does anybody out there know if the new 18 rims for tC fit the xa?

 

Nope, the tC uses a 5x100 lug pattern, the xB and xB use a 4x100 lug pattern. So unfortunatly they will not fit.

 

man... that sucks.... i like the new rims.... i guess i gotta find something similar....

 

where can i find some rims that'll fit xA w/ reasonable price?

 

well that really depends on how much u wana spend.

 

i believe the new tc 18's are enkei's so you should be able to find them aftermarket easily.

 

can you guys tell me the benefits or heavier rims & ultralight weight rims????

 

wut do the 06 tc 18s look like? and only the RS1 tc's get the 18 enkeis..the 18s that everyone else can get arent actually enkeis. they look the same except in like an alluminum finish or sumthin. they called EMX super 7 or sumthin

 

06 18's are the same as the RS1 tC Enkei's. Right down to the color and they are a $1300 option.

1300 on a set of aftermarket rims will go a loooooong way.

Try to stick with a lighter weight rim if you can. Lighter rims mean less rotational mass, better gas milage, better handling, better braking, ect...

I chose super light 15x7 Königs for my 05 RS2 and they are a big improvement over the stock wheels. The Königs weight about 10lbs, while the stock wheels are up around 15-18lbs.

I recommend checking out:

tirerack.com -or- discounttiredirect.com

Both places have some excellent resources to help choose the right wheel for you.

 

do you think 18's on xA's too big? should i go with 17's???

 

18 inch wheels have a small amount tire. The downfall to this is that the ride can become quite harsh. Another thing to take into consideration is your future suspension plans. If you want to lower your xA more than an inch 18's can have some rubbing issues.

I'd say stick with some nice 17's as you will have a better ride, and you can have a decent drop with few issues.

 

go with 17x7 lightweight rim like rota slipstream or subzero both weigh in at about 17lbs or 18 lbs each or SSR make great rims and wickedly light but they do cost a pretty penny