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Old 03-01-06, 11:37 PM
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Default who's ridding on 17's

im debating on what size rim i want to get. i think im going to keep my body stock if anything maybe just get 97 bumper and stuff. but im thinking of getting SP1's either in 17 or 18 with the staggered look of course. so who has pics of a basicly stock SC on 17's . lowerd or stock hight. thanks
Old 03-01-06, 11:42 PM
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any pics of MKIV TT rims should answer your 17'' question
Old 03-01-06, 11:59 PM
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The only 17s that look decent is the Supra TTs, Other than that 17s with low profile tires on an SC is
Old 03-02-06, 03:30 AM
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I have 17's (17x8 in the front, 17x9 in the rear) on my car with a 255/40 tire on the rear, I think it looks good. It will look even better when I lower it on Espelir's and Tokico's in 2 weeks.
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Old 03-02-06, 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by xknowonex
The only 17s that look decent is the Supra TTs, Other than that 17s with low profile tires on an SC is
I agree, go for 18"
Old 03-02-06, 08:12 AM
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this is my car on 17 IS wheels with snow tires on them, on my previous ABflug kit. You'll definately want to go for 18's... just do it

Old 03-02-06, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by BigManne
any pics of MKIV TT rims should answer your 17'' question
Don't be like me and end up with 3 sets of wheels 16's for the snow for whatever godforsaken reason I drive the SC in snow. 19's for the summer and polished TT's as the inbetween lol.
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18's you wont be dissapointed...

i have TT's right now and would LOVE to upgrade to 18's
Old 03-02-06, 03:33 PM
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I always thought the same thing. 17s? way to small ! no way on a big bodies 2 door like S14 or SC.

But then I saw this car. Its amazing how perfect wheel fitment can let you get away with a smaller size! These are 17s.


Old 03-02-06, 04:16 PM
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Default sc430's don't look bad

i put stock sc430's on my car...they're 18's, but i got 'em for 200.00 and they give the car a classy almost MERCEDES look to 'em...
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I don't really care for 2" high sidewalls on a 3800 pound car.
I am running 265/40, 245/45, on 9", and 10.5" X 17" Borbet, type T rims.
The tires are flush with the body, not sure what the offsets are, but that's where they end up anyways. The TT calipers fit too, and look good through the large openings between the spokes.

$850 new, delivered, with tires mounted, and a set of lugnuts from Tirerack.

I have discovered that wheels aren't the best investment around, and used my spare change to buy a Unichip, new suspension, I would rather go faster than look smoother.
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Old 03-03-06, 10:39 AM
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Default Yup me too sitting on 17' teenagers


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Old 03-03-06, 11:12 AM
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Stock TT Wheels look the best

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I was on 17in TT rims, but i moved up to 18in.. 18s fill up the gaps alot better


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