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Replying to: dwynne (Feb 02, 2007 8:30 am)
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Replying to: soon2 (Aug 21, 2007 10:26 am) I would not worry about it that much and I for sure would not buy the OEM alloys, find something you like from TireRack or DiscountTire and have the tires swapped yourself. On both sites the actual wheel weight is listed, just check the details. I think most would be under 20 lbs. The OEM alloys are grossly overpriced and much cheaper alternatives can be found without much trouble. I put some MB wheels on my 06 xB that I got from DiscountTireDirect. They were $75 each plus shipping and I got a nice discount off that price too. They look a lot nicer than the OEM wheels and where less than 1/2 the price. Dennis
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Replying to: dwynne (Aug 21, 2007 1:10 pm)
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Replying to: dwynne (Feb 02, 2007 8:30 am) 2008 Scion xB wheel & tire chart
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Replying to: sactoeric (Sep 27, 2007 10:37 am) |
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Replying to: soon2 (Aug 21, 2007 1:19 pm) I didn't want to bother you again with alloy questions, but looks like no one else there has the answers for me... So, my present pick for 2008 xB is either Enkei J10 or MB Tucson. I think, they look cool. Prices are similar ($127 and 107), but weighs are not - 17 and 23 lbs for these wheels. MB has a structural life-time warranty, but Enkei only 1-year for finish... This Enkei model seems to be the older one, so I couldn't find out whether it is forged or cast and thus, how strong it is. MB is probably strong, but much heavier. So, here is my dilemma - I want to get a light wheel, but don't want to compromise on the strength (I drive around New York, so pot hols are a real menace...). Also, original steelies are 16x6.5, while alloys are 16x17. The original tires I intend to keep are 205/55/16R - rather a low profile tires. Is it really O.K. to put these tires on a wider rim - what could be the effect on car handling or even tire strength? If you have any thoughts, I appreciate it! Yuri.
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Replying to: soon2 (Oct 02, 2007 7:42 am) You have to worry about either getting a spare wheel or making sure they don't go out of production on you. You spend the money now and bend a rim down the road and find you can't get a replacement wheel so you have to buy 4 new ones. Another reason to get an inexpensive wheel  . 7" or even 7.5" wide wheels should be fine with the OEM tires. On TireRack 205/55/16 is the recommended size for 16" rims for the xB in widths of 7 or 7.5". 55 seems like a low profile tire - it you are old like me and remember when 60 series tires were "performance", but with today's tires those are not that "low". Be sure to keep them aired up and dodge what holes you can. Dennis
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Replying to: dwynne (Oct 02, 2007 12:47 pm)
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Replying to: soon2 (Oct 02, 2007 1:14 pm) Dennis |
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I have purchased a set of lowering springs and was wondering if it would affect the camber settings once they are installed.
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