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Old 03-15-04, 05:39 PM
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I've been researching wheels for my sc300, but not sure on offsets I want. I want my wheels to be super flush, with no sunken in look. I'm actually wanting the wheels to sit out maybe a half inch to an inch, so I can use negative camber to fit them under the fenders. I don't mInd rolling my fenders either. here are the offets i have found..


18X8 5-114.3 30mm

18X9 5-114.3 15mm

18X9 5-114.3 38mm

i wouldn't mind going with 9's all the way around, as long as theyre flush. Heres a pic of my s14 with super flush wheels that needed negative camber to fit. I'm looking for something just like this.




Also, I didn't know what the offset on my wheels for the 240 were, since they didn't say and I bought them used off a 95 mustang GT. All I know is that they were 17X9.5 in the rear
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30mm will give you what youre looking for.
15mm will stick out just too much.
38mm will fit perfectly inside the fenderwell.

Here's a pic of my car with 18x9 +22 offset.

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Do you think that a 18x11 with a +18 offset will fit in the rear with a coilover set up?
How about a 18x10 with a +24, will that fit in the front, how about the rear?
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No.
No, No.
Old 03-18-04, 10:43 PM
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Originally posted by MrJohnTan
No.
No, No.
No, the rim is too wide or no the offset won't work?
I see your running only a 9", is that cuz you'll hit the shock and spring?
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what size tire are you running and is that fender completly shaved off?
BTW, rims look awesome and sorry about the blitz's

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Originally posted by grego2
No, the rim is too wide or no the offset won't work?
I see your running only a 9", is that cuz you'll hit the shock and spring?
Both, you cant fit an 11 unless you go with a custom fitment. Brands like CCW, HRE and Kinesis come to mind. With a 10" wide rim, I'd say with +45 you'll be safe. +38 or lower and you will run into clearance problems. The widest you can go on the front of an SC with 18's is 9". Whether you are running coilovers or stock shocks, the clearance is the same.

Im running a 9" rim on the rear because these rims were off my MR2. With a 255/35 tire, I did not have to shave anything. I will be upgrading to a 19x10 as soon as I settle some debts.

Here is some helpful info.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=113640
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Thanks for the info
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Originally posted by grego2
Thanks for the info
anytime
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18x9 20 offset whats the easiest way to fit it on a sc300
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I'm rollin 18x8.5x50mm offset on an SC400-- Decorsa Stellars-- Fit perfectly flush-- no crazy camber
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Originally Posted by boostedny
18x9 20 offset whats the easiest way to fit it on a sc300
Old thread ftw

Should be able to get those up back on probably a 235/35 tyre and a guard roll... possibly cut the rear guards (depends on how low you go I suppose).
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Originally Posted by grego2
Do you think that a 18x11 with a +18 offset will fit in the rear with a coilover set up?
How about a 18x10 with a +24, will that fit in the front, how about the rear?
The 18x10 with a +24 will work if you have your fenders rolled and wider front fenders. I have 18x10's all around and the offsets are +22f / +18r
and they fit fine. My tires are 255/40/18f 265/35/18r
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Running an 18x8 +25 w/ 235/45/18 front and 18x9.5 +25 with 255/40/18 rear. Flush front and rear, no fender modifications needed, nor is there any rubbing.
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Do you guys think wheels this size would fit good on a 93 SC300??

Bolt pattern : 5 x 114.3

Size : 18 x 8.5(front) & 18 x 9.5(rear)

Offset : 32mm(front) & 35mm(rear)

Lip size : 1" (front) & 2" (rear)


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