Alright folks, I have been trying to do a search on different tire sizes and how they look on specific wheel sizes. Most of the other topics either want lowering pics or wheel pics. I need tire pics! I am curious to know how one manfacturer/size looks and performs compared to another.
Our XB will soon to be dropped on Tanabe DF210 springs and riding on 18x7.5 rims with +38 offset. I am debating on 215/35/18 (love the look but may be a bit too thin for my lady to be driving), 215/40/18 and 225/35/18 (haven't seen how both of these looked) and 225/40/18 (which many say is a no-no because of problems with rubbing and speedometer readings).
If y'all could help me out that would be great. Thanks!

Mark, I would stay away from 225/40-18s. Way too tall unless you stay at stock height. I would maybe go with 215/40-18 if you don't want to go with 215/35-18. Call Auto Innovations in Milpitas and ask Steve or Orlando. Tell them I referred you. I go there for my tire and wheel needs.

I like the wider footprint of the 225/40 but figured it may be too tall. I know I don't plan on staying stock height. I know there are a few folks running 225/40 but i've only seen a couple pictures.
I'll try Auto Innovations to see what kind of numbers they offer. Thanks for the info Brad!

Mark, I'm running 225/40-18s on my Matrix and they are waaaaay too tall for the xB.

Mark, I'm running 225/40-18s on my Matrix and they are waaaaay too tall for the xB.

Ya, it's going to have to be 215/35 or 215/40. I would definetely go for the 35s but this is my lady's commuter ride from Newark to San Jose. She's not the type to scan the road ahead for any potholes or road construction.

As far as performance stat's, you may want to consult our site for further information:

http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=DJ1&url=/tires/index.jsp

As far as performance stat's, you may want to consult our site for further information:

http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=DJ1&url=/tires/index.jsp

Thank you! Looks I have some homework to do. :lol:

i had 215/40/18 on mine with trd springs and struts on 18x7.5 motegii ff7's. its what the dealer put on. i had no rubbing

http://www.ieatbrains.com/albums/scion/IMG_0193.sized.jpg
stock height

http://www.ieatbrains.com/albums/q/IMG_0379.sized.jpg
trd springs and struts

i had 215/40/18 on mine with trd springs and struts on 18x7.5 motegii ff7's. its what the dealer put on. i had no rubbing

http://www.ieatbrains.com/albums/scion/IMG_0193.sized.jpg
stock height

http://www.ieatbrains.com/albums/q/IMG_0379.sized.jpg
trd springs and struts

Nice ride! Have you rolled on both 215/40 and 215/35? Only asking cause in this post you have on the 215/40s and you are selling the 215/35s. Any difference in ride quality?

i had 215/40/18 on mine with trd springs and struts on 18x7.5 motegii ff7's. its what the dealer put on. i had no rubbing

http://www.ieatbrains.com/albums/scion/IMG_0193.sized.jpg
stock height

http://www.ieatbrains.com/albums/q/IMG_0379.sized.jpg
trd springs and struts

Nice ride! Have you rolled on both 215/40 and 215/35? Only asking cause in this post you have on the 215/40s and you are selling the 215/35s. Any difference in ride quality?

i dont have any 35's for sale, just 40's. i havent tried 35's yet

Alright I have 215/40/17 tires on with of course 17" wheels
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/thedanger/mybox32r.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/thedanger/mybox2r.jpg
Also im on Tanabes DF210s

i had 215/40/18 on mine with trd springs and struts on 18x7.5 motegii ff7's. its what the dealer put on. i had no rubbing

trd springs and struts

Nice ride! Have you rolled on both 215/40 and 215/35? Only asking cause in this post you have on the 215/40s and you are selling the 215/35s. Any difference in ride quality?

i dont have any 35's for sale, just 40's. i havent tried 35's yet

That's right huh? My bad... I'll let you know what's up with those. Thanks!

Alright I have 215/40/17 tires on with of course 17" wheels

Also im on Tanabes DF210s

Looks good! Gotta love that drop!

how about this for sizes

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=348

how about this for sizes

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=348

I seen that thread but it didn't have the pics I was hoping to find. Thanks ikonXone!

whoa.. are those typhoon's on that white bB i see there?? looks good.

whoa.. are those typhoon's on that white bB i see there?? looks good.That's what I'm sayin!! 8)

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=2738375093&idx=7
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=2738375093&idx=7

i'm running 18" x 7.5" Konig MP3 rims with Essenza 215/35/18 tires
the offset was a little high, +45. currently no spacers in the front, no rubbing lock to lock, and 20mm spacers in the rear. I haven't lowered it yet (soon, soon) but either Tanabe Df's or Tien S-Tech's will be on. I have 10mm spacers for the front just in case. :D

Imagestation=poopoo

That being said...those are teh hotness. :D I'd prefer the orginal Advans, but it still looks great w/the Konigs.
Deff needs a drop tho' :wink:

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=2738375093&idx=7
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=2738375093&idx=7

i'm running 18" x 7.5" Konig MP3 rims with Essenza 215/35/18 tires
the offset was a little high, +45. currently no spacers in the front, no rubbing lock to lock, and 20mm spacers in the rear. I haven't lowered it yet (soon, soon) but either Tanabe Df's or Tien S-Tech's will be on. I have 10mm spacers for the front just in case. :D

I think this is what you wanted to post... I'm not into the tri-spoke design but it doesnt look bad.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid149/p40c5429b9cf008083cee89e1fa74cd67/f5f75621.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid149/pc300173389ac969278f6e59784d822bd/f5f75624.jpg

thanks for the pic post (stupid imagestation). the center caps I made, the original has only the beauty ring so you can see the lugs and the hub/spindle and I didn't like that. took some 1/8" plexy and painted it, glued it into place and ta-da. I had to paint the calipers/drums because you could see so much. I think it came out good.

now, for that x-mas list
springs, new rotors, intake...

whoa.. are those typhoon's on that white bB i see there?? looks good.That's what I'm sayin!! 8)
thanks fellas and yep those be 17 x 7.5 typhoons. I love my lip thats all im saying! :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/cheeseroc/PIP/WHEELS.jpg

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