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Old 02-25-2009 | 03:13 AM
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ehh they have really gone down in price. I think you'd be the 2-3rd tC with those wheels on these forums
Old 02-25-2009 | 04:07 AM
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Its so hard finding places that sell quality rims. And I usually have a hard time finding something that I actually like.
Old 02-25-2009 | 04:09 AM
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It's not hard if you know where to look. Also, many wheel manufacturers have a list of authorized dealers on their site.
Old 02-25-2009 | 05:49 AM
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Eeww... offset.
If you're looking at spacers, go with a 15mm up front and a 25mm in the back.
Although I do no condone the use of spacers. Best bet; find an offset closer to +35 or +38.
Old 02-25-2009 | 05:24 PM
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anyone recomend a couple weebsites besides tirerack.com that has more high quality rims?
Old 02-25-2009 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mattieg
anyone recomend a couple weebsites besides tirerack.com that has more high quality rims?
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Many wheel manufacturers have a list of authorized dealers on their site.
Just search high end wheel sites, find styles you like, and then use the authorized dealer search.
Old 02-25-2009 | 05:41 PM
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avoid using spacers
Old 02-25-2009 | 07:24 PM
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its hard finding rims i like that are similair to that wheel... or maybe im just dumb lol
Old 02-25-2009 | 07:26 PM
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What's wrong with the OZ wheel you posted? Just a bad offset?
Old 02-25-2009 | 07:37 PM
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i have the same rims.. love'em...
BTw, they're 17x8's....
the offset aren't too bad....
here's a good website to help you decide on the fitment:
http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp
Old 02-25-2009 | 07:52 PM
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On TireRack, enter the vehicle as a Toyota Celica and you get the same wheels as if you searched under the tC, but with good offsets (35).
Old 02-25-2009 | 07:54 PM
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thanks for the advice... i wish i would've known that before....
Old 02-25-2009 | 08:16 PM
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Ro_Ja i owe you big time, thank you. Im hoping I will have no issues rubbing while being dropped about 2-3 inches... am I right about that?
Old 02-25-2009 | 08:19 PM
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With low & flush offsets, you can't be able to go too low without fender modification. If you seriously want to be 2-3 inches without rolling or pulling your fenders, you'd probably be better off getting them in the 48 offset.
Old 02-25-2009 | 10:18 PM
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So it would be just like the stock wheel the way it sits? I dont know how low I plan on going with the coilovers, just want it to look good.
Old 02-25-2009 | 11:27 PM
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Yes, it would look like how the stock wheel sits.
Old 02-26-2009 | 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by I-R-Blue
i have the same rims.. love'em...
BTw, they're 17x8's....
the offset aren't too bad....
here's a good website to help you decide on the fitment:
http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp
so basically from 215/45/17 tire and a 17x7 with 48 offset to the rim i want which is 17x8 with a 35 offset and a tire that is 205/40/17 it would only stick out .3 inches from stock. I shouldnt have any problem lowering the car correct?
Old 02-26-2009 | 01:44 AM
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Not unless you want to go LOW.
Old 02-26-2009 | 01:46 AM
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i dont think i would be going THAT low lmao. Def not like Corey's car haha.
Old 03-20-2009 | 01:46 AM
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Im bumping this thread for a final decision on these rims. Change the offset to 35 and will run a 215/40-17 tire... Is the combination acceptable? I will be 3.5% slower as compared to a stock wheel and stick out a half an inch further.
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