Is anyone running a really wide 15" wheel?


http://www.geocities.co.jp/MotorCity-Race/4666/img153.jpg
I know these Work Equip 01s are 15x7.5 which seems a bit wide … I'd guess a 15x7 would look pretty good.

I'm really diggin' this look. Is anyone sporting this wheel size (or similar)?

Man, I so wouldve gotten those wheels if I hadnt already bought my 16x7s. That is so the look I wanted....but just didnt know it. Im lookin for some nice 5 spoke 15x6s for my wifes xA to use with the stock tires. 8)

in my opinion that looks ghetto. but ironiclly cool at the same time.

hey sushiboy that look is killer i want to get some wheels like that eventually but i will stick with my 19 for know al least till i run out of tire. :lol:

I will be getting some 15x7's in from Japan! I think it will look smashing!

It is definately a different look than the big rim/little sidewall look (which looks good, too IMHO).

The "deep dish" look (or at least smaller-diameter-but-wider look) seems to be popular with some of the European tuners (e.g. VW), too. I think it looks a bit more "racy."

Kinda like this …
http://www.misrule.org/users/euroscene/crap/50.JPG

I ran 15x7 Axis mag lites for about 2 months and I even ran them when I went to Sema, I used the stock tires on them, they have a great ride and a real cool look. I recently sold them cuz I am adding a body kit and got recently sponsored by a rim company and am currently running 19's. I'll probably pick up a set maybe 16x8, if I can find the right offset.

hey NILO did you ever take pics of your car on the maglites? Ive often considered getting the 17's for my xb but ive been uncertain how theyd look. If they are somewhere on here could you post a link? thanks in advance

cool, I'll if Adrian has a pic of themshould bust the 17" Maglites, I wanted to do it but i'm already running 3 different sets. You should do it cuz I don't think anybody has done it yet and I think they'd look dope p;us the wheels are super light and very easy on the engine. The 15' I had were only about 7 lbs each.

Does anyone make any 15x7 or 16x8 wheels that aren't super expensive? I know the WORK wheels go for like $330 a pop!

Hey what offsets do you guys think those wheels are? Or would be a good offset?

+35 maybe.

Someone on the board is selling a set of Work Euroline DH's in 15x6.5 for a really good price. They'd be on my xB by now if my S.O. didn't hate them so much ... but that's another story.

I'm looking at the Helo Ax in 15x7 now:

http://www.dragonwheels.com/images/helo_796_chrome.jpg

http://www.geocities.co.jp/MotorCity-Race/4666/img153.jpg


Dang, i REALLY like the way those 15's look with those tires! DAMN!

the offset on those work equips is most likly 0.

oh yea i have some WORK Euroline DH for sale
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5043

**NEW PRICE**

AXIS offers their maglites
at 15x7 size(thats the only 15" size)
its a nice size for track! 205/50 sized
tires fit nice and perfect.
when u put a 15x6.5 tire on there.. it feels
sloppy..

hit up ADRIAN(SCIONINLA)
he has the direct hookup for all axis stuff

when u put a 15x6.5 tire on there.. it feels
sloppy..


Can you elaborate a bit on this? Is it the handling that feels sloppy? Do you mean 15x6.5 wheel?

i didnt know 15x6.5 was a tire size...hmmm.. gotta read more i guess..

anyways i have 205/50 series tires on my 15x6.5 and i dont have any problems..

you can even fit 195/50 on 15x8s.. its called stretch and i'm sure that handles good too

doesnt exactly matter how wide the tires are.. its the tires that matter..

maybe some aftermarket rims from the ae86 corolla will work. they run the same bolt pattern and people will flare the fenders out really far. the ae86 never runs large rims.

It doesn't really matter what size wheel you get as long as the offset is correct. Plus it's a matter of personal preference. IMO you just don't want a sunken in wheel... flush with a lip is good... but even no lip at times is sexxxy. If you're going to get a 1Xx7 wheel I'd suggest a 0 offset up front and maybe a -20-24mm or so in the rear (if they even have those in a 15x7)

what i meant to say is:
if u get a 6.5" width rim
and u run 205 series tires.
it feels like ___ compared to a 7" width
rim with a 205 series tire.

i have tried 6.5 and by 7.. theres a BIGASS
difference when u turn harder or what not.

lots of people run 205 series on a 6.5 rim.
but im just trying to tell u. it feels sloppy
if u compare the two.

