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****Official Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide for SC300/SC400****
#3841
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I've been reading through pages and pages now to get to what the 'magic' numbers are, and from what it seems, optimal offsets (with a roll and maybe slight pull-- no major work needed) is:
18x10 ~ 20 F
18x11 ~ 20 R
My Question:
I just stumbled on a good deal for a full set of wheels with tires, details are:
18x9 +3 F (225/35)
18x10.5 +4 R (225/40)
I'm pretty sure the fronts wont be any problem at all with just a roll, but are the rears ok? once I roll, perhaps pull a bit while doing so, will those not rub? Maybe with like -3 camber? I'm looking for actually flush, so once the springs compress, the wheel goes under the fender, not into it haha.
Also, their Meisters for reference. I hope 18" Meisters don't look small on a stock 97+ body...
opinions? input? Thanks!!
18x10 ~ 20 F
18x11 ~ 20 R
My Question:
I just stumbled on a good deal for a full set of wheels with tires, details are:
18x9 +3 F (225/35)
18x10.5 +4 R (225/40)
I'm pretty sure the fronts wont be any problem at all with just a roll, but are the rears ok? once I roll, perhaps pull a bit while doing so, will those not rub? Maybe with like -3 camber? I'm looking for actually flush, so once the springs compress, the wheel goes under the fender, not into it haha.
Also, their Meisters for reference. I hope 18" Meisters don't look small on a stock 97+ body...
opinions? input? Thanks!!
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I'm using an Eastwood roller, so I'm thinking I should be able to get it done-- you think around -4 camber could do it? I will get it aligned afterward so tire wear won't be as bad, but I want to stay away if I need camber thats going to kill all my tires...
And yes, suspension is in place
#3843
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Thanks for the input!
I'm using an Eastwood roller, so I'm thinking I should be able to get it done-- you think around -4 camber could do it? I will get it aligned afterward so tire wear won't be as bad, but I want to stay away if I need camber thats going to kill all my tires...
And yes, suspension is in place
I'm using an Eastwood roller, so I'm thinking I should be able to get it done-- you think around -4 camber could do it? I will get it aligned afterward so tire wear won't be as bad, but I want to stay away if I need camber thats going to kill all my tires...
And yes, suspension is in place
Normally you'd get the camber set when you get the alignment. Plus, toe kills tires a lot faster than camber, so go to a good shop that knows how to align lowered cars.
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Rolling the fronts flat are a little tough because of the little holes where the fender trim attaches, rears are easy.
Normally you'd get the camber set when you get the alignment. Plus, toe kills tires a lot faster than camber, so go to a good shop that knows how to align lowered cars.
Normally you'd get the camber set when you get the alignment. Plus, toe kills tires a lot faster than camber, so go to a good shop that knows how to align lowered cars.
I got just the shop to do it too.
I'll stop cluttering this thread now, and hopefully only post again when this bid-niss is on my car
#3845
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I have a quick question, I'm getting ready to order some pbm coils, and I'm looking at running 18x10 +25 all around wrapped in some 225/40/18 tires.
My question will I be able to to go super low with this width/offset. I'm wanting it to sit flush but also really low. I know i'm going to need a roll and slight pull. Is this a good size, and will I need spacers?
any suggestions?
Thanks Austin!
My question will I be able to to go super low with this width/offset. I'm wanting it to sit flush but also really low. I know i'm going to need a roll and slight pull. Is this a good size, and will I need spacers?
any suggestions?
Thanks Austin!
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#3849
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Get the coilovers first, but regardless you won't be able to decide on ride height until you get new wheels because ride height is relative to what size wheels you run.
#3850
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Raine I see what ur saying and ihave no problem rolling the fenders but that's all I want to do as far as ride height as much as I'd love to be slammed the roads in nj won't permit it. At least for where and how I drive. Will stretching tires allow me to get a lower offset?
#3851
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Raine I see what ur saying and ihave no problem rolling the fenders but that's all I want to do as far as ride height as much as I'd love to be slammed the roads in nj won't permit it. At least for where and how I drive. Will stretching tires allow me to get a lower offset?
Again, you're kind of trying to ride both sides of the road - you want low offset/big lip, and you can't have that without rolling AND pulling. You can't slam your car because I'm guessing your roads in your area aren't lowered car-friendly, but you're considering stretching tires - which is less tire contact, less impact protection, and you're more prone to bending a wheel if you hit a pothole or something.
There is a certain sacrifice/compromise you need to make when it comes to low offset/big lip. I'm going to asume that what you mean by "low offset/big lip" is something no higher than +20, with wheel widths at minimum 9.5" front and 10.5" rear.
Assuming that's the case:
- Roll fenders
- Pull fenders to match wheel offset/tire sizing
Example: I had 10.5" +43 rears before, and that required just a roll, no pulling. I also had 8.5" +38 fronts before, that also required just a roll, no pulling. Obviously those aren't low offset/big lip.
And when it comes to the "stretched" look, then the sacrifice/compromise there is:
- Lower car more because stretched tire appears smaller on car
- Harsher ride due to using a smaller sized tire
- More prone to bending from road dangers (potholes, uneven cracks, railroad tracks, etc.)
- More prone to curbing (stretched tire protects nothing on the sides)
And finally, driving:
- Must scan road surface constantly
- Avoid certain roads that are really crappy
- Ride comfort is less lux, more harsh
You want the look, you have to do the work to get it dude.
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Hey all! I have a 92 sc400, and its my very first car, so I'm a total noob. Infact, just got my license today lol! I would like to purchase a set of wheels ( 18 x 8 +43 / 18 x 9 +44) and was hoping that theere wouldn't be a problem with clearance because I don't really want to do any modifications. Also, when reading tire measurements e.g. 245/30/18, is 245 the width of the tire from sidewall to sidewall, or just the width of the contact patch of the tire?!?! Any and all responses will be greatly appreciated, thanks
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#3853
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Hey all! I have a 92 sc400, and its my very first car, so I'm a total noob. Infact, just got my license today lol! I would like to purchase a set of wheels ( 18 x 8 +43 / 18 x 9 +44) and was hoping that theere wouldn't be a problem with clearance because I don't really want to do any modifications. Also, when reading tire measurements e.g. 245/30/18, is 245 the width of the tire from sidewall to sidewall, or just the width of the contact patch of the tire?!?! Any and all responses will be greatly appreciated, thanks
Bamidele Faleimu
Bamidele Faleimu
For tire sizing, it goes like this:
245/30-ZR18
245 = actual tire width in millimeters
30 = sidewall height in percentage; in other words, 30% of the tire width
Z = speed rating
R = radial
18 = wheel diameter in inches
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Those wheels are FWD offsets. They'll fit but they will be sunken in and will not look good on the car. You'll want to look at wider wheels with lower offsets; 8"/9" is pretty narrow for our cars.
For tire sizing, it goes like this:
245/30-ZR18
245 = actual tire width in millimeters
30 = sidewall height in percentage; in other words, 30% of the tire width
Z = speed rating
R = radial
18 = wheel diameter in inches
For tire sizing, it goes like this:
245/30-ZR18
245 = actual tire width in millimeters
30 = sidewall height in percentage; in other words, 30% of the tire width
Z = speed rating
R = radial
18 = wheel diameter in inches