WHEEL EXPERTS need yr advice!
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WHEEL EXPERTS need yr advice!
All right people I'm going with the MOMO Tuner
Unfortunatly they stopped making them in 03 hence are hard to find.
Now, I went through the "what fits the tC" thread but couldn't find a precise answer.
18x8 with 38 offset
I'll be putting 225 tires and have a TRD drop
(I know nothing about offsets) Is the offset good????
What tire size should I get? 225/50/18? 225/45/18? 22/40/18? Or what?
Will there be any issues at all? rubbing or anything?
Thank you.
Unfortunatly they stopped making them in 03 hence are hard to find.
Now, I went through the "what fits the tC" thread but couldn't find a precise answer.
18x8 with 38 offset
I'll be putting 225 tires and have a TRD drop
(I know nothing about offsets) Is the offset good????
What tire size should I get? 225/50/18? 225/45/18? 22/40/18? Or what?
Will there be any issues at all? rubbing or anything?
Thank you.
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alright c this is what i gathered for you:
and this one too:
i bolded what i figure would help you out if people are putting 18x8" on tien ss i think youd be ok w 17x8's on trd those are only .5" wider than stock this is what i have garnered just by reading cause i too am looking for wheels but cant find what i want in an 18x8 and i want to do tein ssp coils and as the guy said above 8" is perfect fit... uhh hope that helps c
Originally Posted by High_Contrast
I went thru this thread and the rims show-off sticky thread and came up with this list.
18x7.5/+30 215/40/18 TRD
18x7.5/+35 225/40/18 H.Tech
18x7.5/+42 225/40/18 TRD
18x7.5/+45 225/40/18 Tein SS+P
18x8/+35 225/40/18 TRD
18x8/+36 225/40/18 Tein SS
18x8/+40 225/40/18 TRD
19x7.5/+45 GL 2"
19x8/+35 225/35/19 Prog CO
These are the ones that had an offset listed and didn't involve anything other than bolting the wheels on (no rolling fenders or spacers). I also left out 17s.
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18x7.5/+30 215/40/18 TRD
18x7.5/+35 225/40/18 H.Tech
18x7.5/+42 225/40/18 TRD
18x7.5/+45 225/40/18 Tein SS+P
18x8/+35 225/40/18 TRD
18x8/+36 225/40/18 Tein SS
18x8/+40 225/40/18 TRD
19x7.5/+45 GL 2"
19x8/+35 225/35/19 Prog CO
These are the ones that had an offset listed and didn't involve anything other than bolting the wheels on (no rolling fenders or spacers). I also left out 17s.
You're welcome!
Originally Posted by dex
it seems like alot of you guys have a hard time selecting wheels and tires that are a good fitment on the tC. so im gunna give you my opinion of the best measurements to look for when searching out your rims and tires. then you dont have to resort to buying spacers or rolling your fenders and what not because of bad fitment.
an 8" wide rim is the perfect fit in the wheel well.
a +35-40mm offset will give you enough clearance from the brakes and springs on the inside and the fender on the outside, even on lowered cars, but yet still put the outside of wheel flush with the side of the car.
a 225mm wide tire will span the entire width of an 8" wide rim, but not bulge out so much that it will start rubbing your fenders.
these measurements will work fine with any wheel from 16-18" in diameter and probably 19" as well depending on your drop. if you veer from these measurements you may have problems with fitment. what fits on one car may not fit on another. so dont sacrifice your ride quality just because the rims you like only come in +50mm. just buy what fits.
an 8" wide rim is the perfect fit in the wheel well.
a +35-40mm offset will give you enough clearance from the brakes and springs on the inside and the fender on the outside, even on lowered cars, but yet still put the outside of wheel flush with the side of the car.
a 225mm wide tire will span the entire width of an 8" wide rim, but not bulge out so much that it will start rubbing your fenders.
these measurements will work fine with any wheel from 16-18" in diameter and probably 19" as well depending on your drop. if you veer from these measurements you may have problems with fitment. what fits on one car may not fit on another. so dont sacrifice your ride quality just because the rims you like only come in +50mm. just buy what fits.
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Just a word of advice - I wouldn't recommend that anyone purchase a wheel that was discontinued 6 mo. ago, let alone 3 years.
If you're lucky enough to find a set, what if you bend or curb a wheel in 6 months? I have customers calling all the time trying to locate a single wheel because one got damaged, and their particular style has been discontinued....not fun.
There's tons of wheel choices, and if it were a Momo seat or shiftknob or steering wheel that was discontinued i'd say go for it, but a wheel that can so easily get damaged (especially an 18" or 19" one!!@) might not be such a good idea.
If you're lucky enough to find a set, what if you bend or curb a wheel in 6 months? I have customers calling all the time trying to locate a single wheel because one got damaged, and their particular style has been discontinued....not fun.
There's tons of wheel choices, and if it were a Momo seat or shiftknob or steering wheel that was discontinued i'd say go for it, but a wheel that can so easily get damaged (especially an 18" or 19" one!!@) might not be such a good idea.
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Infiz - Yeah I though about that....
but it took me a year to decide on these rims....so much time and effort gone into it 
I'd use them only spring/summer, in the fall/winter i'd put my stock ones back on. Maybe that would help?
im4degreesaboveyou - Thank you SO much for all the info. Now I finally understand what thinking needs to go behind choosing rims/tire sizes. That was extremely helpful!
but it took me a year to decide on these rims....so much time and effort gone into it I'd use them only spring/summer, in the fall/winter i'd put my stock ones back on. Maybe that would help? im4degreesaboveyou - Thank you SO much for all the info. Now I finally understand what thinking needs to go behind choosing rims/tire sizes. That was extremely helpful!
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Better to be unique than get the same old rims everyone has
That's why I'm getting these (also cos I'm representing my Country).
They aren't all that icky if porsche bought them
That's why I'm getting these (also cos I'm representing my Country).
They aren't all that icky if porsche bought them
so why do u think i'll have problems?
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Originally Posted by s0opa_tC
for your offset i would reccomend 42+
the only offset they have in stock is 38
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hmmm i've never tried an offset of 38. yeah i dont think you'll have rubbing issues at all. yeah those rims been out for awhile.. last ive seen them was in super street magazines years ago. but good luck on getting them!
take pics!
take pics!