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Old 04-24-07, 09:33 AM
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Does any one know if my new Supra TT calipers will fit my Stock 2006 SC 18" wheels? Just got everything for my big brake upgrade and want to put them on this week and then relised holy shiz i didnt even find out if these are going to clear?
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Originally Posted by El Captain
Does any one know if my new Supra TT calipers will fit my Stock 2006 SC 18" wheels? Just got everything for my big brake upgrade and want to put them on this week and then relised holy shiz i didnt even find out if these are going to clear?
Not sure but I doubt it. Supra TT are huge brakes! Might need a 15mm spacer.
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Someone please Confirm?
Were is the best place to get a spacer? Cheap to get me by untill i get my new wheels iv already picked out! Its a Secret!
Old 04-24-07, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by El Captain
Someone please Confirm?
Were is the best place to get a spacer? Cheap to get me by untill i get my new wheels iv already picked out! Its a Secret!
If you want a cheap temporary solution, go to Pep Boys and pick up a universal spacer for $15 a pair.
Old 04-24-07, 10:55 AM
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After the temporary pep boys spacer, please make sure you get one that doesn't look like flimsy metal with gaps. Those will cause extreme vibration.
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So it sounds like its a no fit with out the spacers huh? Man This sucks I need to hury up and get my new wheels!
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PM 'Pearlpower' and see if he has any insight, believe he has a bbk on his sc430.
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Nope, will not clear as TT calipers are HUGE. I have Rotoras currently which are a bit more forgiving than my TT calipers were.
Please post your results. Get those spacers as a temp fix.
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How big of spacer do i get? Man this sucks! Is it bad to run spacers! I know im getting new wheels but is running wheel spacers a bad thing or just looked down apon?
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how do stock supra TT wheels clear there only 17" or 16" i think! Is it just the right offset or something? This sucks! LOL
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Originally Posted by El Captain
how do stock supra TT wheels clear there only 17" or 16" i think! Is it just the right offset or something? This sucks! LOL
the supra tt wheels are 17x8 in the front and 17x9 in the back. they are very deep wheels. Pick up some cheap 18" or 19" g35sedan/coupe rims....they clear bbk like a champ.
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I have 18" wheels there off of a 2006 SC430!

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Originally Posted by El Captain
DID no one read my thread i have 18" wheels there off of a 2006 SC! SO will the fit there 18x8
DID you read the replies? The answer has been 'NO' from a couple of people.

The wheel size DOES NOT MATTER unless you're working on a BBK kit with huge diameter rotors. The Supra TT brakes have very large calipers which require a wheel with what is called 'high disk' fittment, which is something the OEM 17" Supra TT wheels have and what ElitistK meant when he said they were 'deep' wheels. The OEM SC430 wheels don't sound like they're high disk.
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I called All my local Auto places and they said they dont have a Universal wheel spacer? I got ahold of Big O Tire and they said that they have a 1/4 inch one ? Does any one know how wide i need to go or what size to get?
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Its no huge job to bolt up the TT caliper and then try fitting the front wheel. Its the caliper clearance that causes the issues mainly and not the rotor. If it fits and clears job done, if not you'll get an idea for what size spacer you'll need. I am almost certain that any mkiv supra spacer will fit the GS and these should be readily available on ebay if not locally. Maybe this info will help you

NOTE: Supra wheel fitment is as follows:
PCD: 114.3mm
Hub center bore size: 60mm
Studs: 5


Wheel Size Offset
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Standard 17" Toyota 17 x 8 front 50
17 x 9.5 rear 50


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