Hey all,


I'm a noob to the message center so go easy. I plan on getting a tc, but my question is can 19x8.5 w/ +25mm offset rim fit on the car? Could I base whether or not it fits on the camry or what. The rims I plan on getting are about 660 a piece, so I would like to make sure it fits before anything. BTW I tried calling scion HQ and they said they cannot release info on the offset. The Manufacturer doesnt know either but says that it will fit a camry. Would greatly appreciate any info.

I don't think ANYONE knows the OE offset for the 17s, if they did, one could easily figure out (providing they had a car to study) if those would fit, since the car isn't out yet, i doubt anyone could make a credible yes or no answer. I doubt the tC hubs are the same as the Camry.

i think 19's will fit but good lord those would be huge

+30 - 35mm offset maybe but +25mm will probably stick out too much with a width of 8.5in

I don't know if this will help answer your question but the offset for the Tc rims is 45mm....

how does anyone know when Toyota hasn't said anything to anyone and the car isn't out yet?

how does anyone know when Toyota hasn't said anything to anyone and the car isn't out yet?

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Heh, all the info we need has already been released...well, except a detail review by a car magazine :D. I am currently reading the Owner's Manual as we speak...

thanks for the correction :D

cypher,

Thanks for the info , but is there any way you can screen shot the page you found it on to your reply....much appreciated. :D

http://home.comcast.net/~bing5500/rim.jpg

Cypher,

Your response was most appreciated,,,BTW I plan on gettin' that Black sand pearl also...You really can't beat a tc in that color. 8)

so it is 17x7.. i read somewhere as 17x7.5 .... oops!

yeah 17 X7....i WISH it was 17 X 7.5! But my comments earlier in the year still stand...17's are better than 15's and 16's!

yeah. 17s are better than 15s or 16s

Rim size don't really matter... It's the tyres you have on the car that matters... The only thing you want from rims is to be light... Smaller rims will be lighter...

The grip on the road is dependent on the tyre material and the profile of the tyre... The circumference of the tyre and tyre pressure will determine the amount of rubber you'll be putting on the road...

Higher profile / smaller size tyres cost less to replace and at times can provide you with the same grip...

17" is becomming standard today, and 16" will be your econ wheels sorta speak... 18" would be the tC owner's upgrade since we own 17"s to start...

So keep that in mind that the rim size don't matter it all depends on what tyres you put to wrap around the rim that does...

yeah tires are very important. the harder the compound the more grip on dry, less grip on wet. so you have to choose the right tires for whatever condition you'll be driving in. rims are for looks.

ANyone know if the lug patren is 5x114.3 or 5x100 ???

im guessing its 5x100 but then again i dont have the manual.

KAuss... rim size doesn't matter huh? :)

I wanna see you with some goofy 15's just because they're lighter.

Bigger rims can make the difference between a nice clean ride and a cheap looking econobox as long as you don't go over board. If anyone needs proof, i'll show you some before and after pics of my Si with 15s and 17s (respectively).

I guess all you're talking about is performance. but come on guys, you know you gotta have the balance between looks and moves. just like a fine fine woman... :wink:

I may be way off but let me know if I'm wrong. If I go from 17's to 19's , i would say it can possibly add about 50lbs or so. Now lets say I wiegh 150 lbs and have 19's and my buddy wieghs 200lbs and has 17's wouldn't it be about the same amount of strain on the tranny, clutch, etc...These are merely examples but you get the idea...bigger wheels add more wieght,true , but bigger people add more too. I'm sure engineers factored that in. :wink:

weight in the car is different than the weight of the wheels and tires, lighter wheels and tire combo = less unsprung weight....imagine riding a bicycle with 50 lb wheels and one with 2 lbs