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****Official Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide for SC300/SC400****
09-27-14 | 07:28 PM
#5401
Hey guys.
I'm looking into a set of wheels that are 18x8.75 +20 or 35? front and 18x10.25 +20 rear. I'm looking for a stance similar to that of bigwes. Not looking to stretch the tires or tilt the wheels or any of that. Just want a nice flush look with adequate sidewall without having to do heavy fender mods. I also intend to drop my car 1 inch overall from stock height when my coils come in next week. What size tires would you recommend? I'm a complete newb when it comes to this stuff.
Thanks guys!
I'm looking into a set of wheels that are 18x8.75 +20 or 35? front and 18x10.25 +20 rear. I'm looking for a stance similar to that of bigwes. Not looking to stretch the tires or tilt the wheels or any of that. Just want a nice flush look with adequate sidewall without having to do heavy fender mods. I also intend to drop my car 1 inch overall from stock height when my coils come in next week. What size tires would you recommend? I'm a complete newb when it comes to this stuff.
Thanks guys!
09-29-14 | 02:10 PM
#5402
Rookie
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 83
Likes: 1
From: FL
10-01-14 | 12:02 PM
#5404
Am I stupid?
I've been reading multiple documents regarding the wheels offset spec. I still do not understand completely.
Offsets: The stock offset is +50mm.
- Why is the smaller number (+30mm) make the wheel stick out more?
- Is the number measuring from the inside edge of the wheel toward the hub mounting surface? For example +50 mean: From the inside of the wheel toward the mounting hub is = +50 (more) which make the wheel more toward inside. If it is +30 (less), means the wheel "pushes" toward outside more.
Rim size: 18x9; offset +44; tire size 245/45/18
- What is the meaning of # 9?
- I know 18 is the size of the wheel
- 245 is the width of the tires
- 45 is the height from the edge of the rim to the edge of the tire.
Thank you,
Offsets: The stock offset is +50mm.
- Why is the smaller number (+30mm) make the wheel stick out more?
- Is the number measuring from the inside edge of the wheel toward the hub mounting surface? For example +50 mean: From the inside of the wheel toward the mounting hub is = +50 (more) which make the wheel more toward inside. If it is +30 (less), means the wheel "pushes" toward outside more.
Rim size: 18x9; offset +44; tire size 245/45/18
- What is the meaning of # 9?
- I know 18 is the size of the wheel
- 245 is the width of the tires
- 45 is the height from the edge of the rim to the edge of the tire.
Thank you,
10-01-14 | 01:07 PM
#5405
Pole Position
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 259
Likes: 3
From: The Netherlands
I've been reading multiple documents regarding the wheels offset spec. I still do not understand completely.
Offsets: The stock offset is +50mm.
- Why is the smaller number (+30mm) make the wheel stick out more?
- Is the number measuring from the inside edge of the wheel toward the hub mounting surface? For example +50 mean: From the inside of the wheel toward the mounting hub is = +50 (more) which make the wheel more toward inside. If it is +30 (less), means the wheel "pushes" toward outside more.
Rim size: 18x9; offset +44; tire size 245/45/18
- What is the meaning of # 9?
- I know 18 is the size of the wheel
- 245 is the width of the tires
- 45 is the height from the edge of the rim to the edge of the tire.
Thank you,
Offsets: The stock offset is +50mm.
- Why is the smaller number (+30mm) make the wheel stick out more?
- Is the number measuring from the inside edge of the wheel toward the hub mounting surface? For example +50 mean: From the inside of the wheel toward the mounting hub is = +50 (more) which make the wheel more toward inside. If it is +30 (less), means the wheel "pushes" toward outside more.
Rim size: 18x9; offset +44; tire size 245/45/18
- What is the meaning of # 9?
- I know 18 is the size of the wheel
- 245 is the width of the tires
- 45 is the height from the edge of the rim to the edge of the tire.
Thank you,
Last edited by Sc400NL; 10-01-14 at 01:14 PM.
10-03-14 | 11:59 PM
#5407
10-04-14 | 08:21 PM
#5408
Pole Position
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,031
Likes: 382
From: Nor CA
I've been reading multiple documents regarding the wheels offset spec. I still do not understand completely.
Offsets: The stock offset is +50mm.
- Why is the smaller number (+30mm) make the wheel stick out more?
- Is the number measuring from the inside edge of the wheel toward the hub mounting surface? For example +50 mean: From the inside of the wheel toward the mounting hub is = +50 (more) which make the wheel more toward inside. If it is +30 (less), means the wheel "pushes" toward outside more.
Rim size: 18x9; offset +44; tire size 245/45/18
- What is the meaning of # 9?
- I know 18 is the size of the wheel
- 245 is the width of the tires
- 45 is the height from the edge of the rim to the edge of the tire.
Thank you,
Offsets: The stock offset is +50mm.
- Why is the smaller number (+30mm) make the wheel stick out more?
- Is the number measuring from the inside edge of the wheel toward the hub mounting surface? For example +50 mean: From the inside of the wheel toward the mounting hub is = +50 (more) which make the wheel more toward inside. If it is +30 (less), means the wheel "pushes" toward outside more.
Rim size: 18x9; offset +44; tire size 245/45/18
- What is the meaning of # 9?
- I know 18 is the size of the wheel
- 245 is the width of the tires
- 45 is the height from the edge of the rim to the edge of the tire.
Thank you,
http://www.anycalculator.com/tiresize.htm
Offsets is a whole other school....
10-11-14 | 02:08 PM
#5411
i have on front 8x18 offset 32 and rear 9x18 offset 37., the fits, but you must roll the fenders to have enough space for the wheel
lowered with supra bilstein shocks and eibach springs.
greets
Tom
10-14-14 | 07:20 PM
#5413
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1
Likes: 1
From: Australia
Sorry to do this, but to continue on from drareg & boergy, those are the closest I can find to what I'm going to run.
I've got these on the way for my 97 SC300
F: 18x8 30
R: 18x9 35
On stock suspension/ride height.
I'm not looking to roll / shave etc. or lower it , just want to keep her stock.
Will I rub with
F: 235 40 18
R: 265 35 18
Thanks! I will make a proper contribution to this thread once I have the wheels & post a nice photo...
I've got these on the way for my 97 SC300
F: 18x8 30
R: 18x9 35
On stock suspension/ride height.
I'm not looking to roll / shave etc. or lower it , just want to keep her stock.
Will I rub with
F: 235 40 18
R: 265 35 18
Thanks! I will make a proper contribution to this thread once I have the wheels & post a nice photo...
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10-16-14 | 09:28 AM
#5415
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
From: Maine
I'm looking to run a meaty setup for the spring, but my current wheels are too aggressive. So my question is, what offsets would I need to run 18x9.5 front with a 265 tire, and 18x10.5 rear with a 305 tire and no camber? My guess would be in the 30-40 range for the rear? Fenders are rolled flat, Thanks.