Hi everybody,

I'm new to the ScionLife Community and I recently turned 16 and got my Scion xB. I really want to put rims on it because i dont like the look of the wheel covers. If anyone can, let me know which rims would be easiest to install, cheapest because im evidently on a low budget, and biggest for the xB's wheel well.

Thanks, Dego_Red

Another alternative to wheel covers are trim rings. Cost me around $40, they just snap on, and they don't look half bad. Gonna keep sporting these until I've saved a little after the wedding... :D

http://www.scionlife.com/gallery/data/500/medium/trimring.jpg

Yup, trim rings will do alot for the looks of the xB for very little money.

The cheapest tire/wheel combo I've ever seen was around $700 in 17 inch.

Or you could go smaller, say 15s, for around $500

But if you want something larger/nicer, just save up your money and get the rims you really want.

Yea its tough. I'm selling my 17s here now. 600 shipped if interested in mine.

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PM me if you are

Scott

www.wheelsnext.com


17's starting at $699 shipped (wheels+tires--> mounted+balanced)

Another alternative to wheel covers are trim rings. Cost me around $40, they just snap on, and they don't look half bad. Gonna keep sporting these until I've saved a little after the wedding... :D

http://www.scionlife.com/gallery/data/500/medium/trimring.jpg

What size/depth are those trim rings?

Where did you get them from?

Save up and get something good. Stance and wheels are the most important things on your car. Do them right.

Another alternative to wheel covers are trim rings. Cost me around $40, they just snap on, and they don't look half bad. Gonna keep sporting these until I've saved a little after the wedding... :D

http://www.scionlife.com/gallery/data/500/medium/trimring.jpg

What size/depth are those trim rings?

Where did you get them from?

crap... can't recall at the moment. I got them online when i first got my car in march. They are the stainless steel 1.5" trim rings. Hope that helps!

i got some 18inch RSL ikari and tires (1 month old) for sale........let me know if yoru intrested ill send you a pic. 850.00 plus shipping .

i just turned 16 to on have a polor white xb. i looked for rims as soon as i got the car. i got my 18" gun metal for $200 off ebay and i really like them. i got my tires of ebay too. really cheap and good.

Another alternative to wheel covers are trim rings. Cost me around $40, they just snap on, and they don't look half bad. Gonna keep sporting these until I've saved a little after the wedding... :D

http://www.scionlife.com/gallery/data/500/medium/trimring.jpg

That's what Im talkin about!!!

Third place mild xB SE LV car show winner!!! :wink:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b400/Luvmybox/100_0376.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b400/Luvmybox/100_0377.jpg


These are from Checker/Kragen/ not sure what it might be called where everyone else lives. They were 12.99 each size 15's with half inch lip. {some have smaller lip} the chrome lugs came from WalMart for 3 something for a set of four. Size D. :D

My husband has gotten a lot of compliments on those things.

moved

LVScionGal, loving the fuzzy yellow dice! :clap:

Another alternative to wheel covers are trim rings. Cost me around $40, they just snap on, and they don't look half bad. Gonna keep sporting these until I've saved a little after the wedding... :D

http://www.scionlife.com/gallery/data/500/medium/trimring.jpg

That's what Im talkin about!!!

Third place mild xB SE LV car show winner!!! :wink:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b400/Luvmybox/100_0376.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b400/Luvmybox/100_0377.jpg


These are from Checker/Kragen/ not sure what it might be called where everyone else lives. They were 12.99 each size 15's with half inch lip. {some have smaller lip} the chrome lugs came from WalMart for 3 something for a set of four. Size D. :D

My husband has gotten a lot of compliments on those things.

Hey LVScionGal,

What ever happened to your friends that had 2006 xBs???

Was it just a hoax?

LVScionGal, loving the fuzzy yellow dice! :clap:

That's my husbands idea of a bit of Vegas! LOL!

He also says the beauty rings are old school style so the dice add to that look. lol

He's funny and taking entirely too long to decide on wheels.

Thanks guys, can anyone let me know how to tell which rims will fit my lug pattern?

4x100's

Hey guys...

What about

20x7.5 4x100's???


:pray:

Sry ScionGal, ive heard that unlowered, xB's can handle 18's.

you can fit 20s LVScion. You just gotta check and recheck offset to make sure its right. Then you'll probably have to roll the fender and get some skinny skinny tires. But yes you can roll 20s. Theres a couple people on the boards here with them

scott

Ummm what do you mean by roll the fender? And what is offset??

So on 20's the box can not be lowered it has to stay stock right??

Thanks guys!!!

no it can be lowered. just has to be the right set up. im not sure what that is but i think TRDs and 20s you could do.

Roll fender (what im led to believe is) is hammering or flattening a piece of metal or other material as to make more room. I've never done it though so my word maybe crap.

Offset is backspacing in a way. i dont if you stay between +35 and +20 offset you should be fine. no offense, but by the question you ask, i dont think this would be the best idea for you. dont take offense to that because it wouldnt be a good idea for me either. talk to some of the other people running 20s (you can tell by looking in gallery) or just search on here. you should be able to find it


scott

Oh dont worry about it.... its not for me. Im asking questions for my husband.

{I dont know how Id look rollin 20's at my age. :wink:} lol

I have my heart set on DP12's by Motegi....18's btw. lol Gotta have a little style.

Thanks for everything!!

:ponder: Wow...theres a gallery here??

I didn't know that, and when I went to look...well I still dont know that. :lol:

how do I find it.

Again Thank You!!

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crap, those trim rings look hot, i just put my stock steelies back on yesterday, i'd love to get me some of those..anybody know who sells them in so cal and what size i'd need to get exactly?

-jeff

I know where to get them! lol

One of those RS2 is mine. :D

We purchased the BEAUTY RINGS from Checker Auto in CA that would be KRAGEN AUTO PARTS.

They were 12.99 each and you would need size 15". The ones we have, have a half inch lip on them so have less so make sure all four match. The lugs came from WalMart size D's.

We did the SE Scavenger Hunt on Saturday and OMG my husband got soooo many comps on those things. They were hit! lol Every where we go someone says something. He really likes the look.

Good luck!

I know where to get them! lol

One of those RS2 is mine. :D

We purchased the BEAUTY RINGS from Checker Auto in CA that would be KRAGEN AUTO PARTS.

They were 12.99 each and you would need size 15". The ones we have, have a half inch lip on them so have less so make sure all four match. The lugs came from WalMart size D's.

We did the SE Scavenger Hunt on Saturday and OMG my husband got soooo many comps on those things. They were hit! lol Every where we go someone says something. He really likes the look.

Good luck!

OH MY BAD, you posted that stuff before huh, lol, well thanks, you're my new hero, i'm SO getting some of those on saturday. I just put my stock steelies back on bc one of my rims bent, the ride is SOO much smoother, AND it's got less of a gap (i've only got a 1 1/2 inch drop)..so hey, more gap, and a small lip=very nice. Thanks. :-D

You're very welcome!

That's a 2" drop on Goldlines on ours. :D For now ;)

Good luck and post a pic if you can!!