hey, i just bought a '06 XB (blue onyx pearl) and i'm looking at getting gold Rota GT3's. is it worth it to get the 16's and have to buy new tires as well, or just go with 15's and use the stock tires? i wanna get the 15's, but i dont' want it to look funny on my box

 

Well... that's up to you. The stock tires are pretty crappy IMO so I'd get new one's regardless.

 

18's with 225/40/18 tires and a drop.

 

15s 205/50 ^^^^^ with a drop

 

Im partial to 16s. Check my profile for pics.

 

A 16" could be a very good way to go. The price of wheels and tires 15" vs. 16" tends to be very minimal. Once you start going 17-18" there seems to be a fairly good price jump. Plus, the size engine you have should be able to handle 16" just fine.

 

I run a 15 x 8 wheel. With a 0 offset. Its pretty popular amongst the xb's these days, but require what we call "minor alternations" to run them. They run for about $400 shipped. And before you decide on a wheel, make sure you do a lot of research regarding offsets, and fitments. And what wheels can you ge in the same price range, you'd be suprised at the vast selection. But when it comes down to it, its what YOU like, and what YOU fell comfortable with.

Im running a 195/50 tire to get it a little stretch.

Just my .02

BTW here is the stretch, note the curvy side wall

 

BTW, dont use stock tires.

Go with Hankooks.

You can also go with Falken's but the tread wear sucks.

 

I like your Autobot avatar

Hey.. what about Kumho SPT's .... I hear they are the bomb

 

Thanks for all the replies everyone. i decided to get the TRD Coil Springs, i'm gonna put those on tomorrow, and im gonna stick with 15's. i'll post pics of the set up once it's all locked in. thanks again everyone!

 

I say go 16", u can streach your tires a lil ;), 15 inches wont look like much. i want 17" though. or rox on steelies!!!

 

Thanks.

 

I ahve 205 50 16's on Motegi Black RT5's. I love them. I am glad I went with 16's.

 

I forgot to mention... but the donut/spare in the back is a 16" , so if you go 16".. and need to put on a spare.... its all same diameter wheel

 

I'm running the stock tires on a 15x8 rim and love it.