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Sat, 05 November 2005 02:38
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hey guys,
im looking into changing my stock A70 wheels which are 16X7+37 to R32 gts-t wheels which are 16X6.5+25
i know the change from 7 to 6.5 width will be a small factor (but not serious) issue for traction as it depends on the quality of the tyre...
but ive been told as the wheels will sit out a little more with a little less positive offset will result in heavier steering, much more pronounced tramlining, and less stability under brakes. 
if so will this be serious or not really much of a difference...
its on a A70 '89 Supra thats N/A (7m-ge) so theres no huge power whihc it must be able to handle...
you think its safe and all good to go, or a no go?
cheers
andrew 
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I supported Toymods
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Re: traction difference??
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Sun, 06 November 2005 02:02
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steering may be heavier, but the extra track will benefit you.
i went from 13 by 5 inch +27 offset wheels on my sprinter to 14 by 6 inch +10 offset wheels, and haven't really noticed any downside.
they did tramline when my car was lowered by about 3 inches, but now it has king lows (not very low at all) its not so bad, it doesn't self centre as well as a standard one, but its not really a problem.
might wear out your wheel bearings sooner too, but overall it should be fine and look better too - assuming they will clear your gaurds
just re-read your post, why would you go to a narrower rim?
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Re: traction difference??
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Sun, 06 November 2005 08:38
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well i would go wider and go for GTR rims as they are 8" wided im pretty sure
but dont have the cash for them...just looking for a cheap pair of wheels atm until they can be sdold and have money for better shoes
smaller width wont be that bad will it>???
cheers for the response too dude 
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Re: traction difference??
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Sun, 06 November 2005 08:40
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unless you are concerned with how they look, i'd leave the stock wheels on and save for the GTR wheels.
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