will 9" rims fit

realdeal · 02-03-2012, 02:00 AM

I got an '88 which is lowered about 3 to 4 inches. My question is, will 9" wide by 17" dia rims fit without any major customizing?

newtosupra · 02-03-2012, 11:21 PM

i have 17"x8.5 235/45/17 amp with hnr raceingsprings (2.6" drop) and i still have some room between the coils and all that between my tires so most likely

cre · 02-04-2012, 01:22 AM

H&R racing springs only drop a bit over an inch and a half... unless they're old, sagging or you have a massive rear end. 1.6" front and 1.3 rear is what they say and the last person I knew who had a set measured about 1.75" in the front after 2 years on them. You on different size tires or non-OEM dampers? Different perch height or tire profile would account for the offset you're seeing.

Anyway, whether they'll fit or not is going to depend more on the offset than the tire size. 255's will fit comfortably on a mildly lowered MKIII and I suspect they'll fit fine on a slammed MKIII but may require rolling the fenders. Look in the tire fitment thread in the MKIII FAQ section, someone may have posted more first hand info.

So, I take it it's on either cut springs or coil overs... Have any pics? I've only ever seen one completely slammed MKIII (I think around a 4" drop) but his front weels were turned when he hit a small speed bump and it sucked the driver's side fender into the wheel well and pushed the passenger side out.... not a good example.

newtosupra · 02-04-2012, 07:44 PM

O my bad ...i just got my supra and the guy gave me the recipts for all the suspension work and everything for the car...and I know the coils are hnr because theyre blue and say hnr on the in like 3 places on each coil....and I know theyre not cut because they dont have amy cut marks and all look complete I mightve read the description of the coils wrong so yea I was wron only a 1.6" drop my baf

CanadianBak'inSupra · 02-05-2012, 04:36 PM

lol couple years ago i was rockin some 260/50 tires they had mean traction..
i would not mind some more...but possibly a smaller sidewall this time

newtosupra · 02-05-2012, 04:46 PM

Yea I know what you mean I like the look of really wide tires in the back and I like the extra traction ...but Ive been trying to drift latly and im kinda liking not having super wide tires in the back ... But yea key word is "trying" lol off topic but the best drift I had was when I got off from work at like 2 inthe morning and was with my friend and he has his ae86 and we left the shop and getting on to meridian I slowed down t to about 20 dropped it in 2 second cranked the wheeps and kicked the clutch and judt kept it pinned and took the corner like a champ lol

02-03-2012, 02:00 AM	#1
realdeal Stock Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: sherwood park Posts: 10	will 9" rims fit I got an '88 which is lowered about 3 to 4 inches. My question is, will 9" wide by 17" dia rims fit without any major customizing?

02-04-2012, 01:22 AM	#3
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	H&R racing springs only drop a bit over an inch and a half... unless they're old, sagging or you have a massive rear end. 1.6" front and 1.3 rear is what they say and the last person I knew who had a set measured about 1.75" in the front after 2 years on them. You on different size tires or non-OEM dampers? Different perch height or tire profile would account for the offset you're seeing. Anyway, whether they'll fit or not is going to depend more on the offset than the tire size. 255's will fit comfortably on a mildly lowered MKIII and I suspect they'll fit fine on a slammed MKIII but may require rolling the fenders. Look in the tire fitment thread in the MKIII FAQ section, someone may have posted more first hand info. So, I take it it's on either cut springs or coil overs... Have any pics? I've only ever seen one completely slammed MKIII (I think around a 4" drop) but his front weels were turned when he hit a small speed bump and it sucked the driver's side fender into the wheel well and pushed the passenger side out.... not a good example. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

02-05-2012, 04:36 PM	#5
CanadianBak'inSupra Official hall monitor / search nazi - NO SOUP FOR YOU! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada, BC Posts: 837	lol couple years ago i was rockin some 260/50 tires they had mean traction.. i would not mind some more...but possibly a smaller sidewall this time __________________ 1984 supra - 1uzfe - w58 - 4.10 - 1 piece aluminum shaft.

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02-03-2012, 11:21 PM	#2
newtosupra Stock Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: spanaway wa Posts: 20	i have 17"x8.5 235/45/17 amp with hnr raceingsprings (2.6" drop) and i still have some room between the coils and all that between my tires so most likely

02-04-2012, 07:44 PM	#4
newtosupra Stock Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: spanaway wa Posts: 20	O my bad ...i just got my supra and the guy gave me the recipts for all the suspension work and everything for the car...and I know the coils are hnr because theyre blue and say hnr on the in like 3 places on each coil....and I know theyre not cut because they dont have amy cut marks and all look complete I mightve read the description of the coils wrong so yea I was wron only a 1.6" drop my baf

02-05-2012, 04:46 PM	#6
newtosupra Stock Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: spanaway wa Posts: 20	Yea I know what you mean I like the look of really wide tires in the back and I like the extra traction ...but Ive been trying to drift latly and im kinda liking not having super wide tires in the back ... But yea key word is "trying" lol off topic but the best drift I had was when I got off from work at like 2 inthe morning and was with my friend and he has his ae86 and we left the shop and getting on to meridian I slowed down t to about 20 dropped it in 2 second cranked the wheeps and kicked the clutch and judt kept it pinned and took the corner like a champ lol