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coyote · 10-04-2012, 09:22 AM

If you are undecided, I suggest you leave them off.

You can always put them on later, but it doesn't take long for the rest of the wheels to fade slightly ... leaving you with a 2 tone effect if you remove them.

Added benefit is that without stickers, thieves will think they are Rotas.

Kenno · 10-05-2012, 10:42 PM

Xauterus · 10-05-2012, 11:17 PM

What sizes did you put on and what yokohamas ?

Kenno · 10-05-2012, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Xauterus

What sizes did you put on and what yokohamas ?

225/40/R18 front and 245/35/R18 rear. I went with Yokohama Advan Sport V103.

TheDemons · 10-06-2012, 12:19 AM

Looks good Kenno

Nardi330 · 10-06-2012, 12:56 AM

Nice mate. How has handling changed?

Kenno · 10-06-2012, 05:00 AM

Hey mate. So far so good. There is no dreaded understeer and I can still get the tail out when needed/desired

. So far I have still been able to control the car with the throttle, so that quality has been retained

The Yokohamas are quite noisy but provide even more feedback on the dynamics of the car. It might just be me and my hearing, but I can judge the progressiveness of the cars grip by feel and by sound now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nardi330

Nice mate. How has handling changed?

Nardi330 · 10-06-2012, 05:48 AM

Cool. The reduced and stiffer side wall probably contributed to the increased feedback and I'm glad the dynamic hasn't changed too much.

Surok · 10-06-2012, 08:12 PM

i like the V103, you should enjoy them!

mikedsilva · 10-08-2012, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenno

Gee that looks good. So good that I think you should drop in for me to have a closer look on Saturday!

Kenno · 10-08-2012, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mikedsilva

Gee that looks good. So good that I think you should drop in for me to have a closer look on Saturday!

Thanks mate! Certainly will Mike, what time will you be around?

Kenno · 10-31-2012, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nardi330

Nice mate. How has handling changed?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenno

Hey mate. So far so good. There is no dreaded understeer and I can still get the tail out when needed/desired

. So far I have still been able to control the car with the throttle, so that quality has been retained

The Yokohamas are quite noisy but provide even more feedback on the dynamics of the car. It might just be me and my hearing, but I can judge the progressiveness of the cars grip by feel and by sound now.

As promised, here is an honest update regarding the new wheels.
Well, I know I said the above quote when I first got the wheels, but I feel different in my opinion now after having them for a few weeks.

It's not all doom-and-gloom, far from it, but to be honest I have to say that the dynamics of the car have been dulled somewhat.

Sure I can still control the car with the throttle, ie lift-off oversteer, but it's just not as snappy as with the stock wheels and rubber. It can be argued that this is not such a bad thing, as the rear end is not as wild. Moreover, the amount of grip the car has now is just phenomenal.

Stronger, lighter, and adjustable swaybars by Fulcrum were supposed to be going on today, but will happen on Friday instead. I will post another update regarding the handling/dynamics once I've tested them for a few weeks.

st162celica · 10-31-2012, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenno

As promised, here is an honest update regarding the new wheels.
Well, I know I said the above quote when I first got the wheels, but I feel different in my opinion now after having them for a few weeks.

It's not all doom-and-gloom, far from it, but to be honest I have to say that the dynamics of the car have been dulled somewhat.

Sure I can still control the car with the throttle, ie lift-off oversteer, but it's just not as snappy as with the stock wheels and rubber. It can be argued that this is not such a bad thing, as the rear end is not as wild. Moreover, the amount of grip the car has now is just phenomenal.

Stronger, lighter, and adjustable swaybars by Fulcrum were supposed to be going on today, but will happen on Friday instead. I will post another update regarding the handling/dynamics once I've tested them for a few weeks.

Sounds good...

re-confirms my plans to keep stockie wheels and crappy tyres.

I like it wild baby !

Grip is overrated. Congrats mate enjoy.

Kenno · 10-31-2012, 09:49 PM

I forgot to mention that the guys at Fulcrum told me that Bob Jane must have lifted the car to put the new wheels on. So those of you worried about the car needing more low on those pictures I posted, need not worry. It will sit a further 10mm lower, and yes it will still be a legal ride height.

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10-04-2012, 09:22 AM	#43
coyote Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Slowly Location: brisbane.qld.au Posts: 1,064 Thanks: 212 Thanked 539 Times in 235 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	If you are undecided, I suggest you leave them off. You can always put them on later, but it doesn't take long for the rest of the wheels to fade slightly ... leaving you with a 2 tone effect if you remove them. Added benefit is that without stickers, thieves will think they are Rotas.

10-05-2012, 10:42 PM	#44
Kenno Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS 6M Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 105 Thanks: 27 Thanked 69 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)

10-05-2012, 11:17 PM	#45
Xauterus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: GTS 86 Galaxy Blue Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 212 Thanks: 8 Thanked 35 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What sizes did you put on and what yokohamas ?

10-06-2012, 12:19 AM	#47
TheDemons Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Sonic Blue GTS Location: Sydney Posts: 238 Thanks: 160 Thanked 40 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks good Kenno

10-06-2012, 12:56 AM	#48
Nardi330 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 86 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 2,168 Thanks: 287 Thanked 374 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Nice mate. How has handling changed?

10-06-2012, 05:48 AM	#50
Nardi330 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 86 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 2,168 Thanks: 287 Thanked 374 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Cool. The reduced and stiffer side wall probably contributed to the increased feedback and I'm glad the dynamic hasn't changed too much.

10-06-2012, 08:12 PM	#51
Surok Wise old man Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86 GTS Location: Sydney Posts: 1,003 Thanks: 999 Thanked 240 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i like the V103, you should enjoy them!

10-31-2012, 09:49 PM	#56
Kenno Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS 6M Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 105 Thanks: 27 Thanked 69 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I forgot to mention that the guys at Fulcrum told me that Bob Jane must have lifted the car to put the new wheels on. So those of you worried about the car needing more low on those pictures I posted, need not worry. It will sit a further 10mm lower, and yes it will still be a legal ride height.

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