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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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so im getting this rims
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=192517

and im dropped in h techs so i was wondering if i can put spacers to make my car look better
if i can
what size would i need and what brand to go with
Old Oct 12, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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You could if you wanna be flush. I would say maybe a 15mm spacer will do the trick. Do you know what offset and width they are?
Old Oct 12, 2010 | 11:20 PM
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18" x 7.5" 42mm offset
Old Oct 12, 2010 | 11:29 PM
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Yeah a 15mm sounds about right...
Old Oct 12, 2010 | 11:33 PM
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for all 4 wheels
where can i get them
sorry for the noob question
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 01:52 AM
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Search tC hubcentric spacers on ebay. That's where I got mine.
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 01:56 AM
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should i get 15 mm for all 4 wheels
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 02:43 AM
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sorry for the question HBFMtc.. Expresscion how do you like those hubcentric ebay spacers? no shakes, etc..?
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 02:46 AM
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no worries g2low
i would like to see that answer
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 03:00 AM
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i would go with 20mm for front and 25mm for the rears to make it more flush but you will still be tucked in the rear a little. you can get the generic spacers on ebay but i wouldn't trust those since my safety is on the line. i would go with ichiban spacers or you can get project kics but those are expensive. just search "scion tc spacers" on ebay.
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should i get rl coils and 20 front and 25 rear spacers
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 03:02 AM
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also will these wheels get bad with snow lol
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by HBFMtC
should i get rl coils and 20 front and 25 rear spacers
you can go that route since i'm pretty sure your low on cash or just save up for some f&f v2 coils.

/e if you dump the rl coils, you will def need roll your fenders and maybe a subtle pull. i'm not sure about the pull but i am pretty sure you will have to roll ur fenders.
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im not low on cash but i really dont want coils right now lol
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by HBFMtC
im not low on cash but i really dont want coils right now lol
huh??? everybody would love to have coils since it makes your car have a sexier look or you don't like the harsher ride?
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 03:11 AM
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20/25mm is what you should get. I have the same setup minus the spacers. As far as the snow, the tires is whats important.
Old Oct 14, 2010 | 03:49 AM
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i have 18x7.5 +37 and added 25mm spacers all around. the fronts are good but the rears are still slightly tucked. it looks really tucked bc i have about 2-2.5 degrees of camber. here's a pic.

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