ASC

I've seen only one other xA with Falken Hanabi's, and theirs was black with 17's. I chose the 15x7 to keep the comfort up, and the weight and cost down. Got 'em from Edge Racing for $89 a wheel and it included hubcentric rings and chrome lugnuts. They're less than 11.5 lbs according to Edge. Switching from the winter wheel setup (steelies + Hankook W404's), the weight difference is night and day. The winter wheel setup easily weighs 33% more.

Here's some pics:







As soon as I wear the heck out of the stock RE92 (which shouldn't take too long), I'll get some 205/55's to better fill the 7" width of the rim.

- Al

hnefrdo

Wow. That doesn't look bad at all.

I really like the roof rack look too. Do you have the rack because you need it or because you just like the look?

ASC

Thanks, hnefrdo!

I just like the look of the roof rack...

Just kidding - I really do use the roof rack, just about every other day lately. I'm here in Denver, CO so I'm either road biking or mountain biking. The roof racks (Yakima/Rocky Mounts) get plenty of use!

- Al

2tone_xB

everything looks great.

Subcompact Culture

Those look good! I think I like them better on an xA than an xB.

mikochu

Looks good! Blue+Bronze is real nice.

Tamago

225-50-15 will look soo much better.. granted, not as cheap or fuel efficient, but hot none the less.

ASC

Tamago -

Agreed - the 205's will fill out the well much better. I'm also looking forward to tossing my xA around the track, which was also another deciding factor to buying the lightweight 15's. My buddy is a member of the Rocky Mtn Porsche club, and has invited me to a few track days. BTW, any input/suggestions you may have about the handling of the xA is welcome (since I know you track your car). My only handling mods are TRD springs, Progress rear sway bar, and now the 15" wheels.

- Al

Tamago

well for starters, get some hub spacers from www.onetongarage.com

then i suggest Ingalls camber bolts.. buy two sets and you can do up to 3degrees of camber in the front (i run neg 2 deg) .. the rear of the car has .7neg inherent from the factory, so with 2 in the front, you get a little tail happy sometimes.. which in my opinion is better than pushing into every corner.

ASC

Tamago, I actually do have the standard 3/8" hub spacers in the rear (from OTG) - forgot to mention that! Where can I get the Ingalls camber bolts?

Already with the standard camber settings and swaybar, I can just about make the back end break loose in a hard corner. For daily driving, I'm running 37psi front and 32 rear.

Tamago

i'd get the bolts from Summit Racing actually, they're the cheapest i've found, and they send you a free hat! (lol)

just an FYI, i recommend lubricating the threads before install, and keep them nice and greasy, cuz the bolts tend to rust a little.

tire pressures sound nice and safe. it kills me that the factory doesn't recommend differential tire pressures on such a front-heavy car.

oh and also, if you get an opportunity, pick up the rear TRD brace.... you'll be amazed at the directness you get with that bar in place. a bit of a pain to install, but it's worth every skinned knuckle.

slickyricky102

looks cool