Notices

The OFFICIAL 18" Wheel Thread.... Let's see them

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 9, 2010 | 04:53 AM
  #1  
Big_Chika's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 24
From: Bay Area
Thumbs up The OFFICIAL 18" Wheel Thread.... Let's see them

So let's see who is running 18's.
Old Feb 9, 2010 | 02:47 PM
  #2  
D_Unit's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,008
From: Bay Area, CA
Default

My old Work Wheels vs-xx... My new wheels are coming in today!
  • 18x8 +26, 18x9 +20
  • all wrapped in Federal SS595s 215/40/18s








Old Feb 9, 2010 | 11:43 PM
  #3  
Big_Chika's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 24
From: Bay Area
Default

Looks nice. What springs are you riding on?
Old Feb 9, 2010 | 11:47 PM
  #4  
MeatRocket's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Scikotics
SL Member
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,151
From: York, PA
Default

D UNIT=Ballin!!!
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 12:22 AM
  #5  
dspeedy69's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 233
From: Moreno Valley, CA
Default

This are my 18, dont really know the specs, I just know the dealer try to charge me 4 grand for them and when i said no, they gave them to me free, they came with the car by the way.Name:  downsized_0212001309.jpg
Views: 6103
Size:  30.3 KB
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 01:06 AM
  #6  
brettalesi's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 88
From: Mission Viejo, CA
Default

here is my 08. stock springs...still cant decide what i want.. anywho they are Motegi SP10 in matte black silver lip, 18x8 +40 offset with 225/40r18 Toyo Proxes Fz4 tires..


Old Feb 13, 2010 | 02:16 AM
  #7  
pyroman131's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,059
Default

Originally Posted by brettalesi
here is my 08. stock springs...still cant decide what i want.. anywho they are Motegi SP10 in matte black silver lip, 18x8 +40 offset with 225/40r18 Toyo Proxes Fz4 tires..
I finally narrowed down the springs that I want for my 08 CSM: Eibach Sportlines. They give you a really nice drop. 1.2"F, 2.2" Back. It's about a 2-finger wheel gap in the front and the back. So that's what I'd recommend for you.
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 12:41 PM
  #8  
kidd's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 145
From: MO, USA
Default

these are some off brand 18x8.5 42 offset and nexen 225/40 tires.

and i'll see D units my rides, ride pic.
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 04:13 PM
  #9  
brettalesi's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 88
From: Mission Viejo, CA
Default

Originally Posted by pyroman131
I finally narrowed down the springs that I want for my 08 CSM: Eibach Sportlines. They give you a really nice drop. 1.2"F, 2.2" Back. It's about a 2-finger wheel gap in the front and the back. So that's what I'd recommend for you.
yeah ive been looking at those actually.. decent price and a decent drop. what about quality?i mean they are a reputable brand but does anyone have any experience with them?

this is what ive been looking at http://www.fastscions.com/scion-xb-h...2008-2009.aspx

complete set up with springs, and front and rear sway. and a good price.
Old Feb 15, 2010 | 01:34 AM
  #10  
pyroman131's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,059
Default

Originally Posted by brettalesi
yeah ive been looking at those actually.. decent price and a decent drop. what about quality?i mean they are a reputable brand but does anyone have any experience with them?

this is what ive been looking at http://www.fastscions.com/scion-xb-h...2008-2009.aspx

complete set up with springs, and front and rear sway. and a good price.
I've heard the quality is really good with the Eibachs.

Here's a better price for you on springs and sway kits:
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/S...lar=&brand=all

I thought about ordering the sways and springs for Eibach sportlines, but I didn't want to spend the dough, considering I'm putting some extra dough into wheels. I'll ride with springs for now, then I'll get a sway bar in the future.
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 12:03 AM
  #11  
BadBlood's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 93
From: NC
Default

icw racing 18's...hotchkis springs coming soon!
Name:  IMG_0654.jpg
Views: 5557
Size:  120.2 KB
Old Feb 18, 2010 | 10:54 PM
  #12  
xbaholic's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 272
From: C.P./Sac/Elk Grove
Default

this is after i spent about 2 hours cleaning her one day :D

Name:  PA260703-2.jpg
Views: 5544
Size:  122.2 KB

Name:  PA260707-2.jpg
Views: 5589
Size:  96.3 KB

Name:  PA260714-2.jpg
Views: 5373
Size:  98.1 KB
Old Feb 19, 2010 | 12:22 AM
  #13  
Dark Gecko's Avatar
Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 87
From: South Florida
Default

Heres mine. Drag wheels, 40 offset, stock suspension.
Name:  16340_1229152141362_1605842959_3056.jpg
Views: 5361
Size:  46.5 KBName:  09.jpg
Views: 5579
Size:  74.2 KBName:  10.jpg
Views: 5335
Size:  78.8 KB
Old Feb 23, 2010 | 05:13 AM
  #14  
RMS's Avatar
RMS
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,326
From: - AZ -
Default

IS350 wheels
Front 18x8 225/40
Rear 18x8.5 255/40
Suspension by Randode.com



Name:  IMG_1147.jpg
Views: 6923
Size:  66.4 KB
Old Feb 23, 2010 | 02:10 PM
  #15  
D_Unit's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,008
From: Bay Area, CA
Default

^ those look better than MOST aftermarket wheels. but then again, almost anything looks good on air.
Old Feb 23, 2010 | 05:51 PM
  #16  
xbaholic's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 272
From: C.P./Sac/Elk Grove
Default

damn those look hella nice
Old Feb 25, 2010 | 04:05 PM
  #17  
mikeyxB's Avatar
Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 75
Default




SC430 18x8 Tanabe NF
Old Feb 25, 2010 | 10:33 PM
  #18  
xtylerx's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 303
From: Diamond Bar, CA
Default

Tenzo Cuzco v1

Name:  IMG_7169.jpg
Views: 5385
Size:  66.5 KB
Name:  IMG_7173.jpg
Views: 5320
Size:  52.7 KB
Name:  IMG_7046.jpg
Views: 5834
Size:  60.9 KB
Old Feb 26, 2010 | 04:43 AM
  #19  
CIONIDE's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 6,012
From: Napa, CA
Default

Originally Posted by xtylerx
Tenzo Cuzco v1
Nice looking wheels on the RS 6.0, but stay away from curbs with those protruding spokes.
Old Feb 26, 2010 | 11:24 AM
  #20  
xtylerx's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 303
From: Diamond Bar, CA
Default

Yeah, I'm way paranoid with these. I always end up parking at least 3ft from the curb.



All times are GMT. The time now is 08:49 AM.