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01Cobra · 07-23-2007, 03:16 PM

I was bored this weekend and wanted to see what the car drives and rides like with larger wheels on it before I actually purchase some. I took the 17's off my Mustang and threw them on the Camry for a couple of days. I really liked the improvement so I plan on getting some 18X8's when I find some I like. Anyone know of a good lift kit I can get for this car?

***lammydi*** · 07-23-2007, 03:19 PM

Wow, I didn't know the Mustang share the same 5x114.3 mm wheel spec! Go figure.

01Cobra · 07-23-2007, 04:02 PM

Yep, Mustang's wheel specs are 17X8 with a 45 mm offset. I think the offset is even the same as the Camry, but I'm not 100% sure about that. The tires on there are 245/45/17 which has a slightly smaller diamter than the Carmy so the speedometer was off a bit, but not a big deal since it was temporary. I really like Watchcrazy's wheels, but I think they might be too light colored for my car. I think gunmetal would look better with the blue.

Oh, I think I technically needed cerntering rings or something like that, but I don't know much about them. All I know is that the ring on the Mustang is larger than the camry and the wheel mounted over the camry's so the lug nuts held the wheel on. I plan on ordering wheels specifically for the Camry so I won't have to worry about fitment issues.

***lammydi*** · 07-23-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 01Cobra

Yep, Mustang's wheel specs are 17X8 with a 45 mm offset. I think the offset is even the same as the Camry, but I'm not 100% sure about that. The tires on there are 245/45/17 which has a slightly smaller diamter than the Carmy so the speedometer was off a bit, but not a big deal since it was temporary. I really like Watchcrazy's wheels, but I think they might be too light colored for my car. I think gunmetal would look better with the blue.

Oh, I think I technically needed cerntering rings or something like that, but I don't know much about them. All I know is that the ring on the Mustang is larger than the camry and the wheel mounted over the camry's so the lug nuts held the wheel on. I plan on ordering wheels specifically for the Camry so I won't have to worry about fitment issues.

Yeah, you'll need the Hub Centric Rings but if this is temporary I wouldn't worry about too much. I did posted a thread about Hub Centric Rings on my wheels so you can search on that topic.

01Cobra · 07-23-2007, 04:45 PM

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t191458.html

Nice write-up. Exactly what I need. Thanks!

TRD VVTi · 07-23-2007, 05:00 PM

Cobra wheels look really nice.

I'm impressed at how well they look on the Camry also.

WhiteRabbit · 07-23-2007, 05:02 PM

svt ftw! lol

TRD VVTi · 07-23-2007, 05:15 PM

The Cobra is the only Mustang that I like.

SVT FTW? Hell no!

If you really believe that, get yourself an SVT Focus.

WhiteRabbit · 07-23-2007, 05:18 PM

uhhh, calm down son

i was joking, though the svt's are the only line i would buy fr ford

geoff5093 · 07-23-2007, 05:22 PM

Those SVT rims look better on the Camry then the Mustang :P

At least judging from your sig pic..

TRD VVTi · 07-23-2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

uhhh, calm down son

i was joking, though the svt's are the only line i would buy fr ford

Calm down, SON?

I thought I was being calm. Actually, I even posted a laughing smiley.

Here's another one --->

All's good, little girl.

WhiteRabbit · 07-23-2007, 05:41 PM

ok.......no need for name calling...

sarcasm is just hard to detect in text....me and you both

go back to middle school

IPDaily · 07-23-2007, 06:58 PM

why in god's name would you wanna lift a camry?

Epsilon · 07-23-2007, 07:16 PM

^^ I don't think he was serious.

RLR · 07-23-2007, 07:37 PM

IMHO, I really don't like the rims at all. Just doesn't look like they belong on a camry...
To each his own...