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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 11:14 AM
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anyone know if I can run a +15 in the front and +25 in the rears without any issues? thanks!!!!
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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I just ordered Auto Couture 19x9 +16 Fronts and 19x10 +19 Rear.
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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anyone know if I can run a +15 in the front and +25 in the rears without any issues? thanks!!!!
Without width, your offset doesn't tell us anything.
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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I just ordered Auto Couture 19x9 +16 Fronts and 19x10 +19 Rear.
The rear setup is fine as long as you don't run meaty tires.
I forgot to pm you the pics.
As for the front, I am not too sure, man. haha

Your rear setup should look exactly like mine.



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Richard, I was going to get the +23 offsets all around, but I went for the +16 and +19 instead LOL We will see how it works out.
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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I just did a little measurement.
Your front wheels will rub a little at the fender, but I think you can run Falken 451 and probably slam it a little more.

That demo SC430 from the AutoCouture site has these wheel setup.

Magnifique 19 x 9.5J +27
Magnifique 20 x 10.5J +24

I wonder what tire sizes AC uses on that car.


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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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I am going to probably have to do some fender work in the front. Ill see how it goes.
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Originally Posted by talwang
Without width, your offset doesn't tell us anything.
I think its 20 x 8.5 in the front and 20 x 10 in the rears.
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 07:57 AM
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Help Anyone?????
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 10:57 AM
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They are good except a little extreme in the front.
You need to choose the correct front tires (no meaty tires).

19" in the front like that AutoCouture SC would give you a tad more clearance for that +15 offset b/c you get to slam the front more.
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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Also keep in mind that different manufacturers tires of the same stamped size are actually different from one another. Some being wider vs other brands.

I run a 20mm front and rear with 245/35/19 and 275/30/19. Lowered 1.5 inches. No rubbing with exception of high speed long dips-80+ mph and then all 4 rub.
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Very true.
Those are all aggressive offsets and you definitely need to do your homework well before you order them.

If you don't wany any headache of finding right brand of tires and sizes combo for those aggresive offsets, you should buy something like F: 19x8.5 +30 R:19x9.5 +30 which are actually recommended by some of the wheel manufacturers in Japan.

The wheel specs on Tom's SC50 are F: 19x8.5 +30 R:19x9.5 +25.
The wheel specs on Tom's UZZ40 are F: 19x8.5 +26 R:19x9.5 +26.
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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Thanks for all your responses. I was looking at a set of rims that came off a 350z. Was wondering if they would fit on my SC.... From what I hear so far the rears will be fine @ 20 x 10 with an +25 offset but the fronts 20 x 8.5 with a +15 offset is more slightly aggressive. With the right tires maybe these will work..
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