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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 07:19 AM
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Default Anyone have switch to bigger wheels but no drops. Show pics!

As the title stated. Anyone just change their wheels but without a drop. I would like to see the gap and the different. Post ur pics plz.
Old Jul 27, 2005 | 07:43 AM
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SSR Schumacher with Falkens Ziex ZE512 205/55R16...
Old Jul 27, 2005 | 04:19 PM
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Johnny, Wow, that is SWEET! That’s the color I am waiting for too in my 06. Congratulations!! Where did you get these stunning rims? Also I’ve read about many lowering options, but what do you need to do to raise the xB just abit higher?
Old Jul 27, 2005 | 04:25 PM
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18" no drop -------------------yet
Old Jul 27, 2005 | 04:31 PM
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Oh man, I love it!!! While this too is awesome, I'd ike to use no bigger than 16's, but get the same hight off the ground as you have - Man that rocks.
Old Jul 27, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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17" tenzo r passion 5 im dropin it dis week. i used to have the tenzo r version of the SSR Schumacher
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Originally Posted by Rebus
Johnny, Wow, that is SWEET! That’s the color I am waiting for too in my 06. Congratulations!! Where did you get these stunning rims? Also I’ve read about many lowering options, but what do you need to do to raise the xB just abit higher?
thanks. i got no idea where these rims come from because my bro got those as my birthday present. about raising the height, again, i got no idea. sorry
Old Jul 28, 2005 | 12:48 AM
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Along the same line. What about going to one tire size larger on the factory rims? Is there room?
I know this wouldn't be 'cool'. But it might give a slightly better ride - even if sacrificing a bit of handling (more sidewall).
Old Jul 28, 2005 | 01:56 AM
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I think there made by Rondel aka German wheels. Will get picks soon dang my X2 is getting closer.
Old Jul 29, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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Here's mine with 20's with no drop

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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by maverick1
Here's mine with 20's with no drop
Looks good!!! Are those chrome door handles or just overlays on the stock ones?
Old Jul 29, 2005 | 10:09 PM
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*I have since lowered my box on Tanabe DF210's but for the purpose of the thread, here's pics before i lowered*:




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/\/\ 18" suzuka-stars
Old Jul 30, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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The door handles are chrome. I got them thru my local Scion dealer. I think they were around $250 installed.

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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 02:40 AM
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can you guys please post the width of your rims also?
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 08:00 AM
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i got the 19 inch trds, but ahh!, pulls to the left baad, im going to go back to the dealer and see if i could get a free alignment , i figured they would have done this automaticly
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 10:45 AM
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why no interest in a drop???

what are you worried about .....???

i guess i won't get it...
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 01:50 PM
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its all about preference aireck. i was adamant that i wasnt going to drop it





now 2 inches lower and a year later im trying to get lower still ....

a lot of people say they wont and will. even if vicdeng doesnt though, thats whats cool. personal choices and making your scion unique to you

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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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before no drop


after 1.7 drop




18 x 7.5 -- 215/35/18 on tein S
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 06:08 AM
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I don't know how to post pics but I'm rolling on 20's without a drop. Warning!! Do not attempt to run 225-35-20 un less you are willing to do a little banging and cutting of a few things. The best way for me was to buy 225-30-20 tires(after finding out the hard way)



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