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Post by arcticwolf on May 7, 2007 15:59:04 GMT -5
Now ill be honest i know very little about cars less about wheels and less about justy's. I recently got my justy and love its charm, but i think it needs some bits and bobs to make it my own. Its a 1991 model AWD GLII Jem. Now i want to get some alloys that look good, i prefere more more spokes as apposed to less. Has anybody already done the measuring up and know what i need to look for? Also a quick question about the phisics of the wheel, do larger rims effect accleration?
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Post by milfordcubicle on May 7, 2007 16:21:10 GMT -5
Are they 13" wheels? I put some 175/70/13 wheels and tyres from a Nissan on mine and acceleration was affected, as was driveability. It's back on the originals for now.
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Post by justycr on May 8, 2007 9:29:02 GMT -5
I don´t know if the 91 model comes with 13" wheel from the factury??? My 88 model comes with 12" wheels. I Think that you must keep the size of the wheels.
So I put a Falken G Tires on my wheels, 165/60/12 and it works perfectly....
The size of The rims do affect the accelation??? YES, specialy if you can put a 18" rims on your Justy. =0)
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Post by arcticwolf on May 8, 2007 15:15:49 GMT -5
Hmm not worth it then i spose, yea they are 13" as standard, i think. So if i was to put 13" alloys on mine would it still make performance worse even with no size increase? think ill save my money, thanks guys
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Post by milfordcubicle on May 8, 2007 19:21:53 GMT -5
As long as the tyres are standard size driveability wouldn't be affected, but alloy wheels are heavier than steel wheels which can affect things on a small car like the Justy. Try 'em and see!
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89
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Post by 89 on May 10, 2007 12:49:57 GMT -5
To properly 'Plus Size' to larger wheel, it is best to use a lower profile tire. This will help the following:
1) to maintain a rolling diameter closer to OEM (to maintain similar revs and avoid speedometer 'errors').
2) Lower profile will remove a certain amount of sidewall flex from the tire, hence increasing handling.
Take your bathroom scale to the rim shop... weigh yourself, then you holding wheel. If an alloy weighs more than a steel wheel of the same diameter than it is cr*p.
Keep in mind that even quality alloys are more susceptible to bends/nasty potholes than steelies, especially when coupled with lower profile rubber.
Good Luck,
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SeattleJusty
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Post by SeattleJusty on Jul 13, 2007 21:43:50 GMT -5
As long as the tyres are standard size driveability wouldn't be affected, but alloy wheels are heavier than steel wheels which can affect things on a small car like the Justy. Try 'em and see! Hey, I think 89 pretty much hit the nail on the head as usual. I just want to point out that alloys do not weigh more than steelies as a rule. In fact the whole idea of aluminum wheels "alloys" as you call them, was to be lighter weight. Really it has everything to do with the size and thickness of the wheel. Like my man said, take a scale with you. You never know until you KNOW.
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