thread there was a discussion about the finish of the wheels in harsh winter climates. i dropped an e-mail to centerline regarding having them chromed and the approximate weight. reply pasted below.




you can't chrome plate a 2-pc wheel...it would leave a gold ring around the weld. to be honest, the wheels don't need chrome b/c they are forged and maintain their shine very well due to the tight grain structure of forged aluminum. just keep them wiped down and polish them a couple times a year.

17x8 wheel is approx 22 lbs.

thanks...
Nicole Sheehy
Center Line Forged Wheel
Sales Department
800-345-8671 x5
www.centerlinewheels.com

[oldschool85]

well i should have my rims in by this week soemtime. thats what that nicole girl said from the email she sent me. very soon guys. wait about a week and teh wheels will be on the car.

charlie

[BillyM]

I'm VERY interested to see some up-close shots of how well they fit as far as offset goes.

--BillyM

[cheappower82]

Do you have to specify a centerbore dimension, or just lug pattern and offset? I'm seriously considering ordering them soon.

Wonder if there's any weight difference between the styles offered :confused:

[oldschool85]

no you dont have to mention that. just do a quick test order and you'll see.

charlie

[Supra GTR]

You don't want to run chrome plated wheels in the winter time either. That's worse than bare aluminum. At least you can polish out bare aluminum.

Besides you're probably putting high performance tires on the aftermarket wheels anyways. You will want an all season or preferrably a winter tire on a cheaper wheel set.

Regards,
James R

[majjam1954]

You don't want to run chrome plated wheels in the winter time either. That's worse than bare aluminum. At least you can polish out bare aluminum.

Besides you're probably putting high performance tires on the aftermarket wheels anyways. You will want an all season or preferrably a winter tire on a cheaper wheel set.

Regards,
James R

good point. i'm thinking of ordering a set soon. fortunately, we don't have to worry about corosion here in so-cal. we get a little rain (a big deal to some), but no snow and the salt that causes the damage.

mj

[Supra GTR]

good point. i'm thinking of ordering a set soon. fortunately, we don't have to worry about corosion here in so-cal. we get a little rain (a big deal to some), but no snow and the salt that causes the damage.

mj

OK you had to rub the fact that you don't get snow didn't ya! :x

:wink:

Regards,
James R

[majjam1954]

good point. i'm thinking of ordering a set soon. fortunately, we don't have to worry about corosion here in so-cal. we get a little rain (a big deal to some), but no snow and the salt that causes the damage.

mj

OK you had to rub the fact that you don't get snow didn't ya! :x

:wink:

Regards,
James R

have to admit i did give it some thought :oops:

the other blessing is that i'm within 1 hour of the factory, so i'm going to see about saving a few $$$ and get a tour of the factory too :!:

mj

[modestmouse]

Guys imagine what the venturas would look like if you just powedercoated the center black and left that huge lip shiny! They would be so pretty! I noticed though that on the site, if you got 2 16x8's and 2 16x9.5's the price shipped would be $666. Pretty satanic huh?

[supraman]

Charlie,

The wheels look great on your car!

Any chance you did (or could) measure the actual backspacing on your wheels? I recall someone ordering wheels from either Centerline or AR and even though they were stamped with what he ordered, the actual (proper) measurement was off by about 1/2" (~12mm). I remember something about how they (whichever mfg. it was) having some "other" method for measuring/determing offset or backspacing.

Thanks!

Regards,

Jimi

[FWDsux]

I noticed though that on the site, if you got 2 16x8's and 2 16x9.5's the price shipped would be $666.

Too bad you can't order 9.5" wide in our bolt pattern :(

[skeen550]

Can someone post pics of what these (whatever style you got) rims look like on our cars ?

[pituala]

For drag racing purposes, do you guys think I'd be better off with 16x8's or 17x8's? I'm trying to think about tire sidewall height and tier options for sticky drag racing tires.