Of course naturally this would be the case since the sidewall of the tire has some give in it. That is why usually you'd like to run a tire even less than that width/series...

Of course naturally this would be the case since the sidewall of the tire has some give in it. That is why usually you'd like to run a tire even less than that width/series...

thats what i was trying to tell people.
just as a tip that i learned from my
experience....

Joey - that's interesting. On my Civic, I'm running a 15x6.5" wheel with 205/50/15 and the steering feels WAY overboosted and sloppy compared to my fiancée's stock 14s (185/65/14) on her Civic sedan. I wonder if that's why. But then again, that wouldn't make sense because she's got a 65 mm side wall and I have a 50mm. Hmmm...

i just got my 15x8s on monday with 195/45 yokos. im thinkin bout goin with a more beefy tire like the ones on the picture above to fill the wheel well more. even tho im planning on goin pretty low its gonna look weird with the low profile tires on such a small wheel. We'll see after i get them on there with a different suspension set up. my 1.25" drop looks like a 3" lift with the 15s on.

edit: Heres a pic of them.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid99/pd2f965d511ff4ba77a6c7140c8941a42/f9f43b15.jpg

http://www.misrule.org/users/euroscene/crap/50.JPG

thats euroscene's car. he posts on the forums i frequently visit. his car is soo awesome. hes rockin schmidts also. like mine pictured above, but different model

Yeah, I love Schmidts! It seems like there are lots of European companies that make really wide 15" and 16" wheels. Another wheel I found yesterday was the ATS Cup. I guess many would consider it a "VW" wheel, but I think it looks awesome (and it's 15x7, I believe)
http://www.reifen-gabel.de/felgen/ats/CUPgr.jpg

projxB - I can't wait to see your car on your wheels! Make sure to post pics.

ATS cups are dope, those are a big hit with the dub heads. I was thinkin bout gettin some ATS classics for my rabbit once i finish proj'n on that thing.

and i definatly will post pics after i get them on there. i might be installing my 2" springs today, until i get the coilovers im waiting on.

can't wait to see the drop + wheels!

Finally got a good photo of my 15x7s ... of course it wasn't one I took myself! Here they are:

http://autoimportcraze.com/images/chinatown04/cl104.jpg

These are Helo Ax 15x7s. I'm told the offset is +38. Weight is unknown but probably a little bit heavier than stock -- I haven't noticed much of an effect on performance either way. The stock tires fill out quite nicely -- when the time comes I'll see if I have space for something a bit wider. So far quality seems very good considering the price (about $160 each).

Still pondering the fender flares ...

Don't get the fender flares unless you plan on getting new wheels with a much lower even negative offset. If you don't your xB will look like it's hovering!!! Actually that might look cool... but I'm sure not the effect you'd be looking for.

You may be right about the flares ... it's just about flush in front but nowhere close in back. It wouldn't come out nearly as nice as this (random photo I took at Chinatown Showoff on Sunday):

http://www.scionreview.com/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/chinatown/normal_PIC00028-2.JPG

Yeah, I love Schmidts! It seems like there are lots of European companies that make really wide 15" and 16" wheels. Another wheel I found yesterday was the ATS Cup. I guess many would consider it a "VW" wheel, but I think it looks awesome (and it's 15x7, I believe)
http://www.reifen-gabel.de/felgen/ats/CUPgr.jpg

projxB - I can't wait to see your car on your wheels! Make sure to post pics.

I love schmidts too! I have a set on my VW.....LOTS of $$$

http://images.snapfish.com/3398645923232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2329%3D693%3D693%3DXROQDF%3E232348%3B458%3A7%3Aot1lsi

Has anyone else tried to run the stock tires ( 185/60 ) over 15x7s? Pics? Is this even safe?

XBBoy: have any pics with the Axis Mag Lites?

Has anyone else tried to run the stock tires ( 185/60 ) over 15x7s? Pics? Is this even safe?

