timjon94
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Want to buy some new rims need help
Should i Go staggered or normal i have no clue, someone help :) im running 18"s atm and i think i wanna go down to 17"   its a 1990 toyota mr2 g-limited
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Re:Want to buy some new rims need help
2012/04/29 19:08:46
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have a look at DYLMRT, has some nice 17's
and go Staggerred....
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timjon94
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Re:Want to buy some new rims need help
2012/04/29 20:29:35
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thanks man shall check it out
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Re:Want to buy some new rims need help
2012/04/29 22:55:02
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Staggered can mean wider at the rear and thinner at the front AND/OR larger diameter at the rear and smaller at the front; Looking at your set up, it's not size of rims that need changing, but the ride height - your car looks like it's quite high up, judging by the gap between your tyre and the arch, when viewed from the side - if a snugger fit is the visual aesthetic you desire, perhaps consider some lowering springs as a first option - would make your car lower and change the look of it, perhaps more than you'd think?>?
just my two cents - beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
Cheers Daz ________________________________________ LITTLE RED - Original Build | Engine Build | Showroom Thread <br> TRD 2000GT Custom Widebody | 1MZ-FE 3.0l V6 Turbo engine conversion | 304 rwhp @ 12PSi / 460NM
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Re:Want to buy some new rims need help
2012/04/29 23:14:52
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Re:Want to buy some new rims need help
2012/04/29 23:15:32
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Re:Want to buy some new rims need help
2012/04/29 23:28:07
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i'd go advans personally.
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Re:Want to buy some new rims need help
2012/04/30 16:38:18
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18s are too heavy - go for something smaller/lighter preferably Jap.
MR2s without staggered rims look kinda goofy.
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Re:Want to buy some new rims need help
2012/04/30 16:48:53
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GTR/GTSt FTW!! Nice car btw, I have found yet another identical hardtop Aquamarine twin :3
+1 for Advan, Green MR2 + Gold Rims = WIN
P.S If you get R32 Skyline combo we can be brothers LOL
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timjon94
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Re:Want to buy some new rims need help
2012/04/30 18:35:43
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LOL thats awesome! maybe i should get some Advan gold rims.. hmm and a r32 :P haha nah man nice cars tho!
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Re:Want to buy some new rims need help
2012/04/30 19:15:30
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Well the wheels are here in sydney and in excellent condition. Only costs about $60 (total not each) to get them to you if you're in metro Brisbane too.
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Re:Want to buy some new rims need help
2012/05/02 06:23:07
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Thanks dylmrt but the photos on the second link dont seem to be working. Ill look them up on my computer later,
So can anyone explain why staggered is best for mr2s?
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Re:Want to buy some new rims need help
2012/05/02 09:15:46
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timjon94
So can anyone explain why staggered is best for mr2s?
Because the factory configuration uses staggered. i.e. 1" wider on the rear. I can't explain all the dynamics behind it all but usually a mid or rear engined car requires staggered.
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Re:Want to buy some new rims need help
2012/05/02 09:59:38
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Probably cos it's heavier at the back
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Re:Want to buy some new rims need help
2012/05/03 09:55:48
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...and so heavier at the back = more load and the need for higher load rated tyres for a given profile.
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