Mighty mags..... - Page 2

submersiblepotato · 28-07-2003, 05:43 PM

Looks like I might have to go to a mag shop.... One of the reasons for the expensive rubber is that the astina has a higer load rating on the tyres (don't ask me why). Apparently most cars have a rating of 80 but the astina has 84 which means the walls of the tyres have to be re-inforced which means more $$$

What i'm getting at is that it will be hard to get some really sik mags for less than $200 each to meet my budget..

Anyhoo, I'll work something out.....

Cheers,

Sub

submersiblepotato · 28-07-2003, 05:52 PM

I must have an older speedy flyer coz' there is no atix-5's in it. Had a look online (aus site was down, had 2 go to usa one) and they do look pretty nice, but it said suits 5 stud wheels..... I'll have to ask about them...

They are pretty nice..

Sub

JynX · 30-07-2003, 10:00 AM

Sub,

Pick of the car at stock height with 17" rims.

Rubber is 215-40-R17 Faulken Ziex ZE512. Cost was $198 a corner + alignment($40) + nitrogen($20). On the cheaper end of the range but a good handling tyre for the price. Mal uses a similar tread on his car and has been happy with them.

Toyboy · 30-07-2003, 11:16 AM

So when ya going 4WD'ing champ :lol: hehe couldnt help myself :P

JynX · 30-07-2003, 11:19 AM

After you get your car off the ferry....

submersiblepotato · 30-07-2003, 06:19 PM

Thanks for the pic jynx.....

looks fine from here mal.... I'll find out soon enough, getting the speedy holotype-r 17's on friday....... with falken rubber, whey will trade in my old steel rims and tyres too....

here comes fun !!!!

or debt...... Whatever....

cheers,

Sub

submersiblepotato · 30-07-2003, 06:23 PM

PS I have to say that your car is VERY clean....

goodwork.... :lol:

Sub

JynX · 30-07-2003, 07:53 PM

Honestly, I would try and keep the old tyres mate. They have been real handy having both sets especially when cash is short.

Just some friendly advice.

Rupewrecht · 31-07-2003, 12:28 PM

i agree - they'll probably give you bugger all for your steelies anyway..

Cosmo Dude · 31-07-2003, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by submersiblepotato

trade in my old steel rims and tyres too....

The dealership I bought my car from sells brand new 0 km'ish wheels to a wreckers for $5 bucks a pop. Used you may need to pay'em to take them away :cry:

Rod

bRaDiNhO · 31-07-2003, 11:17 PM

Those places also do alot of copies... ie not name brands. I have a friend who got chrome 18's on his lancer which look pretty nice for about $1800 with (pretty average) rubber if i remember right. It was either Ozzy or Tempe.

28-07-2003, 05:43 PM	#21
submersiblepotato Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 102	Looks like I might have to go to a mag shop.... One of the reasons for the expensive rubber is that the astina has a higer load rating on the tyres (don't ask me why). Apparently most cars have a rating of 80 but the astina has 84 which means the walls of the tyres have to be re-inforced which means more $$$ What i'm getting at is that it will be hard to get some really sik mags for less than $200 each to meet my budget.. Anyhoo, I'll work something out..... Cheers, Sub __________________ It's not an optical illusion ! It just looks like one !

28-07-2003, 05:52 PM	#22
submersiblepotato Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 102	I must have an older speedy flyer coz' there is no atix-5's in it. Had a look online (aus site was down, had 2 go to usa one) and they do look pretty nice, but it said suits 5 stud wheels..... I'll have to ask about them... They are pretty nice.. Sub __________________ It's not an optical illusion ! It just looks like one !

30-07-2003, 10:00 AM	#23
JynX Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,767	Sub, Pick of the car at stock height with 17" rims. Rubber is 215-40-R17 Faulken Ziex ZE512. Cost was $198 a corner + alignment($40) + nitrogen($20). On the cheaper end of the range but a good handling tyre for the price. Mal uses a similar tread on his car and has been happy with them. __________________ JynX 1994 Turbo BA Astina 200whp @ 12psi "If you cant drive fast with 90hp..... 900hp wont help you"

30-07-2003, 11:16 AM	#24
Toyboy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: nsw Car: Ba Astina Posts: 1,113	So when ya going 4WD'ing champ :lol: hehe couldnt help myself :P __________________ "Man who drop watch in toilet have ****ty time."

30-07-2003, 11:19 AM	#25
JynX Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,767	After you get your car off the ferry.... __________________ JynX 1994 Turbo BA Astina 200whp @ 12psi "If you cant drive fast with 90hp..... 900hp wont help you"

30-07-2003, 06:19 PM	#26
submersiblepotato Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 102	Thanks for the pic jynx..... looks fine from here mal.... I'll find out soon enough, getting the speedy holotype-r 17's on friday....... with falken rubber, whey will trade in my old steel rims and tyres too.... here comes fun !!!! or debt...... Whatever.... cheers, Sub __________________ It's not an optical illusion ! It just looks like one !

30-07-2003, 06:23 PM	#27
submersiblepotato Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 102	PS I have to say that your car is VERY clean.... goodwork.... :lol: Sub __________________ It's not an optical illusion ! It just looks like one !

30-07-2003, 07:53 PM	#28
JynX Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,767	Honestly, I would try and keep the old tyres mate. They have been real handy having both sets especially when cash is short. Just some friendly advice. __________________ JynX 1994 Turbo BA Astina 200whp @ 12psi "If you cant drive fast with 90hp..... 900hp wont help you"

31-07-2003, 12:28 PM	#29
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	i agree - they'll probably give you bugger all for your steelies anyway.. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

31-07-2003, 11:17 PM	#31
bRaDiNhO AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Collaroy, NSW Car: '90 SP Posts: 469	Those places also do alot of copies... ie not name brands. I have a friend who got chrome 18's on his lancer which look pretty nice for about $1800 with (pretty average) rubber if i remember right. It was either Ozzy or Tempe. __________________ '90 Astina SP

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