Dizzy Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Not sure if its been covered guys, but which size wheels do you think are better on a GT / Glanza?14" are obviously lighter in most cases, And a bigger wheel will absorb more power when it's being spun up.. This is power that could be used to accelerate the car.But then there's the effect of gear-changes to consider. Bigger wheels give a bigger speed range for each gear (slightly). So long as the vehicle isn't power limited this can mean faster acceleration, as it's means gear changes occur latter, during say a 0-60.Peoples thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Critic Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 15" wheels ftw~ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dizzy Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 15" are kicking ass so far, the good all rounder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Ive ran 14 15 & 16. Prefer 15. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I dropped from 15" to 14" but my off set etc mean the tyres I can buy are fatter width than my old 15" and the weight comparison was loads! I want acceleration but everyone is different, I found 14" much less harsh of a ride, if the roads were smoother I would go 16" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 wouldnt use anything other than 15" wheels on a starlet.simples Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dizzy Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 I dropped from 15" to 14" but my off set etc mean the tyres I can buy are fatter width than my old 15" and the weight comparison was loads! I want acceleration but everyone is different, I found 14" much less harsh of a ride, if the roads were smoother I would go 16" Im considering swapping my 16" for my 14" alloys, 7j down to 6j though :/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dizzy Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 p.s gainzy your glanza looks absolutely sick, and im am jealous as hell!! lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie5414 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 16 are too big, 14 are too small (suit some GT's though) 15's are perfect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I'm now running 14"s on my GT as my summer wheels, and although they're 6JJ over my 7J Rotas, they look too boss not to run them Volk 5/4s baby! Would love to find a 15" set though, but they're even rarer than the 14" sets!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eynonz Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 15" all the way!....16" Make it look like a monster truck.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 p.s gainzy your glanza looks absolutely sick, and im am jealous as hell!! lolLol thanks man! It will take some getting use to looking at the 14s after dropping from 16s some angles may look better than others, it's the purpose they serve that make it count for me throw some pics up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwdrev Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 15's or 16's look well on a gt, but the stance has to be right to suit 15's. im only running 16's because my brakes are MAHOOOOSIVE!!!! lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MARC MOSS Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 15's or 16's look well on a gt, but the stance has to be right to suit 15's. im only running 16's because my brakes are MAHOOOOSIVE!!!! lolHow massive dude??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwdrev Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) pretty big, fiat coupe turbo 305mm x 28mm discs with comp brake pr7 calipers under team dynamics pro race 1.2's, theres around 5mm between the wheel weights and caliper, lol Edited March 28, 2014 by rwdrev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dizzy Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 wow.. those are brakes.. are the back ones stock? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwdrev Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 yeah, rears are stock, but grooved discs. they work really well. slightest tap and your through the windscreen, lol. only got road pads in it and there awsome, not had them hot to see what the fade is like, but will find out more soon as its in for an mot tomorrow, but not on the road till mayb next month Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I've ran all three sizes, personally prefer 15s for driving Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitestar Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) I've ran 16's all the time with zero problems. Ride is a bit harsh, but I love the looks! This is from tonight. Excuse the filth! Although I love them 16's I just got a pair of 15's for front. Gonna get me some fat as possible tires to help with traction! Edited April 3, 2014 by whitestar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MARC MOSS Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 pretty big, fiat coupe turbo 305mm x 28mm discs with comp brake pr7 calipers under team dynamics pro race 1.2's, theres around 5mm between the wheel weights and caliper, lolCool as fuck lol The calipers are the same size as mine but im running 320x30mm discs and they only just fit under my 16's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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