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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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Love my 20's, tucked with coil overs, but as we all know its all about personal preference. Do what suites you.
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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18's for a comfy DD but dont fill the wheel wells completely but enough to look good (this is a majority size for the SC)!!!!
19's if you got a little spare change in your wallet for tires and IMO fill the wheel well perfect (perfect size FOR LOOKS)
20's show car/you got deep pockets for 20" tires(if you have a kit they look lovely but tires are a fortune at 20" and dropped)


IMO it takes a certain 'look' to pull off 20's otherwise 18's or 19's for the SC....
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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I feel like the only way 20's would look even remotely good is if it were a VIP styled car, aggressive wheel fitment with tall aero. Can't find any examples in SC's but plenty of LS400's.



20×9 Front
20×10 Rear
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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i would never go bigger than 18's on a coupe. now if i had a 2nd gen GS300 or LS430 then i might go up to 19/20 but no more than that.
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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^^ agree with everyone else Id go 18 or 19.
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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well im going 22' and i will post . and see what you all have too say.. every one stay bless. sc love !!!!!!
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 07:11 PM
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20x8.5 20x10 +35 offset.... i do it lol...dont be scared of the 20's...embrace them lol....



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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by MIGS
18's on stock body.

20's of you have a gaudy body kit.

nothing else.


period.
this right here.
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 12:59 AM
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^^^ Agreed, even though i'm rolling on a stock body w/ 20's.
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 06:05 AM
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22 inchers are too big. You have to get coil spring spacers, you have no turning radius, and you might have to cut the fender a little to get the Damn things to fit.

Then you will have other issues to deal with like excessive weight on the wheel bearings and ball joints. And the inability to steer properly. I'm all about drivability, and you can't drive a SC sports coupe with wheels that were designed for the clearance height of a truck!

15 to 20 inches. And I have 19's on my. I actually think 19's are the biggest anyone should put on these type of cars. They aren't designed like late model cars with huge wheel wells for 22 inch wheel fitment.
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by DoomLight
22 inchers are too big. You have to get coil spring spacers, you have no turning radius, and you might have to cut the fender a little to get the Damn things to fit.

Then you will have other issues to deal with like excessive weight on the wheel bearings and ball joints. And the inability to steer properly. I'm all about drivability, and you can't drive a SC sports coupe with wheels that were designed for the clearance height of a truck!

15 to 20 inches. And I have 19's on my. I actually think 19's are the biggest anyone should put on these type of cars. They aren't designed like late model cars with huge wheel wells for 22 inch wheel fitment.
I have to say I agree with you. It's a sports coupe and it should be driven like one. So yea 20's is the biggest I'm going with a meaty tire I think it shud be fine >)
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 09:49 AM
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Scviolence your ride is my inspiration lol very sexy
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by OaklandLex
I have to say I agree with you. It's a sports coupe and it should be driven like one. So yea 20's is the biggest I'm going with a meaty tire I think it shud be fine >)
Props! Great minds think alike!
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by OaklandLex
Scviolence your ride is my inspiration lol very sexy
thanks bro!
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 11:28 PM
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I have a picture of my SC with my old 20" wheel setup in my profile. What do u guys think?
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