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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 05:36 AM
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I was wondering if anyone out there can help me! If I lower my xB with a Tanabe DF210 springs and put on a set of 16x7 rims. What size tires do I use and I need to know what size whould get rid of the wheel gap?? At least a 2 finger gap...Thanks in advance...
Old Aug 1, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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I personally have no expirence with the Tanabe. But I bet if you do some searching you could find some pic's and get some idea. I would think you would need either a 50 or 55 profile. That is what I used. I am back to 15's with 60 profile. I also run the TEIN S-tech. I love the wheel gap on mine it sits right on the tire. I also like the ride of the 60 profile. I have Konig Utralite 15's (11.5lbs ea) that are pretty stinkin' light. I get much better fuel economy with lighter wheels. 16's will not be a huge difference over stock, but the style will be on.
Old Aug 1, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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205/50's are the best tire size for 16x7
Old Aug 2, 2006 | 10:13 PM
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I don't know if you looked at my profile yet. But I do know that hayalex6 has 16's on his box. I met him the other night his box is nice!!!! Dude you should bug him for some pic's. I just looked at mine and I have a little more gap than he does.
Old Aug 2, 2006 | 10:28 PM
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done and done

I've already gave him some gap closeups in PM's

Tim: are you free Saturday? Team Scion Eyed in Austin is trying to have a meet up at Hooters on Riverside.
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 01:41 AM
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I'm in, tell me when. I know where the Riverside Hooter's is.
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