Hello guys,I was recently looking at some wheels for future plans to install on my TC.Of the many wheels ive seen Ive liked some that are 19x8.5/35 offset.I have doubts on,first:will a wheel this size feel my TC if I decided to drop it 1.5 inches without any rubbing problem?Second:If a wheel this size could be actually fitted...what tire specs should I use for the wheel?I would appreciate if you all could help me.

 

Do you know what springs/coilovers you plan to lower it with? That will actually help more than saying 1.5".

We have this thread with examples of setups that do NOT rub that include the wheel size, tire size, and suspension:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=101733

For your tire size, there is likely some good info in here for that:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=98863

My guess would be about a 235/35/19?

 

Im thinking perhaps with some Eibach Pro Kit Springs,or TRD,im not sure yet,because I would like 1.5 lowering maximum plus little to no harshness on the road.Can you suggest me something in this range?

 

I think the TRD should be pretty good for what you're describing. They're rated at 1.25" and really shouldn't settle much at all.

 

Would it be a problem to have 19x8.5 without adding coilovers, etc -and just ride on stock suspension?

 

^ Shouldn't be. You'd just have to worry about tire size and offset.

 

Thanks!

 

i have a set of 19x8.5 running on 245/40/19" in the front and 275/35/19" in the back the only modification i did was tu cut a bit of the rear bumper on the inside side of it, it rubs a bit when i hit a big bump but thats all..... oh and i have trd springs and trd shocks on it

 

okay wtf???

40 in the front, 35 in the rear, that must look stupid

and a 275 on a FWD, 8.5 INCH RIM???

 

it doesnt make any diff performance wise it just look good, and yah 275 on a 8.5s and fyi if u put a 40 profile on a 275 instead of a 245 the 275 will look bigger, thats why u put a 35 profile on it to make it look the same or even.

pics:
rear

front

 

iono about that... g'luck with whatever you do, i plan to run stretched 225's on 8.5, yours are gonna rub, like hell

 

they rub just a bit in the rear with big bumps, other than that they work fine

 

What tire size can I use with a 19x8.5 wheel?

 

go with a 225/35/19. maybe even a 235/30/19 if you wanted a wider look. but, ive seen tc's with 20's. and that one was a 225/30/20.