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Old 10-09-14, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Danny365N
Thanks for the info man. I pulled the trigger on them and just got the 521s on. Went with the staggered setup though, 8.5 up front. Looking to put it on coilovers next


here's Revive, hope he doesn't mind usiung his pics He was rolling on these, I think he took them off.

Old 11-17-14, 04:27 PM
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Exclamation I need advice on varrstoen rims fitment


Hi guys, I need u to help me to choose the right offset for my 2001 GS300
I am going to buy Varrstoen ES2. I don't want to roll the finders.
My question is will 18x9.5 +30 fit without any modification on the finders.
Thhe car is lowered 2 inches on megan springs.





Old 11-17-14, 05:17 PM
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how much work would i have to do to fit;

19x9.5 +12 (+22 offset + 10mm spacer) ((FRONT))
19x10.5 +2 (+22 offset + 20mm spacer) ((REAR))

Shave fenders? Aftermarket camber kits (or anything else?) My fenders are currently rolled.
Old 11-18-14, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 2GSTony
how much work would i have to do to fit;

19x9.5 +12 (+22 offset + 10mm spacer) ((FRONT))
19x10.5 +2 (+22 offset + 20mm spacer) ((REAR))

Shave fenders? Aftermarket camber kits (or anything else?) My fenders are currently rolled.
How much work depends on what type of tire, how much camber, etc you want. If you don't mind stretched tires and a lot of negative camber, you can get away with a roll in the front and a shave in the rear.

If you don't want to stretch your tires and/or run a "meatier" tire setup, then a roll/slight pull in the front and a shave/pull in the rear will be required.
Old 11-18-14, 11:35 PM
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all my previous setups, its been fun experimenting

all stock arms and camber adjustments, except for fig toe arms.

19x9.5 +25 225/35/19
19x10.5 +22 245/35/19

rolled fronts, shaved rear



19x9.5 +23 225/35
19x10.5 +24 265/30



19x9.5 +34 225/35/19
19x10.5 +34 225/35/19





18x9.5 +35 215/40/18
18x9.5 +32 225/40/18



my current setup, which isnt very stock anymore

slightly pulled fronts, and stock shaved rear quarters

also on air suspension in the front

19x9.5 +9 with 326 power rcas (increase camber and track, approximately 15mm) so new offset would be close to -6 with 225/35/19
19x10.5 -3 with battleversion toe arms/tcs ruca with 245/35/19

Old 11-19-14, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by NorthStyle
How much work depends on what type of tire, how much camber, etc you want. If you don't mind stretched tires and a lot of negative camber, you can get away with a roll in the front and a shave in the rear.

If you don't want to stretch your tires and/or run a "meatier" tire setup, then a roll/slight pull in the front and a shave/pull in the rear will be required.
I would prefer meatier tires but what kind of tire sizes are we talking about for meatier vs stretched?
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Originally Posted by 2GSTony
I would prefer meatier tires but what kind of tire sizes are we talking about for meatier vs stretched?
Well, everyone will be subjective... but I rolled my front enough where I'm going from a 19x9.5 +12 w/ 225/35 to a 19x10 +15 w/ 245/35 or 255/30 and maybe a degree or so of extra camber. My rears are going from a 20x11 +30 w/ a 275/30 to a 20x11 +15 w/ a 285/30. I was able to fit the +30s easily with a shave but will have to pull/flare the fender to fit the new rears with the tires and still tuck them (I'm also switching from coils to air).

Then again, I'm moving to Germany next week so I'll regularly be able to hit 100+ on the autobahn. I've never been a fan of overly stretched tires but at those speeds they aren't even an option anymore.
Old 11-22-14, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by NorthStyle
Well, everyone will be subjective... but I rolled my front enough where I'm going from a 19x9.5 +12 w/ 225/35 to a 19x10 +15 w/ 245/35 or 255/30 and maybe a degree or so of extra camber. My rears are going from a 20x11 +30 w/ a 275/30 to a 20x11 +15 w/ a 285/30. I was able to fit the +30s easily with a shave but will have to pull/flare the fender to fit the new rears with the tires and still tuck them (I'm also switching from coils to air).

Then again, I'm moving to Germany next week so I'll regularly be able to hit 100+ on the autobahn. I've never been a fan of overly stretched tires but at those speeds they aren't even an option anymore.
Do you have any pictures of the front and rears when you went from 225/35 to 245/35 and the 275/35 to 285/30? Also what after market parts do you have installed? I currently dont have any after market suspension parts in terms of adjusting camber etc. Just want to know if I need to buy any aftermarket parts to adjust camber etc.

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Originally Posted by 2GSTony
Do you have any pictures of the front and rears when you went from 225/35 to 245/35 and the 275/35 to 285/30? Also what after market parts do you have installed? I currently dont have any after market suspension parts in terms of adjusting camber etc. Just want to know if I need to buy any aftermarket parts to adjust camber etc.
I only have pictures of the current setup as I haven't even purchased my new tires. In addition to that, my rear fenders haven't been modified yet to accept the new wheels either. As for aftermarket parts, I have basic suspension braces, but the arms are stock. I'm currently replacing the fronts (with new OEM parts), but the rears will be limited to adjustable toe and traction arms; I don't need anything beyond stock camber adjustability as I'm not trying to run beyond -3 to -4 degrees.

* I should add, I'll probably run Serial Nine front upper control arms as I do like to run low and am tired of the arms hitting the strut tower...
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Hey guys. I was wondering if I would be able to fit 18x10 +20 on 225/40 upfront and 18x12 +20 255/35 out back. Would they clean coilovers? And would I have to use any spacers?

Thanks in advance
Old 11-30-14, 04:56 PM
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18x8.5 +38 fronts and 18x9.5 +40 rears. Looking to fit 245/40's F and 275/35 R. Just on Eibachs, stock fenders. Doable? Or stick to 235/40 and 265/35?
Old 01-12-15, 02:41 PM
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I suppose there's probably no chance in bob that the 235/55/18s from an RX will fit on my stock-suspension '02 GS430?
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Originally Posted by Ahheck01
I suppose there's probably no chance in bob that the 235/55/18s from an RX will fit on my stock-suspension '02 GS430?
you would look like your driving on donuts. the tire wall would be so thick.
Old 01-14-15, 04:48 PM
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Just if anybody may need this for reference

For those with Supra TT front brakes, the Varrstoen ES2 19x9.5 +22 requires a 10mm spacer to clear the caliper.
With just a roll, it's pretty close to the fender if you're into that kind of thing

Pic is with 225/35 front tires, & 10.5 +22 245/35 rear shaved no pull


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your set up is perfect....


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