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Chrome TRD for sc430 18x8 (offset = 40mm)

* will also fit LS400, GS300, GS400, IS300, ES330, SC300, SC400.

Here's the number to TRD customer service = 1-800-688-5912.

For those w/ factory sc430 pie plate rims and/or chrome TRD rims, I highly recommend the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S non-run flat tires (245/40 18). 7 out of 10 SC430 owners have the Michelins and are quite happy. There's other non-run flat brand out there that also are quiet and provide a smooth ride also, e.g. Pirelli, Yokohama, etc. I can only attest to Michelin so far since I have them now on my car.

The non-run flats should solve the uneven tire treadwear in the future if you keep the tires at 38psi (according to the tire specialist and my car shop person).

NOTE: TRD company doesn't make the TRD's in 19's. I've asked them directly and the dealerships don't have any 19's for sc430 either. If you're looking to upgrade from factory 18's and get rid of the run-flats, the recommendation is go w/ 19's or 20's aftermarket. Most SC430 owners have gone w/ 19's/20's staggered. I've opt to keep the standard 18x8 all around to maintain easy maintenace like tire rotation and keep tire/rim expenses down.

Please read ROMINL's wheel fitment thread for specific details.

hope this helps....

rominl

iTrader: (4)

tee, if that's the size, then it's definitely a lot of room..

you can put 25mm up front and 35 to 40mm in the back no problem

rscharf

UPDATE: I had my car aligned at NTB for the first time in almost 4 years of driving. Three of the wheels were out of alignment and the folks at NTB said that this could cause tire wear. I'll be very curious to see how these new tires wear over the miles. I plan to have the alignment checked at least once a year now.

Thanks for the suggestion of an alignment, I should have thought of it, but didn't.

I am enjoying the non-runflat tires. I don't have to cringe over potholes and railroad tracks now!

Robert

rominl

iTrader: (4)

cool! hope everything stays well. i think doing alignment once a yr is a good idea