hi all, i m new here. i just purchased a 02 sc430 black/black all stock. i want to put on some new rims on the vehicle. the size i m looking at is:

20 x 8.5 - 32mm offset F
20 x 9.5 - 40mm offset R

or

20 x 8.5 - 20mm offset F
20 x 9.5 - 25mm offset R

which setup would you guys recommend? do they need any spacers or fender modification. i might lower my car just a bit in the future.

thanks,
ricky

 

Look at the top of the page, there is a sticky pinned for wheel fitment, if it does not answer your question c'mon down and ask away!!

TOXIC

 

yes, i did look at the top sticky for wheel fitment. it says they are both within the range. i want to know how different it is. anyone using those offset here on their sc430? thanks

 

About 1/2".

 

I would think the 20 and 25 offset would look better than 32 and 40. the SC is a wide car so you should go with lower offset wheels.

 

so the 20/25 offset will stick out about half inch more than 32/40 offset. is 32/40 offset same as our oem wheels? would this 20/25 setup cause any rubbing issues or steering issues? thanks

 

But did you read the link in the 1st post in the sticky?

Many of your questions are answered there.

 

Copied from the link in the 1st post of the sticky:

"For the record, the stock SC430 wheels they are 18x8 +45..."

It won't stick out at all, but rather it will be 1/2" closer to looking flush.

Did you read the link that goes to the TireRack page defining offset? It is in the link in the 1st post of the page taken to the link of the 1st post in the sticky. If all specs remain the same, the smaller the offset, more distance will be between passenger and driver side wheels.

Looking at the chart, it seems that for every 1/2 in width that is decreased, the offset must be decreased by 6 otherwise the wheels will begin to stick out and rub). It shows a 10" with offset of +24, so your 9.5 at +25 is no problem ( you could go as low as 24-6= +18). Your 9.5" wheels will be ok too.

 

sounds great. thanks for all the input. i think i will look into the 20/25 setup. thank you.