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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 05:28 AM
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Hey guys,

I need someones advice, help and opinion.

I am looking to get Rota Torque 18 x 9.5 +35 offset.
I have a stock scion tc, looking to put on 245/35 profile tires.
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1) Will these fit?

2) If so what will i have to do to ensure there is no rubbing, ie fender rolling?

3) What is the max I can drop the F&R with springs? Or should I get coilovers?

4) Will I need longer wheel studs?

I am sorry if upset anyone off by asking so much questions, its my first time purchasing rims and I'm planning to keep it for some time. I just feel its always nice to gets someone opinion.

Thank you all for your help.

Also I live in Canada, do you have a website where I can order the rims, I use ebay but it doesnt have the colour I want..

Thanks alot everyone,


Kiel

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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 05:32 AM
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1. those tires will be to fat so you will definetly need to roll your fenders.
2. Roll them fenders and stretch them tires!
3. Coilovers
4. No

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Hey guys,

I need someones advice, help and opinion.

I am looking to get Rota Torque 18 x 9.5 +35 offset.
I have a stock scion tc, looking to put on 245/35 profile tires.
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1) Will these fit?
with fender work
2) If so what will i have to do to ensure there is no rubbing, ie fender rolling?
fender rolling...
3) What is the max I can drop the F&R with springs? Or should I get coilovers?
i have the same rims, and im maxed out on raceland coils...rubs like a ****
4) Will I need longer wheel studs?
only if you get spacers
I am sorry if upset anyone off by asking so much questions, its my first time purchasing rims and I'm planning to keep it for some time. I just feel its always nice to gets someone opinion.

Thank you all for your help.

Also I live in Canada, do you have a website where I can order the rims, I use ebay but it doesnt have the colour I want..

Thanks alot everyone,


Kiel
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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your going to need fender rolling and pulling and some shaving as well to fit those. also camber. 9.5 and 245 tire is going to be a tight squeeze but can be done.
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You actually don't need to go that wide...
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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What do you guys suggest? Should i go to 235 or 225?

I really want to make the car look aggressive and have a wide stance.

I also prefer to get the Rota Torque 9.5 because the rims look much more aggressive.

Is there i can fit a 235 tire on 9.5? Would that make it easier?

Thanks guys,
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you still need to roll and pull and shave to fit those wheels with any type of drop. go 245s if you want, but know it is a long road to make them fit.
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gotta put in werke son.
Old Mar 30, 2010 | 03:12 AM
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I can't find no where that rolls fenders here, its difficult. Found some vids of some others using a baseball bat and heat gun. Have any of you tried rolling their fenders?
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i rolled mine with a baseball bat, hammer, hairdryer
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yup I rolled and pulled mine.
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hair dryer? does it get the paint hot enough?
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Get some blue painters tape and a wooden flour roller...It's easier if you take off the fender and do it on a work bench.
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Default Re: Please help, Rota Torque 18 x 9.5...?

I have these wheels wrapped in 225/40s, fenders rolled as much as possible, and dropped all the way on k-sports. They still rub on the bumper brackets. Im Trying to figure out how to shave/ move them correctly
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