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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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I think Kosei K1s are a classic-looking wheel. I was wondering if anyone is running a set on their xB? If anyone has pics, post 'em up. I know there's a white xB with 15" white Koseis in the "end all 15" wheel thread," but that's it ...
Old Jan 20, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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I'm interested in pics on an xB too...

I know you can get them in really low offsets, but I don't know where. I've seen on ebay and craigslist 15x7 +17 a few times...
Old Jan 20, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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tire rack has low offset too. i was running with +17 in front and +12 in the rear on my 240 before. the wheels were 15X7 and 15X8 respectively......
Old Jan 20, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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Tire Rack only lists the 15x7s for the xB and I don't know how strict they are with ordernig the offset you want. They may not sell you a different size because of liability and such.
Old Jan 20, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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FYI, the K1's are being closed out, so if you want to take advantage of the clearance price, please place your order soon Please remember that ScionLife will only receive credit for the order if placed online through the ScionLife site. In addition, please enter my name in the "Previous Contacts" area towards the end of the order so I can keep an eye on it for you. Finally, if you have any questions, be sure to let me know.
Old Jan 20, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Sushiboy
Tire Rack only lists the 15x7s for the xB and I don't know how strict they are with ordernig the offset you want. They may not sell you a different size because of liability and such.
i got mine from tire rack so they can do the offset thing...

also, i listed the wrong size wheels, i had 16's and i think 8.5 in the rear.
Old Jan 20, 2006 | 11:36 PM
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Do you have any pics?
Old Jan 20, 2006 | 11:40 PM
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i have them on one of my computers, but can't find them right now. i'm assuming though, that all tirerack has left is 15X7.
Old Jan 21, 2006 | 01:26 AM
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If you find those pics, post 'em up or e-mail them to me; I'd love to see what a 16x8.5 wheel looks like on an xB.

I am looking at a set of 16x7.5s w/Falken Azenis (215-50-16) right now, but I need to sell my 18s first (see classifieds).:D
Old Jan 21, 2006 | 01:37 AM
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i'm sorry, i think you misread, i had the 16X8.5 on my 240... i got 15X8 work equip 03's on my box
Old Jan 21, 2006 | 02:39 AM
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Oh, my bad.
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How about some Kosei KT Maxi's, not the same I know, but I love to show off my fat lip

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wow. nice.
Old Jan 25, 2006 | 04:39 AM
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Can Someone post the different sizes and offsets the K1s are available in. Tire Rack only list 15x7 38 offset.
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Originally Posted by AmericanIST
Can Someone post the different sizes and offsets the K1s are available in. Tire Rack only list 15x7 38 offset.
this is a quote of myself from dec 16 '03 so i don't know if you can still find these. unfortunately, this is only 2 sizes, but there were 3 offsets available from tire rack for each. sorry, kind of lazy to edit...

Originally Posted by magicmanjk808
i'm going to be getting kosei k1's soon, but i need some info first. i was thinking of 16's, 7.5 in front 8.5 in back. i'm still a beginner when it comes to dirfting, so do you think would 8.5 be too hard to kick out with my KA and skill? should i start with 7.5 all around?

for the front, i know from previous posts that +22 will clear coilovers and brakes. on the rear 8.5 the possible offset are 17, 27, 37. i think 27 would be best, but not too sure. if you suggest i go 7.5 in the back too, possible offsets are 12, 22, 32. should i go 22 or 32?

this is for a drift setup which is why i posted this in this forum, mods feel free to move it if you think it should be moved.

any advice will be greatly appreciated. thank you very much.
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