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jewelerz 10-02-03 06:11 PM

What size rims do you have on your SC300/400?
 
I am looking for some rims and don't want to spend alot of money. I've noticed that 17" rims Chrome and SIlver were selling for decent prices. I was just wondering if 17" rims would look too small on our cars or would they look alright?

Technics 10-02-03 06:21 PM

I think it's all your own preference and style.
Supra TT wheels are a good 17" choice.....you can use pretty wide tires with these as well.

RaynArt 10-02-03 07:01 PM

im planning on 17 gs430 wheels but not sure about the tire size to get for those. ive seen some sc's with them but the sidewall was huge.

mrshabo 10-02-03 08:51 PM

19's.. best way to go imo. For looks that is.

MrJohnTan 10-02-03 09:28 PM

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17's are too small, unless you are going for that "stock" look with the supra rims.
18's look a little better, are perfect for daily driving, but are still a little too small. IMO it will only look good if the car is slammed.
Because of the size of the car, I think you are better off with going 19's. You can still daily drive on them, if you are willing to pay the hefty price tag for tires.
If you get a bodykit, you should definately look into getting some 20's

Here's a pic of my car on 18's

RaynArt 10-02-03 09:58 PM

as far as looks i agree with 19's, 20's still seem too big for my taste even with a kit. im just goin for a more subtle stock look so i decided on gs rims i mentioned earlier, still not sure what sized tire to go for. so far im still thinkin 235/45

jet864 10-02-03 10:27 PM

I've seen a lot of guys with 20's on their SC's, and all of them (but Dins for obvious reasons) looks like its on stilts. I think manaray is one of the few to pull off SC+20's and make it look oh-so-good. Search for it, you'll love it.

James

mrshabo 10-02-03 11:09 PM

jewelerz i think you should change your poll to "What size rim looks best on the sc300/400" =). If your deciding what rim you should buy.

jewelerz 10-02-03 11:29 PM

Thats true and I'm definately up for opinions. I just thought that I could get an honest answer from personal experience of what people already have on their car in a like dislike since. I really respect you guys opinions and the bottom line is this.... Is 17" too small of a rim? and from the vibes i get they are too small.

mrshabo 10-02-03 11:43 PM

I think 17's are def too small. I had 17's on my car and they looked puny. SC's are pretty big cars, with low profile tires.. it just won't look right.

NRG 10-03-03 02:44 AM

i think 17" wheels with 50 series tires are perfect for the lexus sc400.
18 is too big, 16 is too small.

NRG 10-03-03 02:53 AM

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one day ill have these rims on my car:

jgbnm 10-03-03 07:56 AM

I have 235/45 ZR17's and think they look fine. Came with the car though and I'd probably still be on stock wheels if they hadn't ... Honestly, I'm not a big fan of big wheels (>18").


Jon
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specialist 10-03-03 09:36 AM

I've got a cheap set of 17" on mine right now. The more time goes on I'd love to get a set of HRE 547R in 18" or the stock rims back. I'm kind of wavering between moding the car and restoring it to it's glory days ;) .

verylost 10-03-03 11:03 AM

It depends what you are looking for (looks or performance).

As for me, I have been looking for a good deal on 17's that are 9.5 to 10 wide and will also clear the supra big brakes. My main concern is the 1/4 mile so this is why I choose not to go for 18's.


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