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a few months back I snapped another set of 18s on the passenger side after driving through a big pothole (seemed like roadworks but wasnt signed up) currently im using my OEM 16s so its definitely time for an upgrade.

what i want to run...

XXR 527 - Flat Silver
16x8.25
ET0
195/45/16 tyres

since my rear arches have metal cancer at the moment and are rusting away i thought this would be a good opportunity to just cut them out and replace them with some universal fibreglass wide fenders.

I also want to run some 25mm spacers and have some mad poke. my car is lowered 25/30ish mm and is on springs (will be getting some Megan Coilovers soon too)

what i want to know is:
1. will i be affected by a lot of camber if i space the wheel out that much and how can i counter it?
2. what size fenders should i go for? i dont want them to flare out way too much. maybe some 40mm?
3. is there anything in general that i should be aware of?
4. this is the kind of look i love and looking to work towards, any suggestions on how to get close to that?

Pic 1
Pic 2

gotta love that unfinished primer look!

p.s i would rather do this look without extended arches and just cut, roll and pull the crap out of originals but its not possible with the rust is it?

This post has been edited by MisterRay: Sep 6, 2015 - 7:13 PM

Rolling fenders with rust never works.
Why not just properly size the wheels, rather than using inch spacers?

What do you mean by properly size? What would you consider to be proper size? I'm having a hard time finding some wide 16s to give enough pole

Front fenders are fine. It's just the rear right one that's rusted that's why I would resort to fibreglass fenders

I have been looking for 16x10 et-38ish and have come across Black Rock wheels and Diamond Racing ones but importing costs are way too high (as much as the wheels themselves) and I can't find anything like that in the uk

This post has been edited by MisterRay: Sep 6, 2015 - 9:35 PM

Quick update, taking into account what jordisonjr was saying... I have found another set of alloys

3SDM 0.05
16x9
Et20
Wrapped in 205/55/16 they seem like a better and wider fit but would still like to run some 1" spacers for the wider look.

Any opinions or insight?

What fiberglass fenders are you planning to run in the rear? Or are you making custom?
As far as I know, there's not much available for the celica that's NOT custom.

Might be something to look into before looking for wheels, if you havne't already.

i'm going to be making the fibreglass fenders. the standard ones look.... awkward so will make them go with the shape of the car better instead. and yes you are right, i have looked everywhere for stuff that may remotely work with the 6gc but nothing. also looked into getting metal ones made but too much effort and cost unfortunately.

Yea, that makes sense.
You should start a thread when you start doing the work. WOuld be interested in following along.