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****Official Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide for SC300/SC400****
07-11-05, 11:32 PM
#106
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Originally Posted by JZZ30TT
Front camber can be taken care of easily with camber plates/coilovers
Rear is a bit tougher. You are stuck with the max stock will allow, since as of right now no ones makes adjustable arms for the Soarer/SC, that I know of. Anyway, you can get away with running a stretched tire. Honestly IMO there's no need for anything bigger than a 255 unless you are running over 400whp. Especially on a n/a SC I just can't see the reasoning for running a big rear tire.
Rear is a bit tougher. You are stuck with the max stock will allow, since as of right now no ones makes adjustable arms for the Soarer/SC, that I know of. Anyway, you can get away with running a stretched tire. Honestly IMO there's no need for anything bigger than a 255 unless you are running over 400whp. Especially on a n/a SC I just can't see the reasoning for running a big rear tire.
i read somewhere that i can setup camber more negatively with a camber kit.. 2 degrees either way. do you think i should get it? how big of a difference would 2 degrees make?
07-12-05, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by workaholic
i read somewhere that i can setup camber more negatively with a camber kit.. 2 degrees either way. do you think i should get it? how big of a difference would 2 degrees make?
08-22-05, 02:29 PM
#108
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Originally Posted by newyorksc
Rim Brand and Type: CCW (Complete Custom Wheels)
Rim Size f/r: 18x10 and 18x11
Rim Offset f/r: +24 and +28
Tire Size f/r: 245/35 and 275/35
Suspension Setup: tein flex coilovers
Comment On Ride: slightly bouncy.. couly be stiffer
Fender Modifications: all four rolled
Any other comments: you will need to run negative camber to make the rears fit
Picture:
08-26-05, 03:15 PM
#111
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Work VS-TX
Front-18x8.5 Rear-18x9.5
Offset +28 front, +32 rear
255/35/ZR18, 285/35/ZR18
JZA80 Bilstien Shocks/ JZA80 Springs (cut one coil in front), Cusco Strut Bar
Ride: Nice and stiff
rolled front fenders
Picture:
Work VS-TX
Front-18x8.5 Rear-18x9.5
Offset +28 front, +32 rear
255/35/ZR18, 285/35/ZR18
JZA80 Bilstien Shocks/ JZA80 Springs (cut one coil in front), Cusco Strut Bar
Ride: Nice and stiff
rolled front fenders
Picture:
09-04-05, 04:03 AM
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16" recommendations?
Anyone have any tire size recommendations for 16" rims? Seems everything in this "official guide" is for 18"+.
I have 16" wheels, and need new tires... but I can't justifiy buying new wheels at this time. My wheels are off a 99 SC, and I think they're great.
My car isn't lowered, but I may lower it 1"-1.5" next spring.
Seperate Winter VS Summer setup reocmmendations would be cool to hear too.
I have 16" wheels, and need new tires... but I can't justifiy buying new wheels at this time. My wheels are off a 99 SC, and I think they're great.
My car isn't lowered, but I may lower it 1"-1.5" next spring.
Seperate Winter VS Summer setup reocmmendations would be cool to hear too.
09-04-05, 05:19 AM
#113
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Originally Posted by grimskunk
Anyone have any tire size recommendations for 16" rims? Seems everything in this "official guide" is for 18"+.
I have 16" wheels, and need new tires... but I can't justifiy buying new wheels at this time. My wheels are off a 99 SC, and I think they're great.
My car isn't lowered, but I may lower it 1"-1.5" next spring.
Seperate Winter VS Summer setup reocmmendations would be cool to hear too.
I have 16" wheels, and need new tires... but I can't justifiy buying new wheels at this time. My wheels are off a 99 SC, and I think they're great.
My car isn't lowered, but I may lower it 1"-1.5" next spring.
Seperate Winter VS Summer setup reocmmendations would be cool to hear too.
09-09-05, 12:45 AM
#114
Why are these not in this thread?!?!?!
I'm very surprised to see that these links are not listed in this thread. They right-belong here... It'd be all snuggly and warm for them. 
Click here for aftermarket wheel info.
Then click here for the tires you plan to fit on said wheels.
The first link is a calculator that allows one to input your stock wheel width and offset, as well as your new wheel width and offset. It will tell you how far the new wheel will extend toward the fender, as well as how much closer it will be to the strut.
The second link is a calculator that allows one to input your stock/current tire size, and then allows you to input your new tire size. It gives a diagram, on the fly, of what your new wheel will look like (proportionately) to the old one. It tells you many other things as well.
Enjoy.
(Someone may want to copy this and stick it into the very first post in this thread... It only makes sense, after all).
Click here for aftermarket wheel info.
Then click here for the tires you plan to fit on said wheels.
The first link is a calculator that allows one to input your stock wheel width and offset, as well as your new wheel width and offset. It will tell you how far the new wheel will extend toward the fender, as well as how much closer it will be to the strut.
The second link is a calculator that allows one to input your stock/current tire size, and then allows you to input your new tire size. It gives a diagram, on the fly, of what your new wheel will look like (proportionately) to the old one. It tells you many other things as well.
Enjoy.
(Someone may want to copy this and stick it into the very first post in this thread... It only makes sense, after all).
