anthonyha

get those 18s and then get ksports to slam it

bego

thats a good idea, but I have the TVS Hotchkis lowering system so i dont think I will be trading that out anytime soon... If I could afford ksports I would do them hands down right now just too pricey for me right now

anthonyha

yeah thats true

bego

i vote no more recession!!!!

dirtyd12dozen

im stuck between the 18 and 19 inch. 19 inch tires are expensive
but i dont wanna get 18's and the wheep gap is too much. i wanna do a small drop....i dont wanna do too much

bego

again i did the hotchkis mainly because it leveled the ride out and because its a good looking drop. coilovers are sick, as well are bags, but for the price my new suspension works perfect! what kind of a drop are you looking for? whats the price difference between the 18's and 19's?

dirtyd12dozen

im looking for something minor to cover up the wheel gap. i dont wanna have to worry about rubbing or goin super slow through bumps. ive had that b4 and its really annoying. the difference is about $500 i believe

CIONIDE

iTrader: (1)

Are you talking about the perceived visual area between the wheel and the fender, or the actual gap between the tire tread and the fender?

MaxBoost925

I think he needs a bigger tire.

CIONIDE

iTrader: (1)

I just want to make sure before I tell him that the size of the actual gap itself is determined by the amount of drop combined with the tire size. The wheel size has nothing to do with it.

On the other hand, I know a lot of people want larger diameter wheels to visually fill in the big fender openings. That's why I'll be going with 18's instead of 17's.

Oops, I guess I just said it.

Beckenbauer

would 235 size tires be better??

CIONIDE

iTrader: (1)

It all depends on the wheel size & offset, as well as what you're dropped on.

Beckenbauer

im looking at 18x8 +35 offset with ksports. would they fit Cionide

CIONIDE

iTrader: (1)

Those will fit fine with 225/40 or 235/40 tires. The 235's will give a tiny bit more sidewall height and be almost 1/2" wider, but the 225's should allow you to dial down the Ksports a tad bit lower. The choice is yours.

To give you an idea of how it would look, here are pictures of NoLimitz' xB. He has 19x8.5" fronts and 19x9.5" rears that are all +38 offset. He is dropped on Ksport coilovers. His tires are 235/35 front & 245/35 rear.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=223479

Beckenbauer

okay sweet thanks CIONIDE

dirtyd12dozen

^^how much u gettin em for?
cionide...u know any spots in so cal with good/cheap prices?

CIONIDE

iTrader: (1)

Not off hand, I'd say check your regional forum for local guys with personal experience.

wolfsburg2k1

ok guys.. so 18x8's +35 or +45 offset with a Tanabe NF210 drop are hopefully in the near future. my only question is which size tire would look better and help fill the wheel well.. a 225/40 or 235/40? opinions.. pics.. ??

CIONIDE

iTrader: (1)

18x8 +35 on NF's need the 225 tires to not rub, and will put the face of the wheels almost flush with the fenders.

18x8 +45 on NF's will work fine with 235 tires, and fill out the gap b/w the tires and fenders better, but the face of the wheels will sit back from the edge of the fenders about 1/2".

The choice is yours.

BadBlood

ya think the bronze and polished lip would look good on BCM?