Looking into a set of staggered wheels and been look around like crazy tring to figure out if they'll fit or not. Looks like the fronts will be fine but not sure on the rears and what tires to use.

18x8.5 et35
18x9.5 et35

Tires???
225/40/18
245/35/18

should fit but im the kind of person that will make it fit if it dont fit..

If it's an '08, you should be fine. I know a guy running 18x9 +32 F and 18x10 +38R with no rubbing. Dropped 2".

If it's an '08, you should be fine. I know a guy running 18x9 +32 F and 18x10 +38R with no rubbing. Dropped 2".

What size tires are you running?

I got the exact wheel and tire were going to test fit it tomarrow so I'll take some photos and post for those of you interested.

He never otld me what size tire it was. I would guess 35 series, They look pretty low profile.

I am running 19's with 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 with a +38 offset. I am running a 235-35-19 and then a 245-35-19.

thanks for the replies! I wound up getting one wheel to test fit with a 255/35/18 tire and everything fits perfect. The car's not lowered if so I might go with the 245/35/18 rear. I think i'm going to run 235/40/18's front. Looks greats! Thanks Again!

wanted to give you all an update and I hope mike the owner of the XB post some photos but worked out perfect. wound up running 225/40/18's front and 255/35/18's rear as they're the same overal diameter and the 235/40's would have been a bit taller on the front. the XB is at stock ride height right now but there is no rubbing what so ever and drives great. The wheels both front and rear are flush with the fenders so If he lowers it with the slight strech of the tire should clear perfect.

Just go my new rims on from danscreations . They look great.
I snapped a few pics (I am not very good with a camera) but here they are.
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL368/756540/18103785/284095900.jpg
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL368/756540/18103785/284095899.jpg
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL368/756540/18103785/284095895.jpg
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL368/756540/18103785/284095891.jpg
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL368/756540/18103785/284095887.jpg

:clap: Very nice. Do you plan to lower it?

now that I see how it looks I think it would be a good idea.

Here ya' go mike!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l243/danscreations/mikes_xb.jpg

Well, I had been thinking about getting that same setup, so now I guess I know what they'll look like. And now, I want them more. :)

Why are you guys staggering the wheel sizes?

Make them sit more flush.

So what is in this picture is a 225/40/18 front and 255/35/18 in the rear and your wheels are 18x8 and 18x9 what drop springs did you use

your correct on the tire sizes. The rims are 18x8.5 and the rears are 18x9.5 Stock springs.

What springs do you plan to use.. And when you lower it is it fender flush going to hit the fender wel

I just ordered the tanabe's (DF) the one with the greater drop.
(1.7 front and 2.1 back) and I order the front and back Hotchkis sway bars.
Should look good and handle well too.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i114/reyperf/xb058.jpg
18x8.5 and 18x9.5 45 offset....tanabe df dropped 225-40-18 235-40-18 rears

I just now installed new Hotchkis front and rear sway bars and they really do work very well. I am impressed at how well they improve the cornering and handling.
Too bad my df tanabe's are delayed until January.

These new sway bars are great. I can now say that my xB now handles much better on the highway. No more swaying in the wind when I pass a semi and it feels like sports car like handling. I just thought these boxy cars were sloppy and top heavy and I was going to have to live with it. Not anymore. This is by far the best bang for the buck.