View Full Version : what is the ideal offset for a 17x7 wheel for a xb


xBMNx
03-16-2004, 03:16 AM
i have read the faq and some post on this and im more confused then when i started...I am looking for the front offset and the rear offset...i would like both rims to come out and sit even with the edge of the fenders

if a 17x7 ins't a good size to use on the rears to achive the look i want...should i use a 17x7 ??offset in the front and a 17x7.5 ??offset in the rear

if im going at this all wrong what set up would you recommend for me to achive the look i want

thanks any help will be greatly appreciated

ncscion
03-16-2004, 03:37 AM
et35 front and et25 rear for 17x7

xBMNx
03-16-2004, 03:43 AM
et35 front and et25 rear for 17x7
whats et mean? is that a abbrevation for offset

what tire size would you recommend?

215/40/17 or 205/40/17

ncscion
03-16-2004, 03:55 AM
215/40/17

ncscion
03-16-2004, 03:57 AM
215/40/17

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

Opr8r
03-16-2004, 04:39 PM
I'll tell you right now that 17x7 +25mm offset in the front will be close, but will not be *perfectly* flush. And a 17x7 +25mm offset in the rear will definitely be tucked. A staggered setup with wider wheels and lower offsets will get you in the ballpark.

Peace,
m@

ncscion
03-16-2004, 04:51 PM
so M@ how tucked is 17x7 et25, and may i ask where in the hell do you find all of these tricked out xb's i saw that lava sittin on cinco nueves and all i can say is sick to death. i'm looking for some ideas mostly sporty look is what im going for now so any help would be great.

Opr8r
03-16-2004, 05:19 PM
so M@ how tucked is 17x7 et25, and may i ask where in the hell do you find all of these tricked out xb's i saw that lava sittin on cinco nueves and all i can say is sick to death. i'm looking for some ideas mostly sporty look is what im going for now so any help would be great.


Here's a pic so you can see for yourself how the 17x7 +25mm offset looks on an xB. Notice how the front is pretty close, but the rear is definitely tucked.

http://www.mattguillory.com/5Zigen/hyperblack_m05_01.jpg

As far as finding pics go... Van gets credit for the Noblesse on 19's. I seem to find most of my pics when looking for JDM parts. 8)

Peace,
m@

ncscion
03-16-2004, 05:47 PM
do you mostly goto sites that are in japanese. do you know how i would go about ordering parts from overseas? i have found some dope ___ ____ but my japanese isn't very good anymore :lol: . is shipping killer? will it take long to get? do alota places ship to regular customers in the u.s.( like not wholesale or dealers)?

House_Of_Steel
03-17-2004, 11:44 AM
do you mostly goto sites that are in japanese. do you know how i would go about ordering parts from overseas? i have found some dope ___ ____ but my japanese isn't very good anymore :lol: . is shipping killer? will it take long to get? do alota places ship to regular customers in the u.s.( like not wholesale or dealers)?

I have the same questions NC ~ I was able to convert the JAP SITE to AMERICAN but have no idea what else to do, I sent them and email and no response. I seen some snizzle snit that would make the Lava Unique to say the least .....

EL_PAALO
03-19-2004, 03:11 AM
ET explanation:
http://wheelspecs.com/albums/FAQ-Links/aac.jpg

www.value-caraudio.com seems to be able to get just about anything. Try him before you send a zillion emails with no response directly to a Japanese company that will likely only sell to dealers. Takakaira.com is a japanese retailer that will ship to individuals in the U.S.