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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 04:29 AM
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Default My new 16" wheels. That's right, I said 16's!

I know I'll loose much respect here, but I had no interest in moving up in rim size. I only had 1400 miles on my tires and didn't feel like getting news ones. Plus I didn't want to make my XB2 ride any more jittery than it already does. Lastly, I feel like the bigger rim size tires cost way more than they should. So by staying with small wheels and tires is one more way I'm sticking it to the man! Craigs List. $200.



Old Jul 20, 2010 | 04:31 AM
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cool.
do you take it off-roading?
Old Jul 20, 2010 | 04:36 AM
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much better than steelies, an a little bit lower could make it look even better
Old Jul 20, 2010 | 05:44 AM
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Those actually work well but it does need to be lower.
Old Jul 20, 2010 | 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 1GreeKtC
cool.
do you take it off-roading?
that lift kit is sick right! trd off road ftw!
Old Jul 20, 2010 | 06:06 AM
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I'm amazed at our stock height.
I just don't get it, why the ____ do you need to produce a vehicle THAT ____ing high off the ground.

anyway unless this fridge gets dropped, it'll look like s__t!!
Old Jul 20, 2010 | 01:51 PM
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Looks good! Great find for only $200, too!
Old Jul 20, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by lawrance
Plus I didn't want to make my XB2 ride any more jittery than it already does.
Fix the ride height, and improve the ride quality at the same time:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=124875
Old Jul 20, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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I'm definitely going stock height! hahaha
Old Jul 24, 2010 | 03:55 AM
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Here's my new 16's! I love 'em. Craigslist $225.

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Btw, does anyone know what model Konigs these are for sure? I think they're an older generation of the Hotswaps?

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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 04:00 AM
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^those look bigger that 16"s

ps nice threadjack with your pic. :/
Old Jul 24, 2010 | 04:01 AM
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Nope they're 16s.

ps you're welcome. :/
Old Jul 24, 2010 | 04:26 AM
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I wasn't thanking you.
Old Jul 24, 2010 | 07:47 AM
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I'm rollin on 16's, I think they work just fine on the xb, im not a fan of large wheels.
Old Jul 24, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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16" rocks. Less cost wheel & tires. Rides better too. You need some NF210 springs and a rear sway bar. Makes a huge difference for the better. This is mine on 16's and NF210's

Old Jul 24, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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We're going to need a moderator to merge this thread with the 16" wheel thread. lol

16" wheel thread!!!!!!!!!!!!
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...light=16+wheel
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