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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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Default Urgent... Will 245/40 fit 18x8 40offset

I am looking to buy some wheels tonight. I need to know if these will work. I have TRD springs going on also. Please respond soon..
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 09:08 PM
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You should go with a 215/40 or a 225/40. A 245/40 is a very wide tire for a 8" wide wheel and you might rub with that wide of tire. You might even want to go with 225/35.
Old Jul 27, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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I was gonna go with a 225 but its a package deal.. tires are only costing me $150 for all 4.
Thanks for the response...
Anyone else.. experience??
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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 03:11 AM
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Most tire mfgs will have specs on their website saying was size rim the tire will accomodate. I would check that.

For example, Falken Tires FK-452's say that their version of this tire will fit a 8-9.5 rim

It's section width is 9.5" so it will be a ver rounded/ballooned look on the 8" rim.

Check the mfg. though....
Old Jul 28, 2007 | 05:30 AM
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what's the offset of the stock wheels?
Old Jul 28, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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I'm not sure of the stock offset.. They are stock 08 XB wheels; I'm sure someone knows???
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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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45 based on Scion documentation posted by Shorberg (a dealer).
Old Jul 28, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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I am running 225/40/18 not sure about the offset and when it's time I will try and go up a little on size, I would like a bit more sidewall
Old Jul 28, 2007 | 07:58 PM
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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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what wheel is stock from Scion that is 18"?

They offer a 16 steel, 16" alloy and a 19" wheel.

Do a google search on "offset calculator" and mess with that. It wil help you understand what your getting yourself into.

I wouldn't rely on an answer until you've provided all the info.
Old Jul 28, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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Im also running 225/40/18. No issue's with rubbing. I could probably fit something slightly bigger on there.
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