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****Official Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide for SC300/SC400****
#5627
#5629
Thanks. Managed to get Michelin A/S for $135/piece for the rear! Nankang up front. Rubs a bit in the back after the drop, nothing a roll can't fix I think. I'm happy overall. Car rides just as if not smoother.
#5631
#5632
low Offset or wheel spacers? Rolled fenders or aftermarket?
Would I just roll my fenders to get the look of the black SC? I want to run 275/18s in the back but don't know how small the side wall would have to be? ALSO would like to know the fitment of the white SC if anyone could take a guess of the offset ( maybe wheel spacers?) or has anyone run anything similar? thats exactly what I want with the look of the black rear fenders. Any help will be greatly appreciated Ive gone through a lot of these posts but can't find exactly what I'm looking for.
#5633
Hey guys.
Quick question:
I need a set of 19" wheels because the 18" set I purchased won't clear my BBK.
I had 18x9.5 for the rear and 18x8.5 for the front. All with a ET35 offset.
Now my question is, if I go with 19x9.5 in the rear and 19x8.5 for the front, I have two offset choices: 20 or 38.
I know 38 will definitely work, probably with minor or maybe even no fender modification (with some negative camber). Will be running 275/30/19 rear and 245/35/19 front.
But will the ET20's work with maybe just a slight fender roll? Or will the fenders need to be pulled?
My concern is the 38's might be too sunken in and look a bit goofy.
Any ideas?
Quick question:
I need a set of 19" wheels because the 18" set I purchased won't clear my BBK.
I had 18x9.5 for the rear and 18x8.5 for the front. All with a ET35 offset.
Now my question is, if I go with 19x9.5 in the rear and 19x8.5 for the front, I have two offset choices: 20 or 38.
I know 38 will definitely work, probably with minor or maybe even no fender modification (with some negative camber). Will be running 275/30/19 rear and 245/35/19 front.
But will the ET20's work with maybe just a slight fender roll? Or will the fenders need to be pulled?
My concern is the 38's might be too sunken in and look a bit goofy.
Any ideas?
#5634
Racer
iTrader: (7)
Hey guys.
Quick question:
I need a set of 19" wheels because the 18" set I purchased won't clear my BBK.
I had 18x9.5 for the rear and 18x8.5 for the front. All with a ET35 offset.
Now my question is, if I go with 19x9.5 in the rear and 19x8.5 for the front, I have two offset choices: 20 or 38.
I know 38 will definitely work, probably with minor or maybe even no fender modification (with some negative camber). Will be running 275/30/19 rear and 245/35/19 front.
But will the ET20's work with maybe just a slight fender roll? Or will the fenders need to be pulled?
My concern is the 38's might be too sunken in and look a bit goofy.
Any ideas?
Quick question:
I need a set of 19" wheels because the 18" set I purchased won't clear my BBK.
I had 18x9.5 for the rear and 18x8.5 for the front. All with a ET35 offset.
Now my question is, if I go with 19x9.5 in the rear and 19x8.5 for the front, I have two offset choices: 20 or 38.
I know 38 will definitely work, probably with minor or maybe even no fender modification (with some negative camber). Will be running 275/30/19 rear and 245/35/19 front.
But will the ET20's work with maybe just a slight fender roll? Or will the fenders need to be pulled?
My concern is the 38's might be too sunken in and look a bit goofy.
Any ideas?
#5635
Lead Lap
iTrader: (9)
I think the whole issue of your current fitment is the offset itself not fitting over the BBK. You must have HUGE brakes if the caliper is hitting the barrel of an 18" wheel. In that case just get a 10-15mm spacer or get a set with a more aggressive offset, something around ET25 or less is a safe number. Getting a 19" with the same offset will put you in the same boat. If you really are hitting the barrel of the wheel I want to see some pictures of this badass setup lol.
#5636
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Hi guys, I have 18x9 +10 225/40/18 in the front, 18x10.5 +25 255/40/18 in the rear. I'm ok with the front, but dont like the rear because the tires kinda stretch too much. Is it fine if I run 275/35 or even 285/35 ? My fenders are rolled not pulled. Thanks
#5640
Lead Lap
iTrader: (8)
My current SC is 18x10.5 +36 with a 285/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport, shaved rear fenders, -1.9 degrees of camber and I have no issues with it rubbing. If I put a 5mm spacer it'll rub the rear fender on dips.