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Can you guys at Club Lexus pick my rims for me?

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Old 09-15-09, 10:01 AM
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mb battles ftw!!!
Old 09-15-09, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by JspecSC3
I put a set of MB Weapons on my brother's SC. 18x9.5 all around. Its just on staggered +20 (Front), +15 (Rear) offsets. The tire size is 245/40/18. The widest tire we have put on it are 255 with very minor rubbing. So minor its not even worth mentioning. These wheels look great and I spent less than $600 on the whole set. The reason I mention this is because the MB style is very similar to the Motegis you were looking at and the MB wheels are available in way better fitments. Good luck with your decision.

You sir are my hero... I'll probably end up going with these. I will probably go for the staggered look and just end up sending them to the shop to get the tires physically removed and moved to the front.

You said you were using 245/40/18 all around? That sounds perfect for what I want to do. Can't wait to test out those Potenza Sports.

I owe you one, sir.

EDIT: Also, how much a drop do you have there?
Old 09-18-09, 09:16 PM
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I really like the Tenzo R Type-M rims that Cleanshots posted, anyone know if Tenzo is a good company / rim ??



I am looking at the 18x8 they have I see they come in like three diff offsets, 25, 37, and 45... Would I be able to have Supra / LS400 big brakes on the front ?? Would I need like 37 front and 45 back ??
Old 09-19-09, 02:13 AM
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yea clears bigger brakes and get +25 all the way around. trust me. im running 20 in the back and its poking a little bit 25 should be good and im running 25 in he front and s sunk in so the 25 in the front should be good too! oh and they are 8 inch wheels so yea 25mm will be good!
Old 09-19-09, 03:07 AM
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Cleanshots, thanks for the reply, so if I did +25 all around, I would be able to clear Supra / LS400 BIG brakes and the tires / rims would be flush with the fenders ??
Old 09-19-09, 12:03 PM
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yea, i may get 8 of these wheels myself for drifting once i get some money... they are nice and good priced post pics when you get them
Old 09-19-09, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by RedPhoenix
The Rota D2's look really fake when compared to the SSR SP1's... If you are going to rock Rota's I would get something else besides the D2's...
Plus you risk this happening:
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Old 09-19-09, 01:53 PM
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How do I read the offsets here!?
Old 09-19-09, 02:02 PM
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offset is the last 2 numbers on the link. so like :

18 x9.5 5x114.3 15MGM is a +15 offset. get that size.
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I've been looking for the weight of these, but cannot find the weight of them.
Old 09-19-09, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by TRD_Power
Plus you risk this happening:
How is Rota still in business if that's what happens if you buy their wheels?
Old 09-19-09, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by cherplex
How is Rota still in business if that's what happens if you buy their wheels?
Because most people don't have major issues. My guess is those cases were at track events. I hope you cant do that just daily driving a car.
Old 09-19-09, 03:46 PM
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Wheel Offset Explained

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Old 09-19-09, 05:35 PM
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Anyone know the weight of the stock tires and wheels for the 1996 SC400?
Old 09-19-09, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Matador
Because most people don't have major issues. My guess is those cases were at track events. I hope you cant do that just daily driving a car.
Yeah it's not with ALL of them obviously, but it's just showing that they're pretty cheaply made wheels. They shouldn't have blown apart like that regardless.


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