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Originally Posted by hp1975
...I have a MKIV supra (1994 baltic blue turbo w/stock chrome wheels) that I use for daily commute. Recently, my right rear wheel got trashed, and even though I have new tires, the right rear tire still leaks 'cause the outside of the rim is messed up.
Can anyone recommends a set of new rims/wheels that are:
1. Cheap
2. Tough. Stand up to the daily commute.
3. Have recessed rims. I don't like the chrome stock ones 'cause the outside of the rims get easily scratched up, especially when I parallel park 'cause I suck at it.
4. Are stock size, 'cause I just got new tires (Kumho Ecsta ASX) and don't want to replace them.
Stock wheels sizes are:
Size PCD Offset(s) Centerbore Weight (lbs) Finishes
17X8 5X114.3 50
17X9.5 5X114.3 50
I don't really care how they how they look 'cause my supra's old (~160K miles). Can you send me the links to the web sites and wheel?...
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If you're looking for something cheap, nothing oem-sized will beat the price of a used oem rim...and they're tough too.
Note that most aftermarket rims are built for looks and are light-weight, the two factors that really aren't present in the stock rims.
Recessed rims are more a factor of the tire than a factor of the rim itself. If you put 245s or 255s on your front rims and 275s or 285s on your rear rims, the rubber sticks out beyond the rim lip. In addition, certain tires have a
rubber ridge on the sidewall designed to protect the lip of the rim.
Are you looking for one rim to replace your right rear that's leaking, or a full set? If you're only looking for one, I'd strongly recommend against running anything other than an oem rim. Running mismatched rim weights is one way you can throw off the performance characteristics of your Supra, and could possibly lead to a dangerous imbalance...
To sum up, I'm pretty sure your best choice will be to look for used stock rims. For the most part, they meet all of your criteria (assuming you pick the correct tire). As you might have already seen, the vast majority of aftermarket rims are lightweight (designed for racing, not potholes) and relatively expensive, with an emphasis on looks. Here's a link to a place where you might find a used set of oem rims
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http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...splay.php?f=17