[ThunderGod]

is anyone runnin on a lo pro, wide lip 15's, w/ a 2in. drop, flush w/ the fenders on their xB?? any pics?
thanks

 

[squirrel]

I'm not sure about the 2 inch lip, but there are some who run wheels w/ low offsets to fill the wheel well, and have a mild stretch on the tires.

 

[youthinasia]

me! work equip 03 15x8 25/10, s-techs sagging beyond the advertised drop.

 

[ThunderGod]

I'm not sure about the 2 inch lip, but there are some who run wheels w/ low offsets to fill the wheel well, and have a mild stretch on the tires.

thanks squirrel, btw is da "werks" site still unda konstruxion? can't wait to see all da good stuff on it brah =)

 

[squirrel]

Yeah, once I'm healed up, the site will be my prioirity.

 

[ThunderGod]

me! work equip 03 15x8 25/10, s-techs sagging beyond the advertised drop.

nice.
i wanna run these from time to time, for options. i need to find the right combo.

 

[ThunderGod]

Yeah, once I'm healed up, the site will be my prioirity.

get well......now hurry up will ya =)

 

[youthinasia]

The R-1's are cool. ultralightweight...you'll actually have better mpg with those! I think they come in 15x7,,, 15x8 wouldbe cool.

THe buddy club p-1's are a similar design , light weight..cool.

My favorite of that style is the 5zigen pro-racer in matte black or gunmetal.

Just keep in mind that with the low offests, and having the rear lip flush or sticking out, will probably require rolling or trimming of the fender lip. Especially if you have a drop.

Also...at least for me, the wider rim/stretched tire combo...you really feel the bumps on the road......the ride suffers man!

 

[ThunderGod]

Just keep in mind that with the low offests, and having the rear lip flush or sticking out, will probably require rolling or trimming of the fender lip. Especially if you have a drop.

Q: w/ da lo profile tires w/ 15's w/ 2in. drop, will i still run into issues w/ da fenda?

thanks

 

[youthinasia]

Here's my experience. Rear offsets, + 10 to +15 with 195/50 or 205/50, will rub with an S-tech drop (1.5-20"), requiring rolling or trimming of fenders. With the +10 offset, the lip of the rim is sitting about 1 cm beyond the extreme edge of the fender at it's widest point. It looks good with a stretchedtire, but the inside fender lip will rub over bumps.

No trouble with rubbing in the front with a 25 offset, which brings the lip flush with the fender.
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TO be safe, with no rubbing, go with 25 offset all around. You won't have the extreme wide rear lip, but you wont have to modify the fender.

That being said, modifying the fender really isn't a big deal if done right.

I tried to roll them byself witht he baseball bat method, but it is kind of dificult because the rear fender is double-layered with some rubber material sandwiched in there and is thick.

I had them cut and it is fine now...no rubbing, took about half an hour. It's clean, and you can't even tell they were modified at all.

If you are in socal, and want them cut, pm me and I'll recomment the place to you..........they're pretty awesome. Just remember to paint the exposed metal after they are cut to prevent rust.


BTW, +10 on the rear, for the works will get you the maximum wheel lip, which is about 3.5 inches.

 

[squirrel]

Here's my experience. Rear offsets, + 10 to +15 with 195/50 or 205/50, will rub with an S-tech drop (1.5-20"), requiring rolling or trimming of fenders. With the +10 offset, the lip of the rim is sitting about 1 cm beyond the extreme edge of the fender at it's widest point. It looks good with a stretchedtire, but the inside fender lip will rub over bumps.

No trouble with rubbing in the front with a 25 offset, which brings the lip flush with the fender.
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TO be safe, with no rubbing, go with 25 offset all around. You won't have the extreme wide rear lip, but you wont have to modify the fender.

That being said, modifying the fender really isn't a big deal if done right.

I tried to roll them byself witht he baseball bat method, but it is kind of dificult because the rear fender is double-layered with some rubber material sandwiched in there and is thick.

I had them cut and it is fine now...no rubbing, took about half an hour. It's clean, and you can't even tell they were modified at all.

If you are in socal, and want them cut, pm me and I'll recomment the place to you..........they're pretty awesome. Just remember to paint the exposed metal after they are cut to prevent rust.


BTW, +10 on the rear, for the works will get you the maximum wheel lip, which is about 3.5 inches.

And when you attempt to roll the rear fenders, do it when its warm or het the paint slightly so it doesn't crack.

I used the baseball bat method also.

 

[youthinasia]

Yes, If you decide to roll the fenders, whether yourself or by a pro, they or you will have to heat the paint to avoid cracking/chipping.
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[ThunderGod]

thanks guys for all yo knowledge & info =)
talk'in bout roll'in that baseball bat, i remember now in the mid 70's, my neighbor doing just that to his Dart. *showing my age now*

 

[cassidy]

 

[squirrel]

WELCOME Cassidy!

Another awesome xB that I have always envied!.

 

[LuvmyxB]

Cassidys here!!! Love that box!!!!

 

[DJ Unknown]

And when you attempt to roll the rear fenders, do it when its warm or het the paint slightly so it doesn't crack.

I used the baseball bat method also.

I used the Baseball Bat method in my Civic hatchback but noone told me about the Heat issue (and I live in Seattle where it's COOOOOLD) so my paint cracked pretty bad around the lip. I'm not gonna lower my XB.....well at least not for a little while, I have too many other projects to do to it first.

 

[ThunderGod]

Ok Cassidy, what kind of wheels do you have on now. I likey =)

 

[youthinasia]

Those are awesome...Ithink they're the new model from sportmax with zero offset!

 

[MattyRattyPoo]

Ok Cassidy, what kind of wheels do you have on now. I likey =)

Yup they are the new sportmax's for teh AE86. They come in Red, silver, black and gunmetal and only come in 15 x 8 with a 0 offset. That means 3 inch lip all the way around! If you want them, bBist is having a sponsored sale on Scion Life. ONly $100 per wheel which is really cheap!