Saw this on a site is it accurate?
#1
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Saw this on a site is it accurate?
Says this about aftermarket rims for es 300
WARNING: Body modifications may be necessary on rear fenders
for size 17 x 7.5. Sizes 17 x 8 through 18 x 8 not recommended
for ES300, tire will rub rear fender.
WARNING: Body modifications may be necessary on rear fenders
for size 17 x 7.5. Sizes 17 x 8 through 18 x 8 not recommended
for ES300, tire will rub rear fender.
#2
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what site is this?
Lots of people like Kyle Harty have 18x8 and they seem to be working fine, only trouble might be when making a sharp turn with the trunk and backseat loaded.
Lots of people like Kyle Harty have 18x8 and they seem to be working fine, only trouble might be when making a sharp turn with the trunk and backseat loaded.
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will this fit?
17" chrome rims, GIOVANNA Corsica. Mint condition; no wear on tires, one rim has a small nick. Tires are 215/40/R17. Bolt pattern is 5x4.00 in. or 5x100 mm will this fit?
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First off, it gives the wrong offset for ES
I don't trust that chart. It groups the ES (FWD) with the RWD SC and LS. Furthermore, it lists the offset for the 15" wheels as 35mm, where I'm certain ES300 stock wheels are 45mm offset. Perhaps those offsets are right for the RWD cars, but I believe the ES must stay between 38-50mm offset.
The Tire Rack sells a lot of 18" wheels for the ES. They know their stuff, and would not sell anything that would risk damaging the car like that. Plenty of guys on CL have 18", and even someone with 19" on a '96 (zutoo). That's the only 19" I've seen on a pre-'02 ES, but 18" and 17" is quite routine.
The Tire Rack sells a lot of 18" wheels for the ES. They know their stuff, and would not sell anything that would risk damaging the car like that. Plenty of guys on CL have 18", and even someone with 19" on a '96 (zutoo). That's the only 19" I've seen on a pre-'02 ES, but 18" and 17" is quite routine.
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the chart is accurate
i've got a 92' ES300 w/ 18" x 7.5 without any suspension mods, and whenever i have people in the backseat and a take a corner my tires rub like crazy. i'm gonna have to get some new springs or somethin
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The ES is a 5 x 114.3 mm bolt pattern I believe, or something very close to that (maybe just 114?), so the wheels you mentioned wouldn't fit.
8" wide wheels will fit, you just have to be very careful about offset. My 18x8's are 40 offset, and 225/40/18 tires. In the rear, the back lip of the wheel is very close to the suspension, and the outside edge of the tire is very close to rubbing on the fender lip, so there's almost no room for error on offset. Any width wheel could rub if the offset is incorrect, and unfortunately lowering the car will probably make it worse rather than help.
8" wide wheels will fit, you just have to be very careful about offset. My 18x8's are 40 offset, and 225/40/18 tires. In the rear, the back lip of the wheel is very close to the suspension, and the outside edge of the tire is very close to rubbing on the fender lip, so there's almost no room for error on offset. Any width wheel could rub if the offset is incorrect, and unfortunately lowering the car will probably make it worse rather than help.
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In my opinion, try the wheels out before you put down the money.
Here's what I mean: for example-- In Chicago we have places that rent rims, try and find a place that rents rims, get rims that are the same or have the same size and offset as the one's you are looking for and try them out for a week. If they don't rub: great!
Here's what I mean: for example-- In Chicago we have places that rent rims, try and find a place that rents rims, get rims that are the same or have the same size and offset as the one's you are looking for and try them out for a week. If they don't rub: great!
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Originally posted by XenonES3
Here's what I mean: for example-- In Chicago we have places that rent rims, try and find a place that rents rims, get rims that are the same or have the same size and offset as the one's you are looking for and try them out for a week. If they don't rub: great!
Here's what I mean: for example-- In Chicago we have places that rent rims, try and find a place that rents rims, get rims that are the same or have the same size and offset as the one's you are looking for and try them out for a week. If they don't rub: great!
Now if you used it like you described that's a good idea, but I'm sure there are a bunch of people running around with rented 18's on their rusty Cavaliers with stock suspsension.
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Originally posted by Zeta
yo kyle harty, that's a HORRIBLE picture. :eek:
bad bad bad...
yo kyle harty, that's a HORRIBLE picture. :eek:
bad bad bad...
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guys...
i have seen wayyy too many cars like you just described...it makes me wonder why would people need to waste their hard earned $$ like that...and the sad thing is you see more of this in areas where money is needed for food and shelter...instead, many just dump all their pay checks and buy nothing but trash..:eek:
i have seen wayyy too many cars like you just described...it makes me wonder why would people need to waste their hard earned $$ like that...and the sad thing is you see more of this in areas where money is needed for food and shelter...instead, many just dump all their pay checks and buy nothing but trash..:eek: