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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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What do you guys think of these?



And I'm still learning some stuff about wheels. These come in a +38 and a +45 offset. What would be the difference on the xD?
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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What color xD do you have?

I think you'd want to go with a +38 to make them slightly more flush... but what are the rest of the wheels specs? Diameter/width? And what are you lowered on?
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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Nautical Blue Metallic, not currently lowered but planning on it. They come in 17 inch or 18 inch. I'd probably go with the 17's which are 17x7.5 with the 5x100 bolt pattern.

http://www.enkei.com/spec_charts/ALETTA.pdf
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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I'm kinda feelin this one a little. especially on a darker exterior paint Scion.
Are these pretty pricey? or?
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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Given that they are Enkei's I doubt they are terribly pricey..maybe $200 a pop.

NOt that it's a bad thing.

That's definitely a interesting wheel design though.
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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yeah, ur gonna have to go with the 17's, no 5x100 in 18's

they look good, definitely go with the 38 offset, 215/45/17 tire or 205/45/17 for less chance of rubbing
Old Feb 14, 2010 | 12:47 AM
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Durrr...yea no choice but 17's then. I found them for sale online for anywhere from $150-$200 apiece but am waiting for a local shop to get back to me on prices for a wheel & tire package. Tho as I'm running tC wheels and just got brand new 215/45/r17 tires put on, I guess I could just swap over the tires I have. Time to ponder...
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Definately go with the 38 offset...
Old Feb 14, 2010 | 11:04 PM
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So the +38 offset would make the wheels more flush rather than recessed?
Old Feb 14, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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definitely, +38 is a nice offset for that size. not very aggressive, but sits out well, and will fit nicely at that size. As for the wheel choice, they dont look too bad, not really my style though.
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Yes...Lower the offset more out towards the fender/flush with the outer edge of the fender the rim will be...Higher the offset, more "sunk-in" they are going to be...

You definately want the 38 offset if you go with that particular rim...
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Those look like a pain in the ___ to clean if its gonna be used for daily driving
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I think they would look good on the XD! Definitely lower the ride first but 38 offset for sure when you get them.
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Originally Posted by Zefoxe
Those look like a pain in the ___ to clean if its gonna be used for daily driving
They dont look that hard to clean , way easier than cleaning mine, thats for damn sure.

As for the rims, if you like em, and think you can pull them off, go for em, they'll fit well, but slightly conservative as far as offsets go, and enkei is a pretty decent brand.
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