alexle007

Vary new at this, just brought a new SC 430. Hate the wheels that they put on. Thinking about putting on 20x8.5 front and 20x9.5 rear. Want to know if this would give me problems on the ride quailty and rubbing, etc... And what size can i get on the tires.

thanks for your reponse

rominl

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if you get the right offset there will be no rubbing at all, it's a good setup. i might actually suggest 9 in the front and 10 in the back that's just me

for ride, coz' it's 20s the tire would be very low profile and the ride would be harsher that's for sure.

rominl

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tire size, i could be wrong but i would guess 245/35/20 and 275/30/20

it would be a bit out of spec but give you a bit more comfort and it's not significant

alexle007

What will happen if i put the 20" rims in? I'll read somebody forum and they said something about you have to be careful with the sensor when you put the wheels and tire in the car. If i bring it to the shop will they know what they doing? Oh, do you know the offset of the car?

rominl

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yeah i am sure if you raise it up a bit it will help. or better yet, use a heat gun and just push up the flap in the front. i assume that's where you rub? if you rub in the back, you just shave the fender tab and you are good

rominl

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about the sensor, i believe a good job will know what to do with them. i believe you need to get wheels that can allow you to put on the sensors too, please correct me if i am wrong

offset i am not 100%, i will leave it to expert. i know the offset on the sc430 are very low though, which is good for having fat lip

Gojirra99

The sensors are located in the valve stems of the wheels. Some aftermarket wheels have valve stems that can accomodate them, but most don't. Alternatively, the sensors can be banded to the wheels with straps to make them work. Some custom wheel manufacturers do provide the straps & instructions to do that when you ordered from them.

I'm not sure about the exact offset of the stock wheels, but the aftermarket wheels I have on my SC430 now have the exact size & width as the stock wheels(18 x 8) & their offset is 38. With wheels of different size & width, a different offset would be required. You shouldn't have to worry about this if you plan to order new aftermarket wheels as the dealer/manufacturer will find out for you the right offset for the specifications of the wheels you order.