skyhive

I finally decided on some wheels for my xB2. I am ordering the Motegi SP10 wheels with the Matte Black finish. I can't decide on one thing and need help.

I was originally planning on the 17x7's, but now I am considering 18x8's... The 17s and 18s both have a 40mm offset. I was just wondering, will the 18's fit without rubbing? I figured the best tire size would be 225/40/18 (less than 1/2 inch larger than stock)??

How much more will the 17" wheels stick out over stock? Since the 18x8's are 1 inch wider than the 17x7's, does that mean they will stick out 1" more? Any idea how it will look?

I bet Cionide will come to the rescue on this question =).

BTW, the Moetgi SP10's come in Matte Black; however, the drum of the wheel is silver... I want them all black and have planned to have them powder coated in matte black so there is no silver. A reputable powder coat shop told me $30 a wheel--I thought that sounded like a good price... Is there any reason that I should worry about powder coating the wheels? Will they get chipped/scratched up very fast?

Thanks!

coryjames

deff go with 18s they will fit fine i am running a 20x8 with a 225 35 20 and i am on ksport coilovers and powder coating holds up much better then paint you should have no worries

skyhive

Sweet, thanks for the quick response. I forgot to mention suspension. My xb has TRD springs with oem shocks... That will still work with the wheel/tire size, right? I've been thinking it might be worth an extra couple hundred to get 18's...

coryjames

17s look so out of place i mean i am probably dropped 3 inches i rub but my over all hight is about 1.5 higher

CIONIDE

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Here's the calculator/comparer:

http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp?postId=906

Def. go with the 18's, 17's still look too small, and those SP10's are only 19 lbs each in the 18's, and only about $100 more for all four wheels.

Also will work fine with TRD springs.

skyhive

You rock Cionide!

Bigfieroman

I have another type of wheel, but the width, diameter, offset, and tire size are IDENTICAL to your 18X8s. My car is lowered much more than yours will be, and I do not rub.

coryjames

do you hit your mud flaps?

skyhive

Sweet, thanks man! And nice bsp, I dig the mudflaps!