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Flush-on-15s
24th June 2013, 01:31 PM
Hey guys just got some 15x8 +10 steelies for my ae71.. and i was wondering what tyres to put it on... I have looked up and i have come across a bridgestone Potenza tyre, does anyone know much about them if so what are they like for a daily? Cheers.

McLEVIN
24th June 2013, 03:53 PM
Re002s 195/55 pretty damn good I think they're abot 150

Flush-on-15s
24th June 2013, 04:23 PM
Yeah (: would be good fit? 195/55 on 15x8 +10 offset?

AJPS
24th June 2013, 06:13 PM
15x8 plus 10 will not fit on the front - you will need plus 1 and below

and a 55 profile will rub on the rear - 195/50

and steel wheels are shit

but the potenzas if they are re002 are a good street tyre - good grip, good life, good price

Jacobxxx
24th June 2013, 06:34 PM
Dave all over the knowledge drop

Flush-on-15s
24th June 2013, 06:51 PM
15x8 plus 10 will not fit on the front - you will need plus 1 and below

and a 55 profile will rub on the rear - 195/50

and steel wheels are shit

but the potenzas if they are re002 are a good street tyre - good grip, good life, good price


Haha, cheers mate (: saved me a few hundred bucks... on two rims, so will 195/50 with 15x8 +10 fit on the back? (with or with our guard rolling?)

AJPS
24th June 2013, 07:04 PM
you will need to roll the guards and cut two notches from the bump stop

15x8 plus 10 will fit on the back

but get a matched set of wheels if you can

Jimmee1990
24th June 2013, 07:10 PM
Bolt on spacers on the front and roll the gaurds and they will fit. 195/50 is the correct tyre size and smaller profile than 195/55 so looks a bit better too imo. RE002's are alright, I use Toyo t-1r's and I think they're a better tyre personally but a bit more expensive.

Flush-on-15s
24th June 2013, 08:52 PM
Bolt on spacers on the front and roll the gaurds and they will fit. 195/50 is the correct tyre size and smaller profile than 195/55 so looks a bit better too imo. RE002's are alright, I use Toyo t-1r's and I think they're a better tyre personally but a bit more expensive.

Where can i get some spacers mate? and i thought they were illegal? haha! (: cheers

AJPS
24th June 2013, 08:55 PM
Where can i get some spacers mate? and i thought they were illegal? haha! (: cheers

basically all mods are illegal

Flush-on-15s
24th June 2013, 08:59 PM
basically all mods are illegal
haha, would 30mm thick spacers be to much or not enough? plus 10 offset so..

AJPS
24th June 2013, 09:02 PM
you could maybe get away with 8mm slip ons

but honestly dont buy steelies,

if you want to drive it on the road for any more than a month just get 14 or 15x7 in around a 0 to plus 10 offset - the narrower wheel allows the more positive offset and wont need spacers - and then you wont get hassled as much

Flush-on-15s
24th June 2013, 09:06 PM
you could maybe get away with 8mm slip ons

but honestly dont buy steelies,

if you want to drive it on the road for any more than a month just get 14 or 15x7 in around a 0 to plus 10 offset - the narrower wheel allows the more positive offset and wont need spacers - and then you wont get hassled as much

Yeah cheers, but I don't understand whats wrong with Steelies i think they look mint imo, I mean like I know the guy who sell's them sells a 0 offset i could just get them for the front & not get spacers?

Jimmee1990
24th June 2013, 09:09 PM
Ebay, forums pretty much anywhere. 15x8 wheels are also illegal on a Corolla so not really changing anything by putting spacers on. Keep your ride height and wheel choices sensible and don't drive like a dick and you should be fine.

AJPS
24th June 2013, 09:12 PM
the ssrs you are looking at will be suitable and wont need spacers

Flush-on-15s
24th June 2013, 09:15 PM
the ssrs you are looking at will be suitable and wont need spacers
Yeah haha, I have always wanted a set of ssr's :) cheers guys! thanks for all of the info keeping a P-plater away from the po po ! haha

Rice86
24th June 2013, 10:52 PM
Steels are heavy as fuck! Not sure y u want to add more unsprung weight on an already old and slow car..

T1R is good
S drives are good
Re002 is good for the price
Stay away from federal 595 steelies. RS-R on the other hand would be best bang for buck.

jay70
24th June 2013, 11:02 PM
your username is flush-on-15s and you're asking about some basic shit that will look lame anyway. this is what ruined corollas

Delazy
24th June 2013, 11:12 PM
^^^ this forum brings me lol's

Flush-on-15s
25th June 2013, 12:10 AM
your username is flush-on-15s and you're asking about some basic shit that will look lame anyway. this is what ruined corollas

Why are you judging me based on my acc name and knowledge, I thought it would look nice.. just because you may not like it does not mean i can not..? if we all had the same corolla that would look f*cking stupid so you shouldn't of even posted on this topic because your not helping any of us out you are just sooking like a little boy in the play ground.

dove grey 64
25th June 2013, 08:41 PM
Where can i get some spacers mate? and i thought they were illegal? haha! (: cheers

EBay, don't get the cheapest ones either, a pretty dodgey way of solving a issue hence why you should buy quality items would end up costing more then your rims to be honest.
I run re001s because in 14's there isn't much better in the sub 150 range but I wouldn't say they are the best by a long shot. In j land you can get re01r's which are better.
Give the toyo's James said a go