oblivionlord

Are you dropped at all? If not you may want to check out the H&R lowering springs. They go 1.4" in the front and 1.3" rear...

http://www.jscspeed.com/catalog/Scio..._Scion_tC.html

I think that will further enhance the look.

johndeo11

^for me??
if so. im lowered on TRD right now. but planning to get coils early next yr.

oblivionlord

wow i thought you weren't lowered at all. It really looks like you are riding at stock height LOL. Yea coils are going to make a dramatic difference for you. Im glad you showed this to us so we can get an idea where we stand using 18".

Im not into the slammed look but that wheel gap of yours is still quite a bit. Im using stock tires/height ... there's a huge 2-1/4" gap inbetween the tire and frame. That's an insane amount of height.

johndeo11

yeah because of the tire got strerched, so it create more wheel gap. after buying new set of tires, the wheel gap will be lessen. then after coils, no more wheel gap. oh no problemo sir.
im not really into slammed too. i just want to get a descent lowered car with some coils with no wheel gap or with wheel gap, but not noticeable.

oblivionlord

Id like to see pics with the new tires at the height you're at now

johndeo11

that'll take a while. :D right now im broke so saving up money tires. 235/40/18 is what i'll get...

donsun

Current state of the car on 18x8.5 +43 Gramlight 57optimise with 245/40/18's

Blackedout011TC

iTrader: (2)

Nice choice, looks clean. Lightweight wheels and good tires make the car a lot more fun to drive. Still the best bang for buck mod imo.

doubles87

How come many people haven't used low profile tires. I think they look amazing on this car. Any drawbacks of those tires that I'm not aware of?

NickF127

Our tires are already pretty low profile. Going lower gets dangerous plus you lose all protection for your rims.

Blackedout011TC

iTrader: (2)

245/40/18 is a low profile in my book. I see that extra inch or so of rubber as insurance for my wheels. Also the 245/40/18 is the most affordable size that is closest to stock rolling diameter and is significanlty wider than the stock tires. You would loose some ride quality with a lower profile tire depending on your suspension setup. The Tein S-Techs are stiff springs, I did not want to make the ride any harsher. 19" wheels are probably the best size to go with if you want that ultra low profile look with a lot of drop.
Also the darker colored rims like Donsun's and mine make the 245/40/18's look fatter than they actually are.

jtk2

dont worry my low pros are coming soon!!! 225/40/18. perfect enough for the streets of houston lol

JRTC2

Hey everyone, thought I would post this pic of my tc.

19X8.5 +45 Tenzo Type M
Trd Lowering springs
18% tint

JRTC2

Sorry for the additional post, I wanted to add one more pic. The wheels are a little sunken, I am thinking about installing wheel spacers next year.

jtk2

Nice! ^^

Just incase a few have yet to see my new wheels. Which shows people What different offsets look like and wheel with. These are my new xxr527 18x8.75 +20 offset. Tires are 225/40

johndeo11

oh WOW!!! sexy car with the purple!!!

ProjectTC2

iTrader: (1)

Looking good man!

TC-Maverick

jtk2... got spacers? or just wheels?

oblivionlord

jtk2 are you on springs or coils?

Scion202

no spacers
tein s tech springs