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****Official Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide for SC300/SC400****
#5221
Cheeeeee! I just got my new wheels on my SC. Super stoked lol
Here are the specs:
Wheels: F 18x9 | R 18x10 with +20 offset
Tires: F 245/40/18 | R 275/35/18 with +25 offset
Going to need to shave and roll the fenders now since it's rubbing with passengers in the back seat.
I also will have to pull out the rear fenders a bit and maybe some camber to fit it once it's dropped with coilovers.
I Love the look of the copper / red combo
Here are the specs:
Wheels: F 18x9 | R 18x10 with +20 offset
Tires: F 245/40/18 | R 275/35/18 with +25 offset
Going to need to shave and roll the fenders now since it's rubbing with passengers in the back seat.
I also will have to pull out the rear fenders a bit and maybe some camber to fit it once it's dropped with coilovers.
I Love the look of the copper / red combo
Should I go 235/40 in the front instead? 235/35? And maybe 265/35 in the rear? I dont want the tires to be crazy stretched, nor too beefy, just a good in-between clean look.
Last edited by scENFORCER; 04-15-14 at 11:49 PM.
#5222
Just put on the volks from my supra. looks awful but the fitment is what I was looking for.
18" Volk GT7 staggered setup 18x10 et44 and 18x9 et37. 245/40 and 265/35
Getting detailed
Attachment 272687
18" Volk GT7 staggered setup 18x10 et44 and 18x9 et37. 245/40 and 265/35
Getting detailed
Attachment 272687
#5223
Driver School Candidate
great cars!
wow these are all really great cars I cant wait to put my widebody on from vertex its going to look great I also just purchased Varstoen rims 19x11 0 offset rear 19x10 fromt 0 offset you think I will need a spacer to fill any gaps with the widebody kit? this is how it looks now and this is what I have purchased so far
#5226
Driver School Candidate
wheels with some meat accomplished
Before
After
Of course I have plenty more to do. Immediately a slight roll to the rear for the scrubs during bumps but very happy to have the wheel search and fitment ordeal over. Thanks to all especially BigWes and MyLex for your information and support!!!
After
Of course I have plenty more to do. Immediately a slight roll to the rear for the scrubs during bumps but very happy to have the wheel search and fitment ordeal over. Thanks to all especially BigWes and MyLex for your information and support!!!
#5227
Lookin good. Thanks for the love. Also, what tire size did u end up going with?
#5228
Driver School Candidate
#5230
Lexus Test Driver
#5231
Driver School Candidate
Yes, dropping a few inches is def in the plans. I was a bit surprised that I needed to do any rolling on Sat considering still running stock height but just in the ride from the shop to the house had started a very minor but clear to the eye rub line on the rear meat so something had to be done.
I see most are going with coilovers. Is there another approach, possibly cutting springs, that anyone has seen others try or is that ill advised? Also, do you see increased tire wear with slight camber or is it really only when it's done at an extreme?
#5232
Driver School Candidate
I just picked up a set of 18x9 +42 and 18x10 +37 GT-C's. People in my other thread recommended I use the tire sizes in the pics above (245/40F and 275/35R), but those look much too beefy for me, especially up front..
Should I go 235/40 in the front instead? 235/35? And maybe 265/35 in the rear? I dont want the tires to be crazy stretched, nor too beefy, just a good in-between clean look.
Should I go 235/40 in the front instead? 235/35? And maybe 265/35 in the rear? I dont want the tires to be crazy stretched, nor too beefy, just a good in-between clean look.
Not to downgrade my personal experience in the short period of time I've been at this but I'm just getting started here. What I can say for fact is I tried on the 245s at the shop and thought the same...that they looked too beefy in the front. I went with the 235s. I hope this offers some help.
#5233
Thanks BigWes and myLex.
Yes, dropping a few inches is def in the plans. I was a bit surprised that I needed to do any rolling on Sat considering still running stock height but just in the ride from the shop to the house had started a very minor but clear to the eye rub line on the rear meat so something had to be done.
I see most are going with coilovers. Is there another approach, possibly cutting springs, that anyone has seen others try or is that ill advised? Also, do you see increased tire wear with slight camber or is it really only when it's done at an extreme?
Yes, dropping a few inches is def in the plans. I was a bit surprised that I needed to do any rolling on Sat considering still running stock height but just in the ride from the shop to the house had started a very minor but clear to the eye rub line on the rear meat so something had to be done.
I see most are going with coilovers. Is there another approach, possibly cutting springs, that anyone has seen others try or is that ill advised? Also, do you see increased tire wear with slight camber or is it really only when it's done at an extreme?
#5234
Driver School Candidate
I would stay clear from cutting springs. If your are not looking to spend a 1k on suspension, then youcan get megan coilovers or CXracing coils as well. another option is a shock and spring and setup. i would advise coilovers cuz its easier to install and its adjustable. becuase if you get springs then u will have to get shocks as well which will already put u at the price for a set of budget coilovers.
#5235
Lexus Test Driver
As always, Thanks BigWes. I've looked both of those up and they seem perfect (price/use) for me. Not looking to autocross or anything in this. Considering price, I may actually be able to get this in sooner than expected. I'm really focussed on exhaust right now but now may add this to the immediate project plan.