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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 06:54 AM
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I'm buying some wheel for my girls Xa and I was wondering what offset do I need to have wheels to sit flush on fender....


Also, will 17 's with the trd drop...leave a large gap or just go 18's


Any pictures would be kool for my gf and all.
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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Everything with the TRD drop will have some mean fender gap. The xA has crazy gap @ stock and the TRD springs don't lower much. If you want flush, you're going to need spacers in the rear, or a staggered fit.
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Wheel size has nothing to do with wheelwell gaps first off. Get some S-tech springs and some nice 17 inch wheels and 215/40/17s. It will look 200% better.
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Originally Posted by bB2NER
Wheel size has nothing to do with wheelwell gaps first off. Get some S-tech springs and some nice 17 inch wheels and 215/40/17s. It will look 200% better.


its my girls....she can't drive a lowered car....so I think s-tech would be to low...
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Originally Posted by sciondriver1466
Originally Posted by bB2NER
Wheel size has nothing to do with wheelwell gaps first off. Get some S-tech springs and some nice 17 inch wheels and 215/40/17s. It will look 200% better.


its my girls....she can't drive a lowered car....so I think s-tech would be to low...
Oh, ok then she will like H-techs instead. Only an inch drop and will still have a wheelwell gap. xA's gaps or sooo much larger than xB's
Old Jul 21, 2007 | 06:36 AM
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You can see the gap on my car here:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=185057

I'm on 18" with 35 series tires on TRD springs.
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