[CJSREDPRA]

16's, based on what I have seen for different setups.

But it also depends on what you are running for tires. Drag Radials or Drag Slicks??? On MKIV's, I've seen peeps running drag radials on 17"s. For slicks (ie: Mickey Thompson ET's), you will want the smaller wheel. I have yet to see anyone w/ MT ET's on 17"s & I'm not even sure if they make them in 17"s.

[pituala]

16's, based on what I have seen for different setups.

But it also depends on what you are running for tires. Drag Radials or Drag Slicks??? On MKIV's, I've seen peeps running drag radials on 17"s. For slicks (ie: Mickey Thompson ET's), you will want the smaller wheel. I have yet to see anyone w/ MT ET's on 17"s & I'm not even sure if they make them in 17"s.

Well, I'm thinkin of something like Sumitomo HTR+ tires for the fronts, and like BFG Drag Radials, or the Micky Thompson Drag Radials out back. I think for the first set of tires, even for driving on the street, these are what I want to run. I know DRs wear out fast, but I won't mind. Then I'll probably switch to the Sumitomo HTR-Z II tires for the rear, and get some 15" rims for slicks. I mainly mean for the street tire option. I've seen great improvements in DR technology recently, and I think the 17's with them should still hook fairly well, and still give me the look I want.

[85_6mgte_ptype]

if i were to order a set of the centerline wheels what would be the exact specs that i would need to list for my 85 l-type? is 17x9.5 to wide for the rear?

[williamb82]

Too bad you can't order 9.5" wide in our bolt pattern :(

you can, call them. they dont recomend it is why its on the site.

[SupraGuy31]

As william said, You have to call them but they do make most if not all there wheels in 9.5" in a 17. Thats what Im running

[Supra_Newfie]

way too be quick to respond there will!! ;) Two year old post!! haha....

Grant

[williamb82]

well, was searchin for the site to see if they had added any new designs. why start a new thread? thats what SEARCH is for after all. lol

[Daves2JZGTE]

ITS ALL BS!!!! They never have or will make 17X9.5 .......... "whats that you say my rims??? Um no they arent 17x9.5" (Dave runs back to the hole he was hidding)











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[Supra_Newfie]

Oh...believe me I know what search is used for!! :)

Centerlines would be nice....but too much $$$ for me at the moment!

Grant

[racerxj220]

Guys, I just had some priced. ANY 17 inch rim, regardless of width or design, was $1500 shipped to my door for four wheels.

[DADSPRA85]

I'm getting ready to order two sets and willing to bargain with them if anyones else wants to join in for me to try for a package price
any serious takers so i can give them a real # of sets first to get bottom line price
brendan

[williamb82]

Guys, I just had some priced. ANY 17 inch rim, regardless of width or design, was $1500 shipped to my door for four wheels.

for what company? what wheels?

[Superium]

for what company? what wheels?
Im assuming centerlines. First they raised a set from $800-1200 range and then I remember they raised the prices again to around $1400 a few months ago. I emailed them why such a large price increase a while back and showed them what kinda custom wheels I can get at the same price (simmons, braids, etc.). Offcourse I didnt get a response back from them.
I believe they still have a set of 17x7 saharas in 0 offset for $189 each in the Z-car section.

[williamb82]

well, if you look a the centerline site right now its ~1200 shipped for a set of any of the build your own wheels in 17x8 17x9.5 combo.

[racerxj220]

Yeah centerline. The guy there said the prices on metals have gone up a lot. It might have something to do with China/India expansion and the war efforts here that's consuming a LOT of the materials needed. And that price of $1400 may be right on for the rim, it was quoted $1500 shipped.

