question: is this wheel fit perfect on sc430
06-24-13, 02:12 AM
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question: is this wheel fit perfect on sc430
question: is this wheel will fit perfectly on sc430 without scratching the fender
19x9 and 19x10.5 the offset +35
http://www.verkkopartner.fi/tuotekuv...lished_Lip.jpg
what is the best tire size for these wheels
19x9 and 19x10.5 the offset +35
http://www.verkkopartner.fi/tuotekuv...lished_Lip.jpg
what is the best tire size for these wheels
06-24-13, 07:17 AM
#2
Hey, is your car lowered ?
I have :
20 x 8.5 (+ 20 offset) with 225/35/20 Front
20 x 10 (+23 offset) with 255/35/20 Rear
and they match the fender line perfectly so the +35 offset wheels will sit 15mm inside from the fender and for rear 12 mm which means you shouldn't have a problem
and tire size for perfect fit should be:
1) 235/35/19 Front --- 255/35/19 Rear
or
2) 235/30/19 front --- 255/30/19 rear
I would recommend option 1 (35 mm side width) as you dont have alot of tire options for option 2 (30 mm side width)
They shouldn't touch the fender line but if your car is lowered they may touch inside above... so someone experienced with that will have to help you!
goodluck!
I have :
20 x 8.5 (+ 20 offset) with 225/35/20 Front
20 x 10 (+23 offset) with 255/35/20 Rear
and they match the fender line perfectly so the +35 offset wheels will sit 15mm inside from the fender and for rear 12 mm which means you shouldn't have a problem
and tire size for perfect fit should be:
1) 235/35/19 Front --- 255/35/19 Rear
or
2) 235/30/19 front --- 255/30/19 rear
I would recommend option 1 (35 mm side width) as you dont have alot of tire options for option 2 (30 mm side width)
They shouldn't touch the fender line but if your car is lowered they may touch inside above... so someone experienced with that will have to help you!
goodluck!
Last edited by 416tt; 06-24-13 at 12:21 PM.
06-24-13, 10:38 PM
#4
So I was in a custom shop last week and I mentioned that I wanted to upgrade to 19" wheels and tires and he said I might as well go with 20" on both. When I asked why, he explained that 19" tires are expensive and harder to find (especially for staggered configurations) in comparison to the more readily available 20" tires. He said for what I would spend on a 19" tire, I could buy two of the same ones from the same company in 20". I do feel he was exaggerating a little, but I would believe that a 19" would be more expensive than the more common, mass produced 20". I had 17" tires on my last car, and they were tough to find and quite expensive when compared to either 16" or 18". What do the pros think?
06-25-13, 06:54 AM
#5
Np HMD!
He's absolutely right! Tires for 19's are expensive. unless your lowering your car to the ground, I would definately go with 20's.. Look more proportional to the size of the car, meaning they look perfect and not too small. Same thing for tire side width, keep 35's not 30 because you dont get alot of options in 30's plus you wouldnt want such thin tires on such a heavy car. One pot hole and it could destroy the wheel! VIP style wheels look great on this car btw!
Oh and are you guys running stock studs? if you are, look for ET Lug nuts which have an ultra thin shank about 8 mm long which goes into the wheel hole to grip enough thread as stock studs are very small plus they sit perfectly, no room for play.. I got extended ARP studs at the time because I didn't know about ET lug nuts.. Then I had alot of trouble fitting any sort of lug nut over those studs because they were too long, so I ended up getting LONG custom ET Lugs made but im still happy as my wheels are held tightly and I never have to worry about not having enough thread nor did I have to cut my studs or replace them!
So I was in a custom shop last week and I mentioned that I wanted to upgrade to 19" wheels and tires and he said I might as well go with 20" on both. When I asked why, he explained that 19" tires are expensive and harder to find (especially for staggered configurations) in comparison to the more readily available 20" tires. He said for what I would spend on a 19" tire, I could buy two of the same ones from the same company in 20". I do feel he was exaggerating a little, but I would believe that a 19" would be more expensive than the more common, mass produced 20". I had 17" tires on my last car, and they were tough to find and quite expensive when compared to either 16" or 18". What do the pros think?
