so i'm new to the scion scene and just bought a 07' scion... i'm a former grease monkey that was into cars and now that i have more time and money these days i need a little information and opinions from everyone here before i start monkeying around again... haha..

18x8.5 +40 rear and +35 in front on 225/40/18 with trd springs... does that sound right to everyone here? would the rims be nice and flush with the sideline of the car? any known rubbing issues? or is it just better to go with 18x8? has anyone actually changed their rims yet and transferred over the tire pressure sensor on the valve stems? any problems there or was it an easy install?

and...

one of the biggest reasons i went with the scion is the factory backed S/C... i've done stage 0 and 1 turbo's in my old car before to know that if anything goes wrong i'm SOL as far as coverage... but it's really disheartening to read so many tc owners with TRD S/C's experiencing broken mounting bracket problems causing oil leaks, etc... any of you out there with no problems on your S/C's? is it still a good idea to go for the 07 S/C once the fit kit gets released? what do you people think? any opinions are appreciated and thanks in advance...

 

tc with rims pix
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20258

what fits the tc
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=101733

wheel tips
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=98863

07 tc warning before you change your rims<------ tire pressure sensor
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=132535

lowered tc pix
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=39485

i cant help you here, im not a fan of big bling rims.

if u want to stay covered with the TRD supercharger if u do deicde to go with it, stay stock. tampering with the tamper proof cap which covers your sc pulley will VOID the warranty, its stated with the literature with your s/c.

i've had the s/c since it came out and i discovered my bracket was cracked a while go but i did get it replaced thru the dealer.

some dealer's will give you hassle if you do modify things in your car but if you know the law then it shouldnt be a problem.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=55338

overall i was in the same spot as you but if i could go back i would rather go greddy(because of $$$, its cheap now) + option2 = one happy tC driver.

if power is what you want then go turbo because it will make your life easier if u do want more. if u want more out of your car then the TRD supercharger as is, is for you.