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Anyone running Motorworx 18" look-alikes on their TR?

Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by gmonsen, Jan 18, 2017.

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  1. gmonsen

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    #1 gmonsen, Jan 18, 2017
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    So, I've been looking for a car for a few months and seen quite a range of them. I settled on a 1987 with 20,000 miles on it.

    I have one question for those who have had concerns over the 16 inch wheels and the lack of tire choice. I'm going to put some Toyo R888's on the stock 16's, but wondered about getting the 18 inch Motorworx look-alikes. Is anyone using them? You can run 275/40's on the 18x9.5 inch rears.

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  2. Schulz308

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    #2 Schulz308, Jan 18, 2017
    I have not used em but they are an improvement. ride will be stiffer with the lower profile tires, and they look a bit thick in the space between the lip and the face of the wheel but good.
     
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    #3 Schulz308, Jan 18, 2017
  4. gmonsen

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    #4 gmonsen, Jan 19, 2017
    Thanks. I checked out the other thread. I tend to agree that the rims are a bit thick on the Motorworx, although they do retain the original look pretty well. I'm going to look at some Forgeline and CCW 5 spoke options.

    Thanks, again.

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  5. Rifledriver

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    #5 Rifledriver, Jan 19, 2017
    Never liked the look of them. Also never really considered the tires an issue. The BFG's are a good tire and don't limit the capability of the car. If you want bigger brakes or if you have metric wheels that's a different story.
     
  6. gmonsen

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    #6 gmonsen, Jan 19, 2017
    Thanks, Rifledriver. I am going to stick with the stock wheels for now and put a set of slightly oversize Toyo R888's on the rear.

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