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Mon, 20 September 2004 03:39
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What do you guys reckon, for the sake of performance, looks and of course cost would you rather polish up an old set of MA60/61 rims for an RA65 Celica and keep that old school look
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use a set of 16*7 rims TSW VX1's like in my avatar ...
COST
need 4 new tyres for MA61 rims, need to give it a polish
need 2 new tyres for TSW's, get spacers made up, longer studs
PERFORMANCE
more firewall flex vs less (225/60/14 vs 215/45/16 or thereabouts)
LOOKS
you tell me - I kinda like the look of polished rims
http://www.geocities.com/dust_inc/wheelpolish.htm
Im thinking old skool ?!! 
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Re: Polished old skool rims OR newer style rims on old celica ...
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Mon, 20 September 2004 04:29
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Old cars need old-school rims; in most cases they look silly with newer style rims. This is especially the case for old Celicas.
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Re: Polished old skool rims OR newer style rims on old celica ...
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Mon, 20 September 2004 05:35
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You should have room for 205's on the front; that's what I have on my RA23 (with 14x7 rims) and I have no clearance issues. I imagine an RA65 has just as much space if not more.
As for the rear, I'm sure a 225 will be fine but 235 is getting a bit big for a 7" rim. I run 225's on my Supra and with decent quality tyres I don't have much of a problem with traction, and that's with a 305rwhp 2JZ. Having said that I have a good LSD, obviously it will be a different story if you have a single spinner.
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Re: Polished old skool rims OR newer style rims on old celica ...
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Mon, 20 September 2004 06:26
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how about clearance issues with the rear if I use 225 ?
i dont have those flares, so 225's may look wierd i.e. too far out ?
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Re: Polished old skool rims OR newer style rims on old celica ...
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Mon, 20 September 2004 06:29
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I think both of those sorts of wheels look hideous. If you must have an older sort of wheel at least have 15's. The MA61 rims, no matter how shiny are still going to look shabby against your new paint.
Find some nice wheels of both types that actually suit the car and ask again 
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Re: Polished old skool rims OR newer style rims on old celica ...
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Mon, 20 September 2004 06:39
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u think the 14s look hacked do ya ??
i hv seen some nice polished up ones on nice paint job cars on celicasupra.com
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Mon, 20 September 2004 06:43
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They're too f'ing small, they look crap 
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Mon, 20 September 2004 06:54
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hmmm .... what u recommend ? the soarer ones ?
otherwise its just generic 17' from ozzy tyres mate !
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Re: Polished old skool rims OR newer style rims on old celica ...
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Mon, 20 September 2004 06:55
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The Soarer ones are better, but they limit the width of tyre you can run. Unfortunately I don't know what to recommend, it has to be what you like.
Personally I just think both those options are wrong.
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Mon, 20 September 2004 07:16
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ok ok ... let me reconsider, but my main issue is cost and tyre width, so the supra rims fit the bill (as i already have a set of them)
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Mon, 20 September 2004 12:20
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Hi,
The following pic is an RA28 with the 15x6 Soarer wheels.
I liked it that much that I've got my self a set of these wheels. They're currently being polished & painted. The Supra 14x7 wheels don't fit on my car without scrubbing - but the Soarers fit fine and, IMHO, look great.
seeyuzz
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Re: Polished old skool rims OR newer style rims on old celica ...
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Mon, 20 September 2004 14:14
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go the ma61 rims- they look good on the xA6x celicas.
coz they are good 
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Re: Polished old skool rims OR newer style rims on old celica ...
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Mon, 20 September 2004 15:02
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| Evil_Foetus wrote on Tue, 21 September 2004 00:14 |
go the ma61 rims- they look good on the xA6x celicas.
coz they are good
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hahahaha
niceone bro hahahah 
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Re: Polished old skool rims OR newer style rims on old celica ...
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Mon, 20 September 2004 15:03
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i think the newer front wheel drive offset rims look the best aslong as you can get them sitting flush on the guards,the celicas are blessed with a classic shape that still holds its own even today,,,why not bring it into the future even further with some nice new style rims...check out the celicas listed in the best online celica thread to see some really good examples otherwise go simmons,,all others make the car look half done,or like your waiting to save up for some propper rims....no offence meant its just my 2c..........
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Re: Polished old skool rims OR newer style rims on old celica ...
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Mon, 20 September 2004 15:07
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yeah i would agree u at least need 15s. ozzy tyres are crap and dont ever fit a wheel using a spacer thats just ghey with aids. and also illegal.
dragway gamblers are a nice old school desighn and light weight can be made with correct off set. or the superlites look good too.
if u cant afford decent tyres and rims then just save up and weight,too important to be cheap about in my op.
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Re: Polished old skool rims OR newer style rims on old celica ...
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Tue, 21 September 2004 02:17
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| Norbie wrote on Mon, 20 September 2004 15:35 |
You should have room for 205's on the front; that's what I have on my RA23 (with 14x7 rims) and I have no clearance issues. I imagine an RA65 has just as much space if not more.
As for the rear, I'm sure a 225 will be fine but 235 is getting a bit big for a 7" rim. I run 225's on my Supra and with decent quality tyres I don't have much of a problem with traction, and that's with a 305rwhp 2JZ. Having said that I have a good LSD, obviously it will be a different story if you have a single spinner.
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norbie, do u know if the 225's will sit too far out without flares ?
will 215's be suffice ? for say 120-130 rwkw, no lsd ?
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Re: Polished old skool rims OR newer style rims on old celica ...
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Tue, 21 September 2004 08:45
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I highly doubt they will sit out too far on the back. It's mainly the fronts the non-flared cars have the problems.
My suggestion? Stick the MA61 rims on there as is, wait until you can afford some decent rims. That, and get yourself an LSD.
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Tue, 21 September 2004 10:21
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215 or 225 at the rears guys ?
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Re: Polished old skool rims OR newer style rims on old celica ...
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Tue, 21 September 2004 10:23
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225, with no LSD, you're going to need all the help you can get
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Tue, 21 September 2004 13:36
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SO 225/60 (will have a 625mm diameter) and 205/60 (605mm diameter) ...
will the overall diameter difference make the car look funny ?
its only 2 cms or so ....
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Re: Polished old skool rims OR newer style rims on old celica ...
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Tue, 21 September 2004 13:44
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You won't notice the difference visually, it'll be SFA. I'd be checking how much your speedo will be out though. I'd do it...but I can't be arsed 
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Re: Polished old skool rims OR newer style rims on old celica ...
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Tue, 21 September 2004 13:59
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out by about a few percent i did the check already
dont really care bout that
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