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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 04:40 PM
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what size wheel could you run w/o hurting the awesome performance of the box?
thinking about going with a light racing 18". any suggestions b/c havent gotten ship. on the box yet thanks
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 04:48 PM
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Try here...
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=348
I'm not sure if your question is answered here, but it's a great place to start.
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 04:51 PM
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I guess for a box....you could call the performance awesome.

If you are looking to keep performance then you might as well stick with some lightweight 15's

Unless of course you are baller that can afford some forged or mag wheels.....then I would be all for 18's
Old Jan 23, 2004 | 04:19 AM
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i was thinking about some racing hart cx multipiece wheels. thats what i have on my Diamante but their 19x8 and 5 lug.
Old Jan 23, 2004 | 04:54 AM
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so 19"s will rub no matter if its lowered or not?
Old Jan 23, 2004 | 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Exclusive
so 19"s will rub no matter if its lowered or not?
depends on the width and offset...
Old Jan 23, 2004 | 04:56 AM
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No, offset and tire size plays a big role.

Also my 18's are 17.5 lbs w/o tires, thats pretty darn light.
Old Jan 23, 2004 | 05:28 AM
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Oh ok I thought I would have to drop down to 18"s, but for the look 19"s give I think I would get them even if they did rub a little in hard turns and u turns. How often will it be that I make a u turn?
Old Jan 23, 2004 | 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ncscion
i was thinking about some racing hart cx multipiece wheels. thats what i have on my Diamante but their 19x8 and 5 lug.
To the best of my knowledge--they don't make CX in a 4 lug configuration.
Old Jan 23, 2004 | 05:45 AM
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dazz will make any wheel in any setup..some rims come undrilled from the factory. also, with cx, u can redrill to fit cause the center cap covers the holes =)

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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 06:07 AM
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quad you fast **** i was about to say the same shizit
Old Jan 24, 2004 | 03:21 AM
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if you are trying not to hurt the performance i would go with a light 16" or 17" rim.
Old Jan 24, 2004 | 03:36 AM
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my 19's with tires are 47lbs a corner... they slowed my box down dramatically...
Old Jan 24, 2004 | 03:48 AM
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my 19's with tires are 47lbs a corner... they slowed my box down dramatically...

Dang man your wheels weigh a ton. the box doesnt have enough power to be adding weight like that. Its ok they look good anyways
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