Question about 18" rims for a gen 3 Cam - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

KILRCAM · 02-06-2005, 09:47 PM

I am looking at a set of 18x8.5 rims. I have 17x7's right now. I am wondering if the rims will rub and if the rims will sit flush with the fender or will they stick out (what I don't want). Also, what size tire should I get? Thanks in advance.

CamNub · 02-06-2005, 09:48 PM

Offset?

KILRCAM · 02-06-2005, 09:57 PM

I'm not sure but the sales person at the shop said that they will fit, but you know how that goes. What offset would make this 18x8.5 set up work? And what size tire?

***prnc_chrmng*** · 02-07-2005, 12:10 AM

isnt that what yukios running? with a custom off set..

***prnc_chrmng*** · 02-07-2005, 12:33 AM

aight, i was off a bit...

***Eye8Pussies*** · 02-07-2005, 10:26 AM

find out the exact offset before you ask

18x8 will fit pretty much for sure with the right offset...but for 18x8.5...it'll be questionable for the rear.....but you may be able to do it with thinner tires....

but again....find out the actual offset

Gen3cruiser · 02-07-2005, 07:27 PM

I have 18 X 7.5

WTF do you neeed 18X8.5in? Your not putting out any power.

Not being rude, but 8.5 is overkill on a I4 Gen 3

Wibbit · 02-08-2005, 01:09 AM

for deep dish!!!

terrastrife · 02-08-2005, 02:40 AM

you can go deepdish with the right offset on 8" wide (or less) wheels :P

or just get a different type/polish/whatever lip to the wheel

vsixcamry · 02-08-2005, 11:03 AM

Quote:

I have 18 X 7.5

WTF do you neeed 18X8.5in? Your not putting out any power.

Not being rude, but 8.5 is overkill on a I4 Gen 3

i couldn't agree more. The 5sfe gen3 doesnt have nearly enough power to make 18x8.5 in do their purpose.

***Eye8Pussies*** · 02-08-2005, 12:57 PM

well...ummm....guys....take a look at his car.....I doubt that performance is related to anything that he has in mind.....

vsixcamry · 02-08-2005, 01:37 PM

he has some performance mods... strut bars, exhaust and what not. It all depends on your purpose of the 18's are KILRCAM

KILRCAM · 02-12-2005, 03:39 PM

Well ya'll, thanks for the responses. I was curious if 18 X 8.5 would fit because the guy in the shop was saying that they could but I wasn't buying it. I ended up buying 18 X 7.5 Ruff Racing 278's. And for everyone that's interested, I'm trying to go all around with my ride, not just looks or performance. I'm mixing it all up. Thanks.