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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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So i've decided i want to go with these wheels in Hyperblack, but i'm not sure what width would look best or flush on the tC.

19x8(front&rear)
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19x8(front) 19x9.5(rear)
fenders can be rolled if need
Also i'm running on tein s-techs

What would be the best fit?

Axis told me 19x8(front) 19x9(rear)
Old Feb 24, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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I would say go with the wider wheel but only if you have a wide body kit. Which you dont so I am not sure if the 19x9.5 will push the wheel out too far. I am thinking you should probably take the 19x8s all around..
Old Feb 27, 2006 | 05:59 AM
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I have Axis Hagen 19" and loved them. those are pretty good too. make sure if you dont go cheap on suspension because if you do the ride quality will be pretty rough
Old Feb 27, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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i love my matrix's....19x8
Old Feb 27, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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imo I think staggered wheels are not for front wheel drive cars,
it makes no sense plus it also looks kinda funny.
annnd YOu have to pay top dollar for tires since you cannot rotate them
Old Feb 27, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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^^ Tat thats a very good point, plus like I mentioned above unless you doing a widebody kitt I dont suggest 19x9.5s in the rear. On the kam kit which he has a staggered set will look silly..
Old Feb 27, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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you can rotate them ..your just limited on rotation sequences.
Old Feb 27, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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On ScionLife there's a flint mica with the kaminari kit rolling on 19x8.5 front and 19x9.5 rear Axis Hiros. i believe the offsets were 35 front, 40 rear. I know a guy with 18x8.5 front/18x9.5 rear Axis Reverbs on his tC. Neither had to roll their fenders to fit them.

You dont have to get wider wheels in back. You can get a same width, but a slightly lower offset in the rear. If tires are an issue, buy the same offset & width, but put spacers out back. Then you can rotate them freely.

Its not that wider is better, but filling up the wheel wells. The rear fenders are wider than the fronts, so the rear wheels sit further in. That makes it look like you have narrower wheels in back.

The rears fenders flare out about 8mm more (on each side) than the fronts.
Old Feb 27, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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well as of right now im sticking with my 18"s. they look awesome in person so i'll probably get a set of 19"s during summer.definately the matrix's
Old Feb 27, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Nerek
well as of right now im sticking with my 18"s. they look awesome in person so i'll probably get a set of 19"s during summer.definately the matrix's
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Old Feb 28, 2006 | 05:11 AM
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go with what you want, thats the best way. i say 19x 8.5 / 19x9.5 though
Old Feb 28, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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holla... if anyones wondering its an eibach drop... sportlinez...
Old Mar 2, 2006 | 03:58 AM
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i just bought the same wheels .... They get delivered on monday...
Hey tatoo you get any rubbing issues?
Old Mar 2, 2006 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ericsscion
i just bought the same wheels .... They get delivered on monday...
Hey tatoo you get any rubbing issues?
naw none...
Old Mar 2, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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cool ...thanks
Old Mar 3, 2006 | 11:52 AM
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although today i was on my way into work and i was going down this ramp in a big circle...fast with the radio up so i couldnt hear anything but when i got done with the turn i smelt a lil burnt rubber....might have been rubbin or it couldve been something else....
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^^^ haha



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