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Old 02-10-2006, 02:27 AM
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I know most people run 215/45/17 on ther box , but is there any one with pics with 205/40/17 tires , if so please post them , Thanks
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Old 02-10-2006, 02:37 AM
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Mine are 205s


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Old 02-10-2006, 10:54 AM
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These are 215/40WR17, they are about as close as you can get to the height of the stock wheels. I got the wheels before my xB has come in, so no pics on the vehicle yet.

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not exactly a close up shot...but u can see
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Old 02-11-2006, 01:33 AM
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IMO 205/40/17's look too small and they are actually a little shorter so your speedo would read higher. Even though the 215's are more go with them. Plus you will have added pothole cushion with the taller sidewall.
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here is my old rims.
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Im gonna take some tommrow! any excuse to take pictures of the box hehe
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Old 02-12-2006, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Gothbox
here is my old rims.
what springs r u using? your xB sits real low
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They are low. They are cut stockers.
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this is my old box sitting 205/40/17, 2" goldline drop. the speedo was not affected enough to notice.
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Hehe I know my car sucks lol






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Hehe I know my car sucks lol






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Here are mine... although I no longer have the wheels on my xB:



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My first wheels had that size on them... for me not enough sidewall, also too much of the wheel well was visible.



You might want to look at 215/45/17, which I'm running now. More comfortable, beefier looking, fills up the well more IMO.


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