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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 03:16 AM
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Default 19's on my 08' tC..

I am getting 19's 8.5 245/45. do I need to do anything so that I don't rub or kill my wheels.
I checked the fitment guide on here but is there anything else I need to do.

I want them tucked cause I think 19' flush would rub no matter what.

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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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19x 8.5 is going to rub. 19x8 is questionable, 19x7 would be ideal, but its pretty uncommon. You could try getting your fenders rolled, but the front is still going to give you problems.
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 05:08 PM
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i have 19x8.5 they dont rub at all.. but then again im on stock suspension, most liekly u will after lowering it
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 03:40 AM
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Im not lowering it. I am keeping it at the same height. I may get some better suspention but nothing to lower it. Just to maybe better the ride and the handling.
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 07:04 AM
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19's wont help handling or ride comfort.
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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x2.....
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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whats the offset?
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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the 19's aren't for improvement of ride. I just like 19's. The new suspention is to maybe improve it if it gets horrible.
Old Nov 28, 2008 | 02:31 AM
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offset so nebster can answer with all his guru-ness?
Old Dec 5, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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I've got 19x8.5s (35et)...with TRD drop. It won't rub as long as you have the proper tire size...it's a balancing act. Some folks have 19s and rub all day because of tire fitment.

My Toyo Proxes are slightly stretched at 225/35/19. I will probably get 235/35/19 next go-round...

You won't like the look of ANY wheel without some type of drop man...get TRDs or H. Techs and you'll be happy...
Old Dec 6, 2008 | 03:36 AM
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Pictures - 19's all about looks!!
Old Dec 7, 2008 | 01:43 AM
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19s are too big for the tC imho. esp with no drop. you also want to consider that they will be raising the car higher up off of the ground.
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