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I'm thinking of downsizing from 19" wheels to 17" on slammed SC.. (opinions)

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Old 10-18-11, 01:46 PM
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I have some 17's on mine offsets kinda suck up front rear is pretty close to flush i like them possibly going to paint them black soon
Old 10-18-11, 01:47 PM
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Heres mine on 17's.. I need to roll the fenders so that i can lower the front more and throw on 35mm spacers in the rear and 25mm spacers in the front.

Old 10-18-11, 01:57 PM
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i think a simple spoke or face wheel will be pull able, which is why the 17 supra tt wheels look ok

anything with a dish or concave is just gonna look to small
Old 10-18-11, 01:58 PM
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Please do this. My font tires look like yours on 18s. I've been thinking About downsizing, but like everyone else, I'm weary of how small they may look.
Old 10-18-11, 02:43 PM
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Tub it...

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Old 10-18-11, 02:44 PM
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Bro just go with 18's. Best of both worlds because you can slam it and stay won't look too small.
Old 10-18-11, 03:11 PM
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i have 18" xxr 521 in black
if you want to trade im down
i like your rims alot bro
Old 10-18-11, 03:41 PM
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How in the world does your car handle bumps? I mean it looks like it would rub on the fender frame on the top on every bump you hit...
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Go with 18"s. I've seen a few SC's on 17"s and they looked terrible. 17"s are just too small for an SC and they will look even smaller since you have side skirts.

Chrome Supra TT wheels are the only 17"s I would put on an SC and that only applies to stock body 92-96 SC's. SChema's 17/18" CCW Classics drag package wheels looked good too.
Old 10-18-11, 04:35 PM
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Do a 18/19 stagger, and raise it just a smidge
Old 10-18-11, 04:52 PM
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go even lower??? imo you're too low already...
Old 10-18-11, 05:06 PM
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I have 17s and they do look a bit too small. Im going to go 18s later. xxr rims 235 in the front 255 in the back


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Originally Posted by Dv8
If your going to run that low you should consider fixing your suspension geometry and 'tub' the wheel wells before you do anything with wheels.

As for wheel choice, 17 is too small for a big body car like this imo, stay 19.
as far as fixing suspension geometry goes, i've already installed bump steer adjusters, adjustable toe rods, traction rods, control F/R U/L control arm/sway bar/steering rack bushings, etc, etc. So i feel that considering its solely a Street driven vehicle right now, i've covered the most important bases.

Originally Posted by Scweet14
i have 18" xxr 521 in black
if you want to trade im down
i like your rims alot bro
thanks, but no thanks. i already had the all black 521's a while back.

Originally Posted by 4urxtc
How in the world does your car handle bumps? I mean it looks like it would rub on the fender frame on the top on every bump you hit...
it rubs, but rubbing dont bother me. the fact that i cant lower the car more in the front is what bothers me. Plus i drive slow anyway.

Originally Posted by JDMJoe239
go even lower??? imo you're too low already...
lol, yes, i want moaaaar low.

only time a car is "low enough"...is when you see sparks behind you in the rearview mirror.


Thanks everyone esle for your feedback/opinions

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My car rubs on certain bumps but didnt know if that was the norm for these cars. I could lower mine way more but it wouldn't get in my drive way if I did.

By the way your car looks very clean the way it is.
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Originally Posted by MIGS
as far as fixing suspension geometry goes, i've already installed bump steer adjusters, adjustable toe rods, traction rods, control F/R U/L control arm/sway bar/steering rack bushings, etc, etc. So i feel that considering its solely a Street driven vehicle right now, i've covered the most important bases.



thanks, but no thanks. i already had the all black 521's a while back.



it rubs, but rubbing dont bother me. the fact that i cant lower the car more in the front is what bothers me. Plus i drive slow anyway.



lol, yes, i want moaaaar low.

only time a car is "low enough"...is when you see sparks behind you in the rearview mirror.


Thanks everyone esle for your feedback/opinions

well even if you do get other rims, would you consider selling your 19's with tires??
and how much


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