I was thinking 18's or 19's, Any Advice?

[ZAV]

Hey im looking into buying wheels in the near future for my corolla.

My last car (88 Honda Legend Coupe) I installed a set of 17s (17x7s Aventek Vapours with Goodyear Eagle F1 215/45ZR17 tyres)so i am going bigger this time.

I was thinking 18's or 19's for my 2005 corolla sportivo. The set of wheels i am intereststed in are chrome XHP Scorch. These only come in 18x7.5 for a 4 stud car and not 19's. Although i really wana get 19's cuz they are worth the little exrta money so i may keep looking

QNS

What size aftermarket wheels has every1 else got? and

what type of tyre width/profile is good for the corolla?

Plus has any1 had any problems with performance and/or clearance with 18 or 19 inch wheels?

[CAP]

Mate do a search - especially on a topic like wheels - it's been covered so many times.

Most people are running 17x7 with various tyre width and profiles ranging from 205/45/, 215/45/, 215/40/.

There's some who have 18x7 with 215/35.

IMO if you want to keep it legal I would stick to 17x7 or 18x7. I wouldn't go to 7.5 in width as most likely it will rub unless your willing to have your wheel arches rolled.

Also think about the roads you travel on, unless they're smooth, riding on 19's ( Although it would look the goods) would shake your tooth fillings loose.

[shaohaok]

then don't forget to get a LARGE brake kit, or else the stock ones will look pitiful.

[Sport1vo]

Topic been covered before.

<Seek and you shall find>.

[Nino_Leb]

i would go max 17 and maybe 18 , 17 is a good size and weigh less,

[kcorro]

as you might know 18 x 7 there is not much choice. 18 x 7.5 there is more and most offsets will be good for fwd so rubbing might not be a problem.

215/35 is quite bumpy on 18s but most people go for this to keep the profile low.

215/40 is less bumpy on 18s

all the 18s i have seen on corollas are running 215.

i got some pics of my car with 18s let me post them later

[kcorro]

here is the pic the machine face makes this wheel look big. get 18s if you want that vip style but for performance stay with 16s or 17s.

[ck [03.14]]

are 19's or 20's possible on the corolla?

[DANZZT231]

19' you're really pushing it, but it is possible. As for 20', possible also, but you're gonna need to flare the guards I think. The problem is the offset I think.

[ZAV]

Thanks to those who actually replied with something constructive

I think 18x7.5s are the way to go with 215/35 so i dont deviate too much from stock. I couldnt find any 18x7s in any of the designs that I was interested in. I realise i will lose performance but i dont really care. I'll just put on the stockies wen i go to calder.

[SILVABULLIT]

Put some better tyres on the stock rims before you go racing unless you like the wet sponge feel!!!

[MR22ZZ]

Put some better tyres on the stock rims before you go racing unless you like the wet sponge feel!!!

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agreed my stockie tyres feel like soap after 4 laps of Wakefield Park

[gOODbOYz]

18s are fine. 215/35 i have no problems. Grips abit more onto the road which is good.

19s is possible.. i've seen it on another corolla.

[shaohaok]

Grips abit more onto the road which is good.

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and how's that?

Edited May 5, 2005 by shaohaok

[MR22ZZ]

agreed, you have a wider track for more rubber which is good, but less flex in the sidewalls which is bad...

[kcorro]

have not seen 20s yet but here is SATAN 19s

[kcorro]

today i tried to get tyres for my 18s but they could not supply any 215 in the load rating i need. this is something else you would need to think about if you are going to use 215. 225 and 235 you have more choices and greater ratings.

if you are reading this and have 18s on a new corolla or sportivo please let us know what tyre brand you have and what rating it has got thanks

[shaohaok]

agreed, you have a wider track for more rubber which is good, but less flex in the sidewalls which is bad...

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wider rubber doesn't mean a bigger contact patch/rubber to the road...

have a look at this

http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbibles/i...tyre_bible.html

Edited May 6, 2005 by shaohaok

[Nino_Leb]

i hate my 17s, they look so small on my car eRRR i realy do need 18s.. look at the pic tell me what you think

Edited May 6, 2005 by Nino_Leb

[shaohaok]

wat tyre size are u running

[MR22ZZ]

nice find Shao... :) :) :)

I just spent 1/2 hour reading that and still haven't covered it all, damn interesting stuff

[Nino_Leb]

wat tyre size are u running

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not really sure but ill check later

[kcorro]

wat tyre size are u running

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not really sure but ill check later

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if nino has not changed them it would be 205/40-R17 grid 3s?

[gOODbOYz]

have not seen 20s yet but here is SATAN 19s

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I almost brought that car.. but he wouldnt sell it for 25gs. after i put deposit on my corolla now.. he decided to sell it for 25.. no one brought it so he sold it to the dealer.

[Azza]

have not seen 20s yet but here is SATAN 19s

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I almost brought that car.. but he wouldnt sell it for 25gs. after i put deposit on my corolla now.. he decided to sell it for 25.. no one brought it so he sold it to the dealer.

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At 25g's it'd be worth it, why....??? (I know this is gonna start something :P )

GO TEAM RED

Edited May 6, 2005 by Azza