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Old 09-26-2007, 10:49 PM
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i am interested in seeing a lowered xb looks with a 215 or 205 40/17 tire. so if you have pictures that would be great! thanks!
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Old 09-27-2007, 01:30 AM
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A picture of my 1st set of wheels 215/40-17

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thanks. that really helps! i think i will down size to a 40 series and see if that does not help with the rubbing issue.
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here's another one 1.5 inch drop
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hey thanks, both look really good. the reason i asked for pics was i was not sure what a 40 series tire would look like and i think i am going to switch to a 40 because i am having some major rubbing issues now that i have lowered my xB. thanks for the pics!
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what are you running now?
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Old 09-27-2007, 10:21 PM
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215/45/17 with rubbing occuring on the inside of the fender on both sides, and only on the front and top of the fender on the driver side.
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Old 09-28-2007, 01:05 PM
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205/40/17 Falken Ziex 512's dropped on Tein s-techs
no rubbing

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your wheel offset also has to do with clearance. You should look into that too.
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Old 09-28-2007, 04:27 PM
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thanks for the help guys
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Here's another
Falken 215/40/17
droppped on Tein Basics no rubbing issues.


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Old 10-01-2007, 07:33 AM
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that looks really good!
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215/45/17 45 so it has alittle more side wall. no drop
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17" look kinda good!
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