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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 03:22 AM
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What size tires would I need on some 18x8.5 wheels in front and 18x9.5 out back? Im thinking of going with these wheels:

Old Mar 26, 2010 | 03:28 AM
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damn those look like nice rims!! can't wait to see pics ;)

oh and as for tire size, I can't exactly help you.... just wait for Cionide he'll post up soon
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 03:40 AM
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The fronts would be 18x8 (no 18x8.5 available).

I need to know what drop you have to recommend the correct offset and tire sizes.

Also, are you going for the hellaflush look with stretched tires and rolled fenders, or do you want normal tires on wheels that sit back from the edge of the fenders a bit and don't require fender rolling.
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 03:43 AM
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^told ya ;)
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by xbaholic
^told ya ;)
Nice.
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 05:48 AM
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I aim to please.
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by CIONIDE
The fronts would be 18x8 (no 18x8.5 available).

I need to know what drop you have to recommend the correct offset and tire sizes.

Also, are you going for the hellaflush look with stretched tires and rolled fenders, or do you want normal tires on wheels that sit back from the edge of the fenders a bit and don't require fender rolling.
Yeah thats what I meant 18x8 lol...Right now I have the trd springs...How about both, still thinking about the stretched look. Thanks Cionide
Old Mar 27, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 03:16 PM
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Newton your xB is looking clean brotha! Makes me jealous I got BSP. Nice work
Old Mar 27, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by bad2point4xb
Yeah thats what I meant 18x8 lol...Right now I have the trd springs...How about both, still thinking about the stretched look. Thanks Cionide
Sent you a PM to keep the thread jacking to a minimum.
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by CIONIDE
Sent you a PM to keep the thread jacking to a minimum.
Uh, didn't we already hijack the thread with painted calipers??

You, sir, are a hypocrite!
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 03:39 AM
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rubber is on it's way...

Old Mar 28, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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That's gonna look clean!
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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What are those wheels xb cracker?
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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What are those wheels xb cracker?
From Lexus SC430(18x8 et45). When the xB2 first came out and I found out the bolt pattern and hub diameter was the same, this was the wheel I wanted. Everyone says the wheel is heavy, but it's a shade under 20 pounds.

mikeyxB had his chromed...

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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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I like those, they look good!
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by xB Cracker
rubber is on it's way...

Idk, I think they look too much like the stock hubcaps....
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 03:39 AM
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 03:57 AM
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luv'n the Lexus stockers...

here's some new pics of my 18s with some new spacers for the rear... only thing missing now is my stance. it sucks not to roll hard sometimes.

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