What do you guys think is the best wheel and tire combo that wouldnt affect the smooth ride, have tread life, without having to drop the xb? cuz my car will pretty much be a commuter but i still want it to look nice.. tell me what you guys think or have.....17" and 18"...peaace

 

stay stock!

or just change your wheels keep the same tires

 

Go 17"...I got 205/40/17 tires. You will have a little more meat on the tire. Check out Wheelguyz.com. They have wheel and tire combos for under $660.00 :D

 

So, going with 18" means rougher ride ?? Is ride difference noticable or just depends on the road, howmuch worse is it compre to 17" ?? ...thanks Sean

 

I'm running 215/35-18 tires on 18" wheels for the first time - there is certainly not a lot of sidewall on this size tire. Having no prior experience with this wheel & tire combo, I'm concerned about potential problems. So far, they drive nicely (of course the ride is a bit stiffer than stock). Other than potholes and curbs, should I be worried about anything?

 

if you want it to look good and don't want to drop it, go with 19" rims, its harsh but worth it.

 

We just installed a set of 16x7.5 alloys on a customers car and it looks nice :D . We have 18" on our vehicle, but the ride is not what I would prefer for a comuter vehicle. the 16's ride nice and have a wider trac than the stock wheel tire combo.

 

what smooth ride are you referring to...even when bone stock, thats not exactly a smooth ride...imo!