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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 02:27 AM
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I know most people run 215/45/17 on ther box , but is there any one with pics with 205/40/17 tires , if so please post them , Thanks
Old Feb 10, 2006 | 02:37 AM
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Mine are 205s


Old Feb 10, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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These are 215/40WR17, they are about as close as you can get to the height of the stock wheels. I got the wheels before my xB has come in, so no pics on the vehicle yet.

Old Feb 10, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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not exactly a close up shot...but u can see
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 01:33 AM
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 03:36 AM
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IMO 205/40/17's look too small and they are actually a little shorter so your speedo would read higher. Even though the 215's are more go with them. Plus you will have added pothole cushion with the taller sidewall.
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 11:36 PM
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here is my old rims.
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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Im gonna take some tommrow! any excuse to take pictures of the box hehe
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Gothbox
here is my old rims.
what springs r u using? your xB sits real low
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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They are low. They are cut stockers.
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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this is my old box sitting 205/40/17, 2" goldline drop. the speedo was not affected enough to notice.
Old Feb 21, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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Hehe I know my car sucks lol






Old Feb 21, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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Hehe I know my car sucks lol






Old Feb 21, 2006 | 11:25 PM
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Here are mine... although I no longer have the wheels on my xB:



Old Feb 23, 2006 | 12:57 PM
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My first wheels had that size on them... for me not enough sidewall, also too much of the wheel well was visible.



You might want to look at 215/45/17, which I'm running now. More comfortable, beefier looking, fills up the well more IMO.


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