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Will a 18x8 +32 offset fit with s-techs? Also is a 225/40/18 the right size tire to not throw the speedo off?

CIONIDE

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225/40-18 is just a tiny bit larger in diameter than stock (about 1/8"), and 215/40-18 is just a tiny bit smaller in diameter than stock (about 1/10"). Neither will change your speedo enough to notice.

With 18x8 +32 on S-Techs, I would suggest running the 215/40's to minimize rubbing up front. Even with this tire size, you may still need to roll the fenders, but you won't know for sure until you mount 'em & drive it.

randomsuper

will rub up front on df's. not too sure how much lower s tech's are. if they are the same it's nothing a very slight fender roll won't fix.

my wheels have the same specs and it was easy as hell to fix.

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Well the DFs and stechs are the same front drop but I think the stechs are a little stiffer.

I think I'll go ahead and get them and if I have to do a little roll in front I will.

I wanted the 16x8 0 offset xxr 002 but I just couldn't see a good solution to fixing them hitting the fender without costing a bunch of money or making the car higher.

Now my tax return will be higher then I thought I will be getting the xxr 504s and I will be able to afford tires now.lol

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Anyone know if the XXR 504's will fit the xB2? They are 5x114.3 lugs but I just can't seem to find anyone else with xB2 that have them and wheelsnext say they don't fit but I think that is because the offset. I know they fit xb1 because they are also 5x100 lugs. Can anyone confirm that they will fit as long as they are 5x114.3. I'm not worried about offset and if it hits fender being lowered I'll take care of that later.

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Yes, the 5x114.3 lug pattern will fit. WheelsNext says no because of the offset. I suggest getting them from Next Level Motoring ($52 per wheel cheaper): http://www.nlmotoring.com/XXR-Wheels-504-s/46.htm

From a thread back in 2008:

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So I got the 225/40/18 and they fit perfect no rub on the stechs. I'll try and get pics up later.

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xseveredveganx

Looks pretty alright!

Flawlessly

18 x 8 +32 all around? How big of the gap between the tires and fenders?

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Not much at all.lol The first couple days with them we had no rubbing. Yesterday we rubbed about 5 times but only over some big dips in the road. I can't see a mark on where it's hitting so I can't adjust it yet. I do need an alignment so that might help cuz I have a slight pos camber in front from what I see.

CIONIDE

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That would be why I recommended 215/40 tires.

Looks really good; some fender rolling should solve it.

GJSURF

What suspention are u using?

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Well I went back and forth with it and decided to go with the 225/40 for several reason one being the 215/40 seem to be rare and more money compared to the 225/40. Another reason I wanted a little more meat on them for a better ride.

I think I found where it's rubbing and will be fixing in soon. I knew there was a chance with it rubbing but was/am fine with it to have what I want. Fills the gap nice too.lol

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CIONIDE

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I was just yanking your chain. I originally said 215/40 because many people either don't want to go to the effort of having their fenders rolled, or are just plain scared of anything that sounds like "body work".

I agree with the 225's; more choices, cheaper prices, more meat, taller sidewall, and one you may not be aware of: much more readily available at tire shops should you ever need a replacement in a hurry. I found that last one out the hard way, when I needed a warranty replacement of a rear 245/40-18 Falken 912 that had a nail in it... none in stock that size.
(But they had plenty of 225/40's.)

LtBradleykins

Okay... so dumb question perhaps here guys, what is the stock offset for the 08 xB? and is it purely based upon the style of rim? or is it the actual "measurement" persay of the xB? I want to get a tire that comes closer to flush mount with the face of the wheel well, and thinking about going with 18's. SO... with that being said, any advice would be warmly accepted. OOOh... one other thing.. what is fender rolling?

CIONIDE

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I think the tire and wheel calculator will help you understand how the changes from stock may or may not work, and what the resultant changes will be:

http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp

Keep in mind that the stock wheels are 16"x6.5" with +45 offset, and the tires are 205/55x16".

Have fun playing with the calculator/comparer. When you find some wheels you like, I can help you out with size/offset/tire fitment.

Fender rolling:
http://www.tom.actionfit.com/fenderolling.html

xseveredveganx

That wheel size comparer is a GOD SEND!!! I play with it all the time!!! I've been looking at 16x8 and 16x10 steel wheels. However, they have dumb offsets of 0mm. I do not think they will work...

CIONIDE

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Not if you ever want to dump it on air.

Those specs would put the front wheel lips about 1.25" out past the edge of the fenders, and the rear wheel lips about 1.75" out past the edge. (2.5" and 3.5" further out than the OEM steelies, respectively, but you've already seen that on the calculator/comparer.)