elusivebb05

i'm going to be purchasing wheels in a couple of months. i'm going with a 16x7 with a bigger 50 series sidewall but i'm trying to find out how far i would have to lower it so that i would have virtually no wheel well gap. someone let me know or give suggestions. thanks.

bB2NER

2 inch drop will virtually close up the gap and still be streetable. 16" tires needed for proper sizing is 205/50/16.

J1slim

either 195/50/16 or 205/50/16 will work... the 195 is the same diameter as the stock tire and should work well on a 7 inch wheel

bB2NER

195 is a width not diameter. For a 7 inch wide wheel 205 or 215 is proper width. 195 will be too far stretched out to provide any rim protection.

elusivebb05

thanks for the feedback guys. i'm trying to go with the trd suspension set up so that if something messes up i can take my car back to them without warranty bs. but, in case i don't want to go with the trd's what's a good 2" drop suspension setup? oh and will a front or rear sway bar help body roll in corners?

bB2NER

Some searching would give great results. and yes, a rear sway bar helps much for cornering stability. Here is a list of springs for the xB/xA.

Code:

Drop Spring Rate (lbs/in)
Company Item Front Rear Front Rear Color MSRP Applic.

Stock
Scion xB - - 148 160
Scion xA - - 134 134
Toyota Echo - - ?? 134
Toyota bB/ist - - 125 134

Slight Drop (~1")
Tenzo-R ?? ?? Progressive* Purple 107.70 xA/xB
TRD 1.0" 1.0" +10% +10% White 189.00 xB
Tein H-Tech 1.1" 0.9" 129 179 Bronze 230.00 xB

Moderate Drop (~1.5")
Springtech 1.77" 1.77" ??? ??? ??? ---.-- xA/xB
Hotchkis Sport 1.375" 1.625" 185* 180* Silver 173.85 xA/xB
Road Magnet 1.5" 1.5" ??? ??? Silver 220.00 xA/xB
Tein S-Tech 1.7" 1.5" 145 179 Green 220.00 xB
Espelir ASD 1.57" 1.77" 179 157 Blue? 230.00 xB
Tanabe NF210 1.7" 1.2" 118 140 Blue 250.00 xB
Progress Tech. 1.8" 1.5" +20% +20%* Aqua ---.-- xB
B+G 1.75" 1.75" *? *? Red 269.00 xA/xB
Intrax 1.7" 1.7" *? *? Purple 289.00 xB
H&R Sport 1.5" 1.4" +25%-30% Black 299.00 xA/xB
Eibach Pro-Kit 1.5" 1.6" 120-189* 69-211* Black ---.-- xA/xB

Low Drop (~2")
DZ Sport 1.8" 2.25" ??? ??? Red? ---.-- xA/xB
Megan Racing 2.0" 1.75" 280 230 Orange 149.95 xA/xB
Gold-Line 2.0" 2.0" 170 185 Gold ---.-- xA/xB
Tanabe DF210 2.2" 2.0" 157 168 White 230.00 xB
RS*R Down 2.0" 1.2" 137 141 Black 249.00 xB
H&R Race 2.0" 1.8" +50%-100% Red 299.00 xA/xB
Eibach Sportline 2.0" 2.0" 98-206* 57-229* Red 319.00 xA/xB
Sprint Perf. 2.0" 2.0" ??? ??? Blue 345.00 xA/xB
Ground Control (Eibach)** 0-2.75" 0-2.75" ** ** Red 419.00 xB

JDM Brands
C-One Sport Coil 1.77" 1.18" 196 101 Red Y28000 bB (All)
KG/mm DR-Proceed S 0.79" 0.79" 109-168* 109-162* ??? Y37800 bB (NCP31)
KG/mm DR-Proceed SS 1.57" 1.57" 123-184* 84-201* ??? Y37800 bB (NCP31)
KG/mm DR-Proceed R 2.17" 2.17" 123-213* 62-246* Beige Y38850 bB (NCP31)

J1slim

I understand tire sizes.....i was just stating that a 195/50 will be the same diameter for speedometer reasons.....a 205/50 is a bit wider and a little taller