Look up the specs for your particular tires on tirerack.com. According to the specs the Goodyears that came on my xB can be used on rims up to 7" -- so the 15x7s I got were right at the limit.

Finally got a good photo of my 15x7s ... of course it wasn't one I took myself! Here they are:

http://autoimportcraze.com/images/chinatown04/cl104.jpg

These are Helo Ax 15x7s. I'm told the offset is +38. Weight is unknown but probably a little bit heavier than stock -- I haven't noticed much of an effect on performance either way. The stock tires fill out quite nicely -- when the time comes I'll see if I have space for something a bit wider. So far quality seems very good considering the price (about $160 each).

Still pondering the fender flares ...

Very nice picture and the rims look great ( Nice Job )

The 15 inch rim looks rather good, I am searching for rims and tires for the Lava, was leaning toward 17x7.5 but the 15x7 with factory tires fills in great and saves some serious cash !

Is anyone running a really wide 15" wheel?


http://www.geocities.co.jp/MotorCity-Race/4666/img153.jpg
I know these Work Equip 01s are 15x7.5 which seems a bit wide … I'd guess a 15x7 would look pretty good.

I'm really diggin' this look. Is anyone sporting this wheel size (or similar)?


Awesome looking Sushi .... Your using the stock tire with 15x7 rims, this gives me a fresh outlook .... Instead of going with 17x7.5 and have to buy tires and run the cash up .... Did you lowwer your box or is it stock ?

Nice job !

i like these 15" looks too, planning on getting a set of 15x7 35off up front and 15x7 25 off in the back. what you guys think and what tire size should i use?
thanks in advance.
dchan8

House of Steel: That's not my car. (I wish it were!)

I'm thinking that 15x7.5 is the way to go, though. The WORK Equip 01s (pictured above) are that size. Then again, maybe with the right offset a 15x7 would look similar.

What's the stock offset on the Scion's 15" wheels?

What's the stock offset on the Scion's 15" wheels?

Crude measurements suggest it's about 15x6, +38.

One crucial fit point for 15x7s is a bolt head sticking out of the rear axle frame that runs close to the sidewall. My tires clear it with juuuuussssttt enough room to spare. I think whoever suggested 15x7, +25 is about right (if you can find 'em).

And I'm loving those Works. I hope someone makes a high-quality knockoff, or that they end up in the closeout section at Super Autobacs, or something!

Photo of those from Modacar.com:

http://www.modacar.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000002/work_equip01-2.jpg

That red bB is still one of my favorite cars! I'm not sure what the offset is onthe Equip 01s. I know they're 15x7.5, though.

One other thing about the "wide-and-stretched" look is that you'll have to get your vehicle really low for it to look right, IMHO. Another forum member pointed that out to me.

That red bB is still one of my favorite cars! I'm not sure what the offset is onthe Equip 01s. I know they're 15x7.5, though.

One other thing about the "wide-and-stretched" look is that you'll have to get your vehicle really low for it to look right, IMHO. Another forum member pointed that out to me.

w0rd!

Just picked these up today ----

http://home.earthlink.net/~al_truistic/images/spoke2box_2562.jpg

such a tease!!!

pics pics!

:wink: Can't be helped...I love these wheels! They were definitely worth the wait IMHO...

http://home.earthlink.net/~al_truistic/images/spoke2tight_2564.jpg

Al.Truistic
aB

such a tease!!!

pics pics!

congrats on those wheels!!

how much are you lowering your car?

Superstock baby! Will hopefully get coilovers (still looking at my options...) someday, I'm not wanting to do any drop right now (if at all.) I'm trying to not be a follower, kinda hard tho, with all the cool stuff out there...

Al.Truistic
aB

congrats on those wheels!!

how much are you lowering your car?

[quote="Al.Truistic"]Superstock baby! Will hopefully get coilovers (still looking at my options...) someday, I'm not wanting to do any drop right now (if at all.) I'm trying to not be a follower, kinda hard tho, with all the cool stuff out there...

Al.Truistic
aB
[quote]

Great choice on the wheels! The patience definitely paid off. I would have gone with the black too if I had cherry. I wonder how they would look on a thundercloud?

