Which is a BETTER wheel ?

toyrunner · 10-19-2009, 07:54 PM

Hi, I am new to this forum & have a question on which wheels to put on my Newly acquired 05' s2000. I am looking at the MMR GT1's & Stern ST-2.
The MMR's come in a staggered at 18x7.5 with a 48 offset Front & 18x8.5 with a 45 offset Rear . The Stern's come staggered in 18x8.5 Front & a 18x9.5 Rear , I am not sure about the offset on these. They we both have the Black centers ! I have a stock S & dont wish to roll any fenders ! Any HELP would be appreciated . -Ken

RL1924 · 10-19-2009, 08:06 PM

Before jumping the gun on the wheels think it over... When I first got the S I bought the MMR GT1's thought they were nice looking.. I ended up selling them in a week. There nice looking wheels but there very generic you will find them on ebay selling under all types of cars just different listings, I mean if your set on them then go for it but just want you to be aware of the quality difference. I bought them thinking they would look like my current wheels and 8-9 months later had what I first started wanting

RL1924 · 10-19-2009, 08:07 PM

MRR GT1's and you can see in my sig my new ones

toyrunner · 10-19-2009, 08:35 PM

Well I see nothing wrong with the MMR's. I think they look just as good if not better than your current BBS wheels, But thats just me.

RL1924 · 10-19-2009, 09:08 PM

No there is nothing wrong with them at all, I just wanted to give you a heads up. I just dont think there super quality wheels, Im not telling you to go get extreme expensive wheels but there are other cheap wheels around same price as the MMR's that little better quality. Only reason Im saying is I kinda jumped the gun when I first got the S and bought those and ended up regretting them, You may totally not.

dezignpro04 · 10-19-2009, 09:12 PM

It doesnt matter which are better, it is which ones you can afford and which ones you like. What matters is offsett and stance. So you know I have staggered 18's - 7.5/9.5 and love it. front I believe is 48 rear is 52.

Here is a shot of the flush rear wheels. My fenders are not rolled and I dont rub..

toyrunner · 10-19-2009, 09:16 PM

Thats quite alright. I like the Volks but my budget says No Way. I dont see any other wheels that have a black center that I like.

toyrunner · 10-19-2009, 09:20 PM

So a 18x9.5 will fit with no mods, Great to see ! Does anyone run the ST-2's ?

dezignpro04 · 10-19-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyrunner

So a 18x9.5 will fit with no mods, Great to see ! Does anyone run the ST-2's ?

I may be wrong but I thought SXY_S2K had stern wheels, not sure which version. Look her up here on the site and ask her. And yes to confirm 9.5 will fit with no mods needed.

RL1924 · 10-19-2009, 09:32 PM

That is if your not dropped at all... My MRR gt1's rubbed with a small drop I had to roll my fenders.. +45 not that high of an off set, 9.5 will fit but with a high enough offset

SXY_S2K · 10-19-2009, 10:00 PM

You also really need to keep in mind how much the wheels weigh. My 18" wheels weigh 24lbs a piece

Jim21680 · 10-19-2009, 10:25 PM

RL...could you please go out and rub just a little bit of dirt on your car? C'mon....maybe just some fingerprints on the glass, or a little mud under the wheel well or something! You're really making me feel like a slacker with the car-cleaning habits. That damn thing is immaculate!

toyrunner · 10-19-2009, 10:52 PM

I found another wheel. it comes in 18x8 front & 18x9 Rear.

Password · 10-20-2009, 01:07 AM

Modified Mag did a wheel test in june so you may want to give that a peak if performance is a massive issue but if it comes down to what looks good and you can afford, the ones you have mentioned all would work.

RL1924 · 10-20-2009, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyrunner

I found another wheel. it comes in 18x8 front & 18x9 Rear.

It really has more to do with offset than width of the wheel.. Im currently running 9.5" in the rear no problem but I have a pretty high offset Some people are running 8.5" with problems due to low offset

toyrunner · 10-20-2009, 11:05 AM

I checked with Tork & its a No go, back spacing issue.

S2KCRick · 10-20-2009, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dezignpro04

It doesnt matter which are better, it is which ones you can afford and which ones you like. What matters is offsett and stance. So you know I have staggered 18's - 7.5/9.5 and love it. front I believe is 48 rear is 52.

Here is a shot of the flush rear wheels. My fenders are not rolled and I dont rub..

Do you have more pics of your wheels on the S? Is she lowered?

S2KCRick · 10-20-2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RL1924

It really has more to do with offset than width of the wheel.. Im currently running 9.5" in the rear no problem but I have a pretty high offset Some people are running 8.5" with problems due to low offset

Wow i didnt know u got a new set of wheels until you just pointed it out. They def look better than the old set. Are you lowered too?

10-19-2009, 07:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
toyrunner Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 63	Which is a BETTER wheel ? Hi, I am new to this forum & have a question on which wheels to put on my Newly acquired 05' s2000. I am looking at the MMR GT1's & Stern ST-2. The MMR's come in a staggered at 18x7.5 with a 48 offset Front & 18x8.5 with a 45 offset Rear . The Stern's come staggered in 18x8.5 Front & a 18x9.5 Rear , I am not sure about the offset on these. They we both have the Black centers ! I have a stock S & dont wish to roll any fenders ! Any HELP would be appreciated . -Ken __________________ 2005 Honda s2000 : Invidia 70mm TP, CF air intake plate, K&N Filter / Mod. Box, OBX ST Brace, CF coil Cover, BLK Emblems, Clear side marker Lights w/ LED Bulbs, Voodoo Shift Knob, For Sale Invidia N1 / Ti Dual Exhaust, For Sale Honda Factory 8 Disc CD changer 2008 Toyota Tacoma SR5 / Prerunner

