dub_box

Erase all of the above posts from your BRAIN...
I have many cars. Two of which happens to be XB's.
One is a SilverCloud and the other is a Hot Lava.
Originally I had one, a SilverCloud (look to older posts) and then I bought #1550 Hot Lava.
With less than 10 miles on the SilverCloud I installed 20"s and had absolutely no problems with a few trimming modifications. (no Fender rolling ever)
I can't remember exactly, but in less than a week I installed Eibach 2" lowering springs. This caused rubbing under the vehicle but not under the fenders. It was corrected within 2 hours or less with just minor relocating of the rear mud flaps. The 2" drop springs have since been replaced with 1" drop TRD Springs because the ride was too bouncy at 65+mph. This had nothing to do with tire size or rim width. Suspension only!
Now, with all of that said, that was with the 225/35r20 tires.
I have previously posted that the best rim width for an XB, regardless of overall diameter is a 7.5" rim. (If anybody wants to dispute that has to have their own agenda).
After having some experience with different rims on my first XB, the second one offered less mistakes and decisions. For example, without thought I immediately installed 18" x7.5 wheels and put to use the 2" drop Eibach springs that I had from the SilverCloud. Done, no nothing. I simple operation, even for someone that has no idea.
That all changed---I got a hold of 4 BFG 225/30r20 tires. I installed them on the Hot Lave 2" drop and didn't have to make any mods. NOTHING!
So don't listen to any wantabees or pretenbees.
YOU CAN PUT 20"S ON ANY XB WITHOUT DOING ANY MODIFICATIONS.

llamabob

question for "DUB BOX"

how did you fit the rear wheels(20 inch) in the fender wells with out trimming?

westsype

what's up with people posting rim size and width but no offset. Offset does make a big difference.

Munch

I guess Dub Box and lamabob cleared it up for everyone It can be done

dub_box

The wheels are only 7.5" wide.

llamabob

so were mine...but once i had the tire on the wheel...i couldnt physically put the wheel in the rear fender well to bolt up to the car.

squirrel

It has been done. Check out Chris' (autosound) post. I ahve seen the xB on many occasions, and he does have the Foose wheels w/ 225/30-20 BFGs on there. Yes he has Eibach springs, and yes they were cut!

chino5149

w3rd......

MicroVan

so what setup will you guys go with for 19's "Without Rubbing!"

18x7.5 or 18x8's wheels? and what offset?

215 35 19's or 225 35 19's tires?

how many inches to lower? 1" or 2" ? and what springs do you guys recommend?

I would be thankful if all can assist.

neneago

All xB's and bB I've seen with 20's look very ugly. The car is too small. Just my point of view.

MicroVan

What size would you go with?

what setup?

neneago

If you look at my location. You can guess that I've seen a lot of modified bB's. The best cars I seen have 18's and are lowered 2"

rotarycolt

Yea, go ahead, encourage people to put bottlecap sized wheels on their cars why dont you?

xB's look almost unbearable stock, the shape of the car makes the wheels look SO small. Even my 17's look like lawnmower tires... Honestly, I think anything smaller than a 18" wheel looks out of place... which is why I hate my 17's.

20s are considered a small wheel these days anyways, everyones rockin' 22's

neneago

Just my point of view which doesn't count. You should put whatever makes you happy. Don't let the "media" or other members brainwash you. "Everyone rockin' 22's" Who cares? Stop trying to be like all those ridiculous rappers. Be a leader, not a follower.

aero2424

I don't think people are trying to "brainwash" other members. Leaders, followers, what are you talking about? Is someone who puts smaller wheels on a leader?? Some people push limits and some don't, but to each his own. IMO, boards like this are for gathering info, and that includes opinions.

neneago

Didn't get what I was trying to say. I understand that these boards are for gathering ideas. At the end, the decision is on himself. When someone says that "everyone" is doing something. It ____es me off. I was raised to be myself. Not a follower who does what other people are doing. Earings, baggy pants, dyed hair, color contacts. etc... It's so ridiculous.

aero2424

The evolution of our society is being slowed by people like you. What about the person who dyes their hair to be original, is that o.k.

LavabB

Ok so... heres the question, amist all the poo... (on the flag)

I have 1.75" Tein S-tech Drop springs, I can't afford the 225/30/20's so i'm gonna roll the 225/35's this will be on a 20x7.5 of course

What is required to make it drive correctly,... meaning minimal rubbing???

Any help would be greatly appericated

-TR

cornfield

funny funny funny. All rappers aren't ridiculous fyi.

bb20inches

i have been on 20's for over a year with air ride you can roll on the interstate and drop the rear no rubbing at all when u are rolling straight i didn;t do anything different. cut the same side piece and trimmed out the metal in the rear just to get them to fit same with the front. once the 20's were on and clear it would ride low all the way down slow just can;t turn. so the rear with a 2 inch drop should not rub at all know matter what since it was way lower with air ride,, not the front from the tein s tech springs drops 1.7 and the rear 1.5 so pretty much tuck tire all the way around. i don;t think the front would rub any more or less than it does not with the 20;s when you turn sharp all the way.. the only thing it touches is a little plastic since the firewall had to be moved in to clear the wheels any way just make sure you seal it good or you will get wet feet..