Do you think 20's look too big on an XB?
05-27-2009, 07:22 AM
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Do you think 20's look too big on an XB?
i went to go pick out some wheels this past weekend and i was gonna go with the Tenzo M in 19x8,5.
the guy at the wheel shop tried talking me out of it and wanted me to get 20's instead. the ones he even showed me were less than the 19's, so im thinking it wasnt about the money.
ive seen some on 20's and they look great, but ive seen others on 20's and i feel that they look horrible. anybody else think 20's look a tad too big sometimes?
so right now im stuck between the 19's and 20's cuz those 20's i looked at looked so good
the guy at the wheel shop tried talking me out of it and wanted me to get 20's instead. the ones he even showed me were less than the 19's, so im thinking it wasnt about the money.
ive seen some on 20's and they look great, but ive seen others on 20's and i feel that they look horrible. anybody else think 20's look a tad too big sometimes?
so right now im stuck between the 19's and 20's cuz those 20's i looked at looked so good
i just ordered a set of Tenzos type Ms in 19x8.5
05-27-2009, 09:55 AM
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hate to go against the grain on this one but 20s are def not too big. I like the look of certain xbs o 19s too, but 20s are my choice.
and you can check out this pic with stock height.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...270&i=41302086
whats ur suspension setup?
and you can check out this pic with stock height.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...270&i=41302086
whats ur suspension setup?
05-27-2009, 10:05 AM
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^dude your 20s actually look dope because you got the air ride to compliment them...and they actually a sick design...but NY isnt very friendly with its roads.
and yeah 2k. shipped/balanced and with pretty decent tires.
and yeah 2k. shipped/balanced and with pretty decent tires.
05-27-2009, 10:09 AM
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^^ i got 30 series tires and im sure all of you know, thin tires suck!! every bump and reflector on the road is felt and its a bit irritating. but you could go with 40 or 45 series tires and it will still fit well.
05-27-2009, 10:31 AM
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i never been to NY so i dont know how bad it is. I know Hawaii is paradise and all, but our roads on Oahu are a nightmare!! effen horrible!! It amazes me how much I pay in taxes but the state still cant afford to fix up some roads. I know its some big money, but its well worth it IMO
05-28-2009, 12:49 AM
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There's a couple rigs done with some 20's and they look good. drewsxb808 is one of them (even though I'm not a fan of the wheels themselves, they still look good!), redline8k's rig is sick as well. It's all up to you.
Like what's been asked already, what's your current/proposed suspension setup? I was wanting to run 20's, but I like the looks of the 19's a bit better. Plus, I can be a bit more aggressive with the fitment.
Like what's been asked already, what's your current/proposed suspension setup? I was wanting to run 20's, but I like the looks of the 19's a bit better. Plus, I can be a bit more aggressive with the fitment.
05-28-2009, 02:11 AM
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I personally think 19" and 20"+ are too big for the xB. Sure, some can look good but in general, it's not a very fitting size without the right "enhancements" to balance it out.
17" and 18" are perfect sizes depending on the style of wheel. 18" is probably the better all-around size. Anything larger though, just gets too big.
17" and 18" are perfect sizes depending on the style of wheel. 18" is probably the better all-around size. Anything larger though, just gets too big.
05-28-2009, 03:31 AM
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Meh, 20"s were made for this car IMO. They fill out that horrible gap w/o even lowering it(but seriously I will lower my car next week..Dun,dun,dun...). I was considering 19's because I will have way more option in tire sizes, but once I mocked up my 20's there was no turning back. I think if your gonna go big, go w/ dubsky's. I am not a racer, I got it purely for looks, it will slow your car down on take off's, drops your mpg's, and w/ wrong rim/tire setup(due to lack of research), you will rub. But w/ considering all the cons, when done right, the pros way out weigh those cons. I am no way knoking all the other sizes by any means, I think any set of tasty rims just make these wonderful cars pop even more. Good luck in choosing rims, it was a P.I.T.A. for me.
Here's mine
& some other dude's(this car inspired me to get 20's)
Here's mine
& some other dude's(this car inspired me to get 20's)
05-28-2009, 06:45 AM
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looks like we got a debate goin on!! haha. 20s = look great, fill in the gap. 19s = more fitment options. Havent heard much or seen any pics from the dudes with 19s but either way youll be fine. 19s and 20s will both look great on this car. thanks for the props vegan. here is a cruise we had on Sunday. The first car is Marshals ride, hes got some sick JDM wheels by Garson (very rare in US). youll see some sick lexus's as well. enjoy.
http://sehawaii.informe.com/viewtopi...er=asc&start=0
either way man, 19s or 20s youll look sick and its not really that big of a difference. let us know what u think ur gonna do.
http://sehawaii.informe.com/viewtopi...er=asc&start=0
either way man, 19s or 20s youll look sick and its not really that big of a difference. let us know what u think ur gonna do.