10-19-2009, 08:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
toyrunner Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 63	Well I see nothing wrong with the MMR's. I think they look just as good if not better than your current BBS wheels, But thats just me. __________________ 2005 Honda s2000 : Invidia 70mm TP, CF air intake plate, K&N Filter / Mod. Box, OBX ST Brace, CF coil Cover, BLK Emblems, Clear side marker Lights w/ LED Bulbs, Voodoo Shift Knob, For Sale Invidia N1 / Ti Dual Exhaust, For Sale Honda Factory 8 Disc CD changer 2008 Toyota Tacoma SR5 / Prerunner

10-19-2009, 09:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
dezignpro04 Banned for Life Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 1,174	It doesnt matter which are better, it is which ones you can afford and which ones you like. What matters is offsett and stance. So you know I have staggered 18's - 7.5/9.5 and love it. front I believe is 48 rear is 52. Here is a shot of the flush rear wheels. My fenders are not rolled and I dont rub.. __________________ Mods: 18" Axis Reverbs w/Black Rays Lugs, Invidia N1 Exhaust, CAI, ACT Stage 2 Clutch, JDM Side Markers, Clear Corners, Slotted/Drilled Rotors, Spoon Pads, Spoon Steel Brake Lines, Spoon Reservoir Socks, Ricks Vodoo Knob, Custom Stitched Hand Made Convertible Top w/ Glass Window, JDM Aero Screen, Body Matching Dash & Shift Molding Panels, Polished Valve Cover and CAI, Engine Steel Braided Wire Kit & S2000 Caliper Vinyls..

10-19-2009, 09:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
toyrunner Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 63	Thats quite alright. I like the Volks but my budget says No Way. I dont see any other wheels that have a black center that I like. __________________ 2005 Honda s2000 : Invidia 70mm TP, CF air intake plate, K&N Filter / Mod. Box, OBX ST Brace, CF coil Cover, BLK Emblems, Clear side marker Lights w/ LED Bulbs, Voodoo Shift Knob, For Sale Invidia N1 / Ti Dual Exhaust, For Sale Honda Factory 8 Disc CD changer 2008 Toyota Tacoma SR5 / Prerunner

10-19-2009, 09:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
toyrunner Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 63	So a 18x9.5 will fit with no mods, Great to see ! Does anyone run the ST-2's ? __________________ 2005 Honda s2000 : Invidia 70mm TP, CF air intake plate, K&N Filter / Mod. Box, OBX ST Brace, CF coil Cover, BLK Emblems, Clear side marker Lights w/ LED Bulbs, Voodoo Shift Knob, For Sale Invidia N1 / Ti Dual Exhaust, For Sale Honda Factory 8 Disc CD changer 2008 Toyota Tacoma SR5 / Prerunner

10-19-2009, 08:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,037	Before jumping the gun on the wheels think it over... When I first got the S I bought the MMR GT1's thought they were nice looking.. I ended up selling them in a week. There nice looking wheels but there very generic you will find them on ebay selling under all types of cars just different listings, I mean if your set on them then go for it but just want you to be aware of the quality difference. I bought them thinking they would look like my current wheels and 8-9 months later had what I first started wanting

10-19-2009, 08:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,037	MRR GT1's and you can see in my sig my new ones

10-19-2009, 09:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,037	No there is nothing wrong with them at all, I just wanted to give you a heads up. I just dont think there super quality wheels, Im not telling you to go get extreme expensive wheels but there are other cheap wheels around same price as the MMR's that little better quality. Only reason Im saying is I kinda jumped the gun when I first got the S and bought those and ended up regretting them, You may totally not.

10-19-2009, 09:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,037	That is if your not dropped at all... My MRR gt1's rubbed with a small drop I had to roll my fenders.. +45 not that high of an off set, 9.5 will fit but with a high enough offset

10-19-2009, 10:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
SXY_S2K Trqless Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 1,232	You also really need to keep in mind how much the wheels weigh. My 18" wheels weigh 24lbs a piece __________________ *Race time. Got to be serious, not stylish.* *www.facebook.com/kesmith3 http://www.carbon8mag.com/*

10-19-2009, 10:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jim21680 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 365	RL...could you please go out and rub just a little bit of dirt on your car? C'mon....maybe just some fingerprints on the glass, or a little mud under the wheel well or something! You're really making me feel like a slacker with the car-cleaning habits. That damn thing is immaculate! __________________

10-19-2009, 10:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
toyrunner Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 63	I found another wheel. it comes in 18x8 front & 18x9 Rear. __________________ 2005 Honda s2000 : Invidia 70mm TP, CF air intake plate, K&N Filter / Mod. Box, OBX ST Brace, CF coil Cover, BLK Emblems, Clear side marker Lights w/ LED Bulbs, Voodoo Shift Knob, For Sale Invidia N1 / Ti Dual Exhaust, For Sale Honda Factory 8 Disc CD changer 2008 Toyota Tacoma SR5 / Prerunner

10-20-2009, 01:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
Password Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 7	Modified Mag did a wheel test in june so you may want to give that a peak if performance is a massive issue but if it comes down to what looks good and you can afford, the ones you have mentioned all would work.

10-20-2009, 11:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
toyrunner Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 63	I checked with Tork & its a No go, back spacing issue. __________________ 2005 Honda s2000 : Invidia 70mm TP, CF air intake plate, K&N Filter / Mod. Box, OBX ST Brace, CF coil Cover, BLK Emblems, Clear side marker Lights w/ LED Bulbs, Voodoo Shift Knob, For Sale Invidia N1 / Ti Dual Exhaust, For Sale Honda Factory 8 Disc CD changer 2008 Toyota Tacoma SR5 / Prerunner

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