Offset question

[031zz-fze]

Whats up TN. I'm new to TN but not new to Camry's (sort of) and definitely to toyota. I drive a 2003 Supercharged Corolla with a lot of ther TRD goodies. My brother will be picking up a Gen 6 Camry SE V6, Silver exterior, black interior by the end of next week.
He has requested me to find him a set of wheels. I am not too familiar with some details and I asked Adam (ASG14) since he's a friend and he suggested checking up on here.
I know the bolt pattern is 5x114, I know they are 215's so I can only assume the wheel to be 17x7.

Now my question is what is the widest tire I can fit on a camry? What is a suggested offset or a range on the offset?

What offset would work best with TRD springs?

Thanks
Rish

[lammydi]

You will find a lot of information on "Gen5&6 DIY" thread in the sticky section at the top page. Here is the link of the "Wheels & Tires" inside the "Gen5&6 DIY"
Wheel offset and Tire Calculator

[031zz-fze]

I understand what offset is and how it works. That really wasnt my question. I am more concerned with what range of offset will work with the camry. I've gone through 3 sets of wheels on my corolla so as far was knowing how offset affects wheels, I think I'm pretty sure of that.

[Mistabullet]

It really depends on the size of the rim and tire.

So you tell us how wide you want to go and we will give you an offset #.

[white07cam]

+1, give us info

[031zz-fze]

He's looking at 19" rims and the one that he likes is 19x8.5. Wheelmax suggested 245/40/19's. As far as the drop, he's looking to go with TRD since I can get them for $175 + shipping.

[lammydi]

Originally Posted by 031zz-fze

He's looking at 19" rims and the one that he likes is 19x8.5. Wheelmax suggested 245/40/19's. As far as the drop, he's looking to go with TRD since I can get them for $175 + shipping.

This is what I posted on the other thread but he has 19x8.5 +38 offset.
with 235/40/19. But now you want to go with 245/40/19 it will be very close overall diameter with 245/35/20. It will fit offset +38, +40, +45 but it won't fit anything less than +38.
Here is the link so you can do the tire calculation.
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos

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It will be close but you'll be ok.
I had 20x8.5 +38 offset with 245/35/20.
Here is a comparison
245/35/20 is tire 1. 235/40/19 is tire 2
Your overall diameter is smaller by -.35 of an inch and your section width is smaller by -40.
I rubbed a littel on the rear going over the spead bumps.
You should be good to go.


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[Tobeit]

lammydi...really, +45 offset and 245 tires don't rub on the strut?

[031zz-fze]

The rim's he's looking at i just double checked are +38 offset so I guess with 245/40/19 those will be fine. I checked on the tire size earlier and i think its 0.9mph faster than the OEM size with 245/40/19. 235/40/19 is dead on. I assume 235 should also work on a 8.5" wide rim?

Thanks for the input btw guys!

[Tobeit]

Originally Posted by 031zz-fze

The rim's he's looking at i just double checked are +38 offset so I guess with 245/40/19 those will be fine. I checked on the tire size earlier and i think its 0.9mph faster than the OEM size with 245/40/19. 235/40/19 is dead on. I assume 235 should also work on a 8.5" wide rim?

Thanks for the input btw guys!

235 on 8.5 is fine.

[lammydi]

Originally Posted by Tobeit

lammydi...really, +45 offset and 245 tires don't rub on the strut?

+1 Good point. I was looking at the rubbing with the fender but totally forgot the strut. Thanks buddy.