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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 12:51 AM
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okay i'm in need of new tires since my stock goodyears are pretty worn, i'm in a tight budget but i really wanna get new wheels when i purchase a new set of tires, i have a set in mine original i was going to go 18x.8.5 +30 all around but life hit and i'm in a tight spot.
as kinda a compromise i found the same wheels in 16x8 +20
will this be okay for dd?,i'm dropped on trds already on stock steelies with the 205/55 tires..i get an occasional rub here and there.just wanna make sure it'll be okay and if so what size tire would be recommended? stock 205/55? i'm aware there might be some stretch involved any input would help thanks.
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 12:56 AM
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You rub on occasion with stockies on a TRD drop? wtf?
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 01:01 AM
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Maybe he means scrape? Going pretty quick into deep dips and speed bumps?

Just wait until CIONIDE hits the thread up.
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Well he must be hitting some massive holes because the TRD drop is not that drastic.

The 16x8 et20 should be giving you a lot more rub than what you're having right now.

Ken should be seeing this soon enough, just wait for it.
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 01:19 AM
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16x8 +20 will poke 1/2" up front, and be dead flush in back. Run some stretched 205/55-16 tires, and you should be OK out back, but you'll most likely need the fenders rolled up front.

BTW, if you're hitting bumps or dips hard enough to rub on TRD springs and stock steelies, then you're not paying attention enough to drive near me. Slow down and open your eyes.
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 01:34 AM
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your rubbing on a trd drop!???? i smell bent wheel thread coming up
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 01:40 AM
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He probably drives out here.
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 01:55 AM
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In that case, I'm gonna register my xB for the Baja 500.
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