Who has 16" wheels on xB WITHOUT drop?

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Apr 16, 2005 | 04:51 PM

bBgal

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Who has 16" wheels on xB WITHOUT drop?

I'm looking into getting a set of FN01-RC silver for my TCM with 205/50/R16 tires. I'm not planning to lower the car, will it look weird?

Post pics if you have any! Thanks!

Apr 16, 2005 | 05:22 PM

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I did... until yesterday when I dropped it and it looked 200% better.

It won't exactly look weird but you will a relatively large wheelgap at most angles.

Apr 16, 2005 | 06:52 PM

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If you get taller tires, it could close the gap without dropping the box

Apr 16, 2005 | 07:32 PM

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How about deep dish 15" wheels with fat tires? Any drop necessary with that setup?

Apr 16, 2005 | 07:54 PM

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i have 16" Enkei RSF2 on my Camo that's not lowered and I think it looks pretty good. I'll get some pics up as soon as I can.

Apr 16, 2005 | 07:54 PM

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i have 16's on my xB. they are 205/55R16 tires...

someone did a photochop on my xB so it look lowered...

Apr 16, 2005 | 08:28 PM

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what about pics of 17"s @ stock height :i

Apr 16, 2005 | 11:49 PM

bBgal

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bB626, thanks for the pics! It doesn't look bad at all! How's your 16" wheel/tire compared to the 15" stock ones, in terms of ride and handling?

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i have 16's on my xB. they are 205/55R16 tires...

someone did a photochop on my xB so it look lowered...

Apr 16, 2005 | 11:59 PM

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the xB feels a little higher now, in my opinion. i didnt notice any changes in handling...

Apr 17, 2005 | 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cvrefugee

How about deep dish 15" wheels with fat tires? Any drop necessary with that setup?

You'll still have unsightly wheel gap. If you don't want to drop, then don't drop it, but if you're like me... drop it like its hot.

Apr 17, 2005 | 03:47 AM

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bBgal

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Thanks all! This totally helps me on deciding on the wheel/tire combo. BTW, I like tall cars

But keep the pictures coming if anyone has 16's on their xB.

Apr 17, 2005 | 04:48 AM

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Hahaha bB626 - that was my photo-chop-drop! I'm glad you kept a copy as a reminder of things to do ; )

Apr 17, 2005 | 05:17 AM

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Hahaha bB626 - that was my photo-chop-drop! I'm glad you kept a copy as a reminder of things to do ; )

haha, yeah, thanks! once my mom hand over the xB to me, im sure im going to drop that thing.

Apr 17, 2005 | 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rip Van Winkle

what about pics of 17"s @ stock height :i

Maybe not the best angle.. but there is about a 2 inch gap between the wheel and fender. It looks pretty good at some angles, but then looks pretty high at others.

Apr 17, 2005 | 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rip Van Winkle

what about pics of 17"s @ stock height :i

Maybe not the best angle.. but there is about a 2 inch gap between the wheel and fender. It looks pretty good at some angles, but then looks pretty high at others.

thanks, looks nice.....exactly what I had hoped