Just got my Goldlines and 18's put on. Here's a couple pics for those of you who are interested:
http://www.teamfestiva.com/scion/bigpic2.jpg
http://www.teamfestiva.com/scion/pic15.jpg

nice ride dude

I hate 215/40 , nothing like raisin the car an inch.

Hey- I just posted this so others could see what this combo looks like. I really don't need your smart ___ comments. I drive 100 miles per day and I have had 35 series 18's before and they ride like hell. I don't think the 215/40 is that bad of a trade off for a decent ride.

nice and clean...

Thank you.

It looks very clean!! Is there really that much of a difference between the 35 - 40 tire?? I have 35 on my 18's but I am at the point wether I am going down to 17's or getting more rubber for the tire...Let me know!

Thanks!

I would have to say yes, there is definately a difference between the 35 and 40. I had 35 series 18's on my last car and it was just horrible. These 40 series Hankooks ride decent and are very quiet. My 35 series tires were Falkens - It got to the point where I didn't even want to drive the car it rode so bad and the tires were so loud. I am very pleased with these 215/40 Hankooks.

Very nice ride man! I just put my Goldlines on last monday and I love them. Keep up the good work its looking good.

I would have to say yes, there is definately a difference between the 35 and 40. I had 35 series 18's on my last car and it was just horrible. These 40 series Hankooks ride decent and are very quiet. My 35 series tires were Falkens - It got to the point where I didn't even want to drive the car it rode so bad and the tires were so loud. I am very pleased with these 215/40 Hankooks.

Thanks! and once again the car is looking really nice! Keep up the good work! :bow: :bow:

I hate 215/40 , nothing like raisin the car an inch.

Ummm... final outside diameter is 1" different. Which means he raised the car by 1/2" :eyebrow: His speedometer is off by only 4%, so it's not like it's a huge difference.


mgmlot93: I like it. What width/offset are the wheels? I'm really liking that lip.

but the goldlines dropped it 2"+ so the increased tire size and the drop offset each other and look pretty damn good.

What is the rim width and ofset?

Looks good. You could have also went for 225/40/18 for more rubber.
Just requires some plastic trimming...

-THE DON

Hey- I just posted this so others could see what this combo looks like. I really don't need your smart ___ comments. I drive 100 miles per day and I have had 35 series 18's before and they ride like hell. I don't think the 215/40 is that bad of a trade off for a decent ride. lol, i have 35 series and the ride is str8, but how much of a difference is there, i like the 40 series cuz les gap between tire and wheel well/...............but help me out i might get 40's nest time i need tires............

Hey- I just posted this so others could see what this combo looks like. I really don't need your smart ___ comments. I drive 100 miles per day and I have had 35 series 18's before and they ride like hell. I don't think the 215/40 is that bad of a trade off for a decent ride.

Word! :clap: I have 215/45 's with my 17" wheels,(love it), and think its funny when people rip on "too much tire" . I'll take comfort over looks any day.

I think the 40's are an excellent choice! They fill the wheel well nicely, ride better than 35's, and they only throw the speedo off by about 2.4 mph @ 65. I wish I had gone with 40's on my Xa, or 19's with 35's.

Well done! :clap:

Just the pics I was looking for. I couldn't decide on 17's or 18's. I think you made up my mind to go with 18's and 40 series rubber.

Any problems with rubbing? What width/offset are the wheels? Need to trim anything? I"m planning on going with 5Zigen FN01R-C's black with polished lip.

Thanks for all the comments. I have to check the boxes to refresh my memory on the width and offset, but I will check it out. No rubbing problems at all with a 3mm spacer on the rears - no trimming on anything. Thanks again.

Looks Great!

Sweet wheels, love the lip on them and the spoke design.

That looks great man! Can't go wrong with the Goldlines. That's what I run. I also run 18's with a Nitto 35 and I just might go with 40's next time too. My 35's aren't that bad but I'd like to try out the 40's next time. Plus I've heard good things about Hankook's. Great looking tire for a good price.

ohh man your a godsend... thats the exact combo im looking for.... I have 18"s with 215/40 and im lovin the ride. I haven't decided on what springs to get but when i saw yours I think im going with goldlines.... Hey could you give us info on the offset? Just want to make sure i don't have any rubbing issues.....

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Sorry for the delay-just dug the boxes back out - it is a 18x7.5 wheel with a 42 offset.

looks good, I like it. Bill

Very nice combination! I like it! :clap:

Thanks Bill- I appreciate you hooking me up with Robear, that got the Goldlines shipped out 2 day. I really appreciate all the help from you and Randode.

Hey- I just posted this so others could see what this combo looks like. I really don't need your smart ___ comments. I drive 100 miles per day and I have had 35 series 18's before and they ride like hell. I don't think the 215/40 is that bad of a trade off for a decent ride.I wasnt trying to be a smart ___ , I had that size wheel tire combo on my car and hated it was all. sorry . chill dude , sorry if i came across wrong.

Looks awesome!
I love the Hot Lava color!

Needs onetongarage shims. :lalala:

Why do I need these shims? Please explain or don't bother posting.

Matt, I Love the look of your ride. Just ordered my new shoes, 18 x 7.5 Konig Unknowns with 215/40/18's from www.wheelsdirectonline.com I'm pretty sure the salesguy mentioned 45 offset, is this correct? Or do i need to change it to a 42 offset? I am also doing the GoldLine drop and was wondering if you know if i will have rubbing issues with the 45 offset. Thx, any info would be greatly appreciated

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I honestly don't know if that offset will case you any problems or not. I wish I could offer some advice, but I just don't know. Anybody else run this offset in a 18x7.5?

i think you are fine, im running 42 offset with no problems, whats 3 millimeters difference ? ( could make a diff, but not likely)

I was wondering this guy at my work got some 18 inch rims with 40 sereies tires but his rubs all the time when he turns does yours do that. Also I had 40 series tire's on my RL they rode pretty good. I got 30 series on my box right now with the Goldline spring's and it ride's pretty good also. I guess the whole "how my car rides with 40-30 series is just a matter of opinion". They are both cool to me. But by the way nice BOX.

I have not had anything rub since I pt them on. It has been 3 weeks and about 2000 miles and no problems. Thanks for the kind words.

Can somenone please answer this question. Im getting a 18 x 7.5 with a 45 offset. It appears a majority are running a 42 offset on the 18 x 7.5. My question is this, does the 45 offset bring the rim out towards the outside fender? Or does it bring it closer to the inside of the fender. If it brings it to the outer edge of the fender, meaning a more flush experience, it appears that i wont need to use a shim or spacer, is this correct? Thx

i like it...

Can somenone please answer this question. Im getting a 18 x 7.5 with a 45 offset. It appears a majority are running a 42 offset on the 18 x 7.5. My question is this, does the 45 offset bring the rim out towards the outside fender? Or does it bring it closer to the inside of the fender. If it brings it to the outer edge of the fender, meaning a more flush experience, it appears that i wont need to use a shim or spacer, is this correct? Thx


the lower the offset the further out

the higher the offset - the more it will stick in


im running the EXACT combo .. or will be tommorow when i put my wheels on

you need to run the OTG shim spacers in the rear .. a 45 offset WILL NOT WORK on a 18x7.5 rim without rubbing issues .. after the OTG shim spacer.. ure wheels will be a 35 offset in the rear

as for the fronts... from my readings .. it dosent appear that you need to do anything for the fronts... there should be no rubbing issues .. but if for some reason you do .. just get a 5mm spacer

i decided as well to go with a 215 40 for more tire ... i work in boston and the roads are hell here ...

im running FF7's gloss black/ pol lip with 215 40 18 gforce kdw2's ... and im dropped on goldlines with the OTG shim spacer in the rear. Once i put the wheels on tommorow ill post back if i am seeing any rubbing issues

Thx Soon2BxB, I appreciate the info. Update me when you get them mounted. Post some pics too please.

I love that look, Plus I love the color. Where can I get the best price on a set of Goldline springs? Was it hard to install? And lastly do they squeak?

That is sweet looking.

here is a pic of my box lowered on goldlines with a 18x7.5 rim and 215 40 18 gforce kdw2s

i have OTG rear shim spacers out back

http://home.comcast.net/~tomcranecivic/xbpic6.jpg

Soon2BxB, What do OTG rear shims do? Sorry for the stupid question. I think I'm going to get the gold lines now that I have seen what you XB looks like. What eles suspension wise have you done to it?

Nice HL! I like the stance you have!

here is a pic of my box lowered on goldlines with a 18x7.5 rim and 215 40 18 gforce kdw2s

i have OTG rear shim spacers out back

http://home.comcast.net/~tomcranecivic/xbpic6.jpg

SWEET! thats exactly what im going to do with my box! looks good you think 19's would be rubbing? seems like it from your pic check out this link

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7966628268&category=43959

Soon2BxB, What do OTG rear shims do? Sorry for the stupid question. I think I'm going to get the gold lines now that I have seen what you XB looks like. What eles suspension wise have you done to it?

the OTG rear shim spacers push the back wheels out (if you look at your back wheels ... they are inset into the fenders a bit) ... the rear shim spacers will push em out to be flush with the fender like the fronts

in my case .... i had no choice but to get em .. since my rims were a 45 offset .. and would not fit in the rear without em ... check out onetongarage.com for more info on the rear shim spacer... awesome product

as far as suspension stuff ... just the springs... using stock struts/shocks

im running a hotchkis strut bar as well

here is a pic of my box lowered on goldlines with a 18x7.5 rim and 215 40 18 gforce kdw2s

i have OTG rear shim spacers out back

http://home.comcast.net/~tomcranecivic/xbpic6.jpg

SWEET! thats exactly what im going to do with my box! looks good you think 19's would be rubbing? seems like it from your pic check out this link

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7966628268&category=43959


you should not have any issues with 19s ... just make sure u get the right offset and width ... and you would be running a 35 series tire vs the 40 series i have .... there are plenty of people running 19s with a drop lower then mine :) so you should be fine