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****Official Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide for SC300/SC400****
#2822
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My rears sit about 3/10's of an inch further out than what you have listed. You could probably use a shave or roll, again depending on tires you plan on using. My rears are lowered to no finger gap.
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Alright what are good tire sizes? i would rather not rub like crazy. Ok roads blow. Not to sound dumb but can u explain to me how to figure out the perfect offsets and what will fit and would be flush? im new to this lol
#2827
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Figuring out offsets is relative to what tire sizes you want to run and how low you want your car to ride. Tires will also depend on the look you're going for, for example, "stretched". Crazy stretched tires are really not my thing; my sidewalls are barely considered stretched. The smallest tire I would mount on a 10.5" wheel is a 275 to give you an idea.
One more thing, offsets will usually never come in the exact specs you want if you're buying used. Wheel spacers will play a large role in determining your effective offset; you won't know until you physically start mounting stuff on your car. Anything you find on the internet will give you a good idea in the direction you want to go; however, elements will affect your fitment such as suspension geometry, tire width from one company to another, ride height, etc...
One more thing, offsets will usually never come in the exact specs you want if you're buying used. Wheel spacers will play a large role in determining your effective offset; you won't know until you physically start mounting stuff on your car. Anything you find on the internet will give you a good idea in the direction you want to go; however, elements will affect your fitment such as suspension geometry, tire width from one company to another, ride height, etc...
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Alright i didnt know if there was like a way to measure to see what offsets will fit and what will not. Id hate to buy wheels and them not fit. Thank you for all the helpful info!!
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alright well found the wheels i want and since i have a brand new set of 18in tires im going to stick with 18s. My look i want is as flush as possible without rubbing like crazy or at all if possible. So i found the wheels i want now my ? for u guys is what offsets should i go with for these. they are 18x8 offset choices are 20,40 and rears are 18x9.5 offsets are 20,35 if u guys could help me out id greatly appreciate it. thank u again!
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I picked up my Weds today. They are 18x9 +20 and 18x10 +18. Can someone recommend some tires that will leave a good amount of rubber between the rim and the road. Car is lowered on Stance GR+. No rolled fenders but I guess I can get that done if its absolutely necessary. I need the rubber to last so no crazy negative camber for me.
#2833
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Man that's going to be tough with those kind of offsets. Getting good rubber on the ground without camber is probably going to be impossible on those. I would recommend at least 245/40/18 for the fronts and 275/35/18 on the rears. You'll definitely rub with those tires, how low are you planning on going?
Hopefully someone with these offsets can chime in on this.
Hopefully someone with these offsets can chime in on this.
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no not at the moment but im going to buy coilovers soon. I have 18s on my car rite now. What offset will look best/flusher? I dont want them to be sunk in at all if possible. Thanks for the help