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16 or 17 inch rims on RA23 Celica
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Thu, 16 September 2004 23:56
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I was wondering wat would be the best fit on my RA23 celica 16 or 17 inch rims with low low springs and not have modify the guards what do you guys think.
Pete
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: 16 or 17 inch rims on RA23 Celica
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Fri, 17 September 2004 00:15
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Huge rims look wrong on old-school Celicas; I wouldn't go any larger than 16" rims unless you absolutely have to (eg really big brakes).
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Adelaide
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September 2003
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Re: 16 or 17 inch rims on RA23 Celica
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Fri, 17 September 2004 00:29
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I had 15x7" on my RA23 with 205/50 tyres, and it worked and looked a treat.
I agree with Norbs, bigger doesn't look that great on the Celicas. I reckon they need a bit of rubber height otherwise they look wrong.
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November 2002
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Re: 16 or 17 inch rims on RA23 Celica
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Fri, 17 September 2004 01:32
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I agree with the esteemed gentlemen above me in this thread, big rims on a first gen Celica look poor. I run 15 x 6.5 on my RA23 and they look great. As you get wider rims you need the offset to reduce to zero to avoid clearance issues.
Mitch.
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August 2004
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Re: 16 or 17 inch rims on RA23 Celica
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Fri, 17 September 2004 02:47
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Yea i agree on the 17s but decided to go with a set of hyperfang2 16s on my car should look good but hey everyone to there own i guess.
Pete
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Brisbane
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December 2003
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Re: 16 or 17 inch rims on RA23 Celica
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Fri, 17 September 2004 02:55
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I have had a set of 14 x 7 Dragway Tri Spokes on my RA28 for years now. Have always wanted to get a bigger set of mags. So found this thread interesting to get a few peoples opinions.
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adelaide
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May 2002
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August 2004
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Re: 16 or 17 inch rims on RA23 Celica
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Fri, 17 September 2004 03:32
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Yea i will as soon as i finish respraying itso it should look awesome i went after the hyperfang2 rims which allow u to drill the stud pattern out the rims are on the speedy wheels webpage i can give u the address if you want so yea there about 1100 bucks 4 the set i reckon money well spent  so yea i should have pics as soon as car is registered.
Pete
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Canberra
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May 2002
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Re: 16 or 17 inch rims on RA23 Celica
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Fri, 17 September 2004 07:19
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Been playing with old school Celica's for a few years now. Widest on the rear, I have had 9", but the front maxes out at 7"
I currently have 16 x 7 all round, and IMHO it looks quite good. 17" on old school Celica's tends to negate lowering, and makes em look like 4 X $'s. Good thing to think about, the lower the profile of the tyre, the deeper your pockets have to be when buying new tyres!.
regards Chuck.
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Brisbane CBD
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September 2004
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Re: 16 or 17 inch rims on RA23 Celica
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Fri, 17 September 2004 09:12
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i also have 16x7s people have said why i didnt go 17ns simply the tyres are hell exy any like some if you said they look wrong i dont want to have the style of a holden gemi or vl or something they are way to ricy i just think the first gen are too classy for it
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Land of Oz
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June 2004
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Re: 16 or 17 inch rims on RA23 Celica
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Fri, 17 September 2004 09:30
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Hi,
IMHO 17's are too big and don't look real good on the old classics. 15 inches on a TA22 look smick, 'cos you can still run 60/65 profile tyres and the you've still got a bit of rubber there, as opposed to running lower profiles.
Also, but maybe someone can enlighten me, the lower profile would hammer your suspension more than a higher profile, unless you've modified your suspension and shcoks etc. The original celicas used 75 series profile.
seeyuzz
river
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May 2002
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Re: 16 or 17 inch rims on RA23 Celica
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Fri, 17 September 2004 14:24
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Have u guys had any issues with wheels guarding out or rubbing anywhere on the front end??
Im thinking of getting 15x7s for the front, will i need to role the guards ?
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Madrid - Spain
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August 2002
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Re: 16 or 17 inch rims on RA23 Celica
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Wed, 22 September 2004 10:11
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I am running 205-50-16's on the back of my 28 and 205-45-16's on the front. There is photos of it in the "photo shoot" gallery if your interested in what they look like.
Putting wider wheels on the front increases tyre drag and the load experienced on your steering components. They won't break but your pitman and idler arms will wear out faster.
Shane, the hammering your car gets has a lot to do with the tyre wall stiffness. I was using 205-50-16 Falkens on the front of mine and the ride was pretty harsh. I am now using 205-45-16 Nangkangs on the front and it handles better and the ride is a lot softer.
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June 2004
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Re: 16 or 17 inch rims on RA23 Celica
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Wed, 22 September 2004 13:18
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Hi,
| gold28 wrote on Wed, 22 September 2004 20:11 |
They won't break but your pitman and idler arms will wear out faster.
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Bloody pitman arms! I was thinking of 205's on the front, but may go for 195's instead.
seeyuzz
river
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Sydney
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April 2004
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Re: 16 or 17 inch rims on RA23 Celica
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Thu, 23 September 2004 03:07
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i think both sized rimms look good,it really depends on the type look at tim frosts car(4sfed) those 17" billets look awsome
i would love to have 20" rimms just for show with hydrolics sitting on the deck!!!
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perth
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January 2003
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Re: 16 or 17 inch rims on RA23 Celica
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Thu, 23 September 2004 08:59
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hey i hav 17's on my ta22.
.........and the car looks killa
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I supported Toymods
Banned User
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: 16 or 17 inch rims on RA23 Celica
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Thu, 23 September 2004 09:10
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Any of you guys got pictures of your cars with 15 and 16 inch wheels?
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August 2005
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Re: 16 or 17 inch rims on RA23 Celica
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Sun, 14 August 2005 11:40
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Yes i agree piccys would be nice also i am nearly 16 and carnt wait for my first car ne suggestions as to what makes a good powerful and reliable old skewl car ??? thanks for all your help... 
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Membership Secretary
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Sydney
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June 2002
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Re: 16 or 17 inch rims on RA23 Celica
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Sun, 14 August 2005 23:09
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This thread has been locked mainly due to its age.
Old_skewl I don't think this thread is the best place to answer your question.
Prehaps do a bit of reasearch and then ask about certain cars within tech and conversions.
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