Rim fitment....I know I read the "Sticky"
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Rim fitment....I know I read the "Sticky"
I don't see anyone running an 18" 8.5 front 9.5 rear wheel with a 35mm backspacing? Would these stick out horribly?
The wheel fitment sticky says you can go as low as 38 but I see guys with 24" backspacing and just slightly rolled fenders?
Can't seem to find anyone that ran a 35mm backspacing... I'm torn I found a great deal on knock off ADR rims that look like the Ruff rims I want but they are of course 35mm BS...
What do you all think? Could I get away with it and not get the roller skate look? Just shaved or slightly rolled fenders?
Also if it matters the factory ride height is going to be dropped 1/2 inch. When my supra struts and springs arrive.
thanks!
The wheel fitment sticky says you can go as low as 38 but I see guys with 24" backspacing and just slightly rolled fenders?
Can't seem to find anyone that ran a 35mm backspacing... I'm torn I found a great deal on knock off ADR rims that look like the Ruff rims I want but they are of course 35mm BS...
What do you all think? Could I get away with it and not get the roller skate look? Just shaved or slightly rolled fenders?
Also if it matters the factory ride height is going to be dropped 1/2 inch. When my supra struts and springs arrive.
thanks!
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you have broken rule number 2 of the SC fourm
2. never lie to the O.G's
but I feel you were trying to avoid breaking rule number 17 --
17. no sunken rims...
you have to read the whole thread. It will answer questions you have and some you haven't thought of....
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Im suprised you didnt find anythign in those offsets. Those seem to be the MOST common for cheap rims. 8.5/9.5 +35. They will fit easy, but I would seriously consider some spacers to make them look better.
Add in the cost of the spacers and you could use that extra $200 for something better?
Add in the cost of the spacers and you could use that extra $200 for something better?
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200 bucks for spacers? That seems high to me.... Where are you getting the spacers from? How large of a spacer would be needed would I have to get longer wheel studs or something?
Reading through that rim thread would take days theres like 100 pages... but I did come up with this... And they are claiming 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 with a 35mm offset sets the rims flush with the fenders? Is this correct? Or is there also misinformation in the sacred tire/rim fitment thread?
And this...
Reading through that rim thread would take days theres like 100 pages... but I did come up with this... And they are claiming 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 with a 35mm offset sets the rims flush with the fenders? Is this correct? Or is there also misinformation in the sacred tire/rim fitment thread?
Originally Posted by mr2turbo12 View Post
im looking at these ruff 278 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ruff-...40980566QQrdZ1 the size is 18x8.5 front, 18x9.5 rear +20 offset for the front and rears. From reading thru these forums +35 makes the rims flush with the fender. So +20 should stick out 10mm, correct? I am going for an aggressive look, but would this look to aggressive for a stock body? Also can someone recommend tire sizes. I am willing to roll the rear fenders, but would rather not roll the fronts.
thanks in advance.
im looking at these ruff 278 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ruff-...40980566QQrdZ1 the size is 18x8.5 front, 18x9.5 rear +20 offset for the front and rears. From reading thru these forums +35 makes the rims flush with the fender. So +20 should stick out 10mm, correct? I am going for an aggressive look, but would this look to aggressive for a stock body? Also can someone recommend tire sizes. I am willing to roll the rear fenders, but would rather not roll the fronts.
thanks in advance.
Here's my contribution....
Kazera KZ-A
F 18x8.5 +38mm 245/40
R 18x9.5 +35mm 285/35
Shaved rear's
Great fitment!
Kazera KZ-A
F 18x8.5 +38mm 245/40
R 18x9.5 +35mm 285/35
Shaved rear's
Great fitment!
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