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I believe that interview was poorly translated and/or out of context. Technically 235/40/17 will fit and offer better clearance than stock if mounted on 17x8 or 17x9 +35 wheels; 245/40/17 will be about 2 mm closer to the suspension than stock. I think the engineer was referring to retaining the "fun to drive" feel, which is subjective. "Fun to drive" for the Toyota engineers is hanging the ass end out around a corner; my opinion of "fun to drive" is maximum grip/maximum g's/low lap times.
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17x9s are hard to find in decent light and < $350/wheel options in 5x100 from what I remember when I spent 30 minutes or so looking before. Have you found any that fit that aren't 500-800 per wheel that aren't > 18lbs each? Let me know which ones if you have so I can consider them ![]()
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My buddy emailed them about doing it, and I think he was quoted <$300 per wheel! |
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I've owned enough to start a bacon factory. Numerous rally wheels will fit over those 4 pots (Speedlines, TDs, etc). They might not be the weight you are looking for, but you sure as hell won't break them. |
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Ive been waiting for a guide like this. Is this a legitimate source? the amount of hooplaw has me worried.
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I already pre ordered rs-3's in 255/17 (40 or 45 section width, cant recall atm)
so...turns out that's gonna fit...im sure...., I'mma wait til I get the car to order my rims everyone is going to hate on my car so hard I can't wait to piss everyone off with my rim choice...hint it's functional, |
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I read the quote more about ruining steering feel as opposed to physically fitting. Same problem the new Mustang engineers had - they wanted even skinnier tires on the front but figured the general public would think it was a joke. I suspect the 215s are part of the "near 911" steering feel we read in reviews. |
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Big assumption there about the guy being interviewed. And I'd love to "listen to the engineers that built the car" but I have never heard one talk about what wheel sizes fit other than him. Link?
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