09-26-05, 07:22 PM
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CL Member Name: bmsport
Rim Brand and Type: Volk TE37 Monoblock
Color: Bronze
Rim Size f/r: F:19x9.5 R:19x10.5
Rim Offset f/r: F:+22 R:+22 (G35 Fitment)
Tire Size f/r: F:245/35/19 R:275/35/19 Toyo Proxies FZ4
Suspension Setup: HKS Hiper D Coilovers
Comment On Ride: Stiff ride, more like the car should be. Good adjustability for street and track driving. Rims are super light and actually made the steering alot more responsive than my previous setup, Supra TT wheels.
Fender Modifications: Rolled fenders all round. Hand pulled front fenders and professionally pulled rear fenders.
Any other comments: Look is absolutly aggressive as it gets. Clears supra brakes by a mile. The lip is just enough. Fronts will bottom out if diving into a corner, can be fixed by adjusting the height at expense of a dropped look. I feel they are perfect looking on the car. Did require alot of work to make them fit, but well worth it.
Pics:
http://projectsoarer.com/images/volk1.jpg
http://projectsoarer.com/images/volk2.jpg
http://projectsoarer.com/images/volk3.jpg
http://projectsoarer.com/images/volk4.jpg
http://projectsoarer.com/images/volk5.jpg
Rim Brand and Type: Volk TE37 Monoblock
Color: Bronze
Rim Size f/r: F:19x9.5 R:19x10.5
Rim Offset f/r: F:+22 R:+22 (G35 Fitment)
Tire Size f/r: F:245/35/19 R:275/35/19 Toyo Proxies FZ4
Suspension Setup: HKS Hiper D Coilovers
Comment On Ride: Stiff ride, more like the car should be. Good adjustability for street and track driving. Rims are super light and actually made the steering alot more responsive than my previous setup, Supra TT wheels.
Fender Modifications: Rolled fenders all round. Hand pulled front fenders and professionally pulled rear fenders.
Any other comments: Look is absolutly aggressive as it gets. Clears supra brakes by a mile. The lip is just enough. Fronts will bottom out if diving into a corner, can be fixed by adjusting the height at expense of a dropped look. I feel they are perfect looking on the car. Did require alot of work to make them fit, but well worth it.
Pics:
http://projectsoarer.com/images/volk1.jpg
http://projectsoarer.com/images/volk2.jpg
http://projectsoarer.com/images/volk3.jpg
http://projectsoarer.com/images/volk4.jpg
http://projectsoarer.com/images/volk5.jpg
Last edited by bmsport; 09-26-05 at 07:27 PM.
09-26-05, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by bmsport
CL Member Name: bmsport
Rim Brand and Type: Volk TE37 Monoblock
Color: Bronze
Rim Size f/r: F:19x9.5 R:19x10.5
Rim Offset f/r: F:+22 R:+22 (G35 Fitment)
Tire Size f/r: F:245/35/19 R:275/35/19
Suspension Setup: HKS Hiper D Coilovers
Comment On Ride: Stiff ride, more like the car should be. Good adjustability for street and track driving. Rims are super light and actually made the steering alot more responsive than my previous setup, Supra TT wheels.
Fender Modifications: Rolled fenders all round. Hand pulled front fenders and professionally pulled rear fenders.
Any other comments: Look is absolutly aggressive as it gets. Clears supra brakes by a mile. The lip is just enough. Fronts will bottom out if diving into a corner, can be fixed by adjusting the height at expense of a dropped look. I feel they are perfect looking on the car. Did require alot of work to make them fit, but well worth it.
Pics:
http://projectsoarer.com/images/volk1.jpg
http://projectsoarer.com/images/volk2.jpg
http://projectsoarer.com/images/volk3.jpg
http://projectsoarer.com/images/volk4.jpg
http://projectsoarer.com/images/volk5.jpg
Rim Brand and Type: Volk TE37 Monoblock
Color: Bronze
Rim Size f/r: F:19x9.5 R:19x10.5
Rim Offset f/r: F:+22 R:+22 (G35 Fitment)
Tire Size f/r: F:245/35/19 R:275/35/19
Suspension Setup: HKS Hiper D Coilovers
Comment On Ride: Stiff ride, more like the car should be. Good adjustability for street and track driving. Rims are super light and actually made the steering alot more responsive than my previous setup, Supra TT wheels.
Fender Modifications: Rolled fenders all round. Hand pulled front fenders and professionally pulled rear fenders.
Any other comments: Look is absolutly aggressive as it gets. Clears supra brakes by a mile. The lip is just enough. Fronts will bottom out if diving into a corner, can be fixed by adjusting the height at expense of a dropped look. I feel they are perfect looking on the car. Did require alot of work to make them fit, but well worth it.
Pics:
http://projectsoarer.com/images/volk1.jpg
http://projectsoarer.com/images/volk2.jpg
http://projectsoarer.com/images/volk3.jpg
http://projectsoarer.com/images/volk4.jpg
http://projectsoarer.com/images/volk5.jpg
09-26-05, 09:25 PM
#120
i have that exact same wheel fitment sitting at my office.....it was for a 350Z but the Japanese office sent regular TE37's instead of the polished lip version. I never thought about fitting it on SC...and they are Top Secret Gold....hmmmmm
How far did you pull the front fenders? 22 is damn aggressive...i was planning on a 18x10 24 up front with +25 wide fenders. I think if you ran a little bit of neg. camber up front it might solve your rubbing issues up front. This is really interesting...
How far did you pull the front fenders? 22 is damn aggressive...i was planning on a 18x10 24 up front with +25 wide fenders. I think if you ran a little bit of neg. camber up front it might solve your rubbing issues up front. This is really interesting...