2011 tC Rims on xB2. Who's gonna be the first?
12-17-2010, 07:41 PM
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12-17-2010, 09:49 PM
#23
OK, 18x7.5 +44 offset.
Front wheel outer lips will sit back from dead flush about 3/4".
Rear wheel outer lips will sit back from dead flush about 1-1/4".
Add 15mm rear spacers to get the rears to match the fronts.
The NF springs are a nice mild drop that even out the ride height, barely ever scrape over bumps or dips in the road, and offer a great ride due to the softer spring rates. If you try to push the wheels (these, or any others) out flush with the fenders then you will need to run stretched tires so that you don't rub, because of those soft spring rates that give such good ride quality. It's all a compromise somewhere.
One last comment... chrome wheels weigh a lot, so expect gas mileage to suffer noticeably, if that matters at all to you.
BTW, if anybody ever puts the tC2 wheels on an xB2, then we'll get this thread back on topic.
Front wheel outer lips will sit back from dead flush about 3/4".
Rear wheel outer lips will sit back from dead flush about 1-1/4".
Add 15mm rear spacers to get the rears to match the fronts.
The NF springs are a nice mild drop that even out the ride height, barely ever scrape over bumps or dips in the road, and offer a great ride due to the softer spring rates. If you try to push the wheels (these, or any others) out flush with the fenders then you will need to run stretched tires so that you don't rub, because of those soft spring rates that give such good ride quality. It's all a compromise somewhere.
One last comment... chrome wheels weigh a lot, so expect gas mileage to suffer noticeably, if that matters at all to you.
BTW, if anybody ever puts the tC2 wheels on an xB2, then we'll get this thread back on topic.
12-17-2010, 10:19 PM
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Post #24:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...=187722&page=2
12-18-2010, 12:09 AM
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Just got the rims, now need to get tires. Looking at your suggestion for the Generals, thanks.
The rims are not actually chromed, it is a plastic cover that looks chrome. Still heavy, but I am not too concerned about the mileage thing.
YELOSUB - Your rims look great! Did you add any spacers? And how is the performance of the car with the new rims?
I have the NF210's in the garage, now I guess it is time to get to work...
Thanks guys.
The rims are not actually chromed, it is a plastic cover that looks chrome. Still heavy, but I am not too concerned about the mileage thing.
YELOSUB - Your rims look great! Did you add any spacers? And how is the performance of the car with the new rims?
I have the NF210's in the garage, now I guess it is time to get to work...
Thanks guys.
12-19-2010, 07:20 PM
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CIONIDE-Thanks for the link to the thread...
Rearview-No spacers-Had to shave the calipers for the particular rims that I got...The center portion of them are extremely thick and they hit the caliper even though the offset was fine...And the car rides/handles awesome...I have driven on many different brands of tires and absolutely love the General's...I paid $200 for mine and they were practically new so I got a great deal...Chromes are gonna cost more...I would say $300-400 or so would be a good deal...Search Craigslist, you will find some...
Pasquale-Thanks man...We love calling it a FlexB
Rearview-No spacers-Had to shave the calipers for the particular rims that I got...The center portion of them are extremely thick and they hit the caliper even though the offset was fine...And the car rides/handles awesome...I have driven on many different brands of tires and absolutely love the General's...I paid $200 for mine and they were practically new so I got a great deal...Chromes are gonna cost more...I would say $300-400 or so would be a good deal...Search Craigslist, you will find some...
Pasquale-Thanks man...We love calling it a FlexB
01-23-2011, 10:34 PM
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I'm no expert but I think the picture doesn't do the new suspension any justice.
However, your ride looks sick on Flex wheels. You are making all of us look for these wheels now (or at least we are all double-checking CL)
Did you have to get any hub-centric adaptors??
01-24-2011, 02:36 AM
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Thanks Century. They are actually Edge wheels. They bolted right on, no issues or adapters. I think I read that the Flex wheels require grinding brake calipers and adapters, but not 100% sure on that.
You are correct that the pictures do not do it justice, but I am a crappy photographer with an iPhone.
You are correct that the pictures do not do it justice, but I am a crappy photographer with an iPhone.