I have a 08 xB2 that I currently have 19's with 235/35/19's on. After 2 months of fearing every pot hole that I see I think I'm done with 19's. I already have a mark in the front rims from a week ago. So what I want to do is go to something that rides better and has more rubber to the road.
I looked at 17's but for me they don't look right. I talked to my tire guy he said that he would like to try a 225/45/18. My fear is they will rub, and might also be too tall. Anyone have experience running these on their xB2. Also I am planning on getting NF's so they would need to work with it lowered as well.

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225/45-18 tires won't rub, as long as you get the right size wheel and offset.

Here is a picture of an xB2 on NF springs with 18x7.5 +43 offset wheels and 225/45 tires, with no rubbing as per the owner:



Thanks again for letting me post your picture jo_maoma, in the spirit of helping our fellow ScionLifers.

As long as you get 18x7.5 wheels with an offset between +42 and +48 you will be fine with NF springs and 225/45 tires. In addition to giving you more sidewall
for ride quality and wheel lip protection, the larger tires also fill out the tire/fender gap an extra 1/2" compared to the stock tire size (1/4" more than your current 235/35-19 tires).

This is the same size set-up I plan on going with when I finish wearing out my OEM tires.

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This is good to know, thanks. This is the size that I have thought about going with just to keep the ride quality good.

Is there no way to adjust the speedo so that it is correct with this size tire? I know on early american cars and trucks you could change the speedo gear, just thought that it might be possible with these cars via sensor or cpu.

 

with that set-up...18x7.5, +42 and +48 on Eibach Sportline.
will there be rubbing?

 

Since the Sportlines drop it another 1/4" in the front (compared to NF's), I'd look for 18x7.5 with offset b/w +45 and +48 to make sure no rubbing with 225/45 tires. +42 might be OK, but I'm not sure... try it & let me know.

 

Yeah...me too!

I have 18x7.5 with 42 offset, with 235-40's, and thinking about going with NF's if I do a drop.

What do you think CIONIDE?

 

Those wheels and tires will work fine with NF springs. Do it! I think you'll like the ride & handling much better than with the stock springs.

 

Thanks CIONIDE.

There are a few things that have me debating myself.....

I think the car handles and rides nicely now. I got a good deal on a TRD rear sway...and had that put on. Great stuff...and I am happy...but keep wondering....

Also, this is a daily commuter, kid hauler...etc. So I want it to remain comfortable, as well as useful for carrying things....but of course, I love fun driving.

Lastly, the drops I see on this forum look SOOO nice!

Here are a couple of pictures of the car at stock height. I modified the contrast and brightness so you can see the tires better.

 

Read this thread on the NF springs; it's long but goes fast because it's mostly pictures:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=206857

 

Thanks...I have skim through that thread once before, but this time I was a bit more thorough.

When the time comes, I will do the NF's, I just have to prioritize now.

 

hey cionide, how bout 19x8 with a +40 offset? will that fit with the sportline springs? tire size? 215/40's or 225/40's?

 

19x8 +40 offset, Sportline springs, and 225/35-19 tires. Do it.

 

thanks cionide...found some konig holes w/ a 19x8 +40 offset on craigslist for cheap...just need tires. will post pics soon!!!

 

225 is nothing!

I have a 255 on a 10 inch wheel in the back. I'm not rubbing and it's sticking out past the fender.

I'm also pretty low too.

 

thanks for the info >.<

 

why not go with 225/40-19? i have those now(front) and no rubbing. you only need to buy tires

 

how bout the front would it rub

 

You do realize you replied to a 12 1/2 year old thread, right? You'd likely be much better starting a new thread.