Tire question

by **JBeRzErKeR** » Sat Jan 25, 2003 6:38 pm

Hey guys, i've got a 2002 Celica and i'm lookin to get rid of it to buy a Solara this spring....I am just doing some shopping right now to get all my toys....the question I've got is......what kind of bolt pattern, offset and rubber sizes would I need for 18's? and what if I go with 19's???

by **nkx1** » Sat Jan 25, 2003 10:12 pm

Do a search, you'll find all the info you'll need. But here you go anyway:

18's for Solara-

Bolt pattern- 5 x 114.3

Offset- Get 42mm. Otherwise you will likely rub. I have 18 x 8's with a 40mm offset, and my rear fenders rub. I now have to shave a little off the inside rear fenders (not a big deal, but still avoidable).

Tires: Go for 235/40. 225's will be too small. I got 225's at first, and they looked too narrow and small. 235's look way better.

19's? I hear you need a 35mm offset (but not 100% sure). Do a search, and you'll find what you need.

by **impactX** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 7:23 pm

JBeRzErKeR wrote:Hey guys, i've got a 2002 Celica and i'm lookin to get rid of it to buy a Solara this spring....I am just doing some shopping right now to get all my toys....the question I've got is......what kind of bolt pattern, offset and rubber sizes would I need for 18's? and what if I go with 19's???

How come you want a Solara? Celica has way better handling IMO... just lack some backseat space.

by **impactX** » Sun Jan 26, 2003 7:29 pm

nkx1 wrote:Do a search, you'll find all the info you'll need. But here you go anyway:

18's for Solara-

Bolt pattern- 5 x 114.3

Offset- Get 42mm. Otherwise you will likely rub. I have 18 x 8's with a 40mm offset, and my rear fenders rub. I now have to shave a little off the inside rear fenders (not a big deal, but still avoidable).

Tires: Go for 235/40. 225's will be too small. I got 225's at first, and they looked too narrow and small. 235's look way better.

19's? I hear you need a 35mm offset (but not 100% sure). Do a search, and you'll find what you need.

People usually go for 7.5 width max so it won't rub with the correct offset.

235/40/18 is closer to stock size, but I heard 235 will rub.
225/40/18 wouldn't look that bad IMO.

The offset really depends on the width of the wheels but not the diameter.

IMO 19's look way too big. 18's will look perfect.

by **dbanker** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 7:54 pm

I have a tire question so I just thought I'd throw it here-

I'm getting ready to get my new tires (yoko avses100's) and wheels (konig blatant opals

and maybe I'm being anal here but I'd just like to hear a little reinforcement before I do this. I'm going with 18's and I currently have the tokico/eibach combo and am wondering how noticable the improvement will be in handling/cornering and what not. Especially at higher speeds around corners. I'm on snow tires right now with oem 16's and it pretty much sucks, so I know I'll see an improvement but I'm hoping that this some $1500 upgrade will make quite an improvement other than looks. thanks!

by **Flipside909** » Wed Mar 26, 2003 12:59 am

dbanker wrote: I'm going with 18's and I currently have the tokico/eibach combo and am wondering how noticable the improvement will be in handling/cornering and what not.

You will notice the difference with the new tires/wheels compared to your OEM stuff. Even with the eibach/tokico combo. You will be quite pleased.

by **impactX** » Wed Mar 26, 2003 1:00 am

Difference is very significant when you have suspension upgrade, but also, keep in mind that there are more chances to bend your rims as you go lower profile.

by **dbanker** » Wed Mar 26, 2003 6:56 pm

Great, that's what I was hoping to hear. I'm already looking at roads that I need to stick clear of so I'll be sure to be careful. I'm thinking I may go with a rear sway bar sometime in the future as well to further reduce body roll/sway. Can't wait to get me some new wheels/tires

Thanks for the help-

by **Yanks0114** » Wed Mar 26, 2003 7:33 pm

The tires make all the difference

The RSB is by far one of the best upgrades you can do, and probally the best upgrade for the money. For $150 do it ASAP

by **CrazyCraig** » Wed Mar 26, 2003 9:50 pm

I am totally in agreement with Yanks. The RSB made a huge difference in my cars handling prowess. As for tires on your 18's, I run 225- 40's and think they look great.

by **indiglosolara** » Wed Mar 26, 2003 11:31 pm

I agree with them also... i have 18x7.5 with 225/40 tires with the 45MM offset i dont have any problems with them.... i packed my car one day with 6 people i drove around taking hard turns and didn't hear a single rub... 235 are little bit bigger.. so you might get some rubbing..im getting front sway bar so that i can handle the road and have better turns... the front and rear sway bars will be the best purchase u will make and buying the rims.. besides buying the solara

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