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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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I was wondering if anyone knew if I would need wheel spacers if I am putiing on 18/8 rims with a 3.25 inch lip? Any suggestion for what type of spacers?
Old Dec 10, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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thats a very general question.

what spings are you runnin?
whats the offset of the wheels?
Old Dec 10, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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I am going to run 18/8 Sport Maxx VIP 504 and whole xb is sittin on TRD lowering springs
Old Dec 10, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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no you wont need spacers but you might want them to bring the rim out to be flush with the fender.
Old Dec 11, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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Hey thank you for the input, this will really help
Old Dec 11, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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What is the offset?
Old Dec 12, 2007 | 03:55 AM
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if you want it to be flush with the fender, a 10mm spacer should do it
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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Are we talking 2nd gen? Those wheels should be 32 offset, already very flush... with a 225/40 tire you should be good.
With those wheels I would have a much lower drop, Tanabe DFs at least.
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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yes it is an 05 XB , thanks for the insight. you guys really know your s@!t Thanks
Old Dec 29, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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Are you worried when you hit a bump when lowered if your going to hit the fender well with that much offset
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