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Old 10-14-2008, 06:03 AM
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here goes nothin.. got some Sport Max 20x8.5 and 20x10 +35mm wheels. fronts running 225 35 20, while the rear are (hold your breath) 275 45 20. i only experience rubbing while having more than 3 people in the car. dont worry, i wont have this setup forever. i plan to switch tires when the rears run out of tread.











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Old 10-14-2008, 07:27 AM
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wheels are dopeeee kid but that wheel gap is massive.........

good stuff so far keep it ^!
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why do you have different tires for the front and rear? just wondering...
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^^ummm he went the "staggered" way....

that's when the rears are wider than the fronts.... commonly found on RWD vehicles...but a lot of people do it on the boxes!
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why 35 front and 45 rear?
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Originally Posted by DAILYXB-TYPE-R
why 35 front and 45 rear?
when i bought the rims, they came off a lexus. the front tires needed to be replaced, which were also too big to fit in the front without rubbing while turning so i got the proper size on those. the rears still had alot of tread, so i figure i might as well save some cash by wearing out those rears (which may take a looong time, lol).
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Originally Posted by 1GreeKtC
^^ummm he went the "staggered" way....

that's when the rears are wider than the fronts.... commonly found on RWD vehicles...but a lot of people do it on the boxes!
I think he actually meant different brand/model of tires....not size.
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I am absolutely amazed that you can put 275/45-20's inside the rear wheelwell of the xB without rubbing all the time. That tire is almost 5" larger in diameter than the stock tire!
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Originally Posted by CIONIDE
I am absolutely amazed that you can put 275/45-20's inside the rear wheelwell of the xB without rubbing all the time. That tire is almost 5" larger in diameter than the stock tire!
He's a donk rida fa sho...
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damm those are F-in huge!
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if only there was a 2jz xb option
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looks awsome!! but the rear tire is huuuge!!
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can u take side angle pics?
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Originally Posted by dirtyd12dozen
can u take side angle pics?
Yes, straight on side shot with front wheels pointed straight forward please, so we can see how those big bad boys fill out the fender gap.
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