I can't wait to see the pics. :D

I love these wheels!!!!
http://home.earthlink.net/~al_truistic/images/nezarts_2573.jpg

:P

http://home.earthlink.net/~al_truistic/images/nezarts_2570.jpg

:roll:

Many big thanks to Van for the hook-up. I am really liking the wheels Van!

Also, for the quick, friendly install of my baby's new shoes by Big Russian's crew and Hovoe at L.A. Rims...Thanks! This is one helluva nice shop with great installers and service.

does anyone have a link to the site so i cant take a look at the rims and the other they have?

i met big russian a few times..

how much does he charge for mount/balance

i'd love to send business his way.

does anyone have a link to the site so i cant take a look at the rims and the other they have?

Check out there Matching Link. The Nezart will work for the bB, but according to work, the Meister is for the ist only :cry: .
http://www.work-wheels.co.jp/wheels/index/index.html

Here's a Work Meister for the ist:
http://www.work-wheels.co.jp/wheels/index/mst2p/view3.jpg

altruistic the install looks great :wink:

Here is the pic of the xB that made me decide i wanted to get 15's.


http://www.bbist.com/larger/side.gif


There are some VERy light 15x7s at tirerack.com called the Kosei K1 TS's and they are rather cheap (149$)

Thanks, man! I have always wanted this look and also to ride on whitewalls, too! The dream is still alive... :D

altruistic the install looks great :wink:

Nice. Do you know what the drop is on the bBist xB? A little too much for my tastes but, I am starting to think a little drop does help the stance. A nice set of 205/55/15's would probably help fill out the well (without making too many radical changes,) too!

Al.Truistic
aB

Here is the pic of the xB that made me decide i wanted to get 15's.


http://www.bbist.com/larger/side.gif


There are some VERy light 15x7s at tirerack.com called the Kosei K1 TS's and they are rather cheap (149$)

im not sure bout that picture but i know hes running buddy club coil overs now.. good stuff

Just a quick side question...15x7 in 20mm offset is gonna stick out a bit isn't it? Or not? :?

not too much. no worries.

Here is the pic of the xB that made me decide i wanted to get 15's.


http://www.bbist.com/larger/side.gif


There are some VERy light 15x7s at tirerack.com called the Kosei K1 TS's and they are rather cheap (149$)

That's the bBist throwback hard pavement classic!!! Miss that sticker scheme.

He was running TRD springs but it looks so low because of his VERT kit.

I know I'm about a month too late, but the size/offset on those Work Equip 01's is 15x8 (-25mm offset) in the front and 15x8.5 (-32mm offset) in the rear. You will obviously need the flares because the wheels will stick up about 50mm past the fenders.

ahjahahaha that avatar.. is that william hung.?

that guy's a star now.

Hey guys! My bB is on Buddy Club coilovers now, but in the pic it was on the TRD Springs w/ a 1" drop. The bodykit is what made it look so low.

15" wheels let the car pickup a lot faster than the larger wheels. The Buddy Club rims you see here can be found at:

The Wheel Supply
(909)468-1311

Ask for Sander, tell him that Steve from Buddy Club refered you. :wink:

what about the coil-overs, dont hold out on us steve... :D

what about the coil-overs, dont hold out on us steve... :D

Yo Ryan

The coilovers are still coming so just hold on for now. Steve and I are the only Scions in the country with Buddy Club suspension right now. We are testing to give feedback and they should hopefully be out shortly after.

The testing so far is going great but Buddy Club only sells the best quality product, so bear with us while we make sure this suspension is 100% suitable for the US vehicles!

-Steve

Hey Mark, how about one more car to prototype those coilovers. :D

Lol....nice try Gene but 2's company and 3's a crowd.

what bout 4... nothin wrong with 4, right Gene. :D

Here's a Work Meister for the ist:
http://www.work-wheels.co.jp/wheels/index/mst2p/view3.jpg

I think that looks great, I'm not too hot about the body kit on the front but the wheels look really good on the xA! I might have to look into a set like that ;)

I have to admit, those work wheels are nice!

-Steve 8)