SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)

Running 18" Wheels

Old 10-07-14, 08:12 AM
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Anyone on here modified their SC and running 18" wheels?

Only one I've seen so far is Matsukou from Japan. I'm doing some research before pulling the trigger on the next project.





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I use 18" wheels, stock is 18" wheels. I don't like the look of the above car like that. just my opinion. not my tast.

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19's are the perfect size for the SC.
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Originally Posted by bacardi11
I use 18" wheels, stock is 18" wheels. I don't like the look of the above car like that. just my opinion. not my tast.
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Both bacardi and I are older, so may be that is a generation thing. I doubt very much that this red car drives well, certainly not road, and probably not on track as most racing organization won't allow such negative camber. Attention grabber at car shows or street corners perhaps?
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Originally Posted by toffee123
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Both bacardi and I are older, so may be that is a generation thing. I doubt very much that this red car drives well, certainly not road, and probably not on track as most racing organization won't allow such negative camber. Attention grabber at car shows or street corners perhaps?
I've seen video of the owner driving but then again, roads in Japan is almost perfect. He is on air suspension so clearing obstacle is not an issue. As for driving well or comfort...
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Originally Posted by Nat
I've seen video of the owner driving but then again, roads in Japan is almost perfect. He is on air suspension so clearing obstacle is not an issue. As for driving well or comfort...
That's just to aggressive! I love the kit though but not a fan of that aggressive look. Looks like the wheels about to fall off.
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Fully modified SC slammed on coils on very aggressive custom built 19x 10.5/11.5. Drives crappy on freeways but looks great. Form>Function but then again, but what do I know Im just a 25 y/o punk with a show car and custom interior automotive business that has to make an impression everywhere it goes. Its also my daily, so far so good and used to the shaky steering wheel at 55-70mph
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Not sure it's popular in Japan, but that red 430 would have been perfect for bouncing.
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...I'm an old head also thats running 18's on my SC. I'm still debating 20's,possibly 19's....I would like to go wider, but keep the camber out of the equation........I'm still enjoying my ride, so the debate goes on...lol






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Originally Posted by texsexlex
...I'm an old head also thats running 18's on my SC. I'm still debating 20's,possibly 19's....I would like to go wider, but keep the camber out of the equation........I'm still enjoying my ride, so the debate goes on...lol






Texsexlex...are you on air? I think 18" might be okay with what I'm planning to do. I don't want to tuck the rear wheel. I too agree thay 19" is the perfect size.
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Originally Posted by Nat
Texsexlex...are you on air? I think 18" might be okay with what I'm planning to do. I don't want to tuck the rear wheel. I too agree thay 19" is the perfect size.
...no I'm not on air,but looking at it as a possible option in the near future.I'm currently using Tein Sport Springs with a 1.5-2 drop & Bilstein shocks
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