supra/celica wheels

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teranfirbt
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My tercel:: '86 SR5 4WD, 5AFE, lifted rear, 195/70/14 tires
Location: Seattle, WA

Re: supra/celica wheels

Post by teranfirbt »

They're definitely great looking wheels, but not only are they the wrong bolt pattern, they're also near zero offset, so would stick out from the fenders a bunch :(
teranfirbt
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My tercel:: '86 SR5 4WD, 5AFE, lifted rear, 195/70/14 tires
Location: Seattle, WA

Re: supra/celica wheels

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I think those are the same wheels I ended up with :) As I recall the stock brakes fit OK under them, but when I went to Corolla GT-S brakes on the front I had to get a spacer + grind ~1/16" off the caliper.

The center bore on them is 55mm vs. the Tercel's 54. The studs pattern is good enough to center the wheels. I found the best way to get the wheels centered is to snug down one lug, give the tire some percussive persuasion (rubber mallet works best), snug down a 2nd lug, repeat persuasion, snug the first (do opposite corners), then repeat a couple more times until both lugs are good and snug. Torque all of the lugs to 76 ft-lbs after that.

I didn't go as aggressive on tires, 195/70/14 all seasons. Makes the car look right, the stock 13's are way too small.
Hiro
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My tercel:: 1986 Toyota Tercel FWD 5spd

Re: supra/celica wheels

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I picked up a set of BMW bottlecaps that I'm hoping to fit on the turcel at some point... These rims are super cheap, pretty light, and (i think) will look period correct (80's)
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4wdEconoBox
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My tercel:: 1985 Toyota Tercel SR5 4WD
Location: Talladega, Alabama

Re: supra/celica wheels

Post by 4wdEconoBox »

I've been running my phone dials for about a year now, I absolutely love them! I just bolted mine straight up with no issues, they fit the oddness of the car forreal haha.
Tercel__jon
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My tercel:: 1983 4wd Wagon

Re: supra/celica wheels

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Im planning on test fitting them when I swap the GTS axle in. I know Id need adapters on the front. We'll see how it goes.
donnyre
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My tercel:: 95 Tercel

Re: supra/celica wheels

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Keep us updated. Are you planning to paint those wheels?
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