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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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Default what size wheels/tires for Sportmax 501 or 002?

it's for my friend who has an xb. i have a tc so i dunno what size you guys are running. What size width wheels and offset are you guys running for the 002 or the 501? What about tire size? she is lowered on TRD.
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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195/50/15 is what I see.......I have 15 x 8's not sportmax....and they look good....personally the 501's would be easier to run....since you don't need to mod anything(i.e roll fenders).
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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For offset: 002=0 little bit of work rolling rear fenders
501=+15 no work needed

Tire wise there are alot of sizes that will work; Stock, 195/45, 195/50, 195/55, 205/50 are the most common.

I have the 501's and I will be using stock tires for the stretch look. Suspension I will be running DF 210's with echo struts for an extra 1/2" drop in the front.
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I AM RUNNING 195/50/15 HERES A PICTURE WHAT DO YOU THINK




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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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^^ perfect! thanks. any need to roll fenders?
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:14 PM
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ya need to roll fenders. did your friend alreay buy the wheelsif not mine will be for sale for 650. plus stocks. do you think he would be interested
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by lancer
ya need to roll fenders. did your friend alreay buy the wheelsif not mine will be for sale for 650. plus stocks. do you think he would be interested
um.. $650 for used? new is only $540 with tires at edgeracing.com
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:24 PM
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Lancer, why are you selling? Rims look great on your car.
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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got married and need the cash. i had them on for about 2 months
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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540. plus shipping and tax will be over 650. you know
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 01:34 AM
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195/55/15 thats what I ride
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just put mine on today, I am running 195/45/15





Old Feb 20, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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Is anybody running 205/55 with the 501 15x8? Would I have any rub?
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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that's the same set up i plan on riding on my xa.
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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randomsuper - have you heard of anybody running it on an xB? I've done searches but can't find a reference for this tire size and the 501. I'd rather go with 215s but can't get a definitive answer on that either. Seems everybody is doing the stretch with the 501, I'm just curious if they'll fit with a tire actually sized to the rim.
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honestly. no. everyone i've seen so far runs stock tires, 205/50, or 195/50. i'm just going to do the 205/55 and see what happens. at worst, i'll have to roll the fenders a little.
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hey gothbox what width and offset are you running?
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Originally Posted by jspectoaster
hey gothbox what width and offset are you running?
15x8 0 offset
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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205/55 on 501 15x8... first hand xB experience? Anybody???
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Gothbox
just put mine on today, I am running 195/45/15





looks like your rear bumper is not flush with the body.

i think you're missing the clips on both sides. had the same problem on mine didnt notice it for a while till recently. just fyi.



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