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Old 05-15-2005 | 09:09 PM
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Does anybody know what size wheels is the biggest that will fit in the TC's wheelwell?
Old 05-15-2005 | 09:16 PM
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20's...unless for some odd reason you were sittn' on bags.
Old 05-15-2005 | 09:17 PM
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Anything above 9 inches I would imagine... Oh... Wheels? I am not sure, 19", or 20" most likely.
Old 05-15-2005 | 09:34 PM
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- 19"x8.5" 35 offset wearing 225/35 tires will rub in the front if dropped around 2". Only on decent bumps though. If you trim the tabs that connect the front bumper to the fenders, then heatgun the liner pushing it up you can clear it over most conditions. Rear clears fine.
- those running 19x9.5" 35 offset and 235/35 tires in the rear usually require the fender lip to be rolled for clearance.
- 20s require removal of fender liners, and rolling fenders, unless its a crazy skinny rim with rubberband-like 20ish series... Which wouldn't be advisable on a daily driver.
Old 05-15-2005 | 09:38 PM
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I am running with 20's and have no problem with rubbing.

20X7.5 with 225/35 nitto tires
Old 05-15-2005 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by awesometc
I am running with 20's and have no problem with rubbing.

20X7.5 with 225/35 nitto tires
Is your car lowered?
Old 05-15-2005 | 10:10 PM
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My friend took a picture of a green sunfire ROLLIN ON 30's!!!!!! HAHAHAHAH, it was off the ground more than every truck in the parking lot!

But truthfully i wouldn't go bigger than 18's, too much money for such a small difference in size.
Old 05-15-2005 | 10:12 PM
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My friend took a picture of a green sunfire ROLLIN ON 30's!!!!!! HAHAHAHAH, it was off the ground more than every truck in the parking lot!

But truthfully i wouldn't go bigger than 18's, too much money for such a small difference in size.
Old 05-15-2005 | 10:47 PM
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so what size wheel and tire size looks the best on a black beauty like mine, i want it to look perfect not too big or too small?
Old 05-15-2005 | 10:52 PM
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get no larger than 18s. 18s are too big as it is.
Old 05-16-2005 | 01:52 AM
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19", i think its the limit! Dont go over that
Old 05-16-2005 | 02:11 AM
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ive seen some non-chrome 20's , looked pretty nice..

*almost typed the wrong thing.. *
Old 05-16-2005 | 02:17 AM
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Wow 20s thats awesome!
Old 05-16-2005 | 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Eiso
19", i think its the limit! Dont go over that
...and this is because you say so?
Old 05-16-2005 | 02:28 AM
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I may just stick to the stockers because i put way too much money into my old car only to trade it in for my TC
Old 05-16-2005 | 02:28 AM
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IMO 20'' rims on an xb look like absolute crap...I would imagine, on a Tc, it wouldn't do any justice either.

The best looking rim size, IMO for the Tc is 18's. Not too big, not too small. 19's look alright, but a little too big.
Old 05-16-2005 | 02:29 AM
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My ex was a WRX by the way
Old 05-16-2005 | 02:50 AM
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id say either 18 or 19
Old 05-16-2005 | 03:21 AM
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ok, thanks
Old 05-16-2005 | 03:29 AM
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Im ridin on 20s with 225/35/ZR20 tires and haven't had any problems. I love the way they look on the TC because it has a huge wheel well. I didn't have to alter anything. I know I will though when I decide to drop it.

I got the idea from that blue 533 hp TC that was on the cover of every magazine a few months back. The 20's looked right on it so I decided to go that route and I love it to death! I will post picks once I figure out how.


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