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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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I am looking to get a set of rims for the winter. Do stock scion xD steel rims fit on the tc and clear the brakes. Any ones input would help... Thanks
Old Oct 3, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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be like the BMW guys and run RPF1's for the winter....
Old Oct 3, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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yes xd's wheels fit 5x100 as well as Spec TC steelies
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Msprain10
I am looking to get a set of rims for the winter. Do stock scion xD steel rims fit on the tc and clear the brakes. Any ones input would help... Thanks
exactly what i roll on during winter... infact here's the original thread https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=119981

mind you, my car was stock back then and has significantly changed since. but i still roll on the steelies for winter.
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I picked up a set of OEM tC wheels on Craigslist for under $100 for winter - but the xD wheels would be a good option as well!
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 06:07 AM
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are the Spec TC steelies 16"s or 17" ??
anyone know?? been thinking
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 06:12 AM
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They are 16"
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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why do you need winter rims?
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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To put winter tires on them
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DUH lol :facepalm:
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Originally Posted by Chuckie
why do you need winter rims?
Because it is ridiculously easier to just change 4 wheels with tires already mounted on them than it is to have different tires put on the same set of wheels every other season.

Incredibly helpful for those of us who want to run summer tires (which should never be driven in the winter) and have a set of snow tires for those colder months.
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my winter set-up: four jack stands and rims in the basement hahaha
just thought id throw that in for kicks
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