[DADSPRA85]

william yes it's centerlines and sizes are what you posted i will chat with them tomorrow for what price they would offer for 5 sets and will post their price then and take it from there i'm ready to do my order eithe way just hoping to add a few more sets to get a best deal not just for me but for everyone who like these but were always high $$ to pay out 1200 is lowest i have seen lately as i checked lasy year and they were around 1500+
brendan

[socalsupra]

i like those but would'nt it be hella sic to get a set of wheels that look the same as stock but in 17" size

[zank]

i like those but would'nt it be hella sic to get a set of wheels that look the same as stock but in 17" size


you must be VERY NEW to this forum :loser:


good to see another socal member join up.

[socalsupra]

yeah im new. but i think the stock wheels look good on the car, there is just too much rubber under the fender for me. some 17" with 225 40 r17 would look sic.

[socalsupra]

any one else agree?

[Superium]

I think 17s in stock form would look to big. Just do a 5 lug conversion and put on 16x8/9 starion rims.

[CJSREDPRA]

yeah im new. but i think the stock wheels look good on the car, there is just too much rubber under the fender for me. some 17" with 225 40 r17 would look sic.

YES FOLKS!!! He REALLY IS a newbie.

MAJOR HINT: Time to make usage of the search button!!! Getting 17" versions of our 14" P-Type wheels made HAS been disussed before! Someone has done research on this & it's cost prohibitive...

[socalsupra]

yeah im new, do you take time to presearch all your posts? im sure you dont.
oh and uh, your fly is open

[nitroslut2]

I think 17s in stock form would look to big. Just do a 5 lug conversion and put on 16x8/9 starion rims.
Agree, 17' too much. 16's give best balance of wheel and tire(asthetically). Performance may differ a bit, tire selection could be an issue, just hate to cross that line from a car to some "Hot Wheels" creation. Whew, that'll piss off a few. Anybody starting a GB for the Centerline Ventura's 16X8 all around or 16X9.5 in the rear, I'm in.

[Supra GTR]

yeah im new, do you take time to presearch all your posts? im sure you dont.
oh and uh, your fly is open

Have some respect. Eng, is one of the most knowledgeable members on this forum. It would be wise not to piss him off.


And you wonder why I took a sabbatical from giving advice...

[socalsupra]

thats the reason for the overinflated ego. you take time every day to stroke his ego?

[Talksoup]

yeah im new, do you take time to presearch all your posts? im sure you dont.
oh and uh, your fly is open
UH....Dude,he IS the Professor!!!!I would suggest not pissing off one of the GREATEST minds on this site!
Noob or not,give respect where respect is due...or get lit up like a virgin wearing cotton panties at a stag candle party!(WTF!!!):duh:

[Talksoup]

I see you lurking socal,don't be a punk.Keep your wise ass comments to yourself as we will make sure you don't enjoy your stay here.Keep this shit up and a road trip will be in order,get my drift?
I don't make idle threats.Now go away.

[socalsupra]

I see you lurking socal,don't be a punk.Keep your wise ass comments to yourself as we will make sure you don't enjoy your stay here.Keep this shit up and a road trip will be in order,get my drift?
I don't make idle threats.Now go away.
what you going to pay me a visit? i aint no ones punk! if your felling froggy leap. im just saying you didnt need to disrespect me in the first place. i dont care about your status on this forum. you respect me i respect you. prison rules if you get my drift...

[MWebber]

I've got a bigger cock than all of you. Leave the posturing and smack talking to PMs. This is wheels and tires or something like that.

Mike

[CJSREDPRA]

Originally Posted by socalsupra
yeah im new, do you take time to presearch all your posts? im sure you dont.
oh and uh, your fly is open

UH....Dude,he IS the Professor!!!!I would suggest not pissing off one of the GREATEST minds on this site!
Noob or not,give respect where respect is due...or get lit up like a virgin wearing cotton panties at a stag candle party!(WTF!!!)

Gee how nice.. The newb is already making waves..... As will I....

Another one now added to my ignore list.

