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Old 06-08-04, 10:42 PM
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Hi Guys,
I wanna get 18/8.5" rims front and 18/9" rear for my sc400. But I drop my car about 1.5" with the Tokico Illumina suspension. I don't if these wheels would fit properly if I put it in. If anyone know please help. Thanks.
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What are the offsets?
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The offset is .35mm. and Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3
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i'm no wheel expert, but i think the fronts will be ok, the rears, im not sure, it might sit close to the fender, you can probably shave your fenders and be fine......
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I'm running 18x8's 38mm offset all around with 5mm H&R spacers and the fronts are right at the fenders and the rears are fine. I think with 35mm offset on 8.5" width in front you'll be right at the fender too. Rears should be about the same.
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You will be very close in the rear but with 265 or 255 tires you should fine. The rear has a nice 1" lip around the fender that you will need to clear. I have 10" in the rear and 9" in the front with 43 and 37 offset and fit fine with no rubbing.
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yeah i was thinking the same thing if the huge supra wheel will fit at 9.5...why not a 8.5...but then again i am not a wheel expert either..

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Thanks for the help guys. Great info.
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