I am sittin on some velox 18s wrapped in toyos 215/35/18. And I have a 2 inch drop. :D No rub at all, feels great. But yeah, you do have to watch for that side wall. :sad:

 

Hey man! Glad you were able to sell your rims...and sorry I didn't get back to you regarding my friend that wanted them...

Regarding the 18's VS 17'S, I can give you my personal story... :D

When I got my rims (Enkei RSV 18X7.5 running 215/35/18's) I loved the way they look. The gap was still there, but thats somenthing that was soon fixed with the addition of my Hotchkis springs (1 /3 drop. With this setup the car rides fine...the only problem is that is bumpy as hell and you REALLY have to watch out for potholes....

During this winter I was going to go back to the OEM steelies but I was going to wrap them on a nice set of Winter Blizzaks tires...But then it happened...hahah...Only afternoon about 2 weeks ago My front passenger tire hit a metal plate and it made a nice tear on the sidewall..luckily I was not going that fast and the tire lost all of its air in a few seconds....FINE I said...one tire..ill just by a new one....THEN a week after that...my passenger back tire got a nice Nail that went in and out the sidewall (lucky me) so thats now TWO tires that I have to buy brand new.

Then this past wednesday, I was driving (keep in mind that at this point I was running 2 OEM steelies on the front two wheels and my 18's with the rims on the back) and all of a sudden I hit a pothole and GUESS what??? Bent rim.....



So nowwww!! after riding with the OEM tires for about 2 weeks, one donut and one 18' tire with rim...I have decided that I will buy myself a new set of 17's for the spring and wrap them with a 215/45/17 tire...Which believe me...it will make a difference....

So now..after reading my long post....dont pay attention to me..Im just benting...hahahah :D

 

Omar my man I feel soooo bad for you . I love your Enkei's. That really sucks, talk about bad luck, it doesn't get much worse than that ! You & CB have me covinced, back to 17's for me. As much as I love the bigger rim look, I have heard one to many northeast disaster stories. And your pic just locked me in to 17's. I can't wait to see what you come up with in spring though.

Ps. Don't sweat not getting back to me it's been a real busy time of year for all of us. I did take a $200.00 shot in the a$$ on what I paid for them but, I am just glad they sold so I could get what I really want & the guy who bought them seemed really happy with them.

Well maybe you guys can help me out.
These are some of the wheels I was considering. Tell me what you guys think. They are in order of least favorite to most favorite. And please be totally honest, if you think I can do much better let me know. I hope the links work !

1st is Silver, 2nd is hyperblack, 3rd is carbon wrapped. - All 17"

http://216.120.250.216/pictures/wheelpics/VT2050.JPG
http://216.120.250.216/pictures/wheelpics/VT1378HB.JPG
http://216.120.250.216/pictures/wheelpics/VT2056P.JPG

 

Not a big fan of any of them, honestly. But rims are like opinions, and opinions are like a$$holes, everyone has them. Go with whatcha like, then work around price and packages. Make sure you get the most for your money. Be sure to include....

Lug nuts
Lug nut wrench, if needed
Mounting
Balancing ( tape weights preferred )
Valves ( chrome would be nice )
Hub Centric Rings
Shipping and Handling
and return policy

 

Thanks for the honesty CB. Those are all from Victoria, another tip you have given me.

Will do on all the goodies, do you have to request all of that from victoria or do they include it ? Does that all cost extra ?

I am going to continue to look around, those just caught my eye on that site, something to start me off in my long search.

 

hey guys if I were to get 17 in rims lets say for example 17x7 offset 42 running on 215/45tires will I have rubbing issues? or maybe go with 205/40 tires? Your input would be really appreciated!!!


scion619

 

your numbers seem a little off...

try 215/40
or 205/45

but the 215 tread width on a 7 inch wide rim (42 offset)
40% (of tread width) sidewall on 17" rim
should not rub (thats my current winter set up...)

 

hey super, im running a 215/45R17 on a 7.5 wheel.

 

hmmmmm....

i think you're right. 215/45r17 (mine is 7 wide...)

still, i dont have any issues with rubbing.
Do you have any rubbing Chris...????

 

so im basically looking at 17x7 42 offset with 215/40...... Alright sounds cool with me, as long as I don't have any rubbing issues.... Just wondering if they set flush with the fenders?

scion619

 

in the back they will still be tucked in....

you would need the rear hub shims....

 

That should be all included in your wheel package from Vicotria. You will have to pay a little more for "handling" ( this is why they offer FREE shipping ). But even with the added cost, it was still cheaper for me. Call and order the wheels over the phone with Victoria. I believe i talked to a guy named Raul. Make sure all that is listed above is included, pretty simple.

 

crap. looks like i'll NOT be getting 18"s as I live in baltimore (and regularly frequent cubik in SE DC), both land o' teh potholes

what do you all think of these 17"s on a camo green xB?

http://www.edgeracing.com/2005/Scion/xB/wheel/18/


:D

 

Wow, sorry to see that Omar!

Anyway, I'm running 215/40-17s on my xB, for anyone who wanted to know.

 

Hey Super ... Sorry, i just saw the post about rubbing. And yes i do have rubbing at full turn. The rubbing has gotton a lil worse, so i think that the cold has caused the springs to drop even more since the summer. Im thinking ill have to cut more out of the plastic inner wheel well. Either that, or it will just wear it self down eventually.

 

I would go with 17's. I originally went with 18's, and found some road construction. After spending $2800 to replace the 3 bent and 1 cracked wheel, I'm considering switching to 17's for the extra sidewall cushioning.

 

I think I have this right I had a 205/45/17 how is a 205/40 or a 215/40 opposed to the 45's? I understand the lower sidewall, what I am asking is how do they hold up to pot holes? I hit some small pot holes & 1 bigger one with my 45's with no damage. Will a 40 series withstand the test? or crunch

 

^^^^ this really depends. You can damage a rim with a 45 series tire, just as well as with a 40 series. Your only talking a minimum difference in height.

I went with the 45 for the larger sidewall, and they appear to be a little more readily availible. JMO

 

Thanks, because most of the wheel packages I am seeing all offer a 205/40. I wasn't to sure about the height, but if it's minimal vs. a 45 then I guess it's really no big deal which I go with.

I am still undecided on wheels so instead of rushing a purchase, I ordered a set of DF210's in the meantime. Now when I do decide on wheels I'll already be dropped :D

I am also going to wait on the shims & spacers untill I buy the wheels & see where they come out to.