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i keep finding nice rims on craigslist, but these might be it. i have a 01 v6 camry. these rims are 19x8 same bolt pattern and with a 40 offset. should these fit ???? and is $310 a good deal??? http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/2009837246.html
19" wheels is gonna be a tight fit, but it IS doable. You'll have to be sure the tires are close to the stock size. "miata.net tire calc" and compare the new size to the factory size.
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I see most of you guys like the 16" and larger rims, but I have a couple of questions- How does say an 18" rim affect ride quality even with new springs, shocks? With such a low profile tire to keep it close to stock ride height, tire height, etc wouldn't you be able to feel every stone in the asphalt? I know that those kind of tires enhance handling, but then you get into paying $200 or more per tire which is in my opinion....
Secondly - wouldn't a rim that large actually decrease your acceleration since the bulk of the rim's weight is on the outer edge which makes it more difficult to spin (I know it's probably a trivial matter, but anyone notice any change in accel/braking when going from a 14" stock steelie to an 18" one?)
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I see most of you guys like the 16" and larger rims, but I have a couple of questions- How does say an 18" rim affect ride quality even with new springs, shocks? With such a low profile tire to keep it close to stock ride height, tire height, etc wouldn't you be able to feel every stone in the asphalt? I know that those kind of tires enhance handling, but then you get into paying $200 or more per tire which is in my opinion....
Eyeball96 is an expert on this. He's had everything from 18" down to 15". For what we've talked about... YES there is a difference in ride qualitly dampening. Tire sidewall height also affects the ride.
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Originally Posted by N/A Camry Sleeper
Secondly - wouldn't a rim that large actually decrease your acceleration since the bulk of the rim's weight is on the outer edge which makes it more difficult to spin (I know it's probably a trivial matter, but anyone notice any change in accel/braking when going from a 14" stock steelie to an 18" one?)
Neglible as far as the LOCATION of the weight. The TOTAL weight does make a difference though. Just the basic physics of rotational mass. It takes more effort to spin something heavier and more effort to stop something heavier.
Car and driver did a test on this. VERY good read.http://www.caranddriver.com/features...sted-tech_dept
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^^I'd have to disagree lynch.. location of the weight DOES matter. Simple physics says if you have a heavier mass farther from the center (where the torque is coming from) it'll be harder to spin than say if all the mass was already in the center.
Still, rims are usually lighter than steelies.. so it works out better in terms of performance, as well as looks which is the best part
Eyeball96 is an expert on this. He's had everything from 18" down to 15". For what we've talked about... YES there is a difference in ride qualitly dampening. Tire sidewall height also affects the ride.
Good info thank you!! This article confirmed my suspicions - with an upsize you get better handling but ride and fuel economy suffer for the most part.
Hard to believe that the 14" Toyota steelie rim by itself is only 17 lbs - with most Goodyear or Michelin tires the wheel + tire weight is 37-38 lbs while the VW 15" stocker is 40 lbs - but 54 lbs for a 19" combo??? Ridiculous!!!
With 15" Motegi Traklite rims and normal 80000 mile tires you could have a wheel and tire weight of 29 lbs
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1996 Toyota Camry 5SFE 5-spd 329.9K - UNDER REPAIR
1997 Honda Civic 1.6 5-spd - 183K and 27 MPG average - Dependable DD and *small* family car
1991 Acura Integra 1.8 5-spd - 241K and 28MPG average - I'm game for a simple LS Vtec swap now...
Last edited by N/A Camry Sleeper; 10-21-2010 at 09:03 PM.
I have 18's on mine and its dropped...the ride is ALMOST the same as i had before i put the wheels on...yea i do feel the bumps a little more but its still a pretty smooth ride...maybe im jsut lucky idk
I have 18's on mine and its dropped...the ride is ALMOST the same as i had before i put the wheels on...yea i do feel the bumps a little more but its still a pretty smooth ride...maybe im jsut lucky idk
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trying to upgrade my rims?
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"miata.net tire calc" and compare the new size to the factory size.
in my opinion....
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