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Old 08-27-06 | 02:39 PM
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What? No factory 15" option in the poll?

I've seen a few setups of larger wheels on the SC that look good, but if I had the money to get any kind of wheels I wanted on my SC, I'd stick with 15" or 16" in terms of diameter. I just happen to find that size most appealing aesthetically.

Main problem with the 15" OEM size is finding good performance tires that will fit and also take the weight of the car.
Old 08-27-06 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SCV8
I like my 17 X 8/9.5 setup, especially the way they fit; the rubber is perfectly flush with the bodywork front, and rear.
The shorter tires have a worse slip angle, not as much fun to drive on imo.
Looks good while parked in the convenience store parking lot though.
MMMM well i can drift that parking lot....
Old 08-30-06 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mitsuguy
thats why I did what I did to mine... 18's front, 19's rear...
Thanks for posting that! I've always wondered how that would look.

I've always felt that a staggered wheel size setup would look ideal on the SC, since the front end is much longer and more slender than other cars, similar to the profile of C5 and C6 Corvettes, which also run a staggered wheel size setup.

Same size wheels always looked odd to me on the SC, the front would always look to large, or the rear too small, depending on the size. Thanks for saving me from a photoshop.
Old 08-30-06 | 04:12 PM
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[QUOTE=SVTdubs;2085245]
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I find it hard to believe that the wheels do not rub being that low. Turn all the way left and the right front wheel does not rub at all?
i have no finger gap front and i'm tucked in the rear wtih 20's. NO RUBBING. HELL, I'm not even rubbing the main wiring harness under the fender.... that is totally gone...
Old 08-30-06 | 04:24 PM
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[QUOTE=AutoCoutureSC;2096395]
Originally Posted by SVTdubs

i have no finger gap front and i'm tucked in the rear wtih 20's. NO RUBBING. HELL, I'm not even rubbing the main wiring harness under the fender.... that is totally gone...
wait i didnt post that. I have 20's myself and dont rub...
Old 08-31-06 | 06:52 PM
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22's!!!!!
Old 08-31-06 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Emerald
22's!!!!!
Ive seen them but they def dont look right. Maybe if they were really deep staggered and with a huge custom bodykit but that would be all show...
Old 09-07-06 | 09:04 AM
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20's look good, damn,hell yea 20's look good but im a 19's guy 8.5 front 10 up back thats how it should be done
Old 09-07-06 | 03:11 PM
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Hey Ms. Emerald, saw you on Fast Inc. Looking good mama.
Old 09-08-06 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by skpark70
I disagree... it will look like 4x4.
yes it does , its the reason i took my 20's off:

20x9 f
20x10 r

Old 09-09-06 | 05:36 PM
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[QUOTE=UNDRPSI;2113158]yes it does , its the reason i took my 20's off:

20x9 f
20x10 r

Wow for some reason mine look alot smaller than alot of you guys that try 20's
Old 09-11-06 | 01:40 PM
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getting the correct drop on a SC with 20's has alot to do with the way it looks...the lower the better!
see, it's not that bad...
Old 09-11-06 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Sc400on20s
getting the correct drop on a SC with 20's has alot to do with the way it looks...the lower the better!
see, it's not that bad...
That still looks big compared to mine....
Old 10-12-06 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by RalAegidius
What? No factory 15" option in the poll?

I've seen a few setups of larger wheels on the SC that look good, but if I had the money to get any kind of wheels I wanted on my SC, I'd stick with 15" or 16" in terms of diameter. I just happen to find that size most appealing aesthetically.

Main problem with the 15" OEM size is finding good performance tires that will fit and also take the weight of the car.
I agree with you Ral. Personally I prefer the look of the stock 16" wheels on my '94 SC400 --- I just wish they weren't so beat up looking by now. Plus, when you increase the rim diameter you start messing with the ride characteristics of the car (less rubber, harsher ride). And you get into accelerated tire wear, greater replacement expense and on and on and on. Just my opinion ...
Old 10-18-06 | 10:07 AM
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Anyone thinking 18.5" would look best?



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