what offset is needed so the wheels are flush on the xb and doesnt rub?

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Depends.. Seems like +25 in the front works.. probably do lower in the rear.

Well, i was gonna put up a new thread for this but as of today, I finally got my custom made spacers on the car and here is what i found. First off, so you know, I am running 18 x 7.5 wheels with 215/40 series toyos.

Front. Originally, the wheels i got came with a +45mm offset. The design of the wheel was such that it it didnt even clear the stock brakes. SAD. On top of that, I just put on a big brake kit which required an even lower offset. I have finally settled with a +45 offset in addition to a 25mm spacer. The wheel now sits flush with the top of the fender. That basically equals a +20mm offset for those not paying attention ;)

The rear, i was a little worried that it was going to rub because of the crappy shocks and springs. The car already looks like its sagging when nothing is in the back. Put someone back there and the back is on the floor. I only went with a 15mm (eqauling a +30mm offset) and it seems like there is still quite a bit more room to play with so I m going to try the 25mm next. I got my baseball bat ready if need be ;)

BTW, i m also lowered with TRD springs which A, are extremely soft and B, sitting totally cock eyed. The front went down a total of 2 inches while the back settled somewhere between 2.5 -3 inches. Bleh

something's gotta be wrong with those springs, how can a 1" drop settle to 3"??

my tanabe 2.2" fronts maybe, maybe settled to 2.5" and the back to 2 1/4"

you have 800 pounds of audio stuff in the back and a chevy big blok up front??

thats' crazyness!

I was going to say the same thing about the spring rate.. as for offset, SciFixB (M@) is running +28 (or maybe their +25) offset 5Zigens and they look flush w/o the spacers... as long as you have a high quality non-universal spacer though, do whatever it takes to get the look

i think the lowest offset that is a 4x100 is 33 but thats with 16' rims,yhe 18's are 42 offset

something's gotta be wrong with those springs, how can a 1" drop settle to 3"??

my tanabe 2.2" fronts maybe, maybe settled to 2.5" and the back to 2 1/4"

you have 800 pounds of audio stuff in the back and a chevy big blok up front??

thats' crazyness!

The only thing that I can think of is thatthe springs i have came off of an xA. He told me they would work, and they have. Apparently though, everyone els ei have spoken to who has the TRD springs says that they sit the same way. Rear looks lower. The major problem i have is that as soon as anyone sits in the back, its totally sags down. Personallly, I like my cars set up the opposits. The front sitting lower than the back. Looks like its time to start looking for coil overs and or some aftermarket shocks

what offset is needed so the wheels are flush on the xb and doesnt rub?

I'm currently running 17x7's with a +25 offset, and the front is *totally* flush. The rear could benefit from a slightly lower offset though. Anything around the 18-20 offset range in the rear would put you in the ballpark.

http://www.mattguillory.com/my_xB/matt_wheels_03.jpg
http://www.mattguillory.com/my_xB/matt_wheels_04.jpg
http://www.mattguillory.com/my_xB/matt_wheels_05.jpg


Oh.. and I haven't had any rubbing issues.

I would highly recommend spending a little more by ordering higher quality wheels from Japan. You certainly get what you pay for.





Peace,
m@

Well, i was gonna put up a new thread for this but as of today, I finally got my custom made spacers on the car and here is what i found. First off, so you know, I am running 18 x 7.5 wheels with 215/40 series toyos.

Front. Originally, the wheels i got came with a +45mm offset. The design of the wheel was such that it it didnt even clear the stock brakes. SAD. On top of that, I just put on a big brake kit which required an even lower offset. I have finally settled with a +45 offset in addition to a 25mm spacer. The wheel now sits flush with the top of the fender. That basically equals a +20mm offset for those not paying attention ;)

The rear, i was a little worried that it was going to rub because of the crappy shocks and springs. The car already looks like its sagging when nothing is in the back. Put someone back there and the back is on the floor. I only went with a 15mm (eqauling a +30mm offset) and it seems like there is still quite a bit more room to play with so I m going to try the 25mm next. I got my baseball bat ready if need be ;)

BTW, i m also lowered with TRD springs which A, are extremely soft and B, sitting totally cock eyed. The front went down a total of 2 inches while the back settled somewhere between 2.5 -3 inches. Bleh

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Keep in mind also that the offsets are going to vary depending on the width of the wheel. ET25 on a 7" wide wheel is going to sit differently than ET on a 8" wheel.

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I know i know. Soon, i promise. Hopefully puuting all the vinyl on tomorrow then i will shoot some pics. Been raining and no time to clean her. Hopefully saturday i can post some up

18x7.5 215/35/18 36+
http://www.xbmotoring.com/36.gif

So just to recap:
:arrow: 17x7 +20 - +25
:arrow: 18x7 +20 - +25
Right?? :?:

What about wider rims, like 7.5 or 8"? Possibly Neutral or Negitive offset??

Dave

EDIT: the 18x7.5 Volk GT-Ns are too tucked, so +36 is too high for this thread.

what offset is needed so the wheels are flush on the xb and doesnt rub?

I'm currently running 17x7's with a +25 offset, and the front is *totally* flush. The rear could benefit from a slightly lower offset though. Anything around the 18-20 offset range in the rear would put you in the ballpark.

http://www.mattguillory.com/my_xB/matt_wheels_03.jpg
http://www.mattguillory.com/my_xB/matt_wheels_04.jpg
http://www.mattguillory.com/my_xB/matt_wheels_05.jpg


Oh.. and I haven't had any rubbing issues.

I would highly recommend spending a little more by ordering higher quality wheels from Japan. You certainly get what you pay for.

Peace,
m@

what springs do you have and what size tires are you runnin' Opr8r?

your Polar xB looks Sweet! 8)