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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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Ok, I'm about to get these SportMax 001 (http://www.edgeracing.com/images/wheel/sportmax_001_(gloss_black_pf)_angle_zoom.jpg) rims..and in the package it shows different tires and what not that "fit" Scion xB's..but every website seems to show me different sizes..would Nankang NS-II Ultra Sport (215/35R18 84H)'s work..or what would be good?
Old Jan 5, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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That size is perfect, but for the love of God please do not get Nankangs.

If you want a good cheap tire go with Kumho.

I got Nitto's for a little more at 270 shipped for my 17's!
Old Jan 5, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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215/35/18 is what every body else is using on there 18's
Old Jan 5, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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I would 3rd the 215/35/18 size. It fits without any issues and is a common size so it wont kill the bank account.

Falken Ziex 512 is an excellent tire choice for a great price...
Old Jan 5, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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+1 for 215/25
+1 for anything but nankraps
Old Jan 5, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ElChupacabra
I would 3rd the 215/35/18 size. It fits without any issues and is a common size so it wont kill the bank account.

Falken Ziex 512 is an excellent tire choice for a great price...
Exactly what I was going to post. I ran 215/35/18 Falken Ziex 512s; great setup.

I also owned a set of Nankang tires at one point. They were really cheap, and harder than rocks. Horrible tires. They were scary to drive in the rain.
Old Jan 6, 2007 | 03:35 AM
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yes definitely go 215/35/18.
you MIGHT even be able to get away with 215/45/18, but that's cutting it close.

as for brand, if you want relatively inexpensive, falkens, kumhos, and toyos are good ways to go.
if price isn't as much of a concern, pirelli pzero neros or michelin pilot sports will be awesome.
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i've run nothing but the toyo proxes 4s on my last 5 cars. everything from a 195-50-15 on my civic up to 235-55-20 on my lowrider truck. no complaints.

on my box i'm running the 215-35-18s.
Old Jan 6, 2007 | 05:26 AM
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I just got my 215/35/18 couple days ago...... and it's pretty cheap (319 ship) the brand is nexxen 3000.....
Old Jan 6, 2007 | 06:06 AM
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Sweeeeet..thanks everyone..I'll put up pics when I get everything on..I have the thunder cloud xB, so i thought a rim with some black in it would be good..Thanks again
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