drew 007 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Hi guys, Ive searched but not found much solid evidence that the XXR 521 range of alloys in 18" form and et35 fit over the uk brake setup. Id love to know if they fit as I would prefer not to have any arch work done if I can really help it... Im led to believe the et25's do fit over uk brakes but require arch work.. Is this true?? I'm looking at Front 18x8.5+35 and rear 18x10+35 if they fit and clear? Also any tyre size recommendations would be really appreciated to guys as I'm wanting to place my order. Kind regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDukesy Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 ET35 wont clear UK brakes I don't think. I have those wheels / sizes in ET25 and they clear my LS400 brakes which I think are similar size to UK spec but you will most likely need to roll your arches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew 007 Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 ET35 wont clear UK brakes I don't think. I have those wheels / sizes in ET25 and they clear my LS400 brakes which I think are similar size to UK spec but you will most likely need to roll your arches Hi, thanks for that buddy top man. What kind of arch work was needed to have them fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDukesy Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Hi, thanks for that buddy top man. What kind of arch work was needed to have them fit? All that was needed was to roll the inner arch lip up out of the way, no pull required and easy enough to do with an arch roller. Mine is pretty low and it doesn't rub at all, if you are on stock suspension you MIGHT get away without rolling but I wouldn't think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretie22 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 My rims are XXR 521's 8.5 front and 10 rear et25. Can't comment on the brakes as I only have jspecs. But a simple arch roll was required to stop the scrubbing, although if you want to fit wide rubber, a pull might also be required, as I only have 265's on the rear, anything wider would still scrub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretie22 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 ^^^ on stock suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew 007 Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 All that was needed was to roll the inner arch lip up out of the way, no pull required and easy enough to do with an arch roller. Mine is pretty low and it doesn't rub at all, if you are on stock suspension you MIGHT get away without rolling but I wouldn't think so. Ok matey thanks for that really appreciated. My rims are XXR 521's 8.5 front and 10 rear et25. Can't comment on the brakes as I only have jspecs. But a simple arch roll was required to stop the scrubbing, although if you want to fit wide rubber, a pull might also be required, as I only have 265's on the rear, anything wider would still scrub. Yeah, it seems that the et25's are the ones to go for!! Thanks guys and girl.!. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris88 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 ET35 wont clear UK brakes I don't think. I have those wheels / sizes in ET25 and they clear my LS400 brakes which I think are similar size to UK spec but you will most likely need to roll your arches Can't comment on the wheels but I do know for certain that LS400 brakes are much smaller than UK spec Supra brakes. The LS400 brakes fit under the later OEM Soarer 17s but the UK spec Supra front brakes don't and it's not even close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joshy Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 So, ET35s will fit without arch work but are unlikely to clear UK/LS brakes. ET25s will require rolling and are only known to clear LS400s. I was thinking about buying some 521s for my Soarer but now I'm beginning to reconsider as I want to run larger brakes in the near future and don't really want to do any arch work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew 007 Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Can't comment on the wheels but I do know for certain that LS400 brakes are much smaller than UK spec Supra brakes. The LS400 brakes fit under the later OEM Soarer 17s but the UK spec Supra front brakes don't and it's not even close. Aaarrr really!! Gutted. I need to know if they clear the uk brakes before I go ordering a set. Thanks for the info really appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersizejim Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Aaarrr really!! Gutted. I need to know if they clear the uk brakes before I go ordering a set. Thanks for the info really appreciated. I'm running "18 ET25s with 285 rears and UK Spec brakes all round! A good roll is all you need. Mine is perfect all round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew 007 Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'm running "18 ET25s with 285 rears and UK Spec brakes all round! A good roll is all you need. Mine is perfect all round. Thanks for that Jim top man. That's that sorted then!! :-) I wonder what supra's drive like on 19"s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris88 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Thanks for that Jim top man. That's that sorted then!! :-) I wonder what supra's drive like on 19"s? Same as everything else that's started with 16s or 17s ........... Crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krimi Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 ET25 all arround for the XXR, thats the set up that I have in my Supra https://scontent-a-cdg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10410301_10202904686114045_707105413532595703_n.jpg?oh=8f47eece839115736af5f7dccfb30ba7&oe=549B5E0E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joshy Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Is it just the rears that need rolling or the fronts too? If its just the rears, surely one could go ET25 on the front to clear brakes and ET35 on the rear to avoid an arch roller, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayside_supra Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Sorry to bring up an old thread. I'm thinking of getting a set of XXR 521's. Has anyone got a pic of them fitted with ET25 offsets so I can see how they line up with the arches? My rear arches are rolled but the fronts aren't, does anyone know if this will be ok on the front? Sounds like my uk brakes will be fine it's just the front arches I'm wondering about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Fate! http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?336618-XXR-521-s-need-refurb-£450 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayside_supra Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Fate! http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?336618-XXR-521-s-need-refurb-£450 I know about those ones but I'm most likely going to order a new set. Does anyone have any pics showing how they line up? Also what size tyres can go on them without any rubbing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolizma Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh233/nolizma/WP_20150321_018.jpg http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh233/nolizma/WP_20150321_017.jpg Hope this helps. ET25 8.5J & 10J 275 tyre on the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Does anyone have any pics showing how they line up? The ones in the link are the same offset and there are pics in that thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayside_supra Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Awesome thanks a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayside_supra Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Also does anyone know if front arches have to be rolled? My rears are done but not the fronts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolizma Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 The fronts should be fine mate. Depends on your suspension - ride height. When I had mine quite low it used to catch on the front over bumps but after a new geo setup and raising the suspension, no problems. It was quite low when it was catching though and running 235 width. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayside_supra Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 The fronts should be fine mate. Depends on your suspension - ride height. When I had mine quite low it used to catch on the front over bumps but after a new geo setup and raising the suspension, no problems. It was quite low when it was catching though and running 235 width. Brilliant thanks mate. I can always fiddle with the ride height I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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