Corolla E12 2005 - alloy wheel question

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Hi all,

A quick question. I'm looking for buy bigger alloys for my 2005 corolla hatch and was wondering if anyone has 17x8 alloys fitted.

I know Toyota recommends maximum 17x7.5 but the alloys I want (in the colour I want) only come in 17x8.

Thanks in advance

[oldcodger]

Can't help on those sizes, other than to say the 17x8 may foul the wheel arches etc ? hence Toyota saying a max of 7.5 ?

However they could give you major problems if you had an accident as the insurer may invalidate any claim if you do not notifiy them when changing from the standard wheels, plus if they are above what Toyota recommends they may not insure you at all ?  so do check with your insurer before buying any new wheels, but be aware just enquiring about such a mod may put some kind of note on their system, crafty folk !

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21 hours ago, oldcodger said:

Can't help on those sizes, other than to say the 17x8 may foul the wheel arches etc ? hence Toyota saying a max of 7.5 ?

However they could give you major problems if you had an accident as the insurer may invalidate any claim if you do not notifiy them when changing from the standard wheels, plus if they are above what Toyota recommends they may not insure you at all ?  so do check with your insurer before buying any new wheels, but be aware just enquiring about such a mod may put some kind of note on their system, crafty folk !

Thanks so much for your reply. Very helpful!

I hadn't considered this at all. Think I'll stick to 17x7.