18" or 19" rims on GT4
11-13-2015 | 11:37 AM
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11-13-2015 | 11:51 AM
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Yeah on the forum it seems more prefer the trofeoR. Me, Trojan, and a few others are more the minority. I went through 2 sets of trofeoR thinking it was just me, but all 3 drivers of the car don't like them. Will be interesting to see what you think of them. I'll never use them again. Dunlops are a much better alternative
sunshine in my area; its already freezing over night at the tracks I frequent the most.
11-14-2015 | 11:21 AM
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If you are looking for a set of track-only wheels I think CCW would be a good option. Currently, OZ offers some 19" wheels that will fit but they are 8.5"F and 10"R. I would prefer to use a 9" wheel in front and maybe a 10.5" in the back.
11-14-2015 | 04:46 PM
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I don't think anyone on this forum has posted anything about ordering or buying CCW wheels for their GT4 yet. CCW is a completely custom built wheel and they can make almost any diameter, width and offset. They are light, strong, ,and reliable. But the finish quality is not as nice as some of the big manufacturers. CCW will be a LOT less expensive than Forgeline or BBS, for example. Last time I checked, a set of 4 CCW wheels cost $3,000 - $3,500.
If you are looking for a set of track-only wheels I think CCW would be a good option. Currently, OZ offers some 19" wheels that will fit but they are 8.5"F and 10"R. I would prefer to use a 9" wheel in front and maybe a 10.5" in the back.
If you are looking for a set of track-only wheels I think CCW would be a good option. Currently, OZ offers some 19" wheels that will fit but they are 8.5"F and 10"R. I would prefer to use a 9" wheel in front and maybe a 10.5" in the back.
I think the problem is getting a variety of lower cost tires. Wheels you purchase once, but tires you constantly replace for track days... it would be great to have a signed petition to Toyo or Nitto for 19" sizes for the whole GT spectrum. RA1s, RRs, and NT-01s..
11-15-2015 | 12:43 AM
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I sent them an email a while ago and left two messages. They never responded to the email and did not return the phone calls...Oh well, moved on somewhere else...
11-23-2015 | 02:47 PM
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11-23-2015 | 07:02 PM
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I spoke with John, he said they are "working" on GT4 specific wheels.
BTW - notice how the clubsport wheel sizes are 9" front, and 10.5" rear from the factory.....maybe now people will start listening to me and use 10.5" for rear track wheels.....
11-23-2015 | 07:31 PM
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Showing only the fronts is cheating. What did you do for the rears; post width and offset.
11-23-2015 | 07:41 PM
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Size:19x8.5
Offset:52mm
Backspacing:6.811"
Bolt Pattern:5-130
Rec. Tire Size:245/40-19
Rear
Size:19x9.5
Offset:43mm
Backspacing:6.968"
Bolt Pattern:5-130
Rec. Tire Size:285/35-19
11-23-2015 | 08:32 PM
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Yes, I caught this too. Very nice to get this guidance from them. 9"F and 10.5"R looks like the optimal setup. Now we just have to find the wheels!