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Old Jun 10, 2005 | 07:31 AM
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Im in the process of getting some rims for my tc and had a question about offset?
The rims i want come in a 40" and 42" offset.First off all i know what an offset it so dont jump to conclusions, i did a search and read about it and saw the picture.The thing i do admit i dont know is the number itself."I know the stock rims are a 45" offset correct me if im wrong, so does that mean the rims i want are gonna be more flush with the fender or less?So anyways i just wanted to know which offset would be better for me with trd springs.thanks
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A smaller offset will mean your rim will be closer to the fender. Some guys are running 20mm spacers with the stock wheels, which I have been told makes the overall offset around 25.
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wow never seen that before
Old Jun 10, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jrv2000
A smaller offset will mean your rim will be closer to the fender. Some guys are running 20mm spacers with the stock wheels, which I have been told makes the overall offset around 25.
will 20mm offset make the stock rims flush to the fenders?
Old Jun 10, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by O5 TRD tC
Originally Posted by jrv2000
A smaller offset will mean your rim will be closer to the fender. Some guys are running 20mm spacers with the stock wheels, which I have been told makes the overall offset around 25.
will 20mm offset make the stock rims flush to the fenders?
i believe 28 is close enough. they didn't rub and the fenders weren't rolled.
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guys, check out this thread

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=63775

This is where the guy put wheel spacers onto his stock rims, and has taken multiple pictures from different angles. It should give you a good idea of what offset to look for.
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ty.
Old Jun 11, 2005 | 08:57 AM
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nice link.. now I know that looks very nice.. flush
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