Of course naturally this would be the case since the sidewall of the tire has some give in it. That is why usually you'd like to run a tire even less than that width/series...

 

thats what i was trying to tell people.
just as a tip that i learned from my
experience....

 

Joey - that's interesting. On my Civic, I'm running a 15x6.5" wheel with 205/50/15 and the steering feels WAY overboosted and sloppy compared to my fiancée's stock 14s (185/65/14) on her Civic sedan. I wonder if that's why. But then again, that wouldn't make sense because she's got a 65 mm side wall and I have a 50mm. Hmmm...

 

i just got my 15x8s on monday with 195/45 yokos. im thinkin bout goin with a more beefy tire like the ones on the picture above to fill the wheel well more. even tho im planning on goin pretty low its gonna look weird with the low profile tires on such a small wheel. We'll see after i get them on there with a different suspension set up. my 1.25" drop looks like a 3" lift with the 15s on.

edit: Heres a pic of them.

 

thats euroscene's car. he posts on the forums i frequently visit. his car is soo awesome. hes rockin schmidts also. like mine pictured above, but different model

 

Yeah, I love Schmidts! It seems like there are lots of European companies that make really wide 15" and 16" wheels. Another wheel I found yesterday was the ATS Cup. I guess many would consider it a "VW" wheel, but I think it looks awesome (and it's 15x7, I believe)


projxB - I can't wait to see your car on your wheels! Make sure to post pics.

 

ATS cups are dope, those are a big hit with the dub heads. I was thinkin bout gettin some ATS classics for my rabbit once i finish proj'n on that thing.

and i definatly will post pics after i get them on there. i might be installing my 2" springs today, until i get the coilovers im waiting on.

 

can't wait to see the drop + wheels!

 

Finally got a good photo of my 15x7s ... of course it wasn't one I took myself! Here they are:



These are Helo Ax 15x7s. I'm told the offset is +38. Weight is unknown but probably a little bit heavier than stock -- I haven't noticed much of an effect on performance either way. The stock tires fill out quite nicely -- when the time comes I'll see if I have space for something a bit wider. So far quality seems very good considering the price (about $160 each).

Still pondering the fender flares ...

 

Don't get the fender flares unless you plan on getting new wheels with a much lower even negative offset. If you don't your xB will look like it's hovering!!! Actually that might look cool... but I'm sure not the effect you'd be looking for.

 

You may be right about the flares ... it's just about flush in front but nowhere close in back. It wouldn't come out nearly as nice as this (random photo I took at Chinatown Showoff on Sunday):

 

I love schmidts too! I have a set on my VW.....LOTS of $$$

 

Has anyone else tried to run the stock tires ( 185/60 ) over 15x7s? Pics? Is this even safe?

XBBoy: have any pics with the Axis Mag Lites?

 

Look up the specs for your particular tires on tirerack.com. According to the specs the Goodyears that came on my xB can be used on rims up to 7" -- so the 15x7s I got were right at the limit.

 

Very nice picture and the rims look great ( Nice Job )

The 15 inch rim looks rather good, I am searching for rims and tires for the Lava, was leaning toward 17x7.5 but the 15x7 with factory tires fills in great and saves some serious cash !

 

Awesome looking Sushi .... Your using the stock tire with 15x7 rims, this gives me a fresh outlook .... Instead of going with 17x7.5 and have to buy tires and run the cash up .... Did you lowwer your box or is it stock ?

Nice job !

 

i like these 15" looks too, planning on getting a set of 15x7 35off up front and 15x7 25 off in the back. what you guys think and what tire size should i use?
thanks in advance.
dchan8

 

House of Steel: That's not my car. (I wish it were!)

I'm thinking that 15x7.5 is the way to go, though. The WORK Equip 01s (pictured above) are that size. Then again, maybe with the right offset a 15x7 would look similar.

What's the stock offset on the Scion's 15" wheels?

 

Crude measurements suggest it's about 15x6, +38.

One crucial fit point for 15x7s is a bolt head sticking out of the rear axle frame that runs close to the sidewall. My tires clear it with juuuuussssttt enough room to spare. I think whoever suggested 15x7, +25 is about right (if you can find 'em).

And I'm loving those Works. I hope someone makes a high-quality knockoff, or that they end up in the closeout section at Super Autobacs, or something!

Photo of those from Modacar.com:

 

That red bB is still one of my favorite cars! I'm not sure what the offset is onthe Equip 01s. I know they're 15x7.5, though.

One other thing about the "wide-and-stretched" look is that you'll have to get your vehicle really low for it to look right, IMHO. Another forum member pointed that out to me.