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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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yea i haven't seen any xB's with CE28's either. but i like how it looks here.

Old Nov 6, 2006 | 11:54 PM
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Um buy them now!
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 11:54 PM
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Um buy them now! just get a bigger tire that hangs over a little bit. 205 45 or something
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 11:58 PM
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yea i' gonna buy them. the dude hasnt called me yet. yea when the tires thats come with the rims need replacing i'll go with a 205/45.
Old Nov 7, 2006 | 02:03 AM
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That's a high offset if you are looking to be flush with the fenders then you are going to need some spacers fo sho.
Old Nov 7, 2006 | 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by westsype
That's a high offset if you are looking to be flush with the fenders then you are going to need some spacers fo sho.
Originally Posted by jethro_b
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bit of a high offset for the xB don't cha think?
Actually 40-42 is the proper offset for an xB.
They look sweet and the price is right if you want 16 inchers. Go 4 it.
wait..so who is correct here. JDMJim is just saying the offsets are correct but jethro_b is just saying spacers will make it more flush. spacers are not needed though they just make it look better..am i right?
Old Nov 7, 2006 | 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by micaxB
wait..so who is correct here. JDMJim is just saying the offsets are correct but jethro_b is just saying spacers will make it more flush. spacers are not needed though they just make it look better..am i right?
Just to make it look better in some peoples eyes. It's not necessary.

I would recommend hubcentric rings though since I'm trying to track some down.
Old Nov 7, 2006 | 03:44 AM
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cool.
Old Nov 7, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 06B0X
Originally Posted by micaxB
wait..so who is correct here. JDMJim is just saying the offsets are correct but jethro_b is just saying spacers will make it more flush. spacers are not needed though they just make it look better..am i right?
Just to make it look better in some peoples eyes. It's not necessary.

I would recommend hubcentric rings though since I'm trying to track some down.
you have that confused.. westype is the one who says you need spacers. These wheels do not require spacers to fit properly.. If you want the JDM/flush fender look these are not the right wheels. Spacers are BAD .. they are a bandaid when you are trying to go for a certain look with the wrong wheel.
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 01:13 AM
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if you care about performance, these are probably some of the best wheels you can buy! real quality.
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 03:50 AM
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doh! sorry for the confusion.
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by jethro_b
If you want the JDM/flush fender look these are not the right wheels. Spacers are BAD .. they are a bandaid when you are trying to go for a certain look with the wrong wheel.
I realize that but there aren't many wheels that are made to fit Scions, well at least ones I'd ever consider putting on my xB. Spacers are used by people that want to reach a certain look and are willing to put them on their car (all risks involved).
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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i'll be getting them next week. they don't come with lugs so

can anyone recommend me to some good lugs ?

no Muteki's all i heard were bad reviews about them.
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by micaxB
i'll be getting them next week. they don't come with lugs so

can anyone recommend me to some good lugs ?

no Muteki's all i heard were bad reviews about them.
I'd say Volk lugs, McGard, and/or Gorilla

Conical 12 by 1.5 is what you'll need.
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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i say buy them now!!! awesome rims , u can never go wrong with Volks
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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has anyone ever tried skunk2 lugs?
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by micaxB
has anyone ever tried skunk2 lugs?
They're a good lug - I will tell you, get at least 2 different sets of locking lugs.

Volks are considered a "nice" wheel - more so then others but are also more sought after then others so I would recommend taking as many precautions as you find necessary.
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 10:49 PM
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^yea i know i was thinking the same thing.
Old Nov 10, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by micaxB
i'll be getting them next week. they don't come with lugs so

can anyone recommend me to some good lugs ?

no Muteki's all i heard were bad reviews about them.
Any color tuner lugs should be fine. Also def. get hubcentric rings just to make sure they run true.
Old Nov 10, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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will do.



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