Hey gang, I like the XB alot, a really cool blank canvas, but.. I test drove one yesterday, stock, 15's and all and it rode really ruff. I live in Houston, Tx. Our roads here suck, I am sure the roads in bagdad are probably less scared with pot holes and the like. I do not want to lower it as my teeth can not take the additional jolt. I have done that before to many other cars for show and driving them just sucked. SO.. has anyone used 17's with some reall really soft rubber? Or is there another answer? I want one! I got to have bigger wheels but I figure that if I go with 18's or larger I will be toothless in a month. Thanks

 

welcome to the forum

unfortunately going larger wheel means less meat on the tires

there are alot of xB rolling on 15s with great looking wheels

do a search on 15 wheels or 16 wheels

 

It seems depending on which lower springs you get, the ride actually improved with the xB's. So I've heard.

 

Lower profile tires have to be stiffer to protect the rims, so you're unlikely to get any ride improvment there. In fact, if you want to get ride improvment via tires you might be better off to go with 13s and 80-series tires running low pressure, very old skool!

Some have reported better ride with lowering springs, but for me rough roads do not go with lowered cars!

C'mon aftermarket, how about an "Olde F*rtes" kit with softer stock height springs and shorter skirts!

George

 

May I reccommend a trip to the

Tread and Butter
Wheels and tire combinations...

forum?

You'll get better answers there.

 

hey supervoid,

I work at Joe Myers Scion. if you would like to ride in one that has been lowered and has some 18" rims on it, I will have mine finished in about a week or so. The wheels are coming in this week and the TRD Springs and struts will be installed by Friday.

I have driven one with 18" rims and lowering springs and I can say that the sstiffer springs do help the ride a little. Less bouncey on the freeways.

I will be out of town for a few days, but I will be back on Friday. if you want to come by and take a ride, let me know. (281) 890-8700 - ask for Bret on Friday.

 

First off, welcome to scionlife and second it does sound like your a picky driver because the stock hieght and wheels have a smooth ride as is. You might have to change the struts and keep the 15s or get 16inch wheels and get 50series tires.

 

Sorry man but the only thing you can do is move from houston after you buy it

 

I test drove and bought mine in Houston...I don't think it rides ruff. What do you drive now?