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Post by Neuspeed94 on Mar 8, 2004 18:21:02 GMT -5
Do you guys think these wheels would look good on my justy? They are 14x6 wheels, do you think they will fit, or are they too wide? If any of you have photoshopping skills, could you photoshop them onto this picture: comp.uark.edu/~cmnewel/nofogs-side.JPG[/img] or this one:
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Post by justyfanatic on Mar 9, 2004 8:22:51 GMT -5
I like the wheel design. I'm wary about the TSW's though. I've had bad experiences with them in the past. They are soft and bend easily. I use 13x6 on mine but had a problem when I used very low profile tires. The 50 series rubbed on the bar behind the wheel that ran from the chassis to the wheel spindle. Tried 1/4 inch spacers and they rubbed on the lip of the wheel arch. The tire expert said to watch "offset" on future wheels. I settled with a 60 series tire and they work ok. The tire still rubs on the inner bar at full extension (I don't hear it but see the rub marks when I change a tire. The only real solution is to check the ones you like and find a happy medium between size and work required because if you could use the spacers or an offset that puts the tire a little further out and then you could always flare the lip or bend it up. Go for it.
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Post by DoItSidewayz on Mar 9, 2004 12:58:36 GMT -5
the only real problem for offset is in the rear.
You will rub on the trailing arm.
I currently run 175/60-13 on 13x5.5 Wheels and i have them spaced out (2 washers...i'm cheap)
The front really isn't a problem. except at full lock in parking lots. You will rub on the inner fender well.
I think you really only have one choice for 14's in tires. I think it's gotta be the Toyo T1-S in 195/40-14's (i think that is the size)
Personally...i know it's not big bling. but i'd stick with 13's. there are a pile of old civic, corolla, rabbit, golf...etc wheels kicking around that look good.
Currently Falken makes a really nice tire for allround summer driving...being tghe 175/60-13 in the ZEIX 512. They are also cheap...at around 70 bucks a tire!
I have the older 502's which are great also.
If you want really sticky rubber. Kumho makes the V700's in 175/60-13. At like 120 bucks a tire.
If you want tires in Canada. Check out TireTrends.com. I ordered my tires from them, and they were great, great prices...you only pay GST, were here in 3 days (my doorstep), and shipping was only 10 bucks a tire (roughly the tax you don't pay). They also know there stuff really well
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Post by justyfanatic on Mar 9, 2004 13:24:15 GMT -5
As previous writer said 13's are a better bet though. We are still getting new style 13" wheels here in Jamaica so they must be available somewhere in the US or Canada in pretty much all the new styles since that's where we import most of our stuff from. I am using 185/60-13 Falkens and I have used Yokohama, Hankooks and BF Goodrich in the past. I haven't been able to get a steady supply of 175/60-13 at all. All the rubbing has been at the back as said. The larger tires also force you to change struts as soon as they start to wear and believe me, those struts are not the cheapest. My last set of 4 cost close to US$700 inclusive of shipping to Florida.
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Post by Jimmer on Mar 10, 2004 17:30:16 GMT -5
I am rolling on 14's
They are 5.5x14 TSW Razors.
Bolt pattern is 4-100 and the offset is ET35
I guess the numbers are the same wherever you are in the world.
They are wrapped in 175/60R14 Goodyear eagle Venturas. The tread pattern is very similar to the Eagle F1, and for everyday driving is probably better than the Eagle F1's.
I only suffer rubbage at the rear when I go through deep potholes at 60+ mph. Which fortunately is not a common occurence on my 35 mile daily motorway commute. Even riding 3 up with my car share colleagues! I have no problems at all at the front even on full lock pulling 4wd doughnuts in the snow. (before you ask I didn't think to get a video done :-(, and we don't often get snow here for me to repeat it)
I tried squeezing a set of 6x15's but they contacted the anti-roll bar linkage when the car was jacked up. :-( Even 6x14 did that so it is the width which causes the problems.
Hope this helps with anyone fitting alloys.
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Post by Neuspeed94 on Mar 10, 2004 21:32:10 GMT -5
Thanks, jimmer.
I guess I will have to find me some 5.5" wide wheels then. Your kind of wheels are looking very tempting. I am just unsure of whether I should invest $400 to $500 for wheels and tires, or just stick with my current setup.
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Post by Rada on Mar 23, 2004 14:16:26 GMT -5
Im putting 16's on my justy, ( you can put 17's if you want) Its all about the size of the tires. Here in PR some 1 put 18's on a justy and it fit because of the tire size they use so u can fit anything u want but what u are really looking for it the size of the tires. ;D
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ch@nce
whatever u see is not necessarily what you'll get.
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Post by ch@nce on Apr 6, 2004 9:42:46 GMT -5
i'm livin in jamaica for those who don't know and would like to know.
i was running on 14's but then i changed to 13's for me they felt better and i got the rims and tyres at a very cheap rate (got a deal) so i'm now running 13's.
planning to buy some nice 13" rims but the money nuh deh yah as yet ;D
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Post by Tyler on May 2, 2004 21:38:40 GMT -5
About 2 months late, but I photoshopped them for you it's not perfect, but gives you an idea...
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Post by spiteri on May 22, 2004 7:07:18 GMT -5
What do you think? Yes its yours!
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Post by rogue on Sept 25, 2004 13:40:36 GMT -5
hey jimmer! i got the razors to but they are 165/50/14's on the 89 4wd justy i now have to go and trim my back bumpers because they rub and i have to remove the mudflaps-but they look SHIT-HOT!
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Post by rogue on Sept 25, 2004 13:44:59 GMT -5
sorry S**T-HOT! didn't realise there was a no-swear policy!
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