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Old 02-15-2012, 02:12 AM
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Old 02-15-2012, 01:25 PM
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Coilovers have been sold, y'all. Just in case anybody else was wondering.
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Old 02-20-2012, 12:53 AM
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I'll be getting some rims soon but have a question. Did you notice a difference in the ride quality of the xB when you went to 18's? I've got the stock 16's and I think the car rides very nice. I had an '09 GTi before the xB and it had 18's. The car was ok but when you hit a bump it was very noticable. Hitting the same bump in the xB would go almost un-noticed. I've found both 17's and 18's that I like but just wanted some input. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by xb2owner
I'll be getting some rims soon but have a question. Did you notice a difference in the ride quality of the xB when you went to 18's? I've got the stock 16's and I think the car rides very nice. I had an '09 GTi before the xB and it had 18's. The car was ok but when you hit a bump it was very noticable. Hitting the same bump in the xB would go almost un-noticed. I've found both 17's and 18's that I like but just wanted some input. Thanks!
I would say it depends on the tires you are running. Some tires are more stiff than others. If you get a tire that is designed for longer tire life, you might find it stiffer, if you get one that is designed for performance it would be softer. I noticed a smoother ride going to a 18's from the stock 16's and I am riding on some very used yokohama s-drive but I loved those tires on my Z4 and had to have them on my XB, they are very quite and very smooth, handle well, and feel like they have less resistance when rolling so it takes off from the line easier. Just my opinion on my S-drives. I owned some Falkens, Nitto, Michelin, Toyo and Goodyear over the years and just love those S-drives.
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Old 02-26-2012, 01:47 AM
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the taillights on that Rukus are SICK. I love the name Rukus, I should try to find a Rukus emblem for my xb..
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a few pics of my tsw valencia's
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Are the taillights on the ruckus factory? I see that it's a 2.5, there ain't crap here for our cars....
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Old 03-04-2012, 04:55 AM
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2011xb4me- is it lowered?
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Originally Posted by jetas
2011xb4me- is it lowered?
He's on TRD springs up front, and Ksport coilovers in the rear.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=212400
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Originally Posted by CIONIDE
He's on TRD springs up front, and Ksport coilovers in the rear.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=212400
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Old 03-13-2012, 10:02 AM
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I have a question... I am lowered on ksport springs and just bought some xxr 522's, 18x8.5 +35 front and 18x9.5 +25 for the rear. What tire size should I run and will there be any issues? Thanks!
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Hey need some help for wheel size and specs. I wanted to know if I could fit a 18x9.5 with an offset of 17 and what size tire to run. Also what would it take to fit it on a 2012 Xb thanks a lot for the help .
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Originally Posted by domoboiz
Hey need some help for wheel size and specs. I wanted to know if I could fit a 18x9.5 with an offset of 17 and what size tire to run. Also what would it take to fit it on a 2012 Xb thanks a lot for the help .
The answer will depend on what you are dropped on (which springs? / coilovers? / air bags?), and if you are willing to roll and pull fenders.

Also be aware that you will have a lot of wheel poke, and require stretched tires, no matter what the answers are to the above questions.
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Originally Posted by CIONIDE
The answer will depend on what you are dropped on (which springs? / coilovers? / air bags?), and if you are willing to roll and pull fenders.

Also be aware that you will have a lot of wheel poke, and require stretched tires, no matter what the answers are to the above questions.
Yep. I'd suggest 215/40R18 tires and you'll have to roll and pull the rear fenders. I would suggest running coilovers.
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Ok so what would be a better offset that wouldn't requirer pulling of the fender ? Would a 18x9.5 30 offset work with just a roll thanks and going to put ksport Coilovers
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you always have the most legit wheels
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