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New tire / wheel setup - Supra wheels, NT05R, RE71R

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Old 03-08-15, 09:18 PM
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Default New tire / wheel setup - Supra wheels, NT05R, RE71R

Front: 235/45-17 Bridgestone RE71R (a brand new almost R compound tire to replace the RE-11a)
17x8 Supra wheel, +50 offset

Rear: 275/40-17 Nitto NT05r Drag Radial
17x9.5 Supra wheel, +50 offset

Fronts required removal of the little nub on the spindle for clearance. Rears required a 1/4" trim of the fenders
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Old 03-09-15, 01:28 AM
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Looking good !
Im gonna have to keep an eye out for a set of those rims
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Get enough traction? haha that thing looks narly
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Originally Posted by bluulexo
Get enough traction? haha that thing looks narly
Thanks, between the new tires and AEM Infinity's traction control, she goes pretty good now
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The fitment looks pretty good! Do you plan on putting the center caps on?
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Originally Posted by Seize
The fitment looks pretty good! Do you plan on putting the center caps on?
Thanks, it worked even better than I thought really.

I haven't decided yet. The caps I have are chrome, so they won't match. The wheels are powdercoated, not painted, so painting them to match may prove difficult. Also, I kinda like the "tuner" look, especially at night. I wish the caps were a little more than just flat with a Toyota logo.
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