wheels and tyres

[johnthan]

where can i go to get some wide small dia wheels for my skyline, want wider than standard, and 15 or 16" for the rear. but dont now where to look.
also for some good tyres

[veryoldfart]

ask here maybe?

http://www.skylineowners.com/forum/index.php

[liner33]

300zx rim (16"x8.5 i think) will fit and give a suitable size to fit a Mickey Thompsom shootout style tyre.

Dunno for a 15" but there must be someone doing a 15 x 8 rim with a 114.3 pcd

[BB-Q]

114.3 PCD is also known as 4.5", which is the American Ford pattern (and early Chevys, I beleive). As such, there's an almost limitless supply of 15" wheels. Some Hondas, most 5 stud Toyotas and Lexus' also fit.

I've still to work out why more than one Japanese manufacturer has decided to use an imperial PCD.

[liner33]

Thats good to know

Offset will depend on which model Skyline as they arent the same and if its a GTR you need the same diameter wheels all round or the computer gets confused and thinks there is wheel spin

[veryoldfart]

BB-Q said:

114.3 PCD is also known as 4.5", which is the American Ford pattern (and early Chevys, I beleive). As such, there's an almost limitless supply of 15" wheels. Some Hondas, most 5 stud Toyotas and Lexus' also fit.

I've still to work out why more than one Japanese manufacturer has decided to use an imperial PCD.

cos they drive on our side of the road maybe?...lol

[johnthan]

how long would a set of drag tyres normally last, with the burnouts and a good amount of runs?

[liner33]

How long is a piece of string ???

2wd/4wd??

HP??

slicks or shootout tyres??

[johnthan]

2wd (rwd)
hp at mo not far of standard, but soon to be around 300-350hp

whats diffrence in tyres?
ill prob eb doin rwyb and sportsman et if thats makes any diffrence

[liner33]

Similar spec to mine i was told 2000-3000 miles to a set of Mickey Thompson shootout tyres so should give an idea , they dont need big burnouts either, plenty of grip as well.

There is a guy in Aus who ran well into the 11's on a fairly stock skyline and large dose of nitrous using these tyres


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcmNo2Up0Vc&mod...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5AbxnLiXY0

[johnthan]

wicked, they last longer than i thought excellent, wont be as expensive as i first thought.

[veryoldfart]

johnthan said:

wicked, they last longer than i thought excellent, wont be as expensive as i first thought.

lets hope not then......lol, no-one seems to come in under budget!

[johnthan]

veryoldfart said:

johnthan said:

wicked, they last longer than i thought excellent, wont be as expensive as i first thought.

lets hope not then......lol, no-one seems to come in under budget!

thats true, expect how much it will cost and then double lmao

[Silent1]

Speak to sumo power, they were sponsored by toyo if that makes any difference