2012 Scion tC Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: 8x19 · 7.5x18
Offset: ET35 · ET39
Backspacing: 5.38 in · 5.29 in
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 60.1 mm
Thread: M12×1.5
Tire size: 235/35R19 · 225/45R18

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.5i · 2.5L, 2AR-FE, I4, Petrol	8x19	7.5x18	ET35 / ET39	5.38 in	235/35R19 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	60.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

Wheels and hardware

Lug hardware

Wheel locks

Real-World 2012 Scion tC Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

18-inch — 5 documented builds
19-inch — 2 documented builds

7 documented builds.

DiameterLayout

Staggered · 19×9.5 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Scion tC build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: XXR 962

Front: 19×9.5 ET35 · 225/35R19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 19 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 19 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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18×9.5 ET4

Documented on a 2012 Scion tC build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 215/35R18

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 50 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 12 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM
Diameter -1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.5 ET38 / 18×9.5 ET38

Documented on a 2012 Scion tC build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 18×8.5 ET38 · 225/40R18
Rear: 18×9.5 ET38 · 235/40R18

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 3.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 9.3 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM
Diameter -1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8 ET40 / 18×9 ET40

Documented on a 2012 Scion tC build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 18×8 ET40 · 215/40R18
Rear: 18×9 ET40 · 235/40R18

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 5 mm less outward poke
Inner edge 5 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Diameter -1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8 ET29 / 18×8.5 ET23

Documented on a 2012 Scion tC build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 18×8 ET29 · 215/40R18
Rear: 18×8.5 ET23

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 6 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 6 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Diameter -1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8 ET25 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Scion tC build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Tenzo R Type M

Front: 18×8 ET25 · 215/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 10 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 10 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Diameter -1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET27 / 19×9.5 ET25

Documented on a 2012 Scion tC build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 19×8.5 ET27 · 215/35R19
Rear: 19×9.5 ET25 · 225/35R19

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 14.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 1.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Compare your own setup

See how a different width or offset sits versus an OEM configuration for this year.

OEM: 19×8 ET35 · 235/35R19 · Front · 2.5i · 2.5L, 2AR-FE, I4, Petrol

New width (in)New offset (mm)

Outer: +0 mm
Inner clearance: 0 mm unchanged

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More specs for the 2012 Scion tC

Each OEM row is a catalog configuration. Offset ranges are not collapsed when the database has exact setups. Documented aftermarket builds are observed setups only — not universal fit or clearance confirmation.