15s or 16s??

[Dan_112]

Im currently on my 4th starlet lol keep going back to them which wheel size is better?? On my last starlet i ran 16x7 rota rims which fitted nice, but from looking through the form i see most of u run 15s why is this?? Im building a track starlet and unsure what size to go for?? From what I've seen ill be running a 195 50 15 if i go for 15s or a 195 45 16.. What set up do u think is best??

 

[aidan]

i think 15's look much better and find any bigger than that kills them and with 15's you will be able to lower it more gettin better handleing

 

[GTwayne]

For track definately 15's.

 

[Dan_112]

Ok cheers lads 15s it is then

 

[Texx]

15" wheels will provide a wider scope for suspension and geometry adjustments and allow you to fine tune the handling without being limited by the body of the car. However for a track car the front brakes are a very important part of the setup and 15" wheels may limit the size of the front brakes you can install.

Personally I would stick with 15" wheels, but look at which wheels are compatible with larger front brake discs and calipers. The minimum size of a front brake disc for a track Starlet is around 275x25mm, anything smaller and they'll overheat quickly and cause severe brake fade. Not all 15" wheels will be compatible especially when looking to fit 4 or 6 pot calipers, so decide on the front brakes first and then research which wheels will fit over those brakes.

 

[Roy88]

15" wheels will provide a wider scope for suspension and geometry adjustments and allow you to fine tune the handling without being limited by the body of the car. However for a track car the front brakes are a very important part of the setup and 15" wheels may limit the size of the front brakes you can install.

Personally I would stick with 15" wheels, but look at which wheels are compatible with larger front brake discs and calipers. The minimum size of a front brake disc for a track Starlet is around 275x25mm, anything smaller and they'll overheat quickly and cause severe brake fade. Not all 15" wheels will be compatible especially when looking to fit 4 or 6 pot calipers, so decide on the front brakes first and then research which wheels will fit over those brakes.

this . . . 16s for show but nothing else. get yourself a decent suspension setup and 15s and you will be onto a winner. im running 15inch rota grids with d2 coilovers on my gt and i can have it pretty damm low if i wanted it to be (i know this is what a lot of people worry about!). im even using a soightly lower 45 profile tyre on mine too.

another note would be that the tyres are cheaper to replace. if your seriously tracking it its something worth considering

 

[Dan_112]

Cheers for the info guys im going for 15s, can u send me a pic of yours Roy?? I wanted the grids on mine wanna see how they look