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Old 07-20-2010, 04:29 AM
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Default My new 16" wheels. That's right, I said 16's!

I know I'll loose much respect here, but I had no interest in moving up in rim size. I only had 1400 miles on my tires and didn't feel like getting news ones. Plus I didn't want to make my XB2 ride any more jittery than it already does. Lastly, I feel like the bigger rim size tires cost way more than they should. So by staying with small wheels and tires is one more way I'm sticking it to the man! Craigs List. $200.



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cool.
do you take it off-roading?
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much better than steelies, an a little bit lower could make it look even better
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Those actually work well but it does need to be lower.
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Originally Posted by 1GreeKtC
cool.
do you take it off-roading?
that lift kit is sick right! trd off road ftw!
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I'm amazed at our stock height.
I just don't get it, why the ____ do you need to produce a vehicle THAT ____ing high off the ground.

anyway unless this fridge gets dropped, it'll look like s__t!!
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Looks good! Great find for only $200, too!
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Originally Posted by lawrance
Plus I didn't want to make my XB2 ride any more jittery than it already does.
Fix the ride height, and improve the ride quality at the same time:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=124875
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I'm definitely going stock height! hahaha
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Old 07-24-2010, 03:55 AM
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Here's my new 16's! I love 'em. Craigslist $225.

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Btw, does anyone know what model Konigs these are for sure? I think they're an older generation of the Hotswaps?

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^those look bigger that 16"s

ps nice threadjack with your pic. :/
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Nope they're 16s.

ps you're welcome. :/
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I wasn't thanking you.
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I'm rollin on 16's, I think they work just fine on the xb, im not a fan of large wheels.
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16" rocks. Less cost wheel & tires. Rides better too. You need some NF210 springs and a rear sway bar. Makes a huge difference for the better. This is mine on 16's and NF210's

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We're going to need a moderator to merge this thread with the 16" wheel thread. lol

16" wheel thread!!!!!!!!!!!!
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...light=16+wheel
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