Wheel Fitment & Question Thread

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MB "Battles" sizes; (f) 17x9, 15mm...(r) 17x9.5, 15mm...tires 225/45's and 245/45's respectively. front rims are actually 30mm offset, but w/ my H&R 15mm spacers, they are 15mm.
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The last photo is my least favorite thing about the 'poke & tuck' look...how skinny the tires look stretched on those 9.5" wide rims!
 

customs

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customs;1556919 said:
So quick question. I am curious to see if I have to worry about these wheels rubbing on my coils
18X9.5+30 front and rear.
The car is lowered as it is. I know fender work maybe needed but thats a big deal. just worried about the coils.

Does anyone have some input for me?
 

te72

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customs;1557504 said:
Does anyone have some input for me?

I have 17x9.5 +50 all around, with 275/40's on them, they don't rub at all. Stick that 20mm further toward the outside of the car... you're gonna be fine. Should look pretty good too, at least in the back. Not sure about the front, they *might* stick out a bit.
 

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te72;1557635 said:
I have 17x9.5 +50 all around, with 275/40's on them, they don't rub at all. Stick that 20mm further toward the outside of the car... you're gonna be fine. Should look pretty good too, at least in the back. Not sure about the front, they *might* stick out a bit.

You've got 275s in the front and they don't rub? Did you pull the fenders and do other mods?
 

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zodiacmouse;1558063 said:
17x7 with a 40 offset. will clear everything good right? or would i need wheel spacers.

it would look too "in" imo. would be better with spacers.. not saying u NEED them though.. if you are thinking about clearance.. 17x7 +40 will leave you tons of room
 

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What would be a good tire size combination (front & back) plus spacers for the mkiv tt wheels? Originally, the front tires scrapped heavily when it had DR's 275/40/17.

I have Eibach springs with KYB struts all around.
 

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Chard;1558333 said:
What would be a good tire size combination (front & back) plus spacers for the mkiv tt wheels? Originally, the front tires scrapped heavily when it had DR's 275/40/17.

I have Eibach springs with KYB struts all around.
Why were you running drag radials on the front of a Supra? Do you just not like turning very much? :icon_conf
Cz.;1557924 said:
You've got 275s in the front and they don't rub? Did you pull the fenders and do other mods?
Tires don't rub the fenders, the wheels do rub the control arms (or something on the inside) if you try to do u-turns too sharply, but that's easily avoided. Only mod to the car related to the wheels/tires is Megan Racing coilovers...
 

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te72;1558834 said:
Why were you running drag radials on the front of a Supra? Do you just not like turning very much? :icon_conf

I got the wheels with them already and only had 6-7 passes on them. The rubbers are now removed that's why I am asking what I would need.
 

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te72;1558834 said:
Tires don't rub the fenders, the wheels do rub the control arms (or something on the inside) if you try to do u-turns too sharply, but that's easily avoided. Only mod to the car related to the wheels/tires is Megan Racing coilovers...

This is because the MkIV offsets are 50MM!!! To keep this from happening, you need to get those 9.5" s out there to about a 30mm offset. Then, roll your fenders and run a 255/40 on the front, and the 275/40 on the rear (w/ the 20mm spacer also)
Problem solved, look achieved!
 

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91T breezen';1559330 said:
This is because the MkIV offsets are 50MM!!! To keep this from happening, you need to get those 9.5" s out there to about a 30mm offset. Then, roll your fenders and run a 255/40 on the front, and the 275/40 on the rear (w/ the 20mm spacer also)
Problem solved, look achieved!

I know the offsets and all that fun stuff. Gonna probably stick a 10-15mm spacer on the front, keep 275/40. As for the back, going to be running an ~8mm spacer, with 315/35's on them. I :love: turning, I'm not a drifter, don't care about mpg, so all in all, I like the plan so far. Not worried about the offset up front causing minor steering issues.

Thinking about running a 255/40 on another set of 17's for snow tires though...
 

Sam

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5Zigen wheels. 17x9 +35 front (Nitto NT05 255/40/17), 17x10 +25 rear (Nitto NT05 275/40/17)
Tein fully adjustable suspension. Not sure of spring rate, but it's uncomfortably stiff, which I like.

Please excuse the filth coating the car. It's been sitting in a shop since August of '09. Today is the first day its been outside in 9 months! It's been a slow and painful rebuild. Lots of issues, but a good learning experience. I think when the car's done, I'll lower the front suspension slightly. The difference of clearance in the front and rear wheel wells bothers me.

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MKIII TURBO60-1;1561000 said:
anyone run 18X9.5 +25 front and rear, thinking about running another set of wheels. If i have to pull and roll fenders (two thumbs up)

I would also like an answer to this question, as I plan to run the exact same size wheel and offset.