BTW... I DO take the time to "presearch" my postings, esp if it's something that's been discussed BEFORE. If it's something that I don't know. then usually I don't say anything. If someone posts "Possible the Prof might know"?? I'll either put up a answer, or I'll clearly say "I don't know in this case".

Research.... Let's see.... Who do you think TOOK the time around here to put together the Paint Code thread & the Trim Code thread in the FAQ???

I've said my peace & just this posting alone I consider to be VERY off-topic. Ignore list it is.

[SupraGuy31]

17" Wheels and tires look great under our cars. There isnt any kind of Performance Issues at all and you can get loads of Tire Selection for them. who in the Heck would put 17" tires with 225/40/17 anyways. If you havent done it and seen it then dont comment on it. Eng is one of the most respected people on the Forum. First Impressions are lasting ones and so far your in the not looking so good section. Im going to Hush Now. I just woke up. Dam I hate the Mornings.

[hazkell]

hehe i had some 225/40/17 Pirelli P Zero Rossos on the front of mine, they rubbed on my gaurds!!!!! 215/45 on a 8 inch rim ftw, no rubbing!

[SupraGuy31]

Im pretty sure they looked Pretty dam thin under there. Might as well be riding on the Rim since there isnt alot of rubber. Not for sure of the ride but Im sure its not a comfortable one.

I have to look at my Speedo also since I love speed and I want to make sure mine is as close to Perfect as I can get it. 245/40/17 are the Exact size that you need compared to the 225/60/17. 5MPH difference with the 275/40/17 in the rear I can deal with.

Robert

[hazkell]

yeah the reason i run the smaller tyre is due to steering response and the fact my car is about 3 inches lower than yours. The car is not built for comfort, its built to be thrashed!

[SupraGuy31]

I see. Well atleast your taking are of it I hope and doing the routine Maintance to it. Would suck seeing another car off the road these days. I even hate having mind off the road when it was.

[hazkell]

hehe she gets looked after dont worry, it gets taken care of better than i take care of myself!!

[DADSPRA85]

I have deceided to go l Compomotive CXN with 17" X 8" F and 9+" Rear.
They will make them with the same offset they have done before that will fit without any clearance problems. If anyone know what it should be from their experience let me know so I can check against them. I made a deal with for $1,800.00 a set down from $2,040.00 and this is still available till the end of Dec if anyone wants to order. Delivery they gave me from today is early Jan and need 50% down first. Freight is extra.
I need some help with either Satin or Gloss centers with polished rims from guys that have already got them. They are going on a new paint job Black 85P and need your input.
tks
Brendan
Link http://www.usacomp.com/cxn.htm

[Sawbladz]

I've always been a fan of the gloss centers. I think it would look amazing on a Black Supra with fresh paint. I would just find as many pics as you can of cars with black rims and determine what you like. I don't think there is a bad choice to be made either way. Good luck.

[williamb82]

i prefer the satin finish. i dont like gloss black centers. or any center for that matter. check pics on my 84 cardomain page. i did low gloss black on the centers of my 16in enkie mesh wheels.

[CJSREDPRA]

My 16 x 8" 0 offset CXN's are the satin finish. Didn't know they offered Gloss. I just went with whatever finish they had available, since it was going on Super Deep Red, rather than Gloss Black.

Post pictures when you get them!!!! So far, you are the ONLY forum member that I know of, that has bought 17" CXN's. The rest of us all have 16"s. :eek4dance:

Good gawd..... $1.8K for the 17's??? Sweet deal that you got for yours!! I paid $1.5K for my 16's back in 2001. Shipping time looks pretty good, I'm assuming that Motorsport Specialties has to order a few items from the UK & don't have anything available from stock on hand???

<---- Mine was supposed to be delivered within 3 weeks. Ordered mine just after Labor Day in Sept 2001. THEN the 9/11 shit happens. FedEx stops delivering for about 2 weeks & they don't arrive until TWO DAYS before I was to depart for SILV. Not fun cutting it that close!!!