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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 02:50 AM
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Default New Rims, Same tires, will they work?

I have had the TRD Racing Hart 18's since I got my car about 2.5 years ago and I think its time for a change...

I have been looking at the Sportmax 504's with the big lip....I am wondering if they will work with my current Pirelli P-Zero Nero Tires Here are the specs:

P215/35ZR/18 84W M+S

I have no idea how to tell if they will work, but here are all the specs that I can find of the rims:

Size: 18X8.0 with 3" Lip.
Bolt Pattern: 4x100
Offset: +32 mm

Please tell me these work
I don't want to have to buy new rubber too, but anyways...thanks for the help guys!
Old Mar 19, 2007 | 03:02 AM
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yeah, they should fit....the question is whether or not it is in your best interest to use them. With the width of 8 inches your tires are likely stretch in the sidewall.

This isnt bad, in fact a lot of people do it, but, you are more likely to curb your rim and have to be more careful going around concrete lined corners.

I have 215/35/18's on my car and i think my rims are 7.5 wide and the rim stickes out a bit.

So, if you like to drive it like you stole it, or have already curbed the wheels you have now then you may want to consider 225/35's. In fact if you think you are going to ever curb a wheel you may want to think about going to a 17" wheel instead of 18"
Old Mar 19, 2007 | 03:06 AM
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I have been flawless at curbing my rims. Never once done it...my wife....and the dealership....thats a different story....they are fixed now and have been perfect for awhile now, but will they stick out a ton? does anyone have a pic of this?

Thanks Giovanni for that response, it is exactly what I needed, clarification and a sense of relief to not have to buy new tires...
Old Mar 19, 2007 | 03:25 AM
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https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=348

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