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Old 12-12-02, 10:34 PM
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Default SC430 Rims on a 97 sc300

I am thinking of buying the 18x9 inch rims from an SC430...will they fit on my 97 sc300?, and will they rub against the wheel wells when i turn?
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it should fit w/o rubbing, whats the offset on those wheel?
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those things are ugllleeee
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I agree.

Unless you are getting the rims WITH tires dirt-cheap,
I'd go with aftermarket rims.
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are the SC3's the same offset as the IS3's?
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DONT DO IT....IT DONESNT GO WITH THE CAR!@
YOUR DOWNGRADING THE SC BY PUTTING THOSE WHEELS ON@
YOUVE BEEN WARNED!!
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The "center cap conversion kit" gives those wheels a much better look. Once it comes out, people are going to want to put the 430 wheels on, if they're willing to pay $350 for new centers.
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well for those of you who say they wouldn't look good, can you give me some suggestions for something that would look clean on the car? i originally thought about going with the sc430 rims because i thought they would look pretty clean and not outrageously flashy, but still not bad. any suggestions would be great, as i am not that familiar with all the brands and i get sick of just paging through rims.
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well just a suggestion,but i have gs 400 17' wheels and i love them. i get compliments on this rim all the time on how good it looks on my car (thinking it came w/ the car)and the best part about it is.......it's stock!!!no modifications needed. the only thing is the ride is a little rougher on bumps - you can live with that can't you?- no drastic change in ride quality,but a huge change in looks....can't lose bro
p.s. if you have nice roads where you are-by all means, go above stock you have a world of options ...good luck!
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Try one of those new Lexus rims on E-bay.
18 x 9. Looks extremely sweet to me.
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