itscurtsk

umm are you on coilovers? i wouldn't make the switch unless you plan on dropping the height. the old school xxr 002 or 501 looks good. i'd go 16s, 15s are too small.

amanda_avenue

You lost me on coilovers.. I'm not car savvy by no means. I found xxr 522 15x7 with 4x100 pattern for $69 ea. They did look tiny though and thats what I'm afraid of. I guess I could lower it though.

itscurtsk

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

compare your wheels such as from your 18s to I prefer 16s or 15s. What I really look for is the diameter. I do not like the huge gap from the fender to the tires and want to close it as much as possible. You measure the distance from the floor to the middle of the fender and that's how much "diameter" you have to work with. If you plan on lowering it, the take away how ever much the drop the springs will get you.

amanda_avenue

Ohhhhh ok. I'll do that. Thx!

itscurtsk

will 17x9 35mm offset with 225/45/17 fit on the xA? I read that it will not fit the front, but will fit the rear with spacers though. Can someone confirm it?

bleufirefreak

this thread is pretty old, but wondering if a 16x8 et0 with 205/50 work?

itscurtsk

yes it will.

rankorder

I just purchased my first 2006 xB. I previously ordered a 2009 xB and had the dealer do all the mods.

I want to upgrade the wheels from the stock steel versions.

Will the Toyota 2000-era MR2 Spyder 15 inch 5 spoke wheels fit my 2006 xB without any modifications?
(spacers, longer studs, etc.) (and without rubbing)

I am planning to use the 185-60-15 tires but may try one size wider.

Thanks.

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R2M5

What is the wheel offset for the Steel 15x5.5 wheels on the xA?

Is it the same as the alloy (+38mm)?

R2M5

On that note,

I have an opportunity to purchase a set of Rota Slipstreams in white, with the following tire/wheel combo specs:

Wheels: 15x6.5, 4x100, 35mm offset
Tires: 195/50/R15s

With the given tires, would they rub when turning up front on stock height?

kleecker

Started shopping around for wheels/tires and found that most of the 18" wheels which DTD states are "good fit for your car" have around a +45mm offset.

Looking at the start of this thread, I see most running 18" to have wheel offsets around 20-30mm. Is 45mm offset (with properly fitted tires) going to have issues rubbing?

Wheels widths are in the 7.5"-8.0" range, but that should not matter when it comes to rubbing on the outside - the offset solely determines that.

I have no idea what the conditions are for rubbing on the inside - never considered it, thought the real issue was rubbing on the fender.

Thanks
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OK, I had the offset backwards. If some are running +20mm with 8" wide wheels, then 45mm offset should set the wheel further into the well, right.
So +45mm seems OK from the outside (based on what others see with +30mm), but didn't know if rubbing ever occurs in the inside.

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RichSon

I have a 2005 Scion xB.

Will Bolt pattern 4x100, tire 195 55R16 from a 2009 16" OEM Mini Cooper S Wheels fit?

Includes: TPM sensors, and center caps, balance and ready to install.

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