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Long story short, I had to replace front wheel bearings and I bought new hubs as well. Since they are already out and I bought aftermarket wheels, will I need longer studs? I know they worked on the OEM wheels, but they do seem short. What have been your experiences on aftermarket wheels with stock studs?
I’ve ran aftermarket wheels off and on since 2010 on my SC300 without any issue. You will need aftermarket lug nuts with aftermarket wheels though.
The only thing you have to watch out for is using slip on wheel spacers on the stock studs. If it’s under 5mm, they should be okay to use. Anything wider than 5mm you will want ARP extended studs or the bolt on style wheel spacer. This only applies if you plan to use spacers at all, otherwise I wouldn’t worry about this part.
Did you ever find out if these specs clear the TT Supra calipers?
Originally Posted by jeremyp111
****UPDATE: TEINS INSTALLED-NEW PICS****
I'm already in the first post, but here's more details.
CL Member Name: Jeremyp111
Rim Brand and Type: HP Evo
Rim Size f/r: 18x8 (f), 18x9 (r)
Rim Offset f/r: 38mm f&r
Tire Size f/r: 245/40/18 (f), 265/35/18 (r)
Suspension Setup: Tein Basic Coilovers
Comment On Ride: Nice and smooth. It's much firmer than stock with the Teins and 18's it rides well IMO
Fender Modifications: None
Any other comments: I absolutely love the HP Evo's on a Platinum SC. I'm not sure yet if they clear TT or LS400 4 piston calipers, but I will soon find out. Still running stock brakes for now.Picture:
did you ever find out if these specs cleared the TT Supra calipers?
I've been up and down this thread but haven't found an exact numbers. Currently running 18x8 +35 with 225\40 FR 245\45 RR
I'm looking at some 18X8.5 FR 18X10 RR +20 wheels. Will be installing ls400 bbk soon. Any recommendations on tire sizes? Will offset be an issue? I'm on maxpeeding coilovers, not lowered a ton. I don't mind rolling fenders🤏, but cutting is a negative pls👎
Originally Posted by SC400Dude
I can confirm this setup. A buddy of mine has the same set and his experiences are exactly the same. Looks killer too~!
[QUOTE] did your buddy have the TT or ls400 on with this specs? And if so is he rubbing or anything?
I'm looking to get 245/40r18 all around with a 2 finger fender gap on 18x8.5 +38 wheels. With a 2 finger gap, does anyone think that fender mods would be necessary? I'm currently on adjustable coilovers at max height (Tein Flex Z) and running 235/45r17 front and 255/40r17 rears (Supra TT oem wheels & tire sizes) and have never rubbed or scraped. I don't mind a bit of gap or if it's a bit flush b/c this car is still a daily, but want to go as low as possible while still avoiding any scraping and I don't want to roll/cut my fenders.
Took my a damn year but I finally did put the described wheel/tire combo on. Tires get very close to the front fender liner at full left/right, might touch slightly but honestly shouldn't be an issue. Both front & rear wheels are slightly sunken, up to about 2cm from the fender. I'll be getting my coilovers lowered when I get my rear swaybar installed (have everything on hand, fingers crossed I don't sit on my *** for another year) and am willing to roll my fenders, but does anyone know how low you can go before you need to do your electrical harness re-route as well? I've had to do some wire work for my windows and have noticed the wires & wire casings are really showing their age with how brittle they are, and am worried of breaking wires if I have do tuck them up in the engine bay.
1993 SC300 Factory Manual.
No fender rolls. I want to keep the car as clean as possible.
Fortune Auto 500, 12k front/8k rear; front is already at max height.
I do rub the fender when I bottom out for both front and rear... I do want to increase the spring stiffness and somehow the height.
MKIV Supra TT calipers/pads/rotors on all 4 corners.
Stock control arms
Front: 18x8.5 +37 R Disk
Rear:18x9.5 +37 O Disk
Front Tire: Continental Extremecontact DWS06+ 245/40ZR18 97Y
Rear Tire: Continental Extremecontact DWS06+ 275/35ZR18 95Y
Figured I'd throw my setup on here. 18x9.5 +27 255/35 18x10.5 +30 265/35 Enkei NT03
Just got my fenders shaved so I'm gonna try to max out the camber on the stock control arms and go a bit lower. Almost never rubbed at this height with stock fenders, though. If I did it again I would have gone 235/40 on the front and I probably would have saved a bit more for some Work Meister S1s. Pretty good for my first set of wheels though I think.
This last picture is before I lowered it again. At this height I never once rubbed. This is also with almost no camber.
12-12-14, 04:39 PM
Did you ever find out if these specs clear the TT Supra calipers?
Work Meister S1 3P
