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[mgd89]

Designed to provide owners the opportunity to upgrade factory wheels to the "big rim" look, the TRD 18-inch low-pressure cast aluminum alloy wheels feature a 5-spoke design with snap-in TRD logo center cap and matte finish black coating. This 18" x 7.5" wheel has a 42 mm offset and a 5 on 100 mm bolt circle (P.C.D.) and a 54mm center bore. This wheel uses conical-seat hexagonal 19mm wrench-flat lugnuts. This TRD wheel is sold individually and includes one snap-in TRD center cap, five hexagonal conical-seat lug nuts and one 21 mm-to-19 mm adaptor tool, all in the wheel box. Fits most of the following, email for fitment verification: 2003-2005 Celica 2003-2010 Corolla 2003-2010 Matrix 2005-2010 Scion TC 2008-2010 Scion XD o Wheels are Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ready. o Allows owner the option of a plus-size wheel upgrade that achieves the popular "big rim" look. o Provides improved handling response and grip when used with a good quality tire; recommended tire size is 225/40-18. o Reflects TRD's engineering requirements-incorporating the proper weight, offset and brake clearance to ensure proper fit, finish and reliability-to create the optimal wheel for the vehicle. o Extensive ride, handling and strength tests help ensure wheels meet TRD's high quality standards. o Maintains high factory standards for fit and quality.

looking into getting these with my trd lowering springs will they be too big/heavy or should i not care and just put them on?

[Box]

There are people with 18's on their Celicas. Little big for my taste, but if it's what you want then go for it.

[199celica]

it's all personal taste man see if you can find the weight spec. compare and contrast to what you have now if they are heavier you will lose gas mileage due to the extra resistance at the wheel although bigger rims will allow your brakes to breath better, although with the TRD lowering springs you may have to add in the factor of rubbing just make sure they clear and get spacers to compensate the offset.

[richee3]

This post has been edited by richee3: Apr 21, 2012 - 11:19 AM

[spy00005]

i've always loved those wheels and would have loved to get a set for my celica 18's are pretty big for our cars most of the time but i think that these just "look right" on our cars if you can get a set i say def do it. not sure if i would also lower the car though.

[jordisonjr]

Check out my thread (In my Sig below)
I have 18's on mine.

[mgd89]

do they rub at all? and any affect on ride/ handling

[6gcer]

Check out my thread (In my Sig below)
I have 18's on mine.

What kind of spring/strut setup do you have?

[jordisonjr]

Im on tien s-techs and kyb gr'2s.
18x8 +35, 225/40/18.

In the rear it will rub the very slightest on really huge dips. And Im talking like, 1/16" line of paint has been worn off the lip from this rubbing, and thats on really large dips that make the wholecar rock.
Other times it will rub is doing high speed turns (about 70 km/h) that are fairly bumpy and theres a lot of body roll (on stock sways and bushings for now)
But this is very minimal rubbing, and it hasn't cut the tires at all.
Could probably use spacers and a fender roll to make it sit completely flush, but for now Im content with how it sits.

This could also be solved by simply hammering up the lip a little bit with a mallet, i just haven't gotten around to doing it cause it doesn't rub too often, and i can usually read the road as to when it will rub or not.

Sum say 18's reduce the performance a bit, due to the weight, and low power output of the 5s, but I didn't really notice much of a difference, and my wheels definately aren't lightweight JDM wheels.
Not sure what they weigh though, but I haven't really noticed a decrease in performance, and I just went from my stock wheels and tires (on for storage) to the 18's

This post has been edited by jordisonjr: Apr 21, 2012 - 8:33 PM

[RavenAegis45]

Just a quick question, would size tires would we use if we did decide to use these rims?

[Box]

Just a quick question, would size tires would we use if we did decide to use these rims?

215/35-18 would be closest to staying within stock wheel diameter, as to not throw off your speedometer too bad.

If you could find 225/35-18 it'd be a perfect match in diameter.

This post has been edited by Box: Apr 22, 2012 - 2:38 PM

[jordisonjr]

I'd probably go with a 40 series over a 35, especially only with a 215.
WIll probably be a pretty harsh ride.

[Promasta]

Yea definitely either 215/40/18 or 225/40/18. Don't see why people are so worried about there speedometer being off 1-2 mph.

[Box]

Don't see why people are so worried about there speedometer being off 1-2 mph.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

[jordisonjr]

With 215 35, you'll ahve a really small sidewall, so not only will you have a rough ride, but you could risk damaging your wheels as well if yourroads are really bad and you don't pay attention haha

[Box]

You only have an extra 0.4" of sidewall with the 225/40-18 vs 215/35-18. Don't see how not even half an inch makes a difference, but I guess that it does.

[jordisonjr]

The side wall isn'ta measurement in inches or mm.
I may be wrong(correct em if I am) but I'm pretty sure the sidewall is a pertentage of the width of the tire, and not a direct measurement.

[Box]

The side wall isn'ta measurement in inches or mm.
I may be wrong(correct em if I am) but I'm pretty sure the sidewall is a pertentage of the width of the tire, and not a direct measurement.

I'm not sure, was just giving measurements off of a tire size calculator I use.

[richee3]

it's all personal taste man see if you can find the weight spec. compare and contrast to what you have now if they are heavier you will lose gas mileage due to the extra resistance at the wheel although bigger rims will allow your brakes to breath better, although with the TRD lowering springs you may have to add in the factor of rubbing just make sure they clear and get spacers to compensate the offset.

Didn't see this earlier. It seems like I remember the weight spec being around 22 lbs a wheel but I'm having a difficult time finding the exact weight right now.

[mkernz22]

here's some stuff to help you out:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=7