Need some help! I just bought a 2005 TC and its been lowered 2 inches.....I am wanting to put a set of stern st-2 chrome wheels on there. The setup would be 18x8.5 all around and the wheel has a 38 offset......anyone know if this will cause the wheels to rub? If so, what would be a good setup to go with?

 

8.5 & et38. that setup sticks out 25mm over stock. thats very close to rubbing, but i think you'll be fine as long as you: dont add weight in the rear, dont corner hard, avoid bumps, and get a narrow tire (215/35 or 215/40)

 

Here are a few threads to help you out with that question just do a search you'll find more

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...+stech+springs

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ht=stechs+rims

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ht=stechs+rims

Good Luck...

 

It will most likely rub. I have a 1.4" drop with H&Rs and 18x8 HP Evo wheels with a 38MM offset. I rub under extreme cornering and a quick/sudden dip. Using 225/35/18.

 

Im on 18x8.5 Axis Hiro's +35mm offset. with 225/40/18 tires on tein s-tech drop. I rub a decent amount too .. sadly

 

Yes it will rub. You need a +48 offset to clear with the optimum sized tire 245/35/18. I have 17 x 8.5 with 245/40/17 and a +48 offset. It does not rub ever.

I still have no idea why you guys like 225s. One drive on 245s and you'll never go back. It really is a 3000+ lb car as soon as the driver sits in it, and it needs rubber under it to get grip.

 

POST PICS, those are some awesome wheels, they are the only chrome wheels i would ever buy

 

im on 225/40/18 with 18x8.5 with a 35 offset no rubbing here
Oh and im lowered like 2+ inches

 

thanks for the links those searches helped