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thanks for the tips
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I just been accustomed goin thru distributors. some manufacturers wont even give you a call back if you inquire or ask for tech support about their products.
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Now before I bought I was told by Varrstoen that the +22 offset would fit my car (stock height) without any issues. Im lowered on Megans and i really didnt want a aggressive look.
It turns out that i may have to roll/pull my fender for the +22 offset
Here's a pic of the rear. The front(no pic taken) fits the same.
It turns out that i may have to roll/pull my fender for the +22 offset
Here's a pic of the rear. The front(no pic taken) fits the same.
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100% 9.5/10.5 +22 will not clear Supra TT brakes... you can try.. if you dont believe me.. If you get extended lugs and spacers you will clear.. but then you are looking at even more aggressive look.
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guys forgive my ignorance but I am still not 100% on the meaning of the offsets.
zero offset would mean the hub of the wheel is perfectly centred?
Negative would mean its nearer to the back?
Positive near the front?
so a positive offset would have more of a sunk look and a negative would cause the wheel to stick out more?
sorry---- i know this is quite basic to most but i just want to make sure i understand it correctly.
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zero offset would mean the hub of the wheel is perfectly centred?
Negative would mean its nearer to the back?
Positive near the front?
so a positive offset would have more of a sunk look and a negative would cause the wheel to stick out more?
sorry---- i know this is quite basic to most but i just want to make sure i understand it correctly.
thanks in advance
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pretty much. 0 offset means the difference between the center of the wheel and where it mounts to the hub is nil, hence +0 or 0mm backspacing. +22 means that the center of the wheel sits inside of the hub by 22mm, making the +22 setup 22mm less aggressive. -10mm would mean that the center of the wheel is outside of the hub, usually resulting in the poke that all the cool kids nowdays drool for.
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pretty much. 0 offset means the difference between the center of the wheel and where it mounts to the hub is nil, hence +0 or 0mm backspacing. +22 means that the center of the wheel sits inside of the hub by 22mm, making the +22 setup 22mm less aggressive. -10mm would mean that the center of the wheel is outside of the hub, usually resulting in the poke that all the cool kids nowdays drool for.
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PS - sorry to the OP for changing the topic yet again!
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Even though it looks like the wheel is far enough out to clear the calipers, the spoke design is key when clearing brake components. Reasoning for the usual lack of lip when fitting wheels around brake kits; however this is not always true, running widebodies and flares will cure the situation.
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Elite hit it on the nail.
Even though it looks like the wheel is far enough out to clear the calipers, the spoke design is key when clearing brake components. Reasoning for the usual lack of lip when fitting wheels around brake kits; however this is not always true, running widebodies and flares will cure the situation.
Even though it looks like the wheel is far enough out to clear the calipers, the spoke design is key when clearing brake components. Reasoning for the usual lack of lip when fitting wheels around brake kits; however this is not always true, running widebodies and flares will cure the situation.
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^ yea sorry I should of explained the spokes. Offset plays a role, however the design of all rims will defer in what clears and what doesnt clear... AKA Stock Supra TT RIMS have a high offset +40~ and they clear TT brakes... vs These Varrstoen +22 and still dont clear.
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Also not exactly sure if the ls400 brakes are thinner than the TT brakes.
I'm sure you can pass with a 240/35 on the x10.5 but it'll be a pretty aggressive stretch. Best bet would probably to go 245 as arodalob mention.
Also depends which tires you get some have thicker sidewalls..
100% roll is required, or prepare to rub like a ****
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Johnny, do you know how much of a spacer we will need to clear? I'm pretty sure it shouldn't be more than 5mm?
Also not exactly sure if the ls400 brakes are thinner than the TT brakes.
I'm sure you can pass with a 240/35 on the x10.5 but it'll be a pretty aggressive stretch. Best bet would probably to go 245 as arodalob mention.
Also depends which tires you get some have thicker sidewalls..
100% roll is required, or prepare to rub like a ****
Also not exactly sure if the ls400 brakes are thinner than the TT brakes.
I'm sure you can pass with a 240/35 on the x10.5 but it'll be a pretty aggressive stretch. Best bet would probably to go 245 as arodalob mention.
Also depends which tires you get some have thicker sidewalls..
100% roll is required, or prepare to rub like a ****
If you are going do that I would just run the +15? offset that some guy on here with the polished varrstoens setup is doing.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/6067840-post1.html
Those I bet clear the brakes and then no need to get spacers or studs.
I really wanted to try these RIMS on, however they were way too agressive for my car, because I needed to clear my brakes =(
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The spacer was not needed when mounted over LS400 calipers. I have a mm or two before the caliper begins to touch the spokes. It's a tight fit but it does clear.
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I think LS400 are thinner than the TT brakes but not by much. I would go with extended studs and spacer between 5-10mm. You are going have a pretty aggressive stretch. 245 tire would do it I think.
If you are going do that I would just run the +15? offset that some guy on here with the polished varrstoens setup is doing.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/6067840-post1.html
Those I bet clear the brakes and then no need to get spacers or studs.
I really wanted to try these RIMS on, however they were way too agressive for my car, because I needed to clear my brakes =(
If you are going do that I would just run the +15? offset that some guy on here with the polished varrstoens setup is doing.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/6067840-post1.html
Those I bet clear the brakes and then no need to get spacers or studs.
I really wanted to try these RIMS on, however they were way too agressive for my car, because I needed to clear my brakes =(
Do it! I REALLY want these rims, but i would have to buy them and then pray that my 521's sell.
According to my fitment, LS400 calipers are slightly less aggressive. I recently purchased a set of Classics with Supra fitment which requires a 5mm spacer to clear TT calipers.
The spacer was not needed when mounted over LS400 calipers. I have a mm or two before the caliper begins to touch the spokes. It's a tight fit but it does clear.
The spacer was not needed when mounted over LS400 calipers. I have a mm or two before the caliper begins to touch the spokes. It's a tight fit but it does clear.
Or if you guys are down to shoot me some cash and test it for you
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