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downforcexb
08-01-2006, 05:36 AM
I was wondering if anyone out there can help me! If I lower my xB with a Tanabe DF210 springs and put on a set of 16x7 rims. What size tires do I use and I need to know what size whould get rid of the wheel gap?? At least a 2 finger gap...Thanks in advance...

Tim_Carr
08-01-2006, 03:59 PM
I personally have no expirence with the Tanabe. But I bet if you do some searching you could find some pic's and get some idea. I would think you would need either a 50 or 55 profile. That is what I used. I am back to 15's with 60 profile. I also run the TEIN S-tech. I love the wheel gap on mine it sits right on the tire. I also like the ride of the 60 profile. I have Konig Utralite 15's (11.5lbs ea) that are pretty stinkin' light. I get much better fuel economy with lighter wheels. 16's will not be a huge difference over stock, but the style will be on.

hayalex6
08-01-2006, 04:08 PM
205/50's are the best tire size for 16x7

Tim_Carr
08-02-2006, 10:13 PM
I don't know if you looked at my profile yet. But I do know that hayalex6 has 16's on his box. I met him the other night his box is nice!!!! :bow: Dude you should bug him for some pic's. I just looked at mine and I have a little more gap than he does.

hayalex6
08-02-2006, 10:28 PM
done and done :)

I've already gave him some gap closeups in PM's

Tim: are you free Saturday? Team Scion Eyed in Austin is trying to have a meet up at Hooters on Riverside.

Tim_Carr
08-03-2006, 01:41 AM
I'm in, tell me when. I know where the Riverside Hooter's is.