Kodename47 446 Report post Posted May 24, 2014 Spigot rings are so that the center bore is correct for the car. Most wheels come with these so that they fit various makes and models. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted May 24, 2014 When it comes to tyres only buy premium brands, it's the only contact with the road you have after all. I wouldn't touch Nankangs with a bargepole. I'm happy to be proved otherwise but until I've tried a set of Nankangs and found them to be good, I wouldn't consider them. For tyres you want: Goodyear Assymmetric (I think the sidewalls tend to be soft on Goodyears though) Contisport Contacts. 5 are the newest ones. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup et al. Bridgestones (various options), but at least Turanza. Yokohama Advans V103,V105 or S Drives etc. Yokos tend to be stiffer on the sidewalls which I prefer. If you have to go budget, then Toyo Proxes. Though I reckon the sidewalls are too soft. You need to know the width and offset (and weight would be nice) of the wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted May 25, 2014 I wouldn't touch Nankangs with a bargepole. I'm happy to be proved otherwise but until I've tried a set of Nankangs and found them to be good, I wouldn't consider them.You can try my track tyres if you like? However I probably wouldn't use the NS2 on the road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegunulgener 84 Report post Posted May 25, 2014 ok found my alloys. i would like to buy tyres fitted from the company. there are some options however GY F1 is not in. So far I can get these: PIRELLI PZERO NERO (most expensive) CONTINENTAL SPORT CONTACT 2 YOKOHAMA PARADA SPEC2 (PA01) YOKOHAMA S.DRIVE (AS01) FALKEN ZE914 (least expensive and top seller) and some more tyres like nankang, achilles, kumho etc... I am extremely confused. on forums contis are better, on tyre review web falkens. Even though, pirellis has very bad points. what is going on? unfortunately they dont do contis sport contact 5... i personally not after yokohamas as they are mostly for track use (afaik) in this case my options are; Falken ZE914 and Continental Sport Contact 2 (because I have no idea about the most expensive option of Pirelli's) So any experiences on here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quixote 35 Report post Posted May 25, 2014 When it comes to tyres only buy premium brands, it's the only contact with the road you have after all. I wouldn't touch Nankangs with a bargepole. I'm happy to be proved otherwise but until I've tried a set of Nankangs and found them to be good, I wouldn't consider them. For tyres you want: Goodyear Assymmetric (I think the sidewalls tend to be soft on Goodyears though) Contisport Contacts. 5 are the newest ones. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup et al. Bridgestones (various options), but at least Turanza. Yokohama Advans V103,V105 or S Drives etc. Yokos tend to be stiffer on the sidewalls which I prefer. If you have to go budget, then Toyo Proxes. Though I reckon the sidewalls are too soft. You need to know the width and offset (and weight would be nice) of the wheels. Avoid Michelin Pilot Sport Cup, they are really track oriented and you won't get much mileage from them in my experience - go for Pilot Super Sports or Pilot Sport 3s from Michelin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted May 25, 2014 do not get that falken tyre, caused me to do a 720 YOLOFLIP on the m25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegunulgener 84 Report post Posted May 25, 2014 in this case continental sport contact 2 or pirelli pzero nero are the options... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegunulgener 84 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 They have arrived ??? I cannot upload any files??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 I think you are not trying hard enough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegunulgener 84 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 man, all the uploads are failing... any other option for attaching images? You are not allowed to use that image extension on this community. ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 You are not allowed to use that image extension on this community. What image extension are you using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegunulgener 84 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 Manage Attachments You have used 2.37MB of 1.95MB 100% You have 5 attachments (100% used) Attachment Size Topic IMG_0799.JPG( downloads: 0 ) 532.9KB Tegun's... May 18 2014 09:15 PM IMG_0798.JPG( downloads: 0 ) 572.59KB Tegun's... May 18 2014 09:15 PM IMG_0797.JPG( downloads: 0 ) 613.74KB Tegun's... May 18 2014 09:15 PM IMG_0796.JPG( downloads: 2 ) 586.51KB Tegun's... May 18 2014 09:15 PM IMAG0654.jpg( downloads: 0 ) 125.4KB New new new... Jan 13 2014 09:37 PM Here it is... re-posting after deleted the previous photos. Very small place I have tho. 1.95Mb... lol Now I have to find a solution for the centre caps. The MUST show either Toyota badge or TRD (most probably Toyota Badge). They are 18" Team Dynamics / Imola's with Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 225/40/18 ET45 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 Good choice for a yellow car I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will300 812 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 Needs some springs/coilovers now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegunulgener 84 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 im not sure about suspension yet... do i really need lower the car? it is low enough to hit bumps already... but eibach springs are only £250 and very tempting tho... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will300 812 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 im not sure about suspension yet... do i really need lower the car? it is low enough to hit bumps already... but eibach springs are only £250 and very tempting tho... That doesn't sound very good, you shouldn't be hitting them with a car at stock height. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegunulgener 84 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 im not hitting them because i am doing under 20 lol i live in a road with 20 speed limit. full of speed bumps. i just pass them with 17. if it is 23 it hits. very high bumps tho... apart from that, work place has strange pavement which hits from front but not from back... anyway, i might be thinking about lowering the car but later on. it is too much for now. i guess all i need is eibach springs, isn't it? i dont want to buy shock absorbers tho... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 I have some TEIN Springs for sale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegunulgener 84 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 you are currently on KONI's if I am not wrong. I was using them on my MR2... What are the details of your TEINs? You can pm me the price if you want... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 KONI shocks yes, but these are sold Springs are available Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegunulgener 84 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 oh thought Koni's are as kit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted June 10, 2014 There is no other way than lowering it. It just won't look right otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted June 10, 2014 A question Teg - which of your 'extensions' are you trying to publish an image of..? Oooer, missus.... Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegunulgener 84 Report post Posted June 10, 2014 Hahahaha.... You Keith! So Lauren, I should lower it as well? BTW garage told me that I need brake pads soon. Any suggestions? I prefer non-noisy ones if there is any. Other than that I have to admit, Goodyear F1s are not as good as stock Michelin's. On the high speed run I can feel the car is going everywhere. And it is dry also. Or do I need to change something with geometry after 18" upgrade? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
