[PurpleGR]

Finally got new shoes, loving the gold with the purple.

JDM Prodrive GC-0100 18x9 +35 Square
Continental ExtremeContact GS06+ 245/40
Retained OEM 10mm spacer in the rear
Used H&R ET lugnuts w/ OEM studs

 

[DeandrewsGRC]

Motegi MR158 18x9.5 +25 + 265/35R18 DWS06+ (No Rub, OEM Height)

Allow me to introduce the latest setup on The GRolla:

Motegi Tsubaki MR158 18x9.5 +25 wrapped in Continental DWS06 Plus 265/35R18.
The fitment is nearly flush at stock height and rides better than I expected — it's honestly dialed.

Wheel & Tire Setup:

• Motegi MR158 Tsubaki – 18x9.5 +25, powder coated Midnight Purple
• Continental DWS06 Plus – 265/35R18
• OEM TPMS sensors retained
• Stock height & factory alignment
  → No rubbing or scrubbing, even under spirited driving

Fitment Notes:

This setup clears effortlessly at stock ride height. With OEM alignment, it sits just shy of flush — lowering the car would likely introduce rubbing, especially under high-speed compression or without additional front camber.

Fitment Journey:

This setup has been six months in the making. I originally ordered the wheels in September 2024, but FedEx damaged two in transit. One was caught immediately, but the other wasn’t discovered until after powder coating and tire mounting. That meant ordering a replacement, re-coating, and rebalancing.

It was a frustrating process — but in the end, I got the finish and fitment I was after.

Driving Impressions:

I daily this car and have been tuning it for spirited drivability — specifically for the Pacific Northwest. The stock 235s (and even the 245/40R18s I briefly ran) just felt off. This new 18x9.5 +25 with 265/35R18 setup completely transforms the chassis.

Turn-in is sharper, the car feels more planted, and modes like 30/70 and 50/50 behave very differently now. The added track width really helped reduce front-end push, and it’s honestly brought the car to life in ways I didn’t expect.

If you’ve ever owned and modified a GR86, you’ll know what I mean — this finally gets the GRC closer to that level of responsiveness.

Coming Soon:

I also installed iSWEEP IS2000 pads (front and rear). Once I get a few more miles on them, I’ll post a detailed review.
If you're looking for OEM-like pedal feel with low-dust, non-corrosive performance, keep an eye out.

 

[Cosmo]

After checking the BBS fit, I went with the Apex VS-5RS 18 x 9.5. Also got their 60 deg conical nuts in Silver. After a fit check, I went with the Michelin PS4s 265/35. I kept the rear spacers in for now. Going to make sure there's no rear impacts on heavy bumps.

And the car learned the new TPWS sensors in like 5 minutes.

 

[NuBieGRCorolla]

some good info in one video.

 

[Mikey]

Work Emotion ZR10 - 18x9.5 / +38 / 5x114.3 in Azure White:

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Are you using any spacers?

 

[spike021]

Are you using any spacers?

just the stock ones in back

 

[ceraf]

Just got my summer set mounted and installed this past weekend.

Fast FC08 18x9.5 +38 ET
Stock lug bolts
Stock rear spacers
235-40-18 stock Michelin PS4 tires
Extended thread lug nuts (11-11.5 turns) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08DQVVZ6L

The stock tires are a bit stretched, so after they wear out I’m probably going to replace them with Conti ECS 02 tires, although haven’t decided what size yet (thinking maybe 245-40 or 265-35).

 

[fliposopher]

Finally got the summer setup mounted

Wheel Brand/Model: Enkei PF09 Dark Silver
Wheel diameter and width: 18x9.5
Wheel offset (f/r): +27
Effective Offset (wheel offset - spacers) (f/r): +27/+17
Wheel Spacers bolt on/slip on (f/r): none/OEM 10mm
Tires Brand/Model/width: Yokohama Advan Apex V601 265/35/18
Wheel Studs: stock
Lug Nuts: H&R 125001MZ5
Rubbing (f/r): none/none
Suspension: stock
Camber (f/r): stock/stock

 

[GR IceCap]

Finally got the summer setup mounted

Wheel Brand/Model: Enkei PF09 Dark Silver
Wheel diameter and width: 18x9.5
Wheel offset (f/r): +27
Effective Offset (wheel offset - spacers) (f/r): +27/+17
Wheel Spacers bolt on/slip on (f/r): none/OEM 10mm
Tires Brand/Model/width: Yokohama Advan Apex V601 265/35/18
Wheel Studs: stock
Lug Nuts: H&R 125001MZ5
Rubbing (f/r): none/none
Suspension: stock
Camber (f/r): stock/stock

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Looking good. Got some RS05, do you feel comfortable with the stock studs up front?

 

[necromancer]

Looking good. Got some RS05, do you feel comfortable with the stock studs up front?

He used ET lug nuts

 

[fliposopher]

Yes, comfortable enough.. I don’t track the car and I doubt I’ll be pushing the car to its limits which would stress how well the ET lugs are fastened on stock studs. I’ll give an update when I put a few thousand miles of regular and spirited driving on them.

 

[trelos]

Curious, is anyone running a 18x9.5 with a 275/40?

 

[AlpineVhite]

BBS RG-R 18x9.5 ET20 (OEM spacer, OEM suspension) on 255/40R18.

Used 71.6 to 60.1 hub rings that came with them from BBS.

Used the lug nuts that came with the wheels from BBS, got 7.5 turns on front and back with 88 ft-lbs of torque. I know 8 is optimal, but I’m ok with 7.5, it’s close enough on stock studs.

No rubbing this far, only driven ~50 miles

 

[necromancer]

Konig F1M 18x9.5+25 265/35/R18 PS4S Stock studs with extended thread nuts 10mm factory rear spacer retained

No rubbing no matter how aggressively the car is driven

Stock ride height and alignment

 

[timothysantiago12]

Wheel: Gram Lights 57 CR 18×9.5 +22
Tire: 255/40ZR-18 CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS

Did you change your studs? What lug nuts did you use?

 

[Madscientist]

Did you change your studs? What lug nuts did you use?

Sorry bro, that post is 2 years old and the @Argy78 hasn't been here since then. Doubt you'll get a response.

 

[timothysantiago12]

Sorry bro, that post is 2 years old and the @Argy78 hasn't been here since then. Doubt you'll get a response.

Oh ok, thanks!

 

[CFLip2X]

Oh ok, thanks!

I have the same spec 57dr's and I have oem rear studs all around. I use a 5mm spacer for the rear and get get enough thread engagement. I also use 10mm oem spacers up front and 12mm rear spacers for my OEM wheels with oem and aftermarket oem style lug nuts for my winter set up and have no problems.

 

[timothysantiago12]

I have the same spec 57dr's and I have oem rear studs all around. I use a 5mm spacer for the rear and get get enough thread engagement. I also use 10mm oem spacers up front and 12mm rear spacers for my OEM wheels with oem and aftermarket oem style lug nuts for my winter set up and have no problems.

Thank you!

 

[LifeForLife]

Looks like I wasn't awake when I made my post in the snow tire/wheel thread...

Just got a set of Enkei NT03 RR on Toyo Extensa HPII 235/40r18 installed on the factory studs/lugs. Temporary tuner lug nuts while the supplier sends some longer, open ended "performance" ones in preparation for potential longer stud setup.

I guess since I'm not doing track days I can wait a little bit before doing that mod ? 265 tires are definitely something to think about because the stretches right now is a bit... well let's say I have to be extra careful about curbs now... 😬

Is that what the kids nowadays call "Hella flush" ?