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Old 05-22-2017, 03:47 PM
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I don't want to start a debate between 18s or 19s just looking for a quick answer since I'm a little unsure about this. My car is on TE37s, the Tokyo Time Attack model. 19x10.5 +22 , square setup. I'm working on a custom turbo kit and from the research I've done... it seems 18" wheels are the best option for road racing. My question is, will I be fine with my current wheel setup? I plan on having some fun obviously when the kit is finished/installed, so can someone provide some insight and possibly confirm if my wheel setup is in the clear , thank you !


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Old 05-22-2017, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by davidmrqz3
I don't want to start a debate between 18s or 19s just looking for a quick answer since I'm a little unsure about this. My car is on TE37s, the Tokyo Time Attack model. 19x10.5 +22 , square setup. I'm working on a custom turbo kit and from the research I've done... it seems 18" wheels are the best option for street racing. My question is, will I be fine with my current wheel setup? I plan on having some fun obviously when the kit is finished/installed, so can someone provide some insight and possibly confirm if my wheel setup is in the clear , thank you !

First off, you should take out your reference to street racing. Not condoned here.

Secondly, why should a change in diameter make a diff so long as the tire's contact patch is the same?

Unless of course, the definition of a "good drag set up" means lowering diameter, increasing size of the sidewall to soften it for better hook-up. In which case, 18s aren't going to be a huge difference.... probably best to go down to a 15 or 16 with overall tire diameter remaining as is.
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If by road racing you mean taking it to a road course then you'll be fine. I track my 350 with 19 te's. Tires will cost more over the long haul but I am alright with the cost as I love the look of 19's.

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Old 05-22-2017, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by chatcher
If by road racing you mean taking it to a road course then you'll be fine. I track my 350 with 19 te's. Tires will cost more over the long haul but I am alright with the cost as I love the look of 19's.

No I meant street , I was asked to change it
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Originally Posted by davidmrqz3
No I meant street , I was asked to change it
Well I hope you change your mind about that
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You can effectively act like an idiot with any size wheel on your car. Since there are no controls, timing and other stuff when actininh like an idiot, I wouldn't worry about it. Hard part is finding sticky tires in the size you will need.
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
You can effectively act like an idiot with any size wheel on your car. Since there are no controls, timing and other stuff when actininh like an idiot, I wouldn't worry about it. Hard part is finding sticky tires in the size you will need.
Thanks !

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Are you stupid? Life isn't the fast and furious... I hope you don't wrap it around a pole.




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