Oh and are you guys running stock studs? if you are, look for ET Lug nuts which have an ultra thin shank about 8 mm long which goes into the wheel hole to grip enough thread as stock studs are very small plus they sit perfectly, no room for play.. I got extended ARP studs at the time because I didn't know about ET lug nuts.. Then I had alot of trouble fitting any sort of lug nut over those studs because they were too long, so I ended up getting LONG custom ET Lugs made but im still happy as my wheels are held tightly and I never have to worry about not having enough thread nor did I have to cut my studs or replace them!
Last edited by 416tt; 06-25-13 at 05:53 PM.
07-01-13, 01:39 PM
#7
I assume you mean when lowering the car?
At stock height with 20's and 35 mm tire thickess I have 2 inch space between tire and fender line, so its pretty much perfect! If I have 3 adult passengers plus roof down the car will sit lower but there will still plenty of room between tire and fender! so no you dont have to roll fenders with 20's + 35 mm width tire at stock height!
At stock height with 20's and 35 mm tire thickess I have 2 inch space between tire and fender line, so its pretty much perfect! If I have 3 adult passengers plus roof down the car will sit lower but there will still plenty of room between tire and fender! so no you dont have to roll fenders with 20's + 35 mm width tire at stock height!
Last edited by 416tt; 07-01-13 at 01:45 PM.
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07-05-13, 08:33 AM
#9
I assume you mean when lowering the car?
At stock height with 20's and 35 mm tire thickess I have 2 inch space between tire and fender line, so its pretty much perfect! If I have 3 adult passengers plus roof down the car will sit lower but there will still plenty of room between tire and fender! so no you dont have to roll fenders with 20's + 35 mm width tire at stock height!
At stock height with 20's and 35 mm tire thickess I have 2 inch space between tire and fender line, so its pretty much perfect! If I have 3 adult passengers plus roof down the car will sit lower but there will still plenty of room between tire and fender! so no you dont have to roll fenders with 20's + 35 mm width tire at stock height!
07-05-13, 10:20 AM
#10
Thanks tromly! just trying to help as I ran into those questions myself before 
No problem! im currently running:
Front: wheel: 20 x 8.5 (+ 20 offset) ---> tire size: 225/35/20
Rear: wheel: 20 x 10 (+23 offset) ---> tire size: 255/35/20
I actually met someone this weekend who had same size wheels/tires/offset... he actually had lowered his car about an inch which looked great.. he had no issues at all with perfect clearence, so im considering it myself. I will take few picture of my setup shortly and attach it so you guys can see!
No problem! im currently running:
Front: wheel: 20 x 8.5 (+ 20 offset) ---> tire size: 225/35/20
Rear: wheel: 20 x 10 (+23 offset) ---> tire size: 255/35/20
I actually met someone this weekend who had same size wheels/tires/offset... he actually had lowered his car about an inch which looked great.. he had no issues at all with perfect clearence, so im considering it myself. I will take few picture of my setup shortly and attach it so you guys can see!
07-09-13, 09:11 PM
#12
Sorry for the late reply guys, been a little busy! so here are a few pics and sorry the car is quite dirty since we been having alot of rain here in Canada! :/
Front
Rear (older pic because today my rear wheel was quite muddy due to construction on my route and stupid rain :/ so I didnt bother taking a pic)
Space (almost 2 inch space between fender and tire)
Top angle for Front
Top Angle for Rear
so you can see that there is alot of room! So im considering lowering just enough so the top of tire is barely visible. That would probably be around 1.5 inch and I should still not have any problems nor would I have to role the fenders as Imet someone with that setup
Front
Rear (older pic because today my rear wheel was quite muddy due to construction on my route and stupid rain :/ so I didnt bother taking a pic)
Space (almost 2 inch space between fender and tire)
Top angle for Front
Top Angle for Rear
so you can see that there is alot of room! So im considering lowering just enough so the top of tire is barely visible. That would probably be around 1.5 inch and I should still not have any problems nor would I have to role the fenders as Imet someone with that setup
Last edited by 416tt; 07-09-13 at 09:23 PM.
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