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Old Dec 6, 2013 | 06:26 PM
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Pic request: r56 Justa with 16 or 17in wheels on stock suspension

Need new tires for my 09 justa. Kinda want to get larger wheels for it as well but dont want it to look silly with the stock suspension. Anyone have any pics of a justa on 16s or 17s with regular stock suspension? Aftermarket ok but I will probably try and find a cheap OEM set on craigslist, they seem to come up a lot around here. Thanks!
 
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Old Dec 6, 2013 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by brooksthepro
Need new tires for my 09 justa. Kinda want to get larger wheels for it as well but dont want it to look silly with the stock suspension. Anyone have any pics of a justa on 16s or 17s with regular stock suspension? Aftermarket ok but I will probably try and find a cheap OEM set on craigslist, they seem to come up a lot around here. Thanks!
Yep. Check out my pics. I can take a side shot tomorrow morning.

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Old Dec 6, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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I have 16s, you can check out my Gallery...I wouldn't put 17s on it though. If you're wanting to take away the gap I'd suggest installing lowering springs instead.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 08:00 AM
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Here's one. I'm happy with the way it sits....don't mind the little gap.

 
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 10:06 AM
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I know Justa Cooper's always list horsepower numbers (118 hp) what is the torque on a Justa Cooper? I heard that a 16" light weight wheel with a good non-run flat with decrease unsprung weight and the less rotating mass versus a 17 inch wheel should perform better according to physics. By how much I am uncertain.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 11:09 AM
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I don't mind the gap either. In the land of snow and potholes a little extra height is a good thing.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 09:29 AM
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Thanks for the pics! keep em' comming!

I don't really mind the gap either, I think I am leaning towards the 16's so far.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 04:38 PM
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Pic request: r56 Justa with 16 or 17in wheels on stock suspension-image-2828074565.jpg

Here is my 08 with 17" Challenge wheels.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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Just found a set of 16in OEM wheels and tires on CL. The tire size is 195/55/16 run flats. My car currently doesnt have runflats but these tires should fit right on my justa?
 

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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 09:00 PM
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Here is my 08 with 17" Challenge wheels.
Same setup I have but my challenge wheels are black. I like 17's better than 16's.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 06:36 PM
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Same setup I have but my challenge wheels are black. I like 17's better than 16's.
Me too, I have my 16s on now with my snow tires. Last year I kept swapping back and forth and ended up in a snow storm with my Bridgestone RE 11s. I will never do that again. These snows are staying on and I will just long for my 17s until the spring .
 
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 03:12 PM
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Ended up going with the 16's. Just got them mounted!

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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 05:38 PM
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LOVE those R94 BridgeSpokes....I'm getting a used set powdercoated black and putting them on my 'Justa this summer.

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Ended up going with the 16's. Just got them mounted!



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