Discounttiredirect shows these as an option for the XB. Is the offset of 45 out of line?? Will it work?? I really like these wheels but it seems that from what I have read on this site that 45 is not a option for offset on a XB. Thanks in advance for the help.

a 45 offset will cause your rear tires to rub on your drag axle. with out wheel sacers (yuk) this option will not work. Sorry

45 offset is too much the wheels will be sucked in so far, you need atleast 35 offset

Thanks guys, that's what I thought but I needed someone with more knowledge of offsets to help me out. I am really trying to fight the temptation of 18" wheels. I had 215/35/18 on my Focus with Dropzone springs and it just rode like a brickwagon. I want this Xb to be driveable. Thanks again.

i have 19x8 Axis NE-O's with a 45 offset. i have a 5mm spacer on the rear and its fine.

Yeah, I would rather not have to mess with spacers. I used them on a vehicle in the past and had shimmy problems. I am sure with good spacers and install it is fine but I just don't want the hassle. I drive about 700 miles a week. Thank you to all for your input once again.