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Old 10-23-07, 10:56 PM
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Default LS400 brake on 2nd GS

I am in the market for a set of rim. Here is what i found
Volk racing SF challenge
Front 19x8.5 offset +42
Rear 19x9.5 offset +40

I am going to install LS400 caliper soon. Anyone know will those rims will clear the LS400 caliper? Will i get fitments issue for that offset.
Every input would be appreciated
Here is the picture of SF challenge
Old 10-23-07, 11:29 PM
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just by looking at the pics of the wheels, it does look like it's a high disc wheel, but the offset it's too high. the wheels will be sunked in some what. Those are FWD offsets or for an IS
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Thanks to GS FONZy
I found this table on the Rays website.
http://rayswheels.co.jp/cgi-bin/cgi2...?modelName=SFC
please give me some more info.
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first, how do you want your wheels to fit and what type of tire are you planning on using. no mods to fenders, some mod, flush, stretch, ect. If the wheels are used or this is the only offset available, than there is always spacers if you wish to push them out a bit.

on the table that is provided, anything on table A & B will clear BBK,
so those will clear.

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Originally Posted by GS FONZy
first, how do you want your wheels to fit and what type of tire are you planning on using. no mods to fenders, some mod, flush, stretch, ect. If the wheels are used or this is the only offset available, than there is always spacers if you wish to push them out a bit.

on the table that is provided, anything on table A & B will clear BBK,
so those will clear.
I just want to wheel fit to outside around 10mm more than the stock. I afraid to do any fender mod. I am currently on the Tanabe NF210 and KYB GR-2 set up, basically the font dropped around 1 Inch, i am thinking to run 235/40/19 and 265/40/19. I am worry about will the front tire gonna hit the upper arm control and will i get into the fitments issue on the rear tires?
@GS FONZy, I am very appreciated your help
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just a reminder, you need RCA to clear the tie-rod joint with those massive calipers.
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Originally Posted by ElitistK
just a reminder, you need RCA to clear the tie-rod joint with those massive calipers.
The RCAs is on the way

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Old 10-25-07, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by dung0981
The RCAs is on the way


Where did you get your RCA's? and how much?
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Originally Posted by dung0981
I just want to wheel fit to outside around 10mm more than the stock. I afraid to do any fender mod. I am currently on the Tanabe NF210 and KYB GR-2 set up, basically the font dropped around 1 Inch, i am thinking to run 235/40/19 and 265/40/19. I am worry about will the front tire gonna hit the upper arm control and will i get into the fitments issue on the rear tires?
@GS FONZy, I am very appreciated your help
NFs do a 1.5" in front an a 1" rear, then you will be adding 1/2" lowering block (RCA) Now you will be 2" & 1" rear, i don't think that will look too good. you needs springs that will do an even drop all around, so when you add the RCA then the fenders will appear to look even. Also, the offset that you mention will be good for the fitment you are going for, but the tires will be very fat (big side wall) I think it should still clear the upper arm, but let me double check and i will post back
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Originally Posted by dung0981
235/40/19 and 265/40/19.
you don't have to worry about that size fitting because i don't think they make it. This is the set up i recommend 245/35/19 & 275/30/19 and since your not going to need to stretch the tire, i would recommend going with Nitto Extreme555. These tires run a little taller than others and are square on the rim, so it will protect it from curves, lightly.

Where did you get your RCAs? I knew a site that had them, but i lost the link. I too am thinking about the LS BBK. Supra BBK is just too heavy

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Originally Posted by GS FONZy
you don't have to worry about that size fitting because i don't think they make it. This is the set up i recommend 245/35/19 & 275/30/19 and since your not going to need to stretch the tire, i would recommend going with Nitto Extreme555. These tires run a little taller than others and are square on the rim, so it will protect it from curves, lightly.

Where did you get your RCAs? I knew a site that had them, but i lost the link. I too am thinking about the LS BBK. Supra BBK is just too heavy
I installed the LS400 caliper today with out the RCAs... And I tried the rim on the car..... and .... The caliper hit the rim.... Lucky for me, the seller let me try the rim on the car, so i still in the market for another set of rim.
i am at my friend house right now, i will give you the link when i get home.
Thanks for the help GS FONZy
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post a link where you got your RCA so I can order some too....!
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