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The Workshop => General => Topic started by: Gibla on March 10, 2022, 12:37

Title: TTE Grandstand Wheels
Post by: Gibla on March 10, 2022, 12:37
During my search for a set of 16'' wheels I came across an advert on Fb Marketplace for a set of 16'' 4x100, asking £500 iirc

Maybe of interest for someone, as I know they are very rare? 
Title: Re: TTE Grandstand Wheels
Post by: Gibla on March 10, 2022, 13:24
If anyone wants to get in touch with the owner, pm me for details.
Title: Re: TTE Grandstand Wheels
Post by: 1979scotte on March 10, 2022, 13:53
Also heavy compared to stock. Would be better off looking for a set of lightweight 16" if you must have 16 but IMHO the cars are much better on pfl 15.
Title: Re: TTE Grandstand Wheels
Post by: Petrus on March 10, 2022, 14:22
Quote from: 1979scotte on March 10, 2022, 13:53Also heavy compared to stock. Would be better off looking for a set of lightweight 16" if you must have 16 but IMHO the cars are much better on pfl 15.


I só agree!!
Title: Re: TTE Grandstand Wheels
Post by: Chilli Girl on March 10, 2022, 15:16
Having had two FL's, the pfl set up is better in my eyes too!
Title: Re: TTE Grandstand Wheels
Post by: Petrus on March 10, 2022, 16:19
Quote from: Chilli Girl on March 10, 2022, 15:16Having had two FL's, the pfl set up is better in my eyes too!

The FL geometry changes were to slow the agility down a bit; make it a wee bit more understeered; push the transition to oversteer júst that bit further away.
A bit like adding some ballast in the spare wheel bucket and several like that too.
Title: Re: TTE Grandstand Wheels
Post by: Gibla on March 10, 2022, 17:00
Well this thread went in a direction I wasn't expecting  :)) 

But to continue the conversation, how it has currently progressed :-

I like the appearance of the 10 spoke TTE, but couldn't justify the cost, I have ended up with 5x Corolla t sport 16'' 10 spoke alloys - these are 6J so tyre choice becomes more limited again.

I am currently thinking of 185/55/16 or 195/45/16 or 195/50/16F and 205/50/16 R < any opinions welcome  ;)

Assuming that this guide is accurate https://www.oponeo.co.uk/tools/fit-the-tyre-to-the-rim/6-00x16
Title: Re: TTE Grandstand Wheels
Post by: Petrus on March 10, 2022, 21:45
Quote from: Gibla on March 10, 2022, 17:00Well this thread went in a direction I wasn't expecting  :)) 

Thát, my Dear Watson, is what makes life worth lÍVING!
Title: Re: TTE Grandstand Wheels
Post by: Beachbum957 on March 11, 2022, 16:13
A 6" rim really limits the tire choices as most 205/45-16 have a minimum rim width of 6.5". 195/45-16 normally have a 6" minimum.

We are running 195/45-16 front and 205/45-16 rear, but on 7" width rims. 

You might get away with a 205/45 on a 6" but it isn't recommended.  Most 205/50-16 will work on a 6" rim, but some of them aren't any wider than a 195/45-16
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