jadu

iTrader: (42)

^^^ I uderstand your concern, and never really thought about that till now-makes me wonder how many times I turned mined.

A quick search brought up at least one stud thread diameter for safety: http://customwheelsmarket.com/wheelinin.html

OEM lexus is 12x1.5; 12mm diameter

You turned it about 7.7 times * 1.5 thread pitch = 11.55 mm

1/2 a mm to 12, close enough

OBEEWON

16 x 6.5 front and rear.


White SC
18x10.5 -28 18x11 -3


It's kind of functional. Same setup on last car.

RetroMania

By far one of the most respectable and cleanest setups I have ever seen on a pre 97 SC. Thank you for sharing!

SC3G

ok im pretty new to this
but i know what wheels i want, and i have the money to buy them,
just need some info'
im looking to buy the mb battles,
i want to know whats a good off set to get them in for the sc,
and what size, 18s or 17s?
and should the back and front match like the 9.5 or 8.5..etc
im going to also get the ksport coilover off ebay'
and im going to roll my fenders'
but will
18x9.5 all around hit ?
or should i get 18x8.5?
i need help please'
thanks

iridebmx

iTrader: (6)

get the 18x9.5 +15 all around they fit perfectly flush. with a 245/40 rear and 225/40 front or a 235/40 front 255/35 rear. depends how low you end up going and i dont think k-sports go that low.

SC3G

whats the +15 is that the off set?

jadu

iTrader: (42)

yes, that's correct

SC3G

someone had told me to do offset 30, but i have no clue what that meant'
so 15 will make it stick out alil'
or should i get spacers?
im planing on lowering and rolling my fenders already'
i want that flush look'

SC3G

this is my 97 sc3 now

iridebmx

iTrader: (6)

next time search. i googled "mb battle sc300"

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...h-battles.html

SC3G

yea i saw that pic, looks super clean'
the wheels i got on my now are 17s, they came with my SC but their pretty beat up'
so im getting these wheels and doing body work on it to get ready for paint'
and the ksports off ebay'
so by summer i can be riding clean'

oh yeah and should i get my fender rolled with the 18x9.5 +15?
thanks

Aether

Have read through many pages on this thread and even the article on post #4444 but still need some advice, as it doesn't cover the size and offsets I am looking at:

Am looking at picking up a set of Enkei GTC01 rims, but am after some advice on offset and fitments. I am after as close a flush fit as I can get without stretching tyres or excessive camber. Rear guards have been rolled flat, and am wanting to leave front stock, no rolling or pulling fenders.

Have been looking at the below specs:

Front: 18*8.5 +30 with 245/18/40 tyres
Rear: 18*10 +22 with 255/18/40 tyres
Other rear option is: 18*9.5 +38 with 255/18/40 tyres

Appreciate if anyone can advise or provide photos.

Biddles

iTrader: (2)

Hey guys I just got off the phone with the Varrstoen guys trying to get some ES1's, and they recommend 18x9.5 +30 in the front and 18x10.5 + 30 in the rear. They just don't do any higher offset for these wheels. From what I've read in this thread I'm definitely going to have to roll my fenders and pull it out a bit right?

Also I don't want any tire rubbing which my current 20"s do often, and since I have a chipped/rusted fender it digs into the tire every time. I will be fixing this, but now I'm dropping down to 18's I want a bit thicker wheel as I'm not a fan of the bumps. Does anyone have VarrsToen ES 1's on their SC? Pics please, and sizes. I checked the thread and couldn't find any references. I was quoted $530 for a pair shipped.

Tabaka

iTrader: (8)

Who did you speak with at Varrstoen? I can't remember his name but one of the customer service reps has an SC and is running 18" x 10.5 +0 all around. I spoke with him on the phone last week. +30 is super weak. I'd get 18"h x 9.5" +12 up front and 18"x10.5 +22 out back if you don't want a pull.

FYI, I'm running 18"x9.5" +12 up front and 18"x 10.5"w +15 out back with 235/40 & 265/35. I rolled and pulled all four corners just slightly, and each side is flush. The rears poke a bit more than I'd like with minimal rubbing on highway divets. The fronts are perfectly fine, no rubbing around hard turns.

jadu

iTrader: (42)

that's strange. I'd suggest another varrstoen vendor. If that was varrstoen themselves, sounds like they're not making anymore